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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia continues to be one of the leading trade and economic partners of the Central Asian countries, with a total annual trade turnover exceeding $45 billion.
He emphasized the potential for cooperation in energy, digitalization, logistics, and both the extractive and processing industries. According to Lavrov, particular focus is being placed on the development and use of critical raw materials and artificial intelligence technologies.
He also reminded about the upcoming "Russia – Central Asia" summit, scheduled for October in Dushanbe. Leaders of the six countries are expected to discuss a wide range of topics, including trade, investment, industry, and scientific-technical cooperation.
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US President Donald Trump sent Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev symbolic gifts—a key to the White House and a baseball cap with his personal autograph. Kazakh media reported this, citing the Kazakh president's press secretary, Ruslan Zheldibay.
According to Astana, the American leader accompanied the gifts with words of high respect, calling Tokayev "a wonderful person and an experienced statesman with a deep and balanced understanding of international affairs."
Trump's gesture underscores his personal affection for the Kazakh leader and may signal his intention to maintain warm bilateral relations between the US and Kazakhstan.
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