Central Asia in February 2026: the most important developments in politics
In February 2026, Kazakhstan was the most active Central Asian state in diplomacy. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met the US ambassador to discuss bilateral relations. Kazakhstan deepened its strategic partnership with the United Kingdom, with a focus on critical minerals, trade and education, and ratified a migration agreement with Austria. It also awarded Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić its top state order for strengthening bilateral ties, as Serbia seeks closer relations in Central Asia. In Kyrgyzstan, a new health minister who studied in Türkiye was appointed.
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