Tokayev Calls for Deeper BRICS Plus Cooperation on Trade, AI and Critical Minerals

Tokayev Calls for Deeper BRICS Plus Cooperation on Trade, AI and Critical Minerals

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. NEW DELHI –  President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for deeper practical cooperation between Kazakhstan and BRICS countries in trade, logistics, artificial intelligence, critical minerals and water security, positioning the format as a platform for broader economic ties amid growing geopolitical fragmentation. Speaking at the BRICS Plus plenary session in New De…

Kazakhstan targets 100 million tons of transit cargo

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has pivoted Kazakhstan's strategic focus toward the BRICS+ bloc, pitching the country not just as a transit corridor, but as a hub for critical minerals and artificial intelligence. Speaking at the summit in New Delhi, Tokayev outlined a roadmap for scaling trade, infrastructure, and financial integration with the grouping. The Logistics Gap: 40 vs 100 Million Tons The most concrete metric provided was the ambitio…