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Today in the Turkic World: November 3, 2026
Azerbaijan's parliament ratified the Treaty on Eternal Friendship with Uzbekistan. Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the Organization of Turkic States summit in Turkey, and Uzbekistan will modernise its Bukhara refinery for $328 million.
Kazakhstan led the day's stories, with the People's Construction programme funded from the National Fund, a plan to raise salaries of over 77,000 primary care staff from 2027, and annual inflation slowing to 9.2% in October 2025.
The day's top stories
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Diplomacy · Trend
Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis Ratifies Eternal Friendship Treaty with Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis, the parliament, has ratified the Treaty on Eternal Friendship between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Uzbekistan, along with an agreement on cooperation in pension security. According to a Trend correspondent, the matter was discussed at the parliament's plenary session.
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Society · Khabar 24
Kazakhstan to revise targeted social aid system and cut teachers' reporting workload
Kazakhstan will revise its targeted social assistance system and reduce the reporting burden on teachers. The measures are part of the National Plan for implementing the President's Address, 24KZ reported.
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Politics · Egemen Qazaqstan
Tokayev's address outlines People's Construction programme funded by Kazakhstan's National Fund
In his address "Priority Tasks of Kazakhstan in the New Historical Period", President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev set out plans for socio-economic development and the "People's Construction" programme. It will be funded from the National Fund, whose gold and foreign-currency reserves and assets exceed 130 billion dollars.
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Turkic World · TDH
Serdar Berdimuhamedov attends Organization of Turkic States summit in Turkey
Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to Turkey to attend the regular summit of heads of state of the Organization of Turkic States, held on 30 October, and related events. Turkmenistan takes part in the organisation as an observer country, which it sees as an important platform for cultural dialogue and building trust.
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Health · Tengrinews
Kazakhstan to raise salaries of over 77,000 primary care staff from 2027
Kazakhstan plans to raise the salaries of more than 77,000 primary care staff in polyclinics from 1 January 2027. Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova gave details at a government briefing.
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Economy · Astana Times
Kazakhstan's Annual Inflation Slows to 9.2% in October 2025
Annual inflation in Kazakhstan slowed to 9.2% in October 2025, down from 12.6% in the same month a year earlier, according to the Bureau of National Statistics. Consumer prices rose 0.5% month on month in October, compared with 0.6% in September.
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Energy · Kun.uz
Uzbekistan's Bukhara oil refinery to be modernised for $328 million
Uzbekistan's Bukhara oil refinery is set to be modernised under a project worth $328 million, which was presented to the head of state. According to Kun.uz, the plant produced 1.36 million tonnes of petroleum products worth 12.1 trillion soums in the first nine months of this year. Exports of products and services reached $99.5 million, and the plant plans to raise this figure to $116 million by year-end.
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Economy · Nur.kz
Kazakhstan allocates 100 billion tenge for 7-20-25 mortgage programme in 2027
The Kazakhstan Sustainability Fund said 100 billion tenge has been allocated to finance the "7-20-25" mortgage programme in 2027. NUR.KZ reported the news, citing a message from the fund. According to the fund, the board of the National Bank approved financing for the programme in 2027 of up to 100 billion tenge inclusive. The quarterly financing volume will not exceed 25 billion tenge.
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Politics · Modern.az
Iliyana Yotova: Bulgaria's first woman president, from journalist to head of state
Iliyana Yotova has become the first woman elected president of Bulgaria, and will lead the country for the next five years.
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Economy · Tengrinews
Kazakhstan utility tariffs may rise at end of 2026
Utility tariffs in Kazakhstan may rise by the end of the year. First Vice Minister of National Economy Azamat Amrin said at a government briefing that the government and the National Bank have agreed to curb price growth for paid services. Under a joint plan, this category's contribution to overall inflation should not exceed 1 percentage point.
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