Kazakhstan Deepens Ties with Tajikistan, Stops Short of Replacing Russia

During Tajik President Rahmon's visit to Astana, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan signed 14 agreements, including a fuel supply framework. However, actual Kazakh fuel deliveries this year remain limited, underscoring that Astana cannot substitute for Russian energy dependence. The visit signals Central Asian diversification efforts but with clear constraints.

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