President of Kazakhstan Qasim-Jomart Tokaev visited Uzbekistan on April 5. The presidents held an informal meeting in Khiva. During the talks, in addition to comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, they exchanged views on the issues of ensuring stability and security in the Central Asian region.

The Astana International Forum scheduled for June 13-14 has been canceled due to the large-scale flooding situation in Kazakhstan. The event will continue its work in 2025. About 6,000 houses and fields are under water in 6 regions of the country.

The President of Kazakhstan, Kasim-Jomart Tokaev, proposed the idea of attracting local billionaires to help flood-affected areas. He emphasized the need to attach one of the richest people in the country to each region, district and village.