At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, a Joint Action Plan with the National Bank of Kazakhstan was approved to develop the digital assets industry.
In Seoul, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhaslan Madiyev visited the assembly and testing complex of CONTEC Space Group, one of South Korea's key space industry companies.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Ian Saunders discussed matters of further cooperation, following up on agreements reached during talks between President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the head of the WCO.
Kazakhstan's economic agenda in 2026 is defined by a shift toward a model based on deep processing of raw materials, as outlined in the Address of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, "Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Tasks and Solutions through Digital Transformation."
In execution of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Approval of the National Strategy for Large-Scale Digitalization and Total Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Technologies 'Digital Qazaqstan' through 2029," the Government has approved the Action Plan. The relevant decree was signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the international company Presight AI Thomas Pramotedham. Issues of cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, the implementation of Smart City projects, the development of transport digital systems, and data storage and processing infrastructure were discussed.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov familiarized himself with the progress of implementing the President’s instructions on the digitalization of the transport industry.
In fulfillment of the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on digitalization and the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies in all spheres of public life and the country’s economy, the Government is carrying out systemic work.
In Kazakhstan, comprehensive preparation of educational organizations for the upcoming academic season is being completed. A special place in the ongoing work is occupied by updating the content of curricula in line with the norms of the New Constitution, digital transformation of enrolment processes, expansion of the inclusive environment, and the phased integration of artificial intelligence tools.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the progress of the “Data Center Valley” project in Pavlodar Region as part of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the development of the digital economy and related infrastructure. Reports on the work being carried out were presented by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev and Chairman of the Board of JSC “Kazakhtelecom” Bagdat Mussin.
Deputy Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bekbolat Moldabekov reported at the Government session on the ongoing work to digitalize state support measures.
Minister of Justice Yerlan Sarsembayev reported at the Government session on the systemic transformation of the notariat and enforcement proceedings spheres, based on the protection of citizens’ rights, the principles of “Law and Order,” and the proactive prevention of violations.
Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askarbek Yertayev reported at the Government session on the ongoing work to introduce digitalization and artificial intelligence into the social and labor sphere. The main goal is to make public services simpler and more accessible for citizens.
In Kazakhstan, the systemic transformation of the public services sphere continues on the basis of artificial intelligence technology and unified digital standards. Innovative ecosystem solutions for citizens and business are being introduced, infrastructure is being updated, cybersecurity is being enhanced, and the activities of public service centers are being optimized.
At the session of the Government chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, issues related to the formation of a new ecosystem of public services based on artificial intelligence were considered. Attention was paid to the key directions for the further digitalization of public services and the introduction of AI into the interaction of the state with citizens and business.
As part of the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in the city of Cholpon-Ata, a collective meeting of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov with the heads of delegations of the EMPS member states took place.
