"Tokayev discussed AI matters in a recent gathering"
Kazakhstan's President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has expressed his support for China's proposal to create the Global Organization for Cooperation in AI and suggested Kazakhstan's participation in its preparatory activities.
During a recent meeting, President Tokayev emphasized the importance of AI in driving national development and ensuring economic growth. He noted that significant technological changes are currently taking place worldwide, driven by the rapid development of AI. In response, Kazakhstan has developed a comprehensive AI strategy, focusing on digital transformation, economic productivity, public services, and sovereignty in AI technology.
At the heart of this strategy is the establishment of a Digital Headquarters, launched by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. This group coordinates AI integration across various sectors, including healthcare, governance, economy, cybersecurity, IT modernization, support for startups, and smart city projects. The aim is to ensure comprehensive AI adoption in line with President Tokayev's directives.
Moreover, Kazakhstan is working with the Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund to develop a roadmap for implementing AI in production processes to increase labor productivity and modernize economic sectors. The country has also launched its first national supercomputer in partnership with UAE-based Presight. This powerful tool supports large-scale AI research, model training, digital transformation, and national data security, reinforcing Kazakhstan's aim to become a regional AI hub and maintain technological sovereignty.
In addition, Kazakhstan is investing in AI systems supporting the Kazakh language to preserve non-Western languages threatened by global AI developments. The country has also approved a draft AI law and formed a dedicated AI Committee to guide policy and oversight of AI development.
Regarding global AI governance proposals such as the Global Organization for Cooperation in AI, Kazakhstan's stance has not been explicitly documented in available sources. However, Kazakhstan's strategy emphasizes digital sovereignty, regional cooperation, and cross-border collaboration in AI, suggesting an interest in cooperative frameworks that protect national interests while encouraging innovation.
The United States under President Donald Trump also recognized AI as a crucial tool for technological, economic, and defense leadership with the presentation of America's AI Action Plan in July 2025. The AI market is expected to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), underlining the global importance of AI.
Without AI, it's impossible to keep up with global competition, according to President Tokayev. He has tasked his team with preparing the necessary infrastructure, developing the legislative framework, and data collection system, and starting work on the implementation of artificial intelligence. The main goal of Kazakhstan is to become a digital hub in Eurasia, and President Tokayev emphasized the need for specific actions to achieve this goal.
The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov, Head of the Presidential Administration Aibek Dadabaev, government members, and heads of central state bodies. The meeting was reported by our website, citing Akorda.
Artificial-intelligence (AI) plays a vital role in Kazakhstan's national development, driving economic growth and digital transformation as emphasized by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In a bid to ensure comprehensive AI adoption, Kazakhstan has developed a comprehensive AI strategy, which includes the establishment of a Digital Headquarters, investments in AI systems for the Kazakh language, and collaborations with organizations like the Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund and UAE-based Presight. This strategy also indicates Kazakhstan's interest in global AI governance proposals like the Global Organization for Cooperation in AI.
