Kazakhstan and Cisco signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence

The Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Cisco, a global leader in networking technologies and cybersecurity, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and digital transformation.

The signing took place during the C5+1 business conference and included an official meeting between Zhaslan Madiev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Cisco leadership headed by Jeff Campbell, Senior Vice President and Director of Government Affairs Strategy.

The Memorandum provides for the development of joint initiatives over the next five years, aimed at creating advanced AI infrastructure, developing competencies, and strengthening Kazakhstan's position as a technological hub in the region.

Jeff Campbell, Senior Vice President and Director of Government Affairs Strategy at Cisco
Today's Memorandum of Understanding deepens Cisco's partnership with the Republic of Kazakhstan to accelerate the implementation of an AI-driven digital transformation strategy. Building a successful AI ecosystem requires trust and security—principles that underpin Cisco's technologies. We are ready to support Kazakhstan's ambitions in AI and innovation, which will contribute to the country's long-term economic success.

The signing of the memorandum underscored the long-term nature of the cooperation and the commitment of both parties to creating new technological opportunities, including in the fields of cybersecurity, digital government, healthcare, and national information platforms.

Didem Duru, Managing Director of Cisco for Turkey, Romania, and the CIS
We highly value Kazakhstan's drive to develop and implement advanced technologies and are ready to continue supporting key national projects within the framework of our cooperation.

Source: gov.kz