Kazakhstan and Turkey are strengthening cooperation in the field of digital technologies

During the official visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Turkey on July 29, the fifth meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council took place. Together with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, key areas of bilateral cooperation were discussed.

The countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening partnership based on historical and cultural ties. Kazakhstan expressed readiness to supply 34 types of products worth $1 billion to Turkey and invited Turkish businesses to participate in infrastructure, energy, and raw material processing projects.

Special attention was given to digitalization and high technologies. An agreement was signed between the Ministry of Digital Development of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Industry and Technology of Turkey on cooperation in the fields of ICT, AI, space, cybersecurity, and e-government. The development of satellite broadcasting and expansion of digital partnership were also discussed.

Additionally, the parties agreed on the opening of Maarif Foundation schools in Astana and Almaty, launching new educational programs, and introducing a visa-free regime for 90 days for Turkish citizens. A total of 18 agreements were signed, including a Joint Declaration on the outcomes of the meeting.

Source: akorda.kz