Mitsubishi Corporation is interested in participating in Kazakhstan's digital projects.

Zhaslan Madiev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a working meeting with the management of Mitsubishi Corporation in Tokyo. The negotiations took place within the framework of the official visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Japan and the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue Summit.

Representatives of Mitsubishi Corporation participating in the meeting included Yasunori Sakamoto, Regional Representative for Turkey, Central Asia, and the Caucasasia; Kento Ono, Deputy General Manager for New Business Development; and Takamasa Yano, General Manager of the Almaty office.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, paying special attention to issues of digital transformation of the economy, development of artificial intelligence, and modernization of digital infrastructure. Particular attention was given to the possibilities of implementing AI solutions in key sectors of the economy, as well as the development of telecommunications networks and computing power.

Priority areas of cooperation included the creation and development of data centers, implementation of 5G networks, projects in the field of smart and sustainable cities, digital energy solutions, and decarbonization initiatives. The development of an ecosystem of software products and AI services with the participation of international technology partners was also discussed.

Zhaslan Madiev emphasized Kazakhstan's interest in establishing long-term strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation and noted the significance of the company's experience in implementing large-scale infrastructure and technological projects worldwide.

As a result of the meeting, representatives of Mitsubishi Corporation were invited to participate in the international digital forum Digital Bridge, which serves as a key platform for discussing issues of artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and innovative development in the region.

The parties expressed readiness to continue the dialogue and move forward with the development of specific joint projects within the framework of further cooperation.

Source: Gov.kz