During the meeting with Mr. Al Mannai, discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in the digital sphere.

Kazakhstan presented its achievements in GovTech, highlighting the integration of over 80 government databases, the implementation of proactive government services, and successful initiatives such as the eGov mobile application, which is used by 4.6 million people.

The parties identified shared priorities in the development and application of artificial intelligence across various economic sectors. Kazakhstan proposed exchanging expertise and launching joint projects in this domain.

Given the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, both parties agreed on the importance of collaboration in safeguarding data and national infrastructure. Kazakhstan expressed interest in learning from Qatar’s experience in developing robust cybersecurity systems.

The Minister also proposed that Qatar consider participating in a project to establish Kazakhstan’s satellite constellation, which would enable both countries to jointly utilize data for scientific and applied purposes.

Zhaslan Madiyev extended an invitation to Qatari partners to engage in Astana Hub projects and leverage the capabilities of Kazakhstan’s international IT hubs, which have been established in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore to support technology startups in global markets.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to create a working group to identify and develop specific areas of cooperation.

Source: MDDIAI