AI assistant to be integrated into National Digital Investment Platform
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Deputy Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Aksubayev revealed that the process of digitizing investment agreement signing is planned in 2025 during a Feb. 27 roundtable of the Central Communications Service, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The National Digital Investment Platform, like other similar projects, continues to be adjusted and developed after its launch. In 2025, we will continue our active work to further improve and expand the platform," Arman Aksubayev noted.
Additionally, the following plans are in place for this year:
- Development of a CRM system for task assignment to ambassadors and foreign representatives of Kazakh Invest;
- Digitization of services in terms of making amendments and cancellations of investment contracts;
- Digitization of the process of signing investment agreements.
Currently, the process of approving and including projects in the Unified Industrialization Map is not automated. To improve cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development in supporting and assisting investors, automation and further integration will be developed," the Deputy Chairman of the Investment Committee added.
As reported earlier, Kazakhstan is to develop educational programs and courses on AI.
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Karaganda to receive 'City of Labour Glory. 1941-1945' title
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Kazakhstan's Karaganda will be awarded the 'City of Labour Glory. 1941-1945’ title, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The decision was taken at the meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers in Almaty on the eve of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Mayor of Karaganda region Yermaganbet Bulekpaev shared the news on his Instagram.
‘During the Great Patriotic War, Karaganda forged victory in the rear. The region supplied a quarter of all heavy industry output of the USSR. It was namely our region where numerous major enterprises were evacuated from the occupied territories. During the war years Karaganda became one of the main coal bases of the country,’ the governor notes.
Eight veterans of the Great Patriotic War and 2,634 rear workers live in Karaganda region today.
The meeting of the CIS Foreign Ministers Council was held in Almaty on April 11.
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Kazakhstan remains committed to open trade, says President
As an international community member, Kazakhstan is firmly committed to open trade and free movement of goods and services, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a meeting with residents of Shymkent Friday, Akorda reports.
The Head of State said, ‘Kazakhstan seeks partnerships built on trust, open dialogue and mutual interests’.
Trade is a driver of progress, fueling prosperity of all countries, he said.
President Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of key trade routes linking East and West, North and South, citing the country’s strategic geographical location.
Kazakhstan takes an active part in the key international transport and logistics projects, said the President, urging to foster all-round and mutually beneficial cooperation with neighboring nations.
Tokayev said that the country’s balanced and stable foreign policy reflects the interests of its people, adding that Kazakhstan pursues friendly relations with all its neighbors.
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President calls on to develop nuclear science and technology
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Nuclear science and technology development is a strategic task. This is what President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a meeting with Kazakhstani scholars held ahead of the upcoming April 12 Day of Science Workers, Kazinform News Agency learned from the Akorda press service.
According to the President, Kazakhstan has significant potential in this field.
The Nuclear Physics Institute in Almaty and the National Nuclear Center in Kurchatov conduct fundamental and applied researches and train personnel for the sector. Nuclear power generation is not only a stable source of energy, but also a starting point in the development of new areas in economy and science," he said.
In his words, the point at issue is nuclear medicine, hydrogen energy, water desalination, synthetic fuel production, small modular reactors etc.
To achieve a breakthrough in these spheres, we need to enhance research infrastructure and modernize engineering education. Nuclear energy development issues should be on agenda of the next meeting of the National Council for Science and Technology," stressed the President.
The Head of State pointed out rapid development of AI technology across the world.
He said Kazakhstan has all chances to occupy a leading position in this sector.
Human capital - talented and educated citizens - should become a pledge of our country’s success in this sphere. We will enhance training IT professionals, as well as students and pupils in AI. To ensure consistent development of science, we need to consolidate efforts of the state and business, universities and research centers," he noted.
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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: Science is a beacon of nation
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On the threshold of the Day of Science Workers celebrated on April 12, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with Kazakhstani scientists and congratulated them on their professional holiday, Kazinform News Agency learned from the Akorda press service.
The President expressed his sincere gratitude to the participants of the meeting successfully working in various spheres of science, and contributing to the country’s prosperity.
In this era of rapid technology development, we must pay close attention to systemic research, deep knowledge and science. I have already raised this issue at the recent session of the Ulttyq Qurultay in Burabay. Science is a beacon of a nation. I would like to emphasize again that academic community is imposed special responsibility," said the President.
Upon completion of the meeting, the President handed over state awards to a group of scientists. A number of young scholars were presented keys to new apartments.
Academicians of the National Academy of Sciences under the President of Kazakhstan Zhumabay Bakenov and Durvudkhan Suragan, as well as Anastassiya Kapytina, junior research fellow at the Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, also took the floor at the event.
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Olzhas Bektenov orders to prepare Investment Agreement for eco-waste recycling plant construction in Almaty within two weeks
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Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov discussed with the Chairman of the Board - President of the Group of Companies Shanghai SUS Environment Co., Ltd. Lun Jisheng cooperation within the framework of agreements reached during a working visit to China in November 2024. Attention was paid to the implementation of the investment project for the construction of a waste processing plant in Almaty, primeminister.kz reports.
The participants of the meeting discussed the prospects for the introduction of Waste-to-Energy technology in Kazakhstan, aimed at converting waste into electricity. Chairman of the Board of Shanghai SUS Environment Co., Ltd. Lun Jisheng presented the project of waste processing plant in Almaty with a daily volume of processing about 2 thousand tonnes of waste and generation of up to 60 MW of electricity. The volume of direct investments will amount to $270 million.
According to the Almaty City Akimat, the launch of this plant will cover the needs of the metropolis in the disposal of MSW and will bring the share of waste recycling to 80% by 2029.
Lun Jisheng said that the company is the leader of China in the field of waste-to-energy, with a 40% share of the Chinese market in its speciality. In addition, the company has implemented 84 recycling projects, so-called ecological industrial parks, in different countries. The applied technologies meet the highest international standards of environmental safety.
The Prime Minister emphasised the importance of addressing environmental issues against the backdrop of growing population and needs.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has set a task for us - to increase the volume of processing of municipal waste to 38% by 2029. Every year our country generates more than 4.5 million tonnes of municipal waste. Therefore, the construction of a waste processing plant is a necessary project. Ecological utilisation of waste with power generation will be an important stage in the development of recycling. The Government supports this project and is ready to provide the necessary support. We are committed to long-term co-operation with serious investors," Olzhas Bektenov noted.
Industry ministries and Almaty City Akimat were instructed to ensure the preparation of a draft Investment Agreement within two weeks to launch the construction of the plant in June this year.
In addition, during the meeting the issue of personnel training was discussed. Within the framework of the project implementation 500 jobs will be created, including 100 permanent ones. Lun Jisheng noted that local specialists will be attracted on a priority basis.
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