Kazakhstan Triples Education Funding, Expands Global AI Cooperation

Kazakhstan is significantly prioritizing education and technology integration, with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announcing a tripling of investments in education and science and emphasizing artificial intelligence as a key national strategic priority. The country aims to enhance its global academic standing, having five universities ranked in the Times Higher Education list and establishing partnerships with 40 leading universities worldwide. Concurrently, Kazakhstan is expanding its international economic and trade relations, preparing to sign a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Indonesia to bolster trade opportunities without additional national budget costs. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan is fostering industrial cooperation with Chinese firm Sumec International Technology, focusing on equipment supply and innovative financial solutions to advance projects in agriculture and metallurgy. Canada also seeks to deepen its engagement with Kazakhstan, emphasizing shared priorities such as peace, security, climate action, and economic resilience, reflecting strong bilateral alignment in multilateral global issues. These developments illustrate Kazakhstan's multidimensional approach to strengthening its education system, international partnerships, and economic growth through strategic cooperation and innovation.