Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined plans to strengthen energy security and infrastructure in his October 28 state-of-the-nation address. He also pushed for artificial intelligence development to improve living standards. “We must be realistic in assessing our capabilities and use the best that new technologies can offer,” Tokayev said during his speech.

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Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined plans to strengthen energy security, expand infrastructure, develop artificial intelligence and improve living standards in his October 28 state-of-the-nation address.

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's October 28 state of the nation address outlined a new phase in Kazakhstan's development, combining an infrastructure program with plans to strengthen energy security, develop artificial intelligence and raise living standards.

Tokayev’s state-of-the-nation addresses made a renewed push for AI, energy security and technological development, reinforcing priorities he has emphasized throughout his presidency.

Kazakhstan under Tokayev has been emphasising to develop the country as a regional

Tokayev called for Kazakhstan to move beyond consuming digital technologies and develop its own technological capabilities. “We must be realistic in assessing our capabilities and use the best that new technologies can offer for the well-being of our people,” Tokayev said.

Urban development has also been a recurring priority for Tokayev. In his latest address, he called for government-approved medium- and long-term development plans for major cities, with safety, comfort and attractiveness treated as state priorities.

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Tokayev’s broader economic agenda includes efforts to curb inflation, improve public spending and channel more financing into the real economy, with commercial banks urged to expand investment lending.

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