Armenia and Kazakhstan Discuss Cooperation in AI, Startups, and "Smart Cities"
20.10.2026,
10:40
Armenia and Kazakhstan have discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), the development of tech startups, digital education, and the implementation of innovative solutions for "smart city" management systems.
YEREVAN, October 20. /ARKA/. Armenia and Kazakhstan have discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), the development of tech startups, digital education, and the implementation of innovative solutions for "smart city" management systems. This was reported by the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia.
These topics were addressed during a working visit to Astana by Deputy Minister Tatev Aslanyan, who held meetings with representatives of Kazakhstan’s technology ecosystem.
In particular, during a meeting with Magzhan Madiyev, CEO of the international tech park "Astana Hub," the parties explored prospects for developing the tech ecosystem and strengthening Armenian-Kazakh cooperation.
The two sides also discussed the operational model of the IT Park in Tashkent and agreed to continue consultations, including the possibility of organizing a study visit to the capital of Uzbekistan.
At Astana Hub, the Armenian delegation was briefed on the tech park’s core activities, its management and financing models, startup support programs, and mechanisms for protecting intellectual property.
During a visit to the international artificial intelligence center "Alem.ai," Aslanyan met with the center’s CEO, Anuar Unaybekov, and other representatives. Discussions focused on AI development, the expansion of technological capabilities, the implementation of educational programs, and the exchange of expertise.
Additionally, a meeting was held with Ainur Kuanyshbayeva, head of the TUMO center office operating within the Alem.ai structure. The parties examined the development of tech education, the cultivation of digital skills among the youth, and the potential implementation of educational initiatives. Special attention was given to the application of digital technologies in urban governance. During a meeting with Bayan Konirbayev, Chief Digital and AI Officer at the Alatau City Authority, the discussion focused on innovative solutions for smart city management systems, as well as opportunities for exchanging expertise and implementing joint initiatives.
According to the ministry, the visit provided an opportunity to learn about the development of Kazakhstan’s technological ecosystem and to explore promising areas for cooperation in the fields of tech entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and education.
These topics were addressed during a working visit to Astana by Deputy Minister Tatev Aslanyan, who held meetings with representatives of Kazakhstan’s technology ecosystem.
In particular, during a meeting with Magzhan Madiyev, CEO of the international tech park "Astana Hub," the parties explored prospects for developing the tech ecosystem and strengthening Armenian-Kazakh cooperation.
The two sides also discussed the operational model of the IT Park in Tashkent and agreed to continue consultations, including the possibility of organizing a study visit to the capital of Uzbekistan.
At Astana Hub, the Armenian delegation was briefed on the tech park’s core activities, its management and financing models, startup support programs, and mechanisms for protecting intellectual property.
During a visit to the international artificial intelligence center "Alem.ai," Aslanyan met with the center’s CEO, Anuar Unaybekov, and other representatives. Discussions focused on AI development, the expansion of technological capabilities, the implementation of educational programs, and the exchange of expertise.
Additionally, a meeting was held with Ainur Kuanyshbayeva, head of the TUMO center office operating within the Alem.ai structure. The parties examined the development of tech education, the cultivation of digital skills among the youth, and the potential implementation of educational initiatives. Special attention was given to the application of digital technologies in urban governance. During a meeting with Bayan Konirbayev, Chief Digital and AI Officer at the Alatau City Authority, the discussion focused on innovative solutions for smart city management systems, as well as opportunities for exchanging expertise and implementing joint initiatives.
According to the ministry, the visit provided an opportunity to learn about the development of Kazakhstan’s technological ecosystem and to explore promising areas for cooperation in the fields of tech entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and education.