Brussels, June 22, 2026

During the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Belgium, a number of strategic agreements were signed aimed at the development of artificial intelligence, science, digital infrastructure and space technologies. The agreements reached open up new opportunities for attracting investments, implementing joint research projects, introducing advanced technologies and strengthening Kazakhstan's position as one of the leading technological centers in Eurasia.

On the part of Kazakhstan, the signing ceremonies were attended by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Jaslan Madiyev and Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek.

During the visit, cooperation agreements were signed with Ghent University and KU Leuven, the leading scientific and educational centers in Europe. The documents provide for joint research, the creation of international research teams, academic mobility, training of specialists and the implementation of technological projects within the framework of Kazakhstan's cooperation with the European Union and the Horizon Europe program.

For Kazakhstan, Horizon Europe is an important mechanism for integration into the European Research Space, expanding the participation of domestic scientists in international consortia and the implementation of joint scientific and innovative projects. The new agreements create a practical basis for the preparation of joint applications, the launch of research programs, the formation of international laboratories and the introduction of scientific developments into the economy.

The signed agreements also create the basis for the development of the AI for Science and Innovation agenda - the use of artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific research, simulate complex processes, develop new materials and technologies, analyze data and create innovative solutions for industry and the economy.

ALEM.AI will become the central platform for the implementation of this agenda in Kazakhstan, bringing together the capabilities of artificial intelligence, science, universities, research centers, startups and industrial partners. The platform is considered as an entry point for international partners to Kazakhstan's AI for Science and Innovation ecosystem and a tool for launching joint projects within Horizon Europe.

Cooperation with Ghent University will focus on research in the fields of mathematical modeling, scientific computing, digital twins and artificial intelligence. The partnership with KU Leuven will expand cooperation in the fields of sustainable materials, critical metals, engineering training, technology commercialization and the introduction of scientific developments into industry.

The International Science and Technology Center (ISTC), which has extensive experience in forming international research consortia and supporting scientific and technological projects, will also be involved in the implementation of joint initiatives.

The parties discussed global trends in the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure, modern approaches to financing digital projects, as well as prospects for the implementation of large-scale initiatives in the field of data centers and high-performance computing in Kazakhstan. Among the areas under discussion are the further development of the Kazakhstan Data Center Valley project and the creation of conditions for attracting international investment in a new generation of AI infrastructure.

The practical application of space technologies and satellite data was also included in the package of new agreements signed during the state visit.

During the visit, an agreement on joint activities was signed between JSC "National Company Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary" and the Luxembourg company Hydrosat S.a.r.l., specializing in satellite analytics in the field of water resources management and agriculture.

The document provides for the implementation of the pilot project "Water Resources Management in Kazakhstan using Copernicus and Hydrosat", aimed at obtaining verified data and analytics to improve the efficiency of water use, irrigation management and assessment of water use.

The project will combine analytical solutions and Hydrosat satellite technologies, including satellite and ground data processing models, calculations of evapotranspiration, soil moisture and crop conditions, with the infrastructural and operational capabilities of NC Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary JSC for field work, equipment operation and interaction with land users in the pilot territories of Zhambyl region.

The agreement provides for further scaling of the project results in Kazakhstan and the Central Asian states, as well as the possibility of creating a specialized project company to implement joint initiatives at the intergovernmental level.

During meetings with the leadership of the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) and the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC), the parties discussed opportunities for joint talent development, collaborative research projects, the advancement of national large language models, and Kazakhstan’s integration into leading European scientific and technological initiatives.

The agreements reached will contribute to the development of Kazakhstan’s artificial intelligence ecosystem, strengthen international scientific cooperation, and support the adoption of advanced technologies across the economy, education system, and public administration.

The agreements signed in Brussels create new opportunities for international scientific cooperation, attracting investments, developing digital infrastructure and introducing advanced technologies into key sectors of the economy. New partnerships with European universities, investment platforms, and technology companies strengthen Kazakhstan's position as a country consistently shaping a modern ecosystem of artificial intelligence, science, and innovation.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maidd/press/news/details/1245649?lang=ru