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Kazakhstan is not only entering the realm of digital transformation, but President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has made it clear that digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) are the primary focus for the further progress of the nation. In his address to the country every year, Tokayev pointed out that these technologies were strategic to modernising the national economy and state administration. He presented a set of institutional and legislative plans to place Kazakhstan at the centre of the technological change in the world. The president underlined that AI and digital tools are not an option but key to the future of Kazakhstan.
New Ministry to Regulate the Development of AI.
Tokayev asked the government to establish a ministry that will develop and control artificial intelligence tools. A specialist who would lead the new ministry should be of the rank of deputy prime minister, indicating the importance of the initiative, he said. Today, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry is in charge of digitalisation in Kazakhstan. The new ministry will be seen to be extending its current design with a specific emphasis on AI. Such a step shows the interest of the government in implementing artificial intelligence in the economic and administrative systems.
AI and Digital Economy: New Law and Strategy.
The president also demanded to quickly create a legal framework be quickly created to facilitate the use of AI in large-scale adoption. He ordered the government to speed up the adoption of the Digital Code, which will be a pillar document in the digital strategy of Kazakhstan. The Digital Code, according to Tokayev, will cover artificial intelligence, the platform economy, the use of big data and other spheres that are essential to incorporate Kazakhstan into the world digital economy.
He stated that the government has the responsibility of implementing artificial intelligence completely to transform every sector of the economy. The law will hopefully provide a framework of policy regarding the creation and use of AI, which will guarantee not only innovations but also control.
State Fund for Digital Assets and Digital Tenge Integration
Tokayev further announced plans to establish a state fund for digital assets, leveraging the investment corporation of the National Bank. The fund will accumulate a strategic crypto reserve, focused on the most promising assets of the emerging digital financial system. The president stressed the importance of building a comprehensive ecosystem for digital assets and integrating the digital tenge, recently launched in Kazakhstan, into the financing mechanisms provided by the National Fund. These steps aim to solidify the country’s position in the global digital economy while maintaining financial stability.
Transforming Kazakhstan into a Fully Digital Country
The president underscored the urgency of this transformation, citing global instability and the rapid influence of AI on social behaviour, particularly among young people. “Despite global instability, we have taken a decisive step into the era of total digitalisation and artificial intelligence,” Tokayev said. He outlined a three-year timeline for transforming Kazakhstan into a fully digital nation, emphasising the strategic importance of this goal. The initiatives combine institutional reforms, legal frameworks, and financial mechanisms to ensure that Kazakhstan can compete in the evolving global technological landscape.
By prioritising AI and digitalisation at the highest levels of government, Kazakhstan aims to modernise its economy and public administration. Tokayev’s directives signal a strong commitment to technological innovation, legal clarity, and financial preparedness. The president framed these efforts as vital not only for economic growth but also for social stability and national security, underscoring the country’s strategic shift toward a digitally advanced future.
