{"slug": "tokayev-invites-european-partners-to-cooperate-in-agriculture", "title": "Tokayev invites European partners to cooperate in agriculture", "summary": "Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev invited European partners to cooperate in agriculture, focusing on livestock farming, grain seed breeding, precision agriculture, and soil fertility improvement. He also outlined plans to transform Kazakhstan into a fully digital state, leveraging AI and supercomputers from NVIDIA, and highlighted the Alatau 'smart city' project for crypto and high-tech growth.", "body_md": "# Tokayev invites European partners to cooperate in agriculture\n\nPresident Kassym-Jomart Tokayev believes that the Alatau ‘smart city’ project opens vast opportunities for the growth of the crypto industry, innovation, and high-tech business, [Qazinform News Agency](https://qazinform.com/) reports citing Akorda.\n\nOne of the key priorities of the national agenda in his speech was addressing global food security challenges.\n\nAccording to him, the strategic goal is to transform Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex into a cutting-edge, high-tech sector. In this regard, the Head of State invited European partners to cooperate in such key areas as livestock farming, grain seed breeding, precision agriculture, and soil fertility improvement.\n\nThe President then shared his vision of the role of artificial intelligence in the new reality.\n\nHe said that according to Goldman Sachs forecasts, AI will bring more than $7 trillion to the global economy.\n\n“In line with this global transformation, we have set ourselves the strategic task of turning Kazakhstan into a fully digital state. We have established the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development. This structure is complemented by the recently created Artificial Intelligence Development Council, an important advisory body bringing together leading domestic and international experts. Kazakhstan has become a pioneer in the region by launching two supercomputers based on NVIDIA, the world leader in technological innovation. In addition, we initiated the ‘Data Center Valley’ project, which is rapidly attracting global capital and major technological giants. At the Alem.ai International Center, we have launched two new-generation international schools - Tumo and Tomorrow School. Our goal is to expand teacher competencies, improve infrastructure, and introduce personalized learning standards for the next generation. Furthermore, we are prioritizing the strategic development of the Alatau ‘smart city.’ In accordance with our new Constitution, this city has been granted special legal status. This landmark project opens vast opportunities for the growth of the crypto industry, innovation, and high-tech business,” the Head of State noted.\n\nAs it was reported, on Monday, June 22, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev [arrived ](https://qazinform.com/news/kassym-jomart-tokayev-arrives-in-brussels-on-official-visit-8b44b9)in Brussels on an official visit.\n\nThe Head of State [met ](https://qazinform.com/news/tokayev-meets-young-kazakhstanis-living-in-belgium-381410)with citizens of Kazakhstan currently studying or working in Belgium.\n\nAhead of talks with EU leaders, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held an [informal meeting](https://qazinform.com/news/president-tokayev-holds-meeting-with-european-council-president-antnio-costa-df06fb) with European Council President António Costa.\n\nOn Tuesday, the Head of State had a [meeting ](https://qazinform.com/news/head-of-state-meets-belgian-pm-bart-de-wever-97302f)with Prime Minister of Belgium Bart de Wever.\n\nDuring the talks with EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen at the Europa building in Brussels, President Tokayev [emphasized ](https://qazinform.com/news/eu-is-kazakhstans-largest-trade-and-investment-partner-tokayev-cc79ea)that relations between Kazakhstan and the European Union have reached their highest level in the history of bilateral cooperation.\n\nKassym-Jomart Tokayev placed special emphasis on [strengthening transport and logistics ties](https://qazinform.com/news/president-thanks-eu-for-support-of-kazakhstans-political-modernization-program-ff15e3).\n\nThe President of the European Council noted that Kazakhstan's geographical location, unique history and culture make the country a [bridge between Europe and Asia](https://qazinform.com/news/kazakhstan-eu-reach-a-new-level-of-cooperation-what-was-on-agenda-of-brussels-talks-776c79).\n\nFollowing the talks in Brussels, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, European Council President António Costa, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen adopted[ a joint statement.](https://qazinform.com/news/kazakhstan-eu-adopt-joint-statement-e1d54b)", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/tokayev-invites-european-partners-to-cooperate-in-agriculture", "canonical_source": "https://qazinform.com/news/tokayev-invites-european-partners-to-cooperate-in-agriculture-a613f7", "published_at": "2026-06-23 20:16:00+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-06-24 02:16:27.073691+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["artificial-intelligence", "ai-infrastructure", "ai-policy"], "entities": ["Kassym-Jomart Tokayev", "Kazakhstan", "European Union", "NVIDIA", "Goldman Sachs", "Alatau", "Alem.ai", "Tumo"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/tokayev-invites-european-partners-to-cooperate-in-agriculture", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/tokayev-invites-european-partners-to-cooperate-in-agriculture.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/tokayev-invites-european-partners-to-cooperate-in-agriculture.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/tokayev-invites-european-partners-to-cooperate-in-agriculture.jsonld"}}