PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS SETS STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR KAZAKHSTAN’S NEXT STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT

Today, October 28, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual Address to the Nation, titled “Kazakhstan’s Key Priorities at a New Historical Stage.”

Ahead of the 35th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence, the President outlined the country’s key development priorities, focusing on economic modernization, infrastructure development, improving living standards, digital transformation, and strengthening social unity and shared responsibility.

One of the central priorities of the Address is building an AI-driven digital economy. The President emphasized that digital transformation must deliver tangible results, with emerging technologies effectively integrated across economic sectors to improve people’s quality of life.

The Address also highlighted the importance of advancing education and science, supporting applied research, fostering technology entrepreneurship, and bringing innovation into industry. Other key priorities include the technological modernization of agriculture, strengthening regional economies, and developing modern infrastructure.

As part of the President’s proposed “People’s Construction” initiative, social, transport, and engineering infrastructure is set to be modernized across Kazakhstan. These efforts aim to improve living standards, support regional development, and create better opportunities for future generations.

The priorities outlined in the Address also highlight the growing importance of higher education and research. Preparing highly skilled and competitive professionals, strengthening research capacity, embracing emerging technologies, and fostering closer collaboration between academia and industry are essential to Kazakhstan’s long-term development.

Ualikhanov University contributes to the country’s progress through its ongoing commitment to quality education, scientific research, innovation, the adoption of modern technologies, and the preparation of qualified professionals.