Mar 19, 2026
The
President of Kazakhstan held a meeting with the scientific community at
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazinform reports, citing Akorda.
According
to the President, science cities and cities of accelerated development are
intended to serve as hubs for attracting investment and cutting-edge
technologies.
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To implement this task, a corresponding Concept was adopted, which provides for
the creation of powerful science and technology parks. At my instruction, work
has begun on granting the city of Kurchatov the status of a science city.
Parliament is considering a bill defining the legal status and financing
mechanisms for science cities. The creation of knowledge-intensive territories
is our strategic objective. The new Constitution allows for the establishment
of a special legal regime for “accelerated development city.” I believe that
the city of Alatau will become an attractive high-tech project for investors.
Overall, the development of science in the regions remains a key focus of the
state. Mayors have been delegated the authority to implement scientific and
technical policy, — said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
In
conclusion, the Head of State addressed all representatives of the country’s
scientific and academic community.
“The
future of Kazakhstan—how innovative and progressive our country will be—depends
largely on your ideas, research, work results, and discoveries. I am confident
that through our joint efforts, we will be able to transform Kazakhstan into
one of the leading scientific and technological centers of Eurasia,” said the
President.