On September 9, 2026, in Hong Kong, China, at the site of the 11th the Belt and Road Summit Forum, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Muhammad Kaliyev Bakhtiar, said that Kazakhstan is committed to cooperating with excellent Chinese enterprises to promote the construction of artificial intelligence, and has cooperated with some Chinese robot enterprises. When it comes to the construction of artificial intelligence in Kazakhstan, he stated plans to collaborate with top Chinese AI companies. From Astana to Hong Kong, from robots to data centers, Kazakhstan is opening its doors to cooperation with Chinese AI companies in a pragmatic manner.

Hope to cooperate with Alibaba Huawei and others

Muhammetkalyev Bakhtiar stated that Kazakhstan has good relations with many large Chinese companies. He said that we have land, good power infrastructure, and flexible legislation. He believes that cooperation between China and Kazakhstan can promote the construction of artificial intelligence, and hopes to cooperate with Chinese AI companies such as Alibaba and Huawei. In the process of building AI capabilities and exerting regional influence, he believes that Hong Kong, China will play an important role. Hong Kong has leading financial instruments and experience. If Kazakhstan cooperates with mainland Chinese companies and leverages Hong Kong's financial instruments, the influence of related cooperation is expected to expand to the entire Central Asian market.

Robot collaboration advances in two steps

When asked about the robot project in cooperation with China, he introduced the promotion method of the project: the first step is for Chinese robot companies to produce products in China and then transport them to Kazakhstan to adapt these robots to Kazakhstan's needs; The second step is for both parties to manufacture robots together, starting with specific types of robots. On August 18, 2026, Kazakhstan held a groundbreaking ceremony for the country's first robot and artificial intelligence complex QAZBOT in Astana, integrating research and development, software and AI model development, testing adaptation, and localized production of robot systems. The main body of the Ha side is QAZBOT Technologies, and the Chinese partner is Zhiyuan Robotics headquartered in Shanghai. The next day, the Kazakhstan International Artificial Intelligence Center Alem.AI held QAZBOT ROBOTICS FORUM 2026. During the forum, Astana Innovations, QAZBOT Technologies, and Zhiyuan signed a strategic cooperation memorandum, planning to localize technology, develop engineering capabilities, conduct scientific research, and cultivate professional talents in Kazakhstan. Keywords: the Belt and Road News Network, International AI、 Artificial Intelligence

Promotion of Data Center Valley Construction

The data center is one of the core AI infrastructure constructions in Kazakhstan. Muhammetka Aliyev Bakhtiar stated that the highly anticipated data center valley is located in Ekibastuz, northern Kazakhstan, and the first phase is under construction. Kazakhstan is in talks with multiple operators. In addition, according to media reports, in September 2025, under the framework of the 8th China Kazakhstan Entrepreneurs Committee, Kazakhstan Telecom and China Energy Overseas Investment Co., Ltd. signed an agreement to jointly build a data center. In July 2026, the signing ceremony of the agreement for the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization initiated by China was held in Shanghai. Representatives from 29 countries including Kazakhstan signed the agreement and became founding members. WAICO is headquartered in Shanghai. The Kazakh side was signed on behalf of Vice Premier and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Madiyev. Kazakhstan is leveraging international organization platforms and bilateral cooperation mechanisms to accelerate the construction of an AI capability system for Central Asia.Editor/Gao Xue