Bishkek, Jan. 31, 2025. /Kabar/. Our goal is to systematically integrate artificial intelligence into government processes in order to ensure sustainable development and strengthen Kyrgyzstan's position in the global technology agenda, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers - Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev told, speaking at the plenary session of the international digital forum Digital Almaty 2025.
The head of the Cabinet noted that digital transformation has been a strategic priority for Kyrgyzstan for more than 10 years.
The head of the Cabinet continued that the National Council on Artificial Intelligence has been created - a key platform for developing strategic decisions and implementing advanced technologies. In the near future, the National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence will be approved - a document that will become the road to creating a high-tech future for our country. This strategy will be aimed at developing local products based on artificial intelligence, improving interaction between various sectors of the economy and solving current challenges facing society.
"Our goal is to systematically and large-scale integrate artificial intelligence into government processes in order to ensure sustainable development and strengthen Kyrgyzstan's position in the global technology agenda. We also consider it important to strengthen cooperation between countries, for which we propose the following steps: creating a Regional Artificial Intelligence Hub, which will become a platform for exchanging knowledge, resources and best practices; developing regional standards for regulating artificial intelligence to ensure the protection of citizens' data, but at the same time stimulate innovation; providing access to computing power through regional data centers to eliminate technological barriers," he said.
According to the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, for the successful digital transformation of the EAEU countries, it is necessary to focus on such areas as improving digital skills, supporting startups and innovations, and cybersecurity.
Adylbek Kasymaliev emphasized that there is every chance of becoming a global digital hub. In this context, he proposed creating a Single Coordination Body to manage regional projects and coordinate strategies. Kyrgyzstan is ready to initiate a pilot project to create such a body and offer a platform for the first stage of interaction.
"As the outstanding Kyrgyz thinker Zhusup Balasagyn said, "Knowledge is the light that illuminates the path of man." Together we can turn our region into a center of digital innovation and sustainable development," concluded Adylbek Kasymaliev.
As part of the plenary session, the head of the Cabinet, together with the heads of delegations of the EAEU member states and observer countries, took part in the Digital Almaty Awards ceremony.
In addition, they visited an exhibition of digital projects.