ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 22. Kazakhstan and
Japan plan to deepen cooperation in urban management, exchange
experience in metropolitan development, and collaborate on advanced
Smart City initiatives, Trend reports via the press service of Kazakh
president.
The plans were outlined during the meeting between President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, in
Astana. Highlighting the strategic roadmap ahead, Tokayev noted
that the visit serves as a foundational step toward the upcoming
10th anniversary of the expanded strategic partnership between
Kazakhstan and Japan.
“I have reviewed Tokyo's ‘Smart City’ program. This is of great
interest to us, as we are also promoting the Smart City concept
across Kazakhstan. I am convinced that your visit to Astana will be
highly beneficial, as we aim to further develop cooperation and
exchange experience in the field of metropolitan management,"
Tokayev said.
The discussions established a framework for future inter-city
exchange, particularly between Astana and Tokyo, with plans
focusing on technical collaboration, urban safety infrastructure,
and joint initiatives aimed at bringing the cultural and economic
ties of the two nations closer together.
