BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 16. Kazakhstan is
interested in studying South Korea's experience in developing
hydrogen energy and is working on several joint initiatives in this
area, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.


According to the press service of the Kazakh president, Tokayev
made the remarks during the first Central Asia - Republic of Korea
Summit in Seoul.


" I consider it important to move to the practical
implementation of pilot projects for the production and use of
clean hydrogen," Tokayev said.


He noted that one of the joint initiatives under consideration
is the "Green Energy Complex" in Kazakhstan's East Kazakhstan
region.


At the same time, Tokayev said coal continues to play an
important role in Kazakhstan's energy security.


"Kazakhstan has around 33 billion tons of coal reserves, while
coal-fired generation accounts for more than 60% of electricity
production. Therefore, the introduction of advanced clean coal
technologies is a key priority," he said.


Tokayev invited South Korean companies, including Doosan, KEPCO
E&C and Midland Power, to participate in joint projects to
modernize coal-fired power generation and introduce emissions
management technologies.


"I invite Korean businesses, including Doosan, KEPCO E&C and
Midland Power, to implement joint projects to modernize coal-fired
generation and introduce emissions management technologies,"
Tokayev said


The president also noted that South Korea is one of the leaders
in the global technological race, while Kazakhstan has also become
an active participant in digital transformation. He said that the
international Alem.ai center has been opened in Astana,
supercomputers have been launched, and a specialized university for
artificial intelligence has started operating.







A number of joint initiatives with South Korea are also being
implemented. In particular, Woosong University has been opened in
Turkestan, while an Institute of Artificial Intelligence has been
established in Kyzylorda jointly with SeoulTech.


"A landmark project of our partnership will be the opening of a
branch of KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and
Technology) in Alatau City, one of the world's leading
technological universities," Tokayev said.


He also noted that the AI SilkNet predictive analytics and
foresight center, established jointly with the Korea Institute of
Science and Technology Information, began operating this year.


"In my view, scientific institutions, universities and
technology companies of our countries should be brought together
under its umbrella," the president said.


Tokayev added that Kazakhstan is ready to utilize the potential
of the International Artificial Intelligence Center Alem.ai to
implement joint initiatives.


He also proposed launching a regional AI Talent program with
South Korea to train artificial intelligence specialists for
Central Asian countries.


"I consider it important to launch in partnership with Korea a
regional AI Talent program to train specialists in the field of
artificial intelligence for the countries of Central Asia. This
will help create a new technological space that stimulates economic
growth and scientific progress," Tokayev said.


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