BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 2. Kazakhstan’s
National Information Technologies JSC (NITEC) and Georgia’s Digital
Governance Agency have signed a memorandum of understanding on
cooperation in information and communication technologies (ICT) on
the sidelines of the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 forum in Astana.
According to the forum’s press service, the agreement covers
cooperation in digital government and ICT, including the exchange
of expertise in e-government, digital transformation, joint
projects, and expert and technical support.
NITEC is the national operator of Kazakhstan’s digital
government ecosystem and e-government infrastructure.
Georgia’s Digital Governance Agency operates under the country’s
Ministry of Justice. Established in 2020 through the merger of two
agencies, it is responsible for areas including e-governance, data
exchange infrastructure, public e-services and information
security.
The agency develops information security policies, conducts
information security audits of public organizations, provides
recommendations on implementing information security policies for
entities operating critical information systems, and organizes
relevant training and certification programs.
AI & Digital Bridge 2026 (formerly Digital Bridge) is being held
on October 1–3 at the EXPO International Exhibition Center in
Astana. Organized by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and
Digital Development of Kazakhstan, Astana Hub, and the Astana city
administration, the forum has attracted more than 1,500 speakers
from over 100 countries, 500+ investors, and 600+ startups, and is
expected to draw tens of thousands of participants.
