ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 19. Kazakhstan and
Japan discussed cooperation in the fields of digitalization, Smart
City development, artificial intelligence, and sustainable urban
development, Trend
reports via the press service of the Kazakh President.
The issues were discussed during a meeting between Kazakhstan's
President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and Tokyo's Governor, Yuriko
Koike.
The sides also explored strategies for creating more
comfortable, environmentally sustainable, safe, and inclusive urban
environments for both residents and visitors in major cities.
President Tokayev highlighted the considerable potential for
collaboration between the two capitals, particularly in the
integration of artificial intelligence within urban management
systems.
During the meeting, President Tokayev was introduced to Tokyo’s
Smart City initiative, which leverages advanced technologies to
enhance the quality of life, improve governance efficiency, and
promote sustainable urban development.