PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: NEW PRIORITIES FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OUTLINED

On October 28, 2026, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his Address to the Nation, titled “Kazakhstan's Key Priorities at a New Historical Stage.”

The President proposed declaring 2027 the Year of Nationwide Large-Scale Construction, outlining key objectives for the comprehensive modernization of the country's infrastructure, including housing, roads, social facilities, and scientific institutions.

The Address placed particular emphasis on the digitalization of the economy, the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, and the development of modern digital infrastructure. The Head of State highlighted the importance of building an AI-driven digital economy and achieving tangible results in technological modernization.

Other key priorities included transforming Kazakhstan into a leading logistics hub in Eurasia, developing international transport corridors, modernizing the agro-industrial sector, introducing advanced agricultural technologies, ensuring the efficient use of water resources, and advancing education and science.

The priorities outlined in the Presidential Address align closely with KazNARU's key areas of activity, including the development of agricultural science, the integration of digital technologies and artificial intelligence into production, and the training of highly qualified specialists.