Kazakhstan and Germany intend to jointly expand the possibilities of digital transformation

Issues of bilateral cooperation in the development of digital transformation and its impact on the development of the economy by promoting joint projects in the field of digitalization of the economy and industrial automation were discussed at a meeting with German companies.

The online meeting was attended by Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Germany Dauren Karipov, Vice-Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Zhambakin, Vice-Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dinara Shcheglova, Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC «NC «KAZAKH INVEST» JSC Zhandos Temirgali, General Director of Astana Hub Magzhan Madiyev, as well as heads and representatives of about 40 leading German companies such as Siemens Advanta LANXESS AG, Gigaset AG, SAP SE, Baumüller Group, DMT GmbH & Co. KG, WILO SE and others.

During the meeting, the managing director of the Eastern Committee of the German Economy, Michael Harms, underlined the importance of establishing business contacts between businessmen of the two countries. He also noted the need to find new points of contact that will give further impetus to the expansion of digital transformation in Kazakhstan and Germany.

At the same time, during the discussion, the activities carried out in Kazakhstan on digital transformation were noted. In addition, the participants presented information about the state support tools provided to investors within the framework of the International Technopark of IT Startups «Astana Hub».

At the same time, during the online meeting, the heads of leading German companies paid special attention to the implementation of joint projects, taking into account the general prospects for digital development, the potential of bilateral cooperation and the advantages of Kazakhstan in terms of electricity tariffs, infrastructure development and human resources.

At the end of the meeting, a discussion was held in the question-answer format, where potential investors were able to ask interesting questions and get comprehensive answers to them.