MIID RK hosted an online dialogue with Siemens AG

As part of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Siemens AG, an open online dialogue was held with representatives of the industrial giant of Germany under the leadership of Vice-Minister D. Shcheglova. From the German side the event was attended by the Head of the project team Matthew Watson and the Head of the Department of External Relations for Relations with Governments Christian Madsen, from the Kazakh side – representatives of the Ministry, Deputy Chairman of JSC “KIEC “QazIndustry” T. Mukanov and General Director of ACF "PIT" A. Sembin.

During the dialogue, the Kazakh side brought to the attention of Siemens AG information on the main trends in the development of the domestic industry, short-term and strategic plans of the Ministry in this industry, problems of industrial enterprises, as well as existing measures of state support.

At the same time, the importance of technological modernization and ongoing work on the digitalization of industry, as well as the creation of centers of competence for the mining and metallurgical complex in Kazakhstan, was noted. In this regard, the parties agreed to intensify contacts and develop cooperation in the implementation of elements of Industry 4.0 at Kazakhstani enterprises and the improvement of IT technologies.

Following the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to increase the level of cooperation in the near future. In particular, an agreement was reached to hold a series of meetings with the superiors of domestic industrial enterprises to discuss industry problems in an open dialogue format.