CIS countries expand cooperation in digital technologies

CIS countries expand cooperation in digital technologies

The CIS countries are expanding cooperation in the scientific and technological sphere, particularly in digital transformation and the introduction of AI technologies. A number of international documents were signed at the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government in Minsk. These include the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development for 2026–2035, the Strategy for Cooperation in Developing the Information Society and Digital Economy, as well as the Strategy on Digitalization of Key Multimodal Transport Corridors. The latter is expected to accelerate transportation and enhance transparency, thereby reducing costs. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov emphasized that Kazakhstan pays particular attention to the export of domestic digital solutions and actively shares its expertise with foreign partners. The CIS remains a reliable platform for cooperation and mutually beneficial decisions. The total GDP of the Commonwealth grows annually by an average of 4.5%, while internal trade has increased by 40% over the past five years. Last year, Kazakhstan’s total trade turnover with CIS countries exceeded $37 billion.