Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of Armenia, Tatev Aslanyan, held a series of meetings with technology sector representatives and visited several tech hubs during her working visit to Astana, capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Tatev Aslanyan met with Magzhan Madiyev, CEO of Astana Hub. The sides discussed prospects for developing the tech ecosystem and expanding Armenian-Kazakh cooperation. Reference was also made to the operational model of Tashkent's IT Park. An agreement was reached to continue discussions and explore organizing a study visit to Tashkent.

During her visit to Astana Hub, the Deputy Minister was introduced to the hub's main activity streams, management and funding models, startup development programs, and intellectual property protection mechanisms.

Tatev Aslanyan also visited "Alem.ai", touring the complex and learning about its core operational directions. She met with Anuar Unaibekov, Executive Director of the Alem.ai Foundation, and representatives of the foundation. Discussions focused on AI development, educational programs, expanding technological capabilities, as well as opportunities for knowledge sharing and joint collaboration.

A meeting was also held with Ainur Kuanyshbayeva, Head of the TUMO Center office operating under Alem.ai. The conversation centered on tech education, fostering digital skills among youth, and implementing joint educational initiatives.

Within the scope of the visit, Deputy Minister Tatev Aslanyan met with Bayan Konirbayev, Chief Digital and AI Officer at Alatau City Authority, Kazakhstan. The parties discussed AI and digital tech development, applying innovative solutions in smart city management systems, and expanding tech cooperation between Armenia and Kazakhstan through experience exchange and joint initiatives.

The working visit provided an opportunity to gain insights into Kazakhstan's tech ecosystem development and explore potential avenues for Armenian-Kazakh collaboration in tech entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and education.