Almaty Mayor holds discussion with French Ambassador in Kazakhstan
In an informal tweet, the Akim of Almaty, Bakytzhan Sagintayev, shared a quick update on a chat with France's Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador, D. Canesse. According to Almaty.tv, the talk revolved around boosting collaboration in various fields - transport and logistics, digitalization, creative industries, culture, education, and using Almaty's investment potential.
What does this mean, you ask? Well, let's dive a bit deeper. While the specifics of Almaty's role in transport and logistics with France aren't evident lately, the broader Kazakh-French alliance emphasizes growth in the transport sector. Speaking of digitalization, it's exciting to see a partnership between Clever Cloud and QazCloud, focusing on AI, AI-specialist training, and even a sovereign cloud in Kazakhstan.
The creative industries realm may not have much information about Almaty-France collaborations, but the increasing interaction between European nations and Central Asia opens up potential opportunities for the future. When it comes to culture, while specific collaborations remain unknown, France's broader engagement with Central Asia suggests prospects for cultural exchange.
In the field of education, expanding educational ties and strategic partnerships have been highlighted, indicating a growing focus on collaboration that could surely benefit Almaty. Lastly, the investment potential is impressive, with a whopping $5.5 billion trade turnover in 2024, marking a 31% increase from the previous year. French businesses are eager to expand in Kazakhstan, demonstrating a strong interest in investment.
In short, while the specifics of Almaty's direct engagement with France might be scarce, the Kazakh-French alliance shows significant growth in digitalization, education, and investment, with potentially exciting opportunities in other areas. Stay tuned for more updates!
The Kazakh-French alliance, extending to the realm of politics and general-news, indicates a growing focus on collaboration in various fields such as digitalization and education. In terms of digitalization, a partnership between Clever Cloud and QazCloud is expected to bolster AI and AI-specialist training, potentially leading to the development of a sovereign cloud in Kazakhstan.
