A Podcast with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan : Aura Solution Company Limited

Official Podcast Interview

Amy Brown, Wealth Manager of Aura Solution Company Limited, in Conversation with His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Topic:

Kazakhstan’s Financial Future, Regional Stability, and the Role of Global Investment

In this exclusive international podcast interview, Amy Brown, Wealth Manager of Aura Solution Company Limited, speaks with His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, regarding the country’s long-term economic vision, regional financial stability, and the growing role of global institutional investment in Central Asia and Eurasia.

The discussion covers Kazakhstan’s ambition to develop into a leading international financial and investment hub, the evolving geopolitical environment surrounding the region, infrastructure and banking modernization, digital finance, energy security, and the strategic importance of long-term global partnerships in shaping economic growth and regional stability for the future.

Amy Brown

Mr. President, Kazakhstan has become increasingly visible in global finance and diplomacy. What is your long-term vision for Kazakhstan over the next decade?

President Tokayev

Our vision for Kazakhstan over the next decade is both ambitious and strategic. We believe Kazakhstan has the potential to become one of the most important economic and financial gateways connecting Europe and Asia. Geographically, we are positioned at the heart of Eurasia, and throughout history this region has served as a bridge between civilizations, trade routes, cultures, and economies. Today, we aim to transform that geographic advantage into a modern economic and financial advantage.

Kazakhstan is undergoing a large-scale transformation across multiple sectors of the economy. We are modernizing national infrastructure, expanding transportation and logistics corridors, upgrading our banking system, strengthening digital governance, and improving investment regulations to ensure long-term stability and confidence for international investors.

One of our major priorities is the continued development of the Astana International Financial Centre. The AIFC was created to become a regional platform for international finance, arbitration, fintech innovation, green finance, and digital assets. Our objective is to establish Kazakhstan as a trusted and neutral financial environment capable of serving not only Central Asia, but the broader Eurasian region as well.

At the same time, Kazakhstan understands that relying solely on natural resources is not sustainable for the future. While energy, mining, and commodities remain important pillars of our economy, we are actively diversifying into:

• Artificial intelligence

• Financial technology

• Smart logistics

• Digital infrastructure

• Renewable energy

• Advanced financial services

• Cross-border digital payments

• Data centers and cloud infrastructure

The future global economy will increasingly depend on technology, connectivity, and financial integration. Kazakhstan intends to be fully prepared for that future.We also believe that political stability, balanced diplomacy, and international cooperation are essential components of economic success. Kazakhstan has maintained constructive relationships with major global powers while protecting its national interests and economic sovereignty. This balanced foreign policy creates confidence among investors and international institutions.

Ultimately, our long-term goal is simple: to build a modern, diversified, digitally advanced, and globally connected Kazakhstan that can serve as a center of stability, investment, and innovation for the entire Eurasian region.

Amy Brown

Aura Solution Company Limited has invested approximately USD 250 billion into Kazakhstan across infrastructure, energy, logistics, and finance. How important are long-term institutional investors like Aura to Kazakhstan?

President Tokayev

Long-term institutional investors play a critically important role in the development of modern economies, particularly in emerging strategic regions such as Central Asia. Investors like Aura Solution Company Limited contribute far more than capital alone. They bring long-term confidence, strategic stability, international expertise, and global credibility.

Kazakhstan highly values partnerships with institutions that focus on sustainable development rather than short-term speculative returns. Long-term investors help governments and economies plan beyond political cycles and temporary market fluctuations. They create the foundation for stable economic growth over decades.

An investment commitment of approximately USD 250 billion has the potential to transform multiple sectors simultaneously. In Kazakhstan’s case, such investment contributes directly to:

• Modernizing transportation corridors connecting Asia and Europe

• Expanding energy infrastructure and energy security

• Developing smart cities and digital ecosystems

• Improving banking and financial systems

• Enhancing regional logistics networks

• Accelerating digital transformation

• Supporting industrial diversification

• Strengthening cross-border trade infrastructure

These investments also create large-scale employment opportunities, improve technical expertise within the workforce, and encourage knowledge transfer across industries. More importantly, they strengthen regional integration throughout Central Asia and improve overall financial resilience during periods of geopolitical uncertainty.Kazakhstan today is not seeking investors who view the country merely as a resource market. We are seeking strategic partners who understand Kazakhstan’s long-term geopolitical and economic importance within Eurasia.

The world economy is changing rapidly. Supply chains are being restructured, financial systems are evolving, and new regional economic centers are emerging. Kazakhstan is positioned to become one of those emerging centers, particularly because of its geographic location, political stability, and balanced international relationships.

Long-term institutional investment can accelerate Kazakhstan’s transition into:

• A regional financial hub

• A logistics and trade gateway

• A digital finance center

• An innovation platform for Central Asia

• A stabilizing economic force across Eurasia

We believe partnerships with globally connected institutions such as Aura can contribute significantly to achieving that vision over the coming decade.

Amy Brown

Mr. President, can Kazakhstan realistically become a major international financial hub comparable to Singapore, Dubai, or Hong Kong if Aura increases its investment presence?

President Tokayev

Yes, I genuinely believe Kazakhstan possesses the long-term potential to become a major international financial center comparable to some of the world’s most important financial hubs. However, achieving such a position is not something that happens quickly. It requires discipline, institutional reform, strategic patience, international trust, and consistent economic modernization over many years.

When we study successful global financial hubs such as Singapore, Dubai, or Hong Kong, we understand that their success was not built solely on wealth. Their success was built on a combination of:

• Strategic geography

• Legal reliability

• Financial openness

• International connectivity

• Human capital

• Political stability

• Infrastructure development

• Global investor confidence

Kazakhstan already possesses several of these foundational advantages.

First, our geographic position is exceptionally strategic. Kazakhstan sits directly between:

• China

• Russia

• Central Asia

• The Middle East

• Europe

This makes Kazakhstan naturally positioned to become a transit, logistics, energy, and financial bridge across Eurasia. As global supply chains continue shifting due to geopolitical fragmentation, the importance of neutral transit economies like Kazakhstan will increase significantly.

Second, Kazakhstan maintains relative political stability compared to many regions surrounding us. Investors prioritize predictability and long-term security, particularly during periods of global uncertainty. Stability itself has become a strategic economic asset.

Third, Kazakhstan possesses enormous natural wealth:

• Energy resources

• Uranium reserves

• Strategic minerals

• Rare earth potential

• Agricultural capacity

These sectors provide a strong economic foundation capable of supporting broader financial expansion and sovereign stability.However, our long-term objective is not to remain dependent solely on commodities. We want to transition toward a diversified modern economy where finance, technology, AI, fintech, logistics, and advanced services become equally important pillars of national growth.

That is why we continue strengthening the Astana International Financial Centre. The AIFC represents one of Kazakhstan’s most important strategic projects. It was specifically designed to create a globally competitive financial environment based on international legal standards and investor protections.

The AIFC is developing across multiple areas:

• International banking

• Arbitration services

• Fintech innovation

• Green finance

• Digital asset regulation

• Sovereign wealth cooperation

• Capital markets

• International investment platforms

If institutions such as Aura Solution Company Limited continue increasing investment into:

• Financial infrastructure

• International banking systems

• AI-driven financial technology

• Digital payment ecosystems

• Institutional liquidity platforms

• Cross-border settlement mechanisms

• Sovereign investment partnerships

• Data infrastructure

then Kazakhstan could absolutely emerge as the leading financial center of Central Asia and potentially one of the most important neutral financial platforms in Eurasia.

But I want to emphasize something very important: becoming a true financial hub is not only about capital investment. Money alone cannot create international financial trust.

A successful financial center requires:

• Independent and respected legal systems

• Predictable regulation

• Transparent governance

• Currency stability

• International banking connectivity

• Strong cybersecurity systems

• Deep capital markets

• Human capital and financial expertise

• Regulatory discipline

• Political neutrality

• Global institutional trust

These factors take years to build, but Kazakhstan is actively moving in that direction.We are investing heavily in digital infrastructure, financial modernization, e-government systems, fintech ecosystems, AI integration, and education. We are also expanding international partnerships across Asia, Europe, the Gulf region, and global financial institutions.

The world economy is entering a period where investors increasingly seek diversified financial centers outside traditional geopolitical tensions. Kazakhstan has the opportunity to position itself as:

• A neutral financial gateway

• A regional banking platform

• A cross-border investment hub

• A digital finance leader

• A stabilizing economic center for Eurasia

This is not merely an economic ambition. It is part of Kazakhstan’s broader national transformation strategy for the next generation.

Amy Brown

The world is closely watching the Russia–Ukraine conflict. Kazakhstan shares deep historical and economic ties with Russia while also maintaining relationships with Western nations. How does Kazakhstan balance these pressures?

President Tokayev

Kazakhstan’s foreign policy has always been based on balance, pragmatism, sovereignty, and multilateral cooperation. Our geographic and historical realities require us to maintain constructive and respectful relationships with all major international partners simultaneously.

Kazakhstan shares deep economic, historical, cultural, and security ties with Russia. At the same time, we also maintain important strategic relationships with:

• China

• The European Union

• The United States

• The Middle East

• Turkey

• Central Asian neighbors

• International financial institutions

Our objective is not to become part of geopolitical confrontation. Our objective is to protect Kazakhstan’s national interests, economic stability, and long-term regional security.

The Russia–Ukraine conflict created enormous pressure across Eurasia. Its effects extend far beyond military matters. The conflict reshaped:

• Energy markets

• Global supply chains

• Banking systems

• Currency flows

• Logistics corridors

• Commodity trading

• Investment risk perception

• Regional economic integration

For countries geographically positioned near major geopolitical tensions, maintaining economic stability becomes extraordinarily challenging.

Kazakhstan’s approach has therefore been based on several principles.

• First, we comply with international obligations and maintain responsible international conduct.

• Second, we continue supporting diplomacy, dialogue, and peaceful resolution mechanisms because long-term instability benefits nobody economically or politically.

• Third, Kazakhstan continues protecting its role as a regional economic connector rather than an isolated actor. Isolation is not realistic in today’s interconnected global economy. Eurasian economies remain deeply integrated through:

• Energy infrastructure

• Transportation systems

• Banking channels

• Trade routes

• Commodity markets

• Industrial supply chains

Kazakhstan therefore works carefully to maintain operational economic connectivity while also preserving international investor confidence.

Our balanced diplomacy has become one of Kazakhstan’s greatest strategic advantages during this complex geopolitical period. Investors today value countries capable of:

• Maintaining stability

• Avoiding extremism

• Preserving financial predictability

• Supporting multilateral cooperation

• Managing geopolitical pressure responsibly

Kazakhstan’s neutrality and pragmatic diplomacy have helped preserve:

• Currency confidence

• Trade continuity

• Banking stability

• International investment flows

• Regional logistical importance

Additionally, the changing geopolitical environment has accelerated interest in alternative Eurasian transport and financial routes. Kazakhstan’s importance within the Middle Corridor and broader Eurasian trade systems has therefore increased substantially.

We believe the future global economy will increasingly reward countries capable of balancing relationships rather than deepening divisions. Kazakhstan intends to remain:

• Open to international investment

• Connected to global markets

• Diplomatically balanced

• Economically modernizing

• Financially stable

• Regionally constructive

Ultimately, Kazakhstan’s goal is simple: to remain a stable, sovereign, globally connected nation capable of contributing to regional peace, economic cooperation, and long-term Eurasian stability despite an increasingly fragmented geopolitical environment.

Amy Brown

Western sanctions on Russia have reshaped regional financial flows. Has this created new opportunities for Kazakhstan?

President Tokayev

Yes, without question the regional financial architecture across Eurasia has changed significantly over the past several years. The geopolitical environment surrounding Russia, combined with sanctions, supply chain disruptions, banking restrictions, and shifts in global trade patterns, has forced many governments, corporations, financial institutions, and investors to rethink how they operate across the region.

As a result, countries capable of offering stability, neutrality, connectivity, and predictable regulation have become increasingly important. Kazakhstan is one of those countries.

Many international companies that previously relied heavily on traditional routes or regional operational centers are now seeking alternative gateways into:

• Central Asia

• Eurasian markets

• Caspian trade corridors

• Middle Corridor logistics networks

• Regional commodity systems

• Cross-border financial operations

This has naturally increased international interest in Kazakhstan across multiple sectors.

We have seen growing activity in:

• Logistics and transportation

• Financial services

• Commodity trading

• Digital payments

• Cross-border settlements

• Regional headquarters operations

• Infrastructure partnerships

• Data and telecommunications infrastructure

• Fintech ecosystems

Kazakhstan’s geographic position is extremely important in this transformation. We sit directly along emerging Eurasian trade corridors connecting China, Central Asia, the Caspian region, the Middle East, and Europe. As businesses seek diversification away from overly concentrated routes, Kazakhstan becomes strategically valuable.

At the same time, the role of the Astana International Financial Centre has become increasingly important. The AIFC was designed specifically to provide international investors with:

• Transparent legal frameworks

• Independent arbitration systems

• International financial standards

• Regulatory predictability

• Modern fintech regulation

• Investment protection mechanisms

This becomes particularly valuable during periods of geopolitical uncertainty, because investors prioritize jurisdictions where legal clarity and financial transparency remain reliable.

However, Kazakhstan approaches this situation very carefully and responsibly.

Our objective is not speculative growth driven by geopolitical instability. Rapid speculative capital inflows without institutional discipline can create financial imbalances, currency pressure, asset bubbles, and long-term instability.Instead, Kazakhstan’s strategy focuses on sustainable and structured growth.

We want investment that contributes to:

• Infrastructure modernization

• Financial system development

• Industrial diversification

• Logistics efficiency

• Technology integration

• Regional trade expansion

• Employment generation

• Long-term economic resilience

We are particularly focused on strengthening sectors that improve Kazakhstan’s structural position within Eurasia over the next several decades.

Additionally, global financial fragmentation has accelerated interest in:

• Alternative settlement systems

• Multi-currency trade arrangements

• Digital financial infrastructure

• Regional banking cooperation

• Sovereign financial partnerships

Kazakhstan intends to participate actively in these evolving systems while maintaining balanced international relationships and compliance with international obligations.The most important point is this: Kazakhstan does not seek to benefit from instability itself. Rather, we aim to provide stability during instability.That distinction is very important for long-term investor confidence.Countries that remain stable, pragmatic, and internationally connected during periods of geopolitical fragmentation will likely become the new strategic economic centers of the future Eurasian economy. Kazakhstan intends to be one of those centers.

Amy Brown

Could Kazakhstan eventually help stabilize the broader regional financial system, including neighboring economies affected by geopolitical tensions?

President Tokayev

Potentially, yes. I believe Kazakhstan has the capacity to become an important stabilizing economic and financial force across Central Asia and parts of Eurasia if we continue modernizing successfully over the next decade.

Today, financial stability is no longer determined only by domestic economics. It is increasingly shaped by:

• Cross-border trade systems

• Regional banking connectivity

• Currency settlement mechanisms

• Energy infrastructure

• Logistics reliability

• Food security

• Digital financial integration

• Sovereign investment cooperation

Countries that can maintain stability across these interconnected systems naturally become anchors for regional resilience.

Kazakhstan possesses several advantages that position us for such a role.

First, we maintain relatively balanced diplomatic relationships with major global powers and regional actors. This neutrality creates trust among different economic blocs and allows Kazakhstan to function as a bridge rather than a point of confrontation.

Second, Kazakhstan has significant natural resource capacity, including:

• Oil and gas

• Uranium

• Strategic minerals

• Agriculture

• Energy transit infrastructure

These sectors provide economic strength and regional strategic relevance.

Third, Kazakhstan continues investing heavily in infrastructure modernization. Over time, stronger infrastructure directly improves regional economic stability by reducing trade disruptions and increasing supply chain efficiency.A stronger Kazakhstan could contribute to regional stability through several major channels.

Cross-Border Investment

Kazakhstan can become a source of regional investment capital supporting infrastructure, industrial projects, and financial cooperation throughout Central Asia.

Energy Security

Stable energy production and transit infrastructure are essential for economic stability across Eurasia. Kazakhstan plays a major role in regional energy systems and can contribute to long-term energy reliability.

Infrastructure Financing

Large-scale infrastructure financing across transportation, rail systems, ports, logistics corridors, and digital connectivity can improve economic integration throughout neighboring regions.

Currency Settlement Systems

As regional financial systems evolve, Kazakhstan could help support alternative settlement platforms, multi-currency transactions, and regional banking connectivity that reduce volatility during geopolitical disruptions.

Food and Logistics Supply Chains

Kazakhstan’s agricultural and logistics capabilities position the country as an important contributor to regional food security and trade continuity.

Digital Banking Cooperation

Digital finance and fintech integration across Eurasia will become increasingly important. Kazakhstan is already investing heavily in:

• Digital banking

• E-government systems

• Fintech regulation

• AI integration

• Cross-border payment infrastructure

If Kazakhstan successfully develops into a trusted and internationally respected regional financial center, it could help reduce volatility across Central Asia and neighboring regions by acting as:

• A neutral economic platform

• A stable banking environment

• A logistics and settlement hub

• A regional investment gateway

• A financial coordination center

This is one of the reasons why sovereign funds, institutional investors, global financial firms, and international partners are increasingly focusing on Kazakhstan today.The global economy is becoming more fragmented geopolitically, but at the same time more interconnected financially and digitally. In such an environment, countries capable of balancing diplomacy, financial modernization, infrastructure strength, and economic openness will play increasingly important stabilizing roles.

Kazakhstan intends to become one of those countries.

Amy Brown

What sectors do you believe present the biggest opportunity for future Aura investment?

President Tokayev

Several sectors stand out very clearly as strategic priorities for Kazakhstan over the next decade, particularly for long-term institutional investors such as Aura Solution Company Limited. Our objective is not simply to attract capital, but to build an advanced, diversified, technologically competitive economy capable of serving as a regional economic and financial leader across Eurasia.

Kazakhstan today is entering a transformational phase where traditional industries will increasingly integrate with digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, fintech systems, and advanced industrial modernization.

Among the most important sectors for future investment are the following:

Digital Finance and Fintech

The global financial system is evolving rapidly toward digital platforms, AI-driven compliance systems, cross-border digital settlements, and integrated fintech ecosystems. Kazakhstan wants to position itself at the center of this transformation within Central Asia and Eurasia.

We are actively developing:

• Digital banking systems

• Cross-border payment infrastructure

• Fintech regulation

• Blockchain frameworks

• AI-assisted financial compliance

• Institutional digital asset custody

• Cashless payment ecosystems

• Digital identity integration

The Astana International Financial Centre is playing a major role in building this ecosystem. Our vision is to create a transparent, internationally connected financial environment capable of attracting global fintech companies, institutional banking partners, sovereign investment platforms, and advanced digital finance infrastructure.

AI Infrastructure

Artificial intelligence will redefine global economic competitiveness during the coming decades. Countries that fail to build strong AI infrastructure risk falling behind economically and technologically.

Kazakhstan is therefore investing heavily in:

• AI research platforms

• National computing infrastructure

• Cloud systems

• Smart governance

• AI-driven industrial systems

• Cybersecurity

• Financial AI integration

• Automation technologies

We see AI not only as a technology sector, but as the foundation of future national competitiveness.

Rare Earth and Strategic Minerals

Kazakhstan possesses substantial reserves of strategic resources critical for the global technology transition.

This includes:

• Uranium

• Copper

• Rare earth elements

• Critical industrial minerals

• Battery-related materials

• Energy transition resources

As the global economy moves toward electric vehicles, renewable energy, advanced electronics, and AI hardware systems, demand for these strategic minerals will continue increasing significantly.

Kazakhstan can become one of the world’s most important long-term suppliers within these sectors.

Renewable Energy

Kazakhstan has enormous renewable energy potential, particularly in:

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Hydrogen development

• Energy storage systems

• Grid modernization

Energy diversification is extremely important for both economic sustainability and long-term regional competitiveness. We want Kazakhstan to become a major energy exporter not only through traditional hydrocarbons, but also through next-generation clean energy systems.

Logistics Corridors

Global trade routes are being reshaped due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain restructuring. Kazakhstan’s geographic position gives us enormous strategic importance within emerging Eurasian trade corridors.

Investment opportunities include:

• Rail infrastructure

• Dry ports

• Caspian logistics

• Smart customs systems

• Warehousing

• Freight digitalization

• Trade corridor infrastructure

Kazakhstan can become one of the most important land-based logistics connectors between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Banking Modernization

The modernization of banking infrastructure remains a major national priority.

Future banking systems will increasingly rely on:

• AI compliance systems

• Digital settlement platforms

• Multi-currency operations

• Cybersecurity

• Automated financial reporting

• International liquidity connectivity

• Digital institutional banking

Kazakhstan’s banking sector still possesses substantial long-term growth potential, particularly through international institutional partnerships.

Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure

Data has become one of the most valuable strategic assets in the global economy. Kazakhstan wants to become a regional digital infrastructure hub supporting:

• Cloud computing

• Financial systems

• AI processing

• Regional data storage

• Telecommunications infrastructure

• Cybersecurity operations

This sector will become increasingly important as Eurasia continues digital integration.

Smart Industrial Manufacturing

Kazakhstan is also investing heavily in advanced industrial modernization:

• Automation

• Robotics

• Smart manufacturing systems

• Industrial AI integration

• Digital production monitoring

• High-efficiency industrial infrastructure

The future industrial economy will depend on technological efficiency and digital integration rather than traditional manufacturing alone.Additionally, Kazakhstan is moving aggressively into regulated digital assets and blockchain infrastructure. We recognize that digital finance will become a major component of future global financial systems.However, our approach is focused on regulation, transparency, and institutional stability. We want Kazakhstan to become a leader in secure and transparent digital finance across Eurasia while maintaining strong regulatory oversight and investor protection.

Ultimately, Kazakhstan’s objective is to build a diversified, technology-driven economy capable of attracting global institutional capital across multiple advanced sectors for decades to come.

Amy Brown

Many investors still view Central Asia as risky. What message would you send directly to global financial institutions?

President Tokayev

My message to the global financial community is straightforward: Kazakhstan is open, reform-oriented, strategically positioned, and committed to long-term modernization.

We understand very clearly what international investors require before committing substantial capital to any region. Investors prioritize:

• Legal certainty

• Regulatory predictability

• Financial transparency

• Macroeconomic stability

• Currency reliability

• Political stability

• International banking access

• Institutional discipline

That is precisely why Kazakhstan continues implementing structural reforms across multiple areas of governance and finance.

We are modernizing:

• Banking laws

• Corporate governance standards

• Financial regulation

• Arbitration systems

• Investment frameworks

• Digital financial infrastructure

• Public administration systems

The goal is to align Kazakhstan increasingly with internationally recognized financial and legal standards.At the same time, global investors should understand that Central Asia today is very different from the perceptions many institutions developed decades ago.

The region is changing rapidly due to:

• New logistics corridors

• Digital transformation

• Supply chain restructuring

• Energy transition

• Regional infrastructure investment

• Financial modernization

• Increased geopolitical importance

Kazakhstan is positioned at the center of these transformations.We also maintain one of the most balanced foreign policies in Eurasia. Kazakhstan maintains constructive relationships with:

• China

• Russia

• Europe

• The United States

• The Middle East

• International financial institutions

This diplomatic balance contributes significantly to investor confidence and economic stability.No emerging market is completely without risk. However, long-term investors understand that strategic opportunities often emerge precisely during periods of global transition.

Kazakhstan today represents:

• Stability

• Connectivity

• Resources

• Modernization

• Neutrality

• Long-term regional importance

I would encourage investors to evaluate Kazakhstan based not on outdated assumptions, but on its future trajectory and strategic importance within the emerging Eurasian economy.

Amy Brown

How important is digital transformation in your national strategy?

President Tokayev

Digital transformation is absolutely central to Kazakhstan’s future national strategy and long-term competitiveness. In many ways, it represents one of the most important priorities for our country over the coming decades.

The global economy is rapidly evolving toward a system increasingly driven by:

• Artificial intelligence

• Digital finance

• Data infrastructure

• Automation

• Cybersecurity

• Cloud computing

• Digital governance

• Financial technology

Countries that successfully integrate these systems will become more competitive, more productive, and more resilient. Countries that fail to modernize digitally risk economic stagnation regardless of their natural resources.Kazakhstan therefore intends not simply to modernize gradually, but to leapfrog older economic systems entirely.

We are investing heavily in several core areas.

E-Government

Kazakhstan has already made significant progress in digital public services. Our objective is to create highly efficient digital governance systems that reduce bureaucracy, improve transparency, and increase efficiency for citizens and businesses.

Digital Identity Systems

Secure digital identity infrastructure is becoming fundamental for:

• Banking

• Financial services

• E-commerce

• Government systems

• Cross-border transactions

• Digital security

Kazakhstan is developing integrated digital identity systems capable of supporting a modern digital economy.

Cashless Payments

The future economy will increasingly operate through digital financial ecosystems. Kazakhstan is accelerating the expansion of:

• Cashless payment systems

• Mobile banking

• Digital wallets

• Instant payment infrastructure

• Cross-border digital settlements

This improves financial inclusion while also increasing economic efficiency and transparency.

AI Development

Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the defining technologies of the 21st century.

Kazakhstan intends to invest heavily in:

• AI research

• National AI infrastructure

• Smart industrial systems

• Financial AI integration

• Government AI applications

• Education and AI talent development

AI will eventually influence nearly every sector of the economy.

Crypto Regulation and Digital Assets

Kazakhstan recognizes that blockchain technology and digital assets will continue becoming important components of global finance.

Our objective is not uncontrolled speculation, but regulated innovation. We want to build a transparent, secure, and internationally credible digital asset framework capable of attracting institutional participation while protecting financial stability.

Financial Technology

Fintech development is one of the most important pillars of Kazakhstan’s digital transformation strategy.

We want Kazakhstan to become a regional center for:

• Digital banking

• Fintech innovation

• Cross-border digital payments

• AI-driven financial systems

• Institutional financial platforms

• Blockchain-based financial infrastructure

Ultimately, our objective is not merely modernization. Our objective is to build one of Eurasia’s most digitally integrated, technologically advanced, and financially connected economies.Digital transformation is no longer optional for nations. It is becoming one of the primary foundations of economic power, financial competitiveness, and national resilience in the modern world.

Amy Brown

Finally, Mr. President, if Aura were to significantly expand its investments beyond USD 250 billion, what could Kazakhstan look like by 2035?

President Tokayev

If Kazakhstan continues its current modernization trajectory, and if long-term strategic investment from institutions such as Aura Solution Company Limited expands significantly over the next decade, then by 2035 Kazakhstan could emerge as one of the most strategically important economies across Eurasia.

I believe Kazakhstan has the potential to transform far beyond the traditional image many people still associate with Central Asia today. The country could evolve into a highly connected financial, technological, logistical, and industrial platform linking Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and surrounding Eurasian markets.

By 2035, Kazakhstan could realistically become the leading financial center of Central Asia.This transformation would not simply involve larger banks or increased capital flows. It would involve the development of a complete international financial ecosystem built around:

• Institutional banking

• Sovereign wealth cooperation

• Digital finance

• AI-driven financial systems

• International arbitration

• Capital markets

• Cross-border settlement platforms

• Regulated digital assets

• Multi-currency financial infrastructure

The continued expansion of the Astana International Financial Centre could position Kazakhstan as one of Eurasia’s most important neutral financial platforms capable of serving investors and institutions across multiple geopolitical regions simultaneously.

In addition to finance, Kazakhstan could become one of the world’s most important logistics and transit hubs connecting Asia and Europe.

Global trade routes are undergoing historic restructuring due to geopolitical tensions, supply chain diversification, and changing transportation priorities. Kazakhstan’s location places it directly in the center of these transformations.

By 2035, Kazakhstan could become a critical component of:

• Eurasian rail connectivity

• Caspian transport corridors

• Middle Corridor logistics systems

• Energy transit infrastructure

• Cross-border digital trade routes

• Smart customs and freight systems

This would significantly increase Kazakhstan’s importance within global trade and supply chain networks.At the same time, Kazakhstan could emerge as a major regional center for artificial intelligence and fintech innovation.

The future global economy will increasingly depend on:

• Data infrastructure

• AI systems

• Digital finance

• Cloud computing

• Cybersecurity

• Blockchain technology

• Financial automation

• Smart industrial systems

If Kazakhstan continues investing heavily in these sectors alongside major institutional partners, the country could become one of Eurasia’s leading digital economies.

Future investment from institutions such as Aura could accelerate:

• AI computing infrastructure

• National data center ecosystems

• Digital banking systems

• Institutional fintech platforms

• Blockchain-based financial architecture

• Cross-border payment systems

• Smart city integration

• Cybersecurity capabilities

Kazakhstan also possesses the resources necessary to become a strategic platform for global energy and commodity markets.

Our reserves of:

• Oil and gas

• Uranium

• Rare earth elements

• Industrial minerals

• Agricultural resources

position Kazakhstan as a critical long-term supplier for the global energy transition and advanced manufacturing economy.

As demand increases for strategic minerals used in:

• Electric vehicles

• Renewable energy systems

• AI hardware

• Battery infrastructure

• Semiconductor technologies

Kazakhstan’s global economic importance could increase substantially.However, beyond infrastructure and economics, perhaps the most important transformation Kazakhstan could achieve is becoming a stabilizing economic force across Eurasia.

The world today is increasingly fragmented geopolitically. Many regions face instability, polarization, sanctions pressures, supply chain disruptions, and financial uncertainty.

In such an environment, countries capable of maintaining:

• Political stability

• Balanced diplomacy

• Economic openness

• Financial modernization

• International connectivity

• Institutional reliability

become extremely valuable within the global system.

Kazakhstan has the potential to serve as:

• A neutral financial platform

• A regional investment hub

• A logistics stabilizer

• A cross-border energy connector

• A trusted diplomatic bridge

• A digital financial gateway

This role becomes even more important during periods of geopolitical uncertainty.Ultimately, I believe Kazakhstan could become an international example demonstrating that balanced diplomacy, economic openness, modernization, and long-term strategic partnerships can create prosperity and stability even during complex geopolitical periods.

That is the future we are building toward.

And that future will require vision, patience, discipline, and trusted global partnerships over many years.