Kazakhstan becomes first in Central Asia to join Pax Silica
Kazakhstan has become first Central Asian country to join Pax Silica, a US-led international technology initiative
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has become the first Central Asian country to join Pax Silica, a U.S.-led international technology initiative focused on artificial intelligence and supply chain security, a move officials say will expand investment opportunities and strengthen the country’s position in the global technology sector, Kursiv.media reported.
The documents formalizing Kazakhstan’s accession to the alliance, along with a joint statement under the AI Opportunity Partnership, were signed June 25 in Washington by Zhaslan Madiyev, Kazakhstan’s deputy prime minister and minister of AI and digital development.
Kazakhstan joins an alliance that includes Australia, the United Kingdom, India, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and several other countries.
According to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of AI and Digital Development, participation in Pax Silica will help attract investment, expand high-tech manufacturing and improve access to international markets.
The initiative prioritizes the processing of critical minerals and the production of high-value goods, including battery components, semiconductors, energy storage systems and infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence.
The agreement also provides for cooperation in AI research, the development of computing infrastructure and the attraction of private investment.
As part of the initiative, the U.S. government and Stanford University will launch a network of Foundry Schools across participating countries to train specialists in artificial intelligence, materials science and advanced manufacturing.
The ministry said membership in Pax Silica will strengthen Kazakhstan’s role in global technology supply chains and support its ambition to become a regional hub for the emerging AI economy.
Separately, Kursiv.media previously reported that the Eurasian Development Bank plans to invest $90 million in the construction of Kazakhstan’s first Tier IV data center.
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