Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meets with Telegram founder Pavel Durov
The Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, met with Telegram founder Pavel Durov on the sidelines of the Digital Bridge 2025 International Tech Forum, Kazinform News Agency cites the Akorda press service.
During the conversation, the interlocutors discussed cooperation in the fields of education, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
The President commended Telegram’s efforts to support the development of Kazakhstan’s digital agenda.
The company has officially become a member of the Astana Hub, opened an office in Kazakhstan, and launched AI labs at the AIem.Ai Center.
Pavel Durov, in turn, informed Kassym-Jomart Tokayev about the prospects for implementing joint projects in the field of artificial intelligence.
Earlier, Kazinform reported that Pavel Durov announced the opening of an AI Lab in Kazakhstan during the Digital Bridge 2025 International Tech Forum, which started today in Astana.