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Heads of higher education institutions from Kazakhstan and Belgium discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on education and scientific research. According to the headline, the President of Kazakhstan and the Belgian royal couple also took part in the Rectors' Forum.
The education and science committee of the State Assembly of the Sakha Republic (Il Tumen), chaired by People's Deputy Antonina Grigorieva, held a meeting. Deputies reviewed in first reading a bill providing for state funding of secure high-speed internet in the republic's education organizations and recommended that it be adopted.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said the Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable Line is a highly important project that will generate international resonance. According to Report.az, published on 15 October 2026, Tokayev made the remarks following the online launch of the line together with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The launch took place online, with both presidents taking part.
On October 14–15, specialized training seminars on “Integration of Renewable Energy Sources” and “Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence” were held at the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan. The events were organized under a Memorandum of Understanding between the institute and Clausthal University of Technology in Germany, with support from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) project “European Union for a Green Turkmenistan: Policy Dialogue and Climate Action for 2024–2029.”
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed developing a concept for building trust infrastructure in Asia, creating an expert platform on the responsible use of artificial intelligence, and establishing a partnership on climate resilience. The initiatives were presented on 15 October at the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku. The summit was chaired by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and attended by heads of state and government, foreign ministry officials and representatives of international organisations.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov spoke at the Seventh Summit of Heads of State of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku on October 15, during a working visit to Azerbaijan. He said Kyrgyzstan's trade turnover with CICA participating states more than doubled over the past four years, reaching over $14 billion in 2025.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said the launch of the Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable Line is another step toward strengthening cooperation between Central Asia and Azerbaijan.
According to Rospatent, Tatarstan has been granted approximately 1,200 patents for inventions, utility models and industrial designs since the start of the current year. The republic ranks fourth among Russian regions by this measure, the press service of the Tatarstan Ministry of Economy reported.
The Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan held a cybersecurity session at the second Russian-Indian TIME business forum. Innopolis University proposed cooperation to Indian colleagues and presented its Inno Cyber Range, a virtual environment where organisations can recreate their infrastructure and run cyber exercises. Deputy Security Director Mikhail Bolshakov said specialists learn to detect attacks, investigate incidents and protect systems there.
Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, visited the complex of Turkey's Baykar company, where she became acquainted with its advanced projects in the defense industry.
Automobile manufacturing in Kazakhstan rose 34.2% year-on-year in January–September 2026 to more than 146,000 vehicles. The Qazinform News Agency, citing Ranking.kz, reported that Chevrolet, Hyundai and Kia led the output.
South Korean automotive components maker Hansae Mobility has opened a new industrial plant in the Kuvasay branch of the Kokand Free Economic Zone in Uzbekistan's Fergana region. The project's investment totals $30 million. The launch ceremony was attended by Mirzokhid Ubaydullaev, First Deputy Hokim of the Fergana region, and Davron Khidoyatov, Deputy Chairman of JSC Uzavtosanoat.
President Sadyr Japarov has signed a law setting fines of up to 140,000 soms for violating requirements on processing and protecting personal data in Kyrgyzstan. Higher liability applies to repeat violations and to breaches involving children's data and special categories of personal data. The law, No. 150, is dated 9 October 2026.
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has formed a National Crypto Reserve with a total volume of $700 million, of which about $200 million has already been invested. First Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Yerulan Zhamaubayev announced this, according to 24KZ.
Kazakhstan intends to direct its surplus electricity toward artificial intelligence development and data centre operations, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev said. He made the remarks at the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 international forum in Astana. Companies from Kyrgyzstan may also be able to use these computing capacities in the future.
Uzbekistan has signed a three-year contract with South Korean corporation LX to provide consulting services for improving the national address system. The agreement was signed on 13 October under the project “Spatial Data Infrastructure for Sustainable Regional Development”, implemented with the participation of the World Bank.
Energy
Kazakhstan is working to adapt its national standards for the construction and operation of nuclear power plants (NPPs). The information was given by the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration, and was reported by a Kazinform correspondent.
Today's top Turkic news: Uzbekistan-China ties, Samarkand visit, Kulubaev-Rubio talks, Northern Cyprus festival and Turkmen desertification centre.
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