BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 9. Kazakhstan's
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed establishing a
mechanism for sharing experience and best practices in artificial
intelligence and holding a CIS AI forum in Astana in the first
quarter of 2027.


This was reflected in a press release published by the press
office of the Kazakh president. He made the proposals today during
a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State in Turkmenistan.


Tokayev emphasized the growing role of digitalization and
artificial intelligence, noting that the ability to adopt new
technologies and develop domestic solutions is becoming a key
factor in the competitiveness of CIS economies.


The proposed exchange mechanism would cover AI strategies,
legislation and government support measures, bringing together
research centers, universities, companies and startups. The planned
forum in Astana would provide an additional platform for
specialists to discuss cooperation in the field, the press release
says.


Tokayev also highlighted the importance of cultural and
humanitarian ties among CIS countries, citing interpersonal
connections, mutual trust, shared cultural characteristics and the
Russian language as important elements of the Commonwealth's
identity.


“It is also important to note the tremendous significance of the
Russian language in relations between our countries. This language
fosters mutual understanding and expands educational, scientific,
and interpersonal contacts. This is an indisputable fact.
Therefore, I ask my esteemed colleagues to support the activities
of the International Organization for the Russian Language. This
organization has a promising future. I am confident of this, given
that approximately 300 million people worldwide speak this language
to varying degrees,” Tokayev said.


At the same time, he stressed the importance of respecting the
linguistic and cultural diversity of CIS member states and finding
more effective ways to strengthen humanitarian cooperation.







He noted that, at Kazakhstan's initiative, the CIS heads of
state had adopted a statement on cultural cooperation and
established the CIS Volunteer Forum, which was held for the first
time in Astana in August 2026.


Tokayev further called for promoting reading among young people,
arguing that literature plays an important role in education,
critical thinking and personal development.


“In Kazakhstan, a National Book Day has been established, and
the ‘100 Readable Books’ project is being implemented. I propose
developing this idea further and creating a ‘Golden Library
Collection of the CIS,’ including outstanding literary works of our
peoples,” Tokayev said.


He proposed that the collection be housed in the Presidential
Library, whose construction in Astana is scheduled for completion
in mid-2027. The project could include professional translations
and an accessible digital library, he added.


According to Tokayev, promoting the best literary works and
encouraging the mutual study of the history, culture and spiritual
heritage of CIS peoples could help younger generations better
understand one another and maintain closer ties amid global
instability.