Tokayev announces new Astana airport to draw on Singapore's Changi expertise
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced plans to build a new airport in Astana, citing Singapore's Changi Airport as a model. The announcement came during talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Astana. Tokayev also proposed deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence and digitalization.
Key Facts
- Kazakhstan will build a new airport in Astana to meet growing demand for an aviation hub, with Singapore's Changi Airport serving as the benchmark.
- President Tokayev made the announcement during talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Astana.
- Singaporean companies PSA International and Temasek Holdings already operate successfully in Kazakhstan.
- Tokayev proposed intensifying Kazakhstan-Singapore cooperation in artificial intelligence and digitalization.
- Kazakhstan has established a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development and declared 2026 the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence.
New Astana Airport
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced the decision to build a new modern airport in Astana to meet the growing needs of an aviation hub. He said Singapore's Changi Airport, recognized as a 'gold standard' of world aviation, represents high efficiency, advanced innovation, and impeccable service quality. Tokayev stated Kazakhstan intends to use this experience in the new project and elevate bilateral aviation cooperation to a new level.
Investment Climate
Tokayev emphasized Kazakhstan's focus on a favorable investment climate and protection of foreign investors' rights. He noted that a number of Singaporean companies and funds, including PSA International and Temasek Holdings, already operate successfully in Kazakhstan.
Digital Cooperation
Tokayev proposed intensifying cooperation between Kazakhstan and Singapore in artificial intelligence and digitalization. He said Kazakhstan is a digital country and its rapid growth as a leader in digital technologies and AI is driven by structural reform. Kazakhstan has created a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development and declared 2026 the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence.
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Tokayev announces new Astana airport to draw on Singapore's Changi expertise
