2 October 2026 | Astana, Kazakhstan
Laszlo Toth, Head of Europe and Central Asia, GSMA, met with H.E. Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in Astana to discuss opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between GSMA and Kazakhstan.
The meeting focused on the continued development of Kazakhstan’s telecommunications sector and digital economy, as well as the role of advanced connectivity in supporting the country’s digital transformation and AI ambitions.
🤝 Strengthening cooperation in Kazakhstan
The two sides discussed opportunities for closer collaboration between the government and the mobile industry, including how GSMA’s global expertise and international community can support Kazakhstan’s continued development as a leading digital market in the region.
A key outcome of the meeting was the agreement to hold M360 Eurasia 2027 in Astana, bringing together policymakers, mobile operators, technology leaders and the wider digital ecosystem from across Eurasia.
The event will provide a platform to exchange experience, strengthen regional and international partnerships, and explore the next generation of connectivity and digital services.
GSMA looks forward to strengthening its cooperation with the Government of Kazakhstan and working together with the country’s mobile and digital ecosystem towards M360 Eurasia 2027 in Astana.
