Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held two bilateral meetings in Astana with Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev and Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev focusing on strengthening economic ties and expanding cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and industrial and mining innovation, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday. Attended by Saudi Vice Industry Minister for Mining Affairs Eng. Khalid Al-Mudaifer, the meeting also tackled strengthening economic ties and expanding cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and industrial and mining innovation. During his meeting with Madiyev, the officials explored opportunities to exchange expertise in digital technologies and AI, emphasizing the role of advanced technologies in enhancing efficiency and competitiveness in the industrial and mining sectors. Alkhorayef highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts to develop its digital infrastructure and build an integrated innovation ecosystem that accelerates the adoption of advanced technologies. Alkhorayef and Kosherbayev discussed ways to deepen economic cooperation, expand investment partnerships in industry and mining, and facilitate the access of Saudi exports to Kazakh markets. The meetings were held as part of Alkhorayef’s official visit to Kazakhstan that is aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in industry and mining, promoting knowledge exchange in digital transformation and advanced technologies, and supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
