The modern world is full of challenges that pose a serious test to states, institutions and societies. Modern technologies and artificial intelligence are increasingly becoming an obstacle to natural social communication. Virtual differentiation, determined by access, understanding and use of the virtual world, requires the development of a strategy aimed at using the positives and overcoming the negatives of the Internet. This topic is the main one in the Address of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the people of Kazakhstan. It is an undeniable fact that each document, presented with arguments by the president, has a clear vision of the problems of the state and society, as well as justified recommendations for overcoming them. In the Address, President Tokayev emphasizes turning artificial intelligence into a friend, and not an enemy of the individual and society. The main goal is to turn Kazakhstan into a full-fledged digital state within three years. The president's proposals are concentrated on the implementation of a specific target program. As a first step, he proposes to accelerate the adoption of the Digital Code. “This document should identify key areas of digitalization, including artificial intelligence, platform economy, use of big data and other aspects.“ According to the president, in order to become part of the new technological structure, it is necessary to restructure the entire system of state governance by repeatedly increasing its transparency, efficiency and people-centeredness. For greater efficiency, it is proposed to form a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, which would be headed by a specialist with the rank of Deputy Prime Minister.
Another problem of geopolitical importance is the continued establishment of Kazakhstan as a major transport corridor between Asia and Europe. “The “North-South“ corridor opens direct access to the markets of the countries of The Persian Gulf and South Asia, and the East-West corridor and the global Chinese initiative One Belt, One Road strengthen the role of Kazakhstan as the main land bridge of Eurasia. The Address places a serious emphasis on the completion of the construction of the second railway line Dostak - Moyenty with a length of 836 kilometers, which will significantly increase the throughput of the East-West route. The government's priority is also the launch of projects such as Bakhty - Ayagoz, Kyzylzhar - Moyenty, which will complete the formation of the framework of the railway infrastructure. The proposed program also pays attention to the development of highways within key corridors, giving priority to transit corridors. The construction of the Saxaul - Beineu road will reduced the transit time from China to Europe through the territory of Kazakhstan by almost a third.
In the context of the growing global and regional dependence on energy, President Tokayev places serious emphasis on the construction of new nuclear power plants with the help of Russia and China. A project for the first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan is already being implemented in the Almaty region in cooperation with the corporation “Rosatom“. The Address affirms Kazakhstan's readiness “to cooperate with all world companies on a mutually beneficial basis, which corresponds to the goal of ensuring our energy sovereignty“.
In addition, raw materials are becoming the main target for the redistribution of territories. Rare earth metals and other critical materials are gaining strategic importance. “In this area, Kazakhstan has every opportunity to integrate firmly into global production and trade chains.“ Emphasis is placed on launching enterprises for the production of high-tech products of this profile and implementing a number of leading projects for deep processing of hydrocarbon raw materials. Of great importance is a radical change in the approach to the use of liquefied gas, which should become a full-fledged economic resource.
Essential for the future of Kazakhstan is the young generation, which has its own vision of what "patriotism" is. President Tokayev soberly assesses that for young people the main manifestations of patriotism are creation and innovation. He believes that mastering modern technologies will put the Kazakh people at the forefront of progress and Kazakhstan will become a developed and prosperous country.
Once again, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev objectively reveals the problems facing the state and society and formulates a targeted and national interests-oriented strategy, strengthening statehood and the protection and security of Kazakh society.