On June 16, 2025, the Second Forum on Industrial and Investment Cooperation between China and Central Asia took place in Kazakhstan's capital. During the event, Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan and Astana Innovations JSC signed a key memorandum of understanding that marks a new chapter in collaboration in the field of digital technologies and telecommunications infrastructure in Kazakhstan, DKnews.kz reports.
This strategic step includes the launch of a pilot project to demonstrate and test Huawei’s 10G broadband network in Astana. The initiative will provide a technological foundation for next-generation high-speed services aimed at improving connectivity quality, enhancing the resilience of digital networks, and further developing smart city solutions.
The project is being carried out with the support of the Astana City Administration’s Department for Digitalization and Public Services, which oversees the integration of innovative technologies into the urban environment and acts as a bridge between the public sector and technology partners.
“We are proud to work alongside Astana Innovations to bring cutting-edge solutions to Kazakhstan’s digital infrastructure. This project is an important step toward building smart, innovative cities that will give Kazakhstan a competitive edge on the global stage,” said Sun Yaxui, General Director of Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan.
“Our cooperation with Huawei opens new horizons for Kazakhstan’s digital future. We are confident that this project will make a meaningful contribution to the advancement of innovative technologies and the country’s telecommunications infrastructure,” stated Ghizat Amirghali, Chairman of the Management Board of Astana Innovations.
The memorandum is set to become a cornerstone in Kazakhstan’s digital transformation, paving the way for new innovations and the sustainable development of telecom systems.
