Jordan and Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen digital transformation and innovation between the two countries. The agreement was officially signed by Eng. Sami Smirat, Jordan’s Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, and Jaslan Madiyev, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry.
Key Areas of Cooperation:
- Government digital transformation & smart infrastructure
- E-government & digital public services
- Health tech & electronic services
- Data protection & cybersecurity
- Support for startups & SMEs in tech
- Smart city projects & digital capacity building
Strategic Importance: Minister Smirat emphasized that this partnership underscores Jordan’s commitment to harnessing international collaborations to drive digital transformation and economic growth. He noted that the collaboration with Kazakhstan will spur innovation, promote entrepreneurship, and strengthen the startup ecosystem in both countries.
Minister Madiyev highlighted Kazakhstan’s enthusiasm to expand digital cooperation with Jordan, explaining that the partnership will facilitate knowledge exchange, accelerate the development of digital solutions, and enhance human capital in emerging tech sectors.
This cooperation marks a key milestone in enhancing global digital collaboration, advancing tech-driven economic development, and accelerating the digital transformation of both nations.
