KAFU Discusses Key Priorities for Kazakhstan’s Development Outlined by the President

On October 28, 2026, the Kazakh-American Free University (KAFU) hosted a collective viewing of the annual Address to the Nation by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, titled “Kazakhstan’s Pressing Tasks in a New Historical Cycle.”

Representatives of the university administration, faculty, and students watched the Head of State’s address live.

In his Address, the President outlined key priorities for the country’s future development, emphasizing economic reforms, digitalization, the implementation of artificial intelligence, infrastructure modernization, improved public administration, and enhanced citizens’ well-being.

The university community is particularly concerned with the Head of State’s tasks regarding education and science, the training of qualified professionals, the development of modern technologies, and the cultivation of the nation’s intellectual potential.

Following the broadcast, participants discussed the core tenets of the Address, focusing on the development of higher education, the integration of digital technologies and artificial intelligence into the educational process, and the role of universities in preparing specialists who meet the contemporary demands of the labor market.

During the discussion, faculty and students exchanged views on the prospects for implementing these initiatives, the importance of scientific research and innovation for the country’s development, and the opportunities for young people to participate in the ongoing transformations.

The collective viewing and subsequent discussion of the Address enabled the university community to gain insight into the primary directions of state policy and to reflect on the tasks currently facing Kazakhstan’s higher education system.