Kazakhstan and Belgium aim to expand cooperation in critical minerals, from extraction and advanced processing to the production of high-tech products. These prospects were discussed by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians and Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov at a Kazakhstan-Belgium roundtable. The two sides explored potential projects in hydrometallurgy, industrial waste processing and resource recycling. Discussions also focused on digitalizing the mining sector, strengthening ties between science and industry, and exploring logistics opportunities along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. The royal couple were also introduced to developments by Kazakh scientists, including technologies for producing battery materials from domestically sourced lithium and nickel, research into rare earth elements, as well as robotics projects and machine translation technologies, including the KAZLLM language model. Both sides emphasized that the development and integration of AI solutions open up opportunities for joint research and industrial applications. The visit concluded with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde leaving a commemorative message in Nazarbayev University’s Book of Distinguished Guests.
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