ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 29. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with the Director
General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO),
Daren Tang, Trend
reports.
During the discussion, the sides reviewed joint initiatives
aimed at enhancing Kazakhstan’s intellectual property potential,
strengthening the innovation ecosystem, and building a sustainable
knowledge-based economy.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that the World Intellectual
Property Organization is a key partner for Kazakhstan in developing
a robust, future-oriented intellectual property system.
Currently, a project is underway to develop a National
Innovation Strategy with an intellectual property component. This
initiative is designed to promote scientific research, advance
cutting-edge technologies, and create a favorable environment for
innovation. Kazakhstan and WIPO are also jointly implementing a
project to launch Technology and Innovation Support Centers.
In turn, Daren Tang noted that the measures being taken in
Kazakhstan are yielding tangible results. In 2024, Kazakhstan
improved its position in the Global Innovation Index.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a
specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to promoting the
protection of intellectual property (IP) worldwide.
The Astana International Forum (AIF) 2025 is taking place today and
tomorrow, May 29 – 30, 2025, in Astana, Kazakhstan. Under the theme
“Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future”, this high-level event
serves as a platform for global leaders, policymakers, and experts
to discuss and address pressing international challenges.
