# Türkiye-Kazakhstan economic and digital cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trkiye-kazakhstan-economic-and-digital-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-10-09T11:22:02.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Economic and technological cooperation between Türkiye and Kazakhstan has expanded from digital infrastructure to financial technology. 

Initially, Turkish firms focused on strengthening regional connectivity. Türk Telekom International (TTI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Akashi Data Center in Kazakhstan to enhance digital footprints and fiber optic networks. This period was marked by significant Turkish investment in Kazakhstan, totaling approximately $6 billion, with a focus on infrastructure and logistics via the Middle Corridor.

Following these infrastructure developments, the relationship progressed toward monetary cooperation. At the Istanbul Economy Forum, Kazakhstan’s National Bank expressed interest in collaborating with Türkiye on digital currency, offering to share Kazakhstan’s expertise while seeking to learn from Turkish experiences.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Kazakhstan proposes digital currency cooperation with Türkiye

Kazakhstan’s National Bank has proposed digital currency cooperation with Türkiye during the Istanbul Economy Forum, offering to share its expertise in the field.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kazakhstan-proposes-digital-currency-cooperation-with-trkiye

### 2026-09-16: Turkish firms expand digital and economic presence in Central Asia

Turkish companies are strengthening their presence in Central Asia through digital infrastructure expansions by Türk Telekom International and increased strategic investments in Kazakhstan.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-firms-expand-digital-and-economic-presence-in-central-asia

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