Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's October 28 state of the nation address outlined a new phase in Kazakhstan's development, combining an infrastructure program with plans to strengthen energy security, develop artificial intelligence and raise living standards.Tokayev’s state-of-the-nation addresses made a renewed push for AI, energy security and technological development, reinforcing priorities he has emphasized throughout his presidency.Kazakhstan under Tokayev has been emphasising to develop the country as a regionalTokayev called for Kazakhstan to move beyond consuming digital technologies and develop its own technological capabilities.