The agreement was signed by Israeli Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Gila Gamliel and Baubek Oralmagambetov, who heads the Aerospace Committee at Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development.
Under the declaration, the two countries will examine opportunities for collaborative projects involving Earth observation, satellite information, space education and technology demonstrations. The initiative also calls for closer contact between Israeli and Kazakh space companies, including sharing information about potential partnerships.
Gamliel described space as an increasingly important component of national security and economic development, citing its applications in agriculture, navigation, communications, intelligence and early warning systems.
“Relations between Israel and Kazakhstan have developed in recent years on the basis of trust, mutual respect, and a desire to expand cooperation in strategic fields. In the space sector, both countries have an opportunity to bring together knowledge, infrastructure, technology, and professional capabilities, and turn diplomatic ties into practical cooperation among government bodies, scientists, educational systems, and companies in the industry.”
The signing was held Nov. 2 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel during the 10th session of the Israel-Kazakhstan Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.
The conference was led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Minister Zeev Elkin, with Kazakhstan represented by a delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Development Zhaslan Madiyev.
Dr. Shlomit Maman, chair of the Israel Space Agency, participated in separate professional meetings with Kazakh representatives.
Israel’s Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology said relations between the countries had strengthened over the previous year through diplomatic visits and expanded discussions among government and professional institutions.
Shani Edri, head of the ministry’s Senior Department for Foreign Relations, coordinated the initiative alongside Israel Space Agency teams.
The declaration provides a basis for further discussions between the countries’ space organizations on possible projects and longer-term cooperation.
