Jordan Daily - Kazakhstan and Jordan co-chaired the Aqaba Process Summit in Astana on Friday, bringing together Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan to discuss security challenges and the implications of advances in artificial intelligence.
The summit focused on the opportunities and risks associated with developing secure, ethical and sustainable AI ecosystems, as well as strengthening regional cooperation to address emerging security threats linked to the technology.
Kazakhstan's hosting of the event underscored growing international confidence in the country and its role as a platform for regional and global security dialogue, while the joint chairmanship reflected closer strategic cooperation between Astana and Amman, according to a factsheet sent to Jordan Daily by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Amman.
Kazakhstan reaffirmed its commitment to promoting regional dialogue and collective approaches to security challenges in Central Asia, highlighting the importance of moving beyond discussions of emerging threats towards practical cooperation, expertise-sharing and the development of common approaches.
The summit also sought to bring together governments and international technology companies to support a secure and responsible AI environment, while strengthening coordination among participating countries and enhancing regional resilience.
The meeting further reinforced Astana's position as an international venue for dialogue on pressing global issues and provided an opportunity to deepen unity among Central Asian states in addressing evolving security challenges.
The Aqaba Process is an international initiative launched in 2015 by King Abdullah II to combat terrorism and violent extremism. It is an informal platform for high-level dialogue rather than an international organisation or military alliance.
The initiative brings together heads of state, government officials, international organisations, security and law enforcement agencies, and experts.
