Almaty Mayor Darkhan Satybaldy met a Hyundai Motor Group delegation led by Executive Vice President and Head of the Future Strategy Department Hogyn Chong and company Vice President Jaeyeon Lee. They discussed the possible introduction of autonomous mobile robots and intelligent transport management systems in the city.
One of the main topics was the use of modern technology in urban infrastructure. Satybaldy proposed considering Hyundai Motor Group’s MobED robotic platform and other autonomous solutions for urban mobility and logistics.
The sides also discussed using artificial intelligence to manage traffic flows and automate logistics, as well as developing a network of charging stations for electric vehicles.
The meeting also covered the further development of car manufacturing. In 2025, the Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan plant in Almaty produced more than 52,000 vehicles and created around 1,700 jobs.
In September 2026, during the state visit of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Republic of Korea, commercial documents were signed for projects in Almaty worth about $238.3 million in total. They provide for expanding car production, localizing the manufacture of auto components, and building a multidisciplinary clinic and a Lotte hotel.
The sides agreed to continue work on the proposed projects. The Almaty city administration said it was ready to support Hyundai Motor Group’s cooperation with relevant organizations and local partners.
