The international center of scientific diplomacy will open in KazNU

The Center for Scientific Diplomacy "ICESCO - Al–Farabi" will be established at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. A memorandum of mutual cooperation on the opening of a new international structure was signed by Deputy Chairman of the Board, First Vice–Rector of KazNU Samgat Yermekbayev and Director General of the Organization of the Islamic World for Education, Science and Culture (ICESCO) Salim M. Al-Malik.

According to the strategic agreement, the center will train a new generation of diplomats, as well as implement scientific programs, projects and large-scale international forums. This center aims to become a three-way platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience, connecting Africa, Asia and the Arab world. In addition, the institution will provide expert advisory support to ICESCO, the organization's member States and their national commissions in developing policies in the field of scientific diplomacy.

The management of the international center will be carried out by a joint management committee consisting of representatives of ICESCO and KazNU, and it will be supported by an international advisory council of prominent scientists. In turn, ICESCO will provide technical and expert support to the center, as well as promote partnerships within the network of member States.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University