KazNU Proposes Strengthening Scientific Cooperation Among Turkic Countries
A meeting between university researchers and the presidents of the Academies of Sciences of Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye, who arrived on a working visit, was held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
The event was also attended by Askhat Kesikbayev, Vice President of the International Turkic Academy, faculty members, and young researchers.
Opening the meeting, Zhanseit Tuimebayev, Chairman of the Board – Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, thanked the heads of the Academies of Sciences of the Turkic countries for visiting the university. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of studying the shared historical and cultural heritage of the Turkic peoples.
"Al-Farabi Kazakh National University regularly hosts international conferences and seminars on Turkic studies. Recently, the university held a symposium dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Baku Turkological Congress. Today, it is important to strengthen scientific cooperation among Turkic states. In this regard, I believe it is necessary to establish a special group of scientists to identify common scientific goals and coordinate joint research," the Rector said.
Zhanseit Tuimebayev also highlighted the need to jointly develop and implement scientific projects. According to him, such initiatives will help expand scientific cooperation and give new impetus to research in the field of Turkic studies.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Rector presented the Farabi Gold Medal to the presidents of the Academies of Sciences of the Turkic world.
In turn, Muzaffer Şeker, President of the Turkish Academy of Sciences, highly praised the scientific potential of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
"The Academies of Sciences of the Turkic world share a common goal. Therefore, we must unite our efforts, preserve our shared values, and deepen our partnerships. Today, we have entered an era of new technologies, and we should expand cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence," Muzaffer Şeker emphasized.
During the meeting, the heads of the Academies of Sciences of Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia also delivered presentations, expressing their readiness to strengthen scientific ties and develop mutually beneficial cooperation.
Press Service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
