Today, a meeting with Egidijus Navikas, Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic
of Kazakhstan, was held at Astana International University. The main topic of
the meeting was the development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Lithuania
in higher education, academic mobility, and international educational programs.
The meeting was attended by Astana International
University President Serik Irsaliev, along with representatives of the
management and International Cooperation Department. The parties discussed
prospects for collaboration in student and faculty exchanges, joint scientific
conferences, internships, and the development of dual degree programs between
universities in Kazakhstan and Lithuania.
Ambassador Egidijus Navikas emphasized that education
is one of the key areas of humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and
Lithuania. He noted that such initiatives create a solid foundation for mutual
understanding between peoples, knowledge exchange, and cultural dialogue.
Astana
International University President Serik Irsaliev expressed gratitude to the
Lithuanian side for their attention, emphasizing the strategic importance of
international partnerships for strengthening AIU's position as a dynamically
developing university.
The meeting took place in an atmosphere of mutual
respect and open dialogue, reaffirming both sides' commitment to expanding
bilateral cooperation in education.