On November 6, 2025, a delegation from Astana International University (AIU) met with the leadership of Shenzhen University (SZU) in Shenzhen, China. AIU Vice President Kairat Abdrakhmanov and Nurali Irsaliev, Director of the Research Institute of the New Asia-Europe Land-Sea Transport Corridor, held talks with SZU Vice President and Professor Naipeng Qiang.
The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence, recognizing it as a strategic priority for both universities. Naipeng Qiang expressed SZU's full commitment to advancing joint projects and proposed three formats: establishing a joint laboratory, launching research, and developing training programs.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to develop a concept for establishing a joint AI laboratory based at AIU. AIU will also explore the possibility of sending students to short-term (summer camps) and long-term (semester-long) exchange programs at SZU.
Furthermore, the two universities' relevant institutes will exchange proposals for joint research projects and the development of master's and PhD programs.