BEIJING, November 11, 2025 – A delegation from Astana International University (AIU), led by Vice President Kairat Abdrakhmanov, met with the leadership of Tsinghua University in Beijing. The Chinese university was represented by Yang Bin, Vice-Rector and Provost of Tsinghua University, and Dr. Shi Zhiqin, Director of the Institute of Strategic Studies.
The meeting was constructive and focused on discussing the rich past cooperation between the two universities. The parties noted with satisfaction a number of successful joint projects, including the establishment of the Research Institute for the New Eurasian Land-Sea Intermodal Transport Corridor (RILMTC), the established practice of mutual visits, and cultural events such as the screening of the film "Composer."
During the negotiations, the parties agreed to explore the creation of a joint Artificial Intelligence (AI) laboratory at Astana International University (AIU), as well as to organize a return visit by Tsinghua University to Kazakhstan in 2026.