The Ambassador of Spain to Kazakhstan, Luis Francisco Martínez, paid an official visit to Astana International University. The meeting took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere 🤝, where discussions focused on the development of the Spanish language, educational programs, and potential avenues for collaboration.
📚 The Ambassador emphasized that Spanish is one of the key global languages spoken by hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and its popularity in Kazakhstan is growing. AIU already has students studying Spanish, though it is currently offered only as part of separate courses. The university is interested in expanding the program, and the Ambassador’s visit provided an excellent opportunity to explore ways to develop this direction.
🌍 Luis Francisco Martínez highlighted the importance of international cooperation in education and stated that Spain is ready to support initiatives aimed at strengthening academic ties. Special attention was given to academic exchange opportunities, internships for students and faculty, and attracting native speakers as instructors.
✈️ The Ambassador shared his experience working in different countries, noting that Kazakhstan holds an important place in the international educational landscape due to the dynamic development of its universities and the strong interest of young people in learning foreign languages.
📖 As a gesture of support for Spanish language learning at AIU, the Ambassador presented books and educational materials to the university, which will help students immerse themselves more deeply in the culture and traditions of the Spanish-speaking world. In turn, AIU representatives expressed their hope that this visit would mark the beginning of a long-term partnership and open new educational opportunities for students.
🎓 The university aims to establish a fully-fledged Spanish language and culture center, and the first steps have already been taken. In the near future, AIU could become a leading platform in Kazakhstan for studying Spanish and fostering collaboration with Spanish universities. 🚀