CPC Central Committee Delegation Visits BLCU Branch in Astana

A delegation from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), headed by Ms. Cai Lixin, Deputy Head of the Social Work Department of the CPC Central Committee (at the rank of Vice Minister), visited the Astana branch of Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), operating at the base of Astana International University (AIU). The visit was also attended by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The purpose of the visit was to familiarize with the activities of the BLCU branch in Kazakhstan and to discuss prospects for its further development. During the meeting, the parties emphasized the successful implementation of the branch campus’s educational programs, the steady growth of interest in the Chinese language, and the active development of academic and cultural ties between the two countries.

The head of the Chinese delegation expressed interest in strengthening stable connections between youth organizations of Kazakhstan and China, involving young professionals in the international volunteer movement, and improving the qualifications of specialists in the field of social work.

AIU President Serik Irssaliyev supported the initiative to expand youth exchanges between the two countries and expressed readiness to provide comprehensive support for the university’s volunteer organizations in participating in international projects, including cooperation with Chinese partners.

This visit became an important step in strengthening the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China in the areas of education, culture, and youth initiatives.