On November 22nd , Astana International University (AIU), a meeting was held with the recently appointed Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Pavol Shepelak. On behalf of AIU, the guest was greeted by the President - S. Irsaliyev, Vice President - K. Abdrakhmanov and Director of the Department of International Cooperation - Zhmaka S.
According to some data, today approximately several thousand students from Kazakhstan are studying in the Czech Republic. AIU, an actively developing university, seeks to strengthen its ties with Czech educational institutions through academic cooperation, including student/faculty exchanges and joint research.
During the first meeting, the parties discussed common topics and prospects for future cooperation. The Czech Republic, known for its attractiveness to Kazakh youth, will become an important partner for AIU in strengthening international ties and enriching the educational experience of students.
Ambassador Pavol Shepelak expressed his readiness to encourage active interaction, promising to also support the search for potential university partners from the Czech Republic. This step is aimed at creating a favorable climate for the exchange of knowledge and experience between educational institutions of the two countries.
The parties expressed confidence that such meetings will become an impetus for new educational and scientific initiatives that will contribute to the deepening of friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Czech Republic.