The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa to the Republic of
Kazakhstan, Keitumetsi Seipelo Tandeka Matthews, visited Astana International University.
The speaker delivered a guest lecture on the topic "BRICS: a new geopolitical reality".
During the event, which was attended by students, undergraduates and doctoral students of the Higher School of Social Sciences and Humanities, as well as scientists and experts in the field of international relations, the prospects of Kazakhstan's entry into the BRICS association as a participating state were considered.
In addition, during the meeting with the leadership of AlU, an agreement was reached on the establishment of the BRICS Center at the university, which represents an important step in the field of substantive study of the activities and capabilities of this organization in Kazakhstan.
At the same time, the audience learned with interest about the key areas of cooperation between Kazakhstan and South Africa, including the potential for intercultural enrichment, scientific and educational cooperation and prospects for cooperation in such areas as agriculture, green energy and tourism.