Kazakhstan Alumni Forum Foundation Meeting Held In Islamabad
Kazakhstan Alumni Forum Foundation Meeting
Islamabad, The Gulf Observer: A meeting of graduates of Kazakhstani universities held at the headquarters of COMSTECH (the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation) chaired by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General, COMSTECH. The conference was attended by the representatives of the diplomatic corps, Higher Education Commission, media persons , as well as experts.The participants discussed the prospects for the development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Pakistan in the field of education and science.
A unanimous opinion was expressed about the existing potential for training Pakistani youth in Kazakhstani universities.The graduates shared their warm memories, emphasizing the quality level of education, material and technical equipment of educational institutions.
Direct flights between Kazakhstan and Pakistan will possibly be started in coming February or March: H.E.Yerzhan Kistafin
The hospitality and friendliness of Kazakhstan people, the commonality of cultures and traditions of both countries were also noted.
Besides, the guests of the event also raised problematic issues that require special attention from the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Pakistan.The Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek made a special video greeting. The Minister proposed to organize the next meeting of graduates in Astana.
In his welcome speech, Prof. Dr. M.I. Choudhary expressed the interest in developing cooperation in the field of education, science and technology between the fraternal countries. He declared his team’s readiness to make a direct contribution to cooperation.
COMSTECH is keen to develop cooperation with Kazakhstan in the field of Education, Science & Technology:Dr. M.I. Choudhary
Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan H.E.Kistafin emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of education. He noted that during the meetings of President K. Tokayev with the Prime Minister of Pakistan H.E. Shahbaz Sharif, the Head of State invited Pakistani youth to study at Kazakhstani universities.
The Ambassador while highlighting the significance of strengthening bilateral relationship between the two countries stated the direct flights between the two brotherly states will possibly be started in coming February or March upon which the participants expressed their happines and expressed the hope that the initiative will serve as an extra mile in bringing the people of both the countries more closer to each other.
On this occasion a decision to form “Kazakhstan is my second homeland” Graduate Association and Prof. Dr. M.I. Choudhary was sppointed as its President.The members of the Association agreed to hold the next event in February 2023, during which they are going to approve the action plan and determine the main activity directions.
