“Language – A Bridge of Friendship”: Round Table Discussion Held

04.09.2026 y. at 14:00 a round table discussion entitled “Language – A Bridge of Friendship” was organized at the Department of Biophysics, Biomedicine and Neuroscience of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The event was attended by second- and third-year students of the “6B05108 – Biomedicine” educational program, including Kazakh and Turkmen students.

The main purpose of the round table was to strengthen friendship and mutual respect among students, raise awareness of the role of language in fostering cultural connections between peoples, and provide an opportunity to learn more about the languages and cultures of the Kazakh and Turkmen peoples.

During the meeting, students exchanged views on the importance of their native languages, the advantages of multilingualism, and the similarities and distinctive features of the Kazakh and Turkmen languages. The traditions, national values, and cultural characteristics of both peoples were also discussed.

The students actively participated in the event and took part in the “Guess the Word” game, which focused on identifying similar words in the Kazakh and Turkmen languages. The participants also shared their thoughts on the topic “Friendship is…”, emphasizing the importance of friendship, unity, mutual respect, and understanding.

At the end of the round table, the students expressed their interest in each other’s languages and cultures and shared their impressions of the meeting.

The event was an engaging and meaningful meeting aimed at strengthening friendly relations among students, promoting respect for cultural diversity, and fostering mutual understanding.