For Sustainable Development: Şükür Köse, the Education Attaché in Almaty, Held a Meeting with Representatives of the Department of Turkish Studies and History of Eastern Countries.

A meeting was held at the General Consulate of Turkey in Almaty between Şükür Köse, the Education Attaché of the Republic of Turkey in Almaty, and representatives of the Department of Turkish Studies and History of Eastern Countries of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss joint work plans for the 2026-2027 academic year and to further develop cooperation in educational, research, and cultural fields.

During the meeting, the parties discussed a number of important projects and events to be implemented in the new academic year. Particular attention was paid to programmes aimed at enhancing students’ academic and professional potential, internship opportunities, participation in scientific and intellectual competitions, as well as joint initiatives designed to deepen students’ knowledge in the field of Turkish Studies.

The meeting also focused on enhancing the professional qualifications of the department’s teaching staff and promoting academic exchange. The participants discussed prospects for expanding cooperation with higher education institutions and educational organizations in Turkey, organizing research internships, exchanging academic experience, and implementing joint research projects. These initiatives are expected to contribute not only to the professional development of teaching staff but also to strengthening international academic cooperation in the field of Turkish Studies.

An important part of the meeting was the discussion of the “Turkish Week” programme. The initiative is aimed at promoting the Turkish language, history, culture, and literature, increasing students’ interest in Turkish culture, and strengthening cultural and academic ties between Kazakhstan and Turkey. The programme is expected to include academic and educational meetings, discussions, cultural events, student projects, and creative initiatives.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Professor Halel Agnur, Head of the Department of Turkish Studies and History of the Eastern Countries, Professor Elnara Zhilpikarovna Dulaeva, Deputy Head of the Department for Research, Innovation, and International Relations, as well as members of the department’s teaching staff.

During the meeting, the parties outlined plans to continue systematic cooperation throughout the 2026-2027 academic year and to implement joint educational, research, and cultural projects. Strengthening academic ties between Kazakhstan and Turkey, creating opportunities for international exchange of experience among students and faculty members, and supporting joint initiatives in the field of Turkish Studies were identified as key areas for further cooperation.

The meeting held at the Consulate General of Turkey in Almaty provided an important platform for further developing cooperation between the two countries in education, science, and culture, as well as for expanding international academic ties in the field of Turkish Studies.