KazNU Discusses International Cooperation in the Study of Al-Farabi's Heritage

On November 6, 2026, an international roundtable entitled "The Role of Al-Farabi in the Development of Theoretical and Practical Wisdom" was held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The event took place within the framework of the Second International Conference "Al-Farabi and His Contribution to Human History," jointly organized by KazNU and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).

The scientific meeting marked the first session of the Secretariat of the international conference scheduled to take place on January 21–22, 2027, in Qom, Islamic Republic of Iran. The main purpose of the meeting was to comprehensively explore the scientific and philosophical heritage of Abu Nasr Al-Farabi, highlight its significance for contemporary society, and strengthen academic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Iran.

The roundtable was moderated by Bekzhan Meyrbayev, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science at KazNU and Associate Professor, and Hamid Mohammad Reza Parsania, Professor at the University of Tehran. Sona Ahmadi, Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kazakhstan, delivered a welcoming address and emphasized the importance of strengthening scientific ties.

During the meeting, Professor Hamid Mohammad Reza Parsania highlighted the importance of comprehensively studying the great thinker's multifaceted personality and scientific works through an interdisciplinary approach combining history, philosophy, cultural studies, and other academic fields. Reza Mohammad Ali Azarian, Associate Professor at Al-Mustafa International University, emphasized the importance of examining Al-Farabi's heritage not only from a philosophical perspective but also from political and cultural perspectives. Mohammad Mahdi Mosaeb Gorjian, Professor at Baqir al-Ulum University, proposed developing joint research projects in the field of Al-Farabi's philosophy. He also highlighted the importance of expanding international research cooperation and exchanging academic experience.

The scientific discussion was also attended by Ali Nematollah Pourmand, Professor at the University of Tehran; Ainur Kurmanaliyeva, Professor and Head of the Department of Religious Studies and Cultural Studies at KazNU; Muhammad Masoud Sadeghi, Cultural Attaché of the Iranian Consulate; Mira Baltymova, Associate Professor at KazNU; and researcher Zahra Haji Shahkaram. During the roundtable, participants discussed Al-Farabi's concepts of theoretical and practical wisdom, the relevance of his philosophical ideas to contemporary society, and opportunities for developing international scientific research. Particular attention was paid to preparations for the upcoming conference in Qom. A resolution was adopted at the conclusion of the meeting.

The event served as an important platform for strengthening scientific ties between Kazakhstan and Iran, promoting joint research initiatives, and advancing the recognition and study of Al-Farabi's rich intellectual heritage within the international academic community.