Swiss Ambassador familiarized with the achievements of KazNU

5 december, 2023

Chairman of the Board - Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Zhanseit Tuimebayev held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Salman Ball.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects of partnership development, in particular, paid special attention to strengthening cooperation in the field of education and science. Rector of KazNU Zhanseit Tuimebaev familiarized the honorary ambassador with the activities of the higher education institution and informed about further plans.

Currently, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University has close relations with 3 universities in Switzerland. In 2023, 6 teachers and 3 doctoral students of the university were trained in Switzerland.

In his speech, Rector Zhanseit Kanseituly presented a number of proposals before Salman Ball. In particular, invited Swiss professors to KazNU to give leadership lectures, and also expressed his intention to establish contacts with leading universities of Switzerland in order to realize joint scientific projects.

In turn, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Salman Bal thanked the leadership of the university for the attention and expressed support for the above-mentioned proposals. He also emphasized that he is ready for further close cooperation with KazNU.

During his working visit to Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Ambassador Salman Bal met with the faculty and youth of the university, where he delivered a leadership lecture.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University