🌍 «SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions” and SDG 17 “Partnerships for the Goals» PhD doctoral student of Al-Farabi KazNU participated in the 3rd "India – Central Asia" Youth Forum

Gulzat Kanatovna Kairanova, a PhD student of the Department of Biodiversity and Bioresources at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, took part in the 3rd "India – Central Asia" Youth Forum as a member of the youth delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The forum was held in the Republic of India from March 22 to 28, 2025.

Gulzat Kairanova’s candidacy was nominated by the Committee on Youth and Family Affairs of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

As part of the official program, meetings were held with high-ranking representatives of the Indian government, including the Minister of External Affairs and the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports. The discussions focused on strengthening youth exchanges, implementing joint projects, and promoting sustainable development and intercultural dialogue.

The delegation also visited one of the country’s leading technical universities – the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi (IIT Delhi), where participants were introduced to modern approaches in engineering education, digital technologies, and startup culture. This visit is directly related to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 “Quality Education” and SDG 9 “Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.”

In Goa, the program included visits to historical and cultural landmarks such as Fort Aguada, the Basilica of Bom Jesus, and the Mandovi River. In addition, the delegation met with volunteers from the Indian youth movement MY BHARAT and the Governor of Goa, providing a deeper immersion into the socio-cultural life of the region – aligning with SDG 16 “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions” and SDG 17 “Partnerships for the Goals.”

Participation in the forum became a meaningful contribution to the development of international youth diplomacy, the expansion of academic and cultural horizons, and the strengthening of partnership ties between Kazakhstan and India in the spirit of advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.

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