KAZNU EXPANDS COOPERATION WITH THE MAIN UNIVERSITY OF INDONESIA

The rector of the State Islamic University (UIN) of Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau (Indonesia), Khairunas Rajab has visited Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. During the meeting a Memorandum of cooperation was signed, which determined the directions and prospects for further partnership.

Welcoming the guest of honor, Chairman of the Board – Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Zhanseit Tuimebayev thanked the Rector Khairunas Rajab for a personal visit.

The head of the University stressed that KazNU has a rich experience of scientific and educational cooperation with foreign universities. Over 500 international cooperation agreements have been signed with leading universities and institutes, joint educational programs and scientific and innovative projects are being implemented, including universities in Indonesia. As part of the Exchange Agreement, five students from Indonesia study at our university, specializing in international law, international relations, economics and management.

"In addition, the exchange of students and internships are actively carried out in the framework of the program "Attracting foreign specialists to universities of Kazakhstan" for lectures and scientific guidance. KazNU is ready to support all initiatives to develop mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas of education and science" – the rector of KazNU Zhanseit Tuimebayev stated.

In response, the rector of the State Islamic University of Sultan Siarif Kasim Riau, Khairunas Rajab thanked the management of the KazNU for the warm welcome. The rector of Indonesian university spoke about the activities of the UIN. Founded in 2005, the Pekanbaru State Islamic Institute was rebranded and named after Sultan Syarif Qasim, who was a national freedom fighter from Riau. It has over 32 thousand students, including 168 foreign students from Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, etc. The guest of honor expressed interest in strengthening ties with the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

"Our interest in the activities of KazNU is not accidental. The name of Al-Farabi is as important and dear to us as it is in your country. He is a great philosopher, sage, musician, who stood at the origins of Islamic law. The name of Al-Farabi is well known and revered in Indonesia," - the guest of honor stressed.

The parties discussed areas of further cooperation, such as exchange of employees and professors, organization of advanced training courses for teaching staff, development and implementation of joint educational programs, including double-degree programs, organization of academic meetings and joint research activities, etc.

At the end of the meeting, a Memorandum of cooperation was signed between Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and the State Islamic University (UIN) of Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau.

Press Service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University