THE VI MEETING OF THE PRESIDIUM OF THE UNION OF NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCES OF THE TURKIC WORLD WAS HELD AT KAZNU

Within the framework of the Science Week, the VI meeting of the Presidium of the Union of National Academies of Sciences of the Turkic World was held at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The participants of the meeting considered ways to develop scientific cooperation in the Turkic world and exchanged views.

The event was attended by Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek, President of the International Turkic Academy Shahin Mustafayev, Chairman of the Board – Rector of KazNU. Al-Farabi Zhanseit Tuimebayev, President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kunsulu Zakaria, President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov, Vice-President of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan Daniya Zagidullina, President of the Academy of Sciences of Turkey Muzaffer Sheker and presidents of the academies of Sciences of Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Bashkortostan, Uzbekistan.

Shahin Mustafayev opened the meeting with a welcoming speech and noted the relevance of the event. "Today the meeting is taking place at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the leading educational institution in Kazakhstan. At the meeting of the presidium we will discuss the state of science in fraternal states. We will also look at ways to develop a partner in the field of science. We have great tasks ahead" Shahin Mustafayev stated.

During the meeting the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek focused on the issues of strengthening scientific partnership between the academies of sciences and the development of the scientific community.

"The sphere of science in the country is under the direct control of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan was awarded the title "National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan". The partnership between the Turkic states is not limited only to the sphere of economy, ties in the field of science, innovation and technology gradually grow as well. In the future we plan to work together with fraternal states to exchange experience, train scientists, conduct research, provide joint grants" the Minister announced.

President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov highlighted that the Turkic world needs a common scientific space where language and history are closely connnected, culture and interests are similar.

Later Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov transferred the chairmanship of the Union of National Academies of Sciences of the Turkic World from the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan to the Academy of Sciences of Tatarstan. There is a need to mention that the next meeting of the Presidium of the Union of National Academies of Sciences of the Turkic world will be held in the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Press Service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University