Representatives of the Japanese Association for International Cooperation and Development Visit ENU

The L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University hosted a meeting with representatives of the Japanese Association for International Cooperation and Development.

The Japanese delegation was welcomed by ENU Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Ardak Beisenbai, Vice Rector for Science and Commercialization Nurbek Saparhodzhayev, Dean of the Faculty of International Relations Miras Kossybayev, Director of the International Cooperation Department Anastasia Karmelyuk, and other university staff members.

The parties discussed strengthening international cooperation between Kazakhstan and Japan, as well as developing collaboration in education and research.

ENU Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Ardak Beisenbai noted that developing cooperation with Japan in education and research is of significant importance to the university. In turn, Vice Rector for Science and Commercialization Nurbek Saparhodzhayev spoke about prospects for conducting joint research with Japanese higher education institutions.

“The visit of representatives of the Japanese Association for International Cooperation and Development to ENU provides an opportunity to exchange expertise and identify new areas for partnership. We are interested in further strengthening ties in education, science, and academic mobility. Meetings of this kind create new opportunities for our students and faculty to gain international experience and implement joint projects,” Ardak Beisenbai said.

The head of the delegation, President of the Japanese Association for International Cooperation and Development (JIDA) Yarukin Gurizati, emphasized the importance of friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Japan and expressed interest in further developing cooperation in education, science, and culture.

“Kazakhstan and Japan share friendly relations based on mutual respect and trust. Education and science are among the important areas for further strengthening these ties. We are interested in exchanging expertise with ENU, developing academic and research cooperation, and implementing new joint projects. We believe that expanding ties between young people is particularly important for the future of our two countries,” Yarukin Gurizati, head of the delegation said.

JIDA is an international organization established to deepen ties and strengthen mutual trust between Japan and countries across the Asian region through academic, cultural, and economic exchanges.

As part of the visit, the Japanese representatives learned about the university’s educational and research activities and exchanged views with ENU faculty members and students.