KAZNARU HOSTED AN IFTAR RECEPTION WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY

On March 16, 2026, an iftar reception was held at the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, organized with the support of the Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey in Almaty. The event further demonstrated the ongoing development of partnership and strengthening of cooperation between KazNARU and the fraternal Turkish state in the educational, scientific, and cultural spheres.

Representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey in Almaty, faculty, students, and university staff participated in the "Auyzashar" event. Among the honored guests were Deputy Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Almaty Emre Karabatak, Commercial Attaché Ekrem Alper Bozkurt, and Education Attaché Şükür Köse. 

Primkul Sholpankulovich Ibragimov, Member of the Board and First Deputy Chairman of the Board – Rector, addressed the meeting participants with a welcoming speech. In his speech, he emphasized the particular importance of expanding cooperation with the Republic of Turkey, noting the historical affinity, shared spiritual values, and high potential for bilateral cooperation. He also emphasized that developing partnerships with Turkish educational and scientific institutions in sustainable development is one of the university's priority areas of international activity.

Today, KazNARU's cooperation with Turkey is consistently developing and gaining new content. One striking example of this interaction is the Turkish language courses organized with the support of the Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey. Currently, more than 150 university students are studying Turkish, demonstrating a keen interest in the language, culture, and academic opportunities of Turkey. This contributes to the expansion of students' linguistic competencies and the strengthening of intercultural dialogue. Alongside educational efforts, scientific cooperation is actively developing. Twenty-six KazNARU doctoral students are currently working with professors from Turkey on their dissertations. This collaboration allows young scientists to exchange experiences, leverage international scientific expertise, and deepen their research.

Cultural and humanitarian cooperation holds a special place. The university regularly hosts events aimed at introducing students to the history, culture, sustainability, environmental edification, and contemporary development of Turkey, thereby fostering mutual understanding and friendship.
The Auyzashar (Auyzashar) event was not only a spiritual and cultural event but also an effective platform for developing partnerships. The meeting participants noted the importance of further expanding cooperation in education, science, and youth exchanges.
KazNARU intends to further strengthen international ties with its Turkish partners, expand areas of interaction, and create new opportunities for students and faculty.