BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 22. The first
Kazakhstan–Afghanistan educational and research center in water
resources management will be established in Kabul, the Government
of Kazakhstan reported.
The corresponding memorandum of intent on cooperation in water
resources management and irrigation, as well as the development of
sustainable agriculture under climate change conditions, was signed
by the Kazakh National University of Water Management and
Irrigation, the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, and
Kabul University.
The document was signed during the visit of the Kazakh
delegation to Afghanistan led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.
The center is planned to be established at Kabul University and
will become the first Kazakhstan–Afghanistan educational and
research institution focused on water resources, irrigation, and
sustainable agriculture.
“The new platform will contribute to training specialists,
knowledge exchange, joint research, and the introduction of modern
solutions in the water and agricultural sectors. Educational
programs and scientific support will be provided by Kazakh
scientists and experts,” the government said.
Speaking at the Kazakhstan–Afghanistan Business Forum during the
visit, Zhumangarin emphasized that Kazakhstan pays special
attention to water diplomacy, the rational use of water resources,
and strengthening regional cooperation in this area.
The center is expected to develop into an inter-university
research platform covering areas such as water security,
sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, environmental
monitoring, and food security. This integrated approach is intended
to generate practical solutions for the region’s sustainable
development.
Kabul University, founded in 1932, is Afghanistan’s oldest and
largest public higher education institution. The university
includes 22 faculties and provides a broad academic foundation for
interdisciplinary cooperation.
