ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 26. Foreign
ministers of Central Asian countries and Prince Edward, Duke of
Edinburgh and member of the British Royal Family, discussed
expanding cooperation in education, science, and technology,
Trend reports via the
Kazakh MFA.
Prince Edward hosted the official meeting of foreign ministers
of Central Asia in London.
“The visit in the ‘CA5+UK’ format marks a new chapter in
relations between Central Asia and the United Kingdom. I am
confident that our joint work within this framework will provide a
strong impetus for the development of our countries and deepen
interregional cooperation,” said Yermek Kosherbayev, Minister of
Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
During the meeting, representatives from Kazakhstan highlighted
their interest in broadening access to British scholarships,
grants, and educational programs. They also discussed the potential
for establishing joint research centers focused on key areas such
as sustainable development, climate change, digital technologies,
and medicine.
Particular attention was paid to joint projects in history, the
arts, and tourism, alongside the simplification of visa procedures
for students, researchers, and entrepreneurs; expansion of direct
air links, and development of tourism routes between the
regions.
Prince Edward emphasized the importance of strengthening
people-to-people ties as the foundation of long-term partnerships.
He made it clear that the UK greatly appreciates Kazakhstan's
candor and initiative in promoting bilateral ties in key areas.
Kosherbayev also underscored Kazakhstan’s continuous initiatives
to establish itself as a global center for education. He emphasized
collaborations with prominent British universities, such as Cardiff
University, Coventry University, and De Montfort University, all of
which have set up autonomous campuses in Kazakhstan.
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