Chairman of the Board-Rector of Al–Farabi Kazakh National University Zhanseit Tuimebayev met with the Head of the Department of Health Management of Akdeniz University (Turkey) Mustafa Coban and Professor Ferhat Saribek. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of further building up partnership and joint implementation of large-scale projects.

The honorary guests were warmly welcomed by the head of the University, Zhanseit Tuimebayev, who shared the experience of KazNU in cooperation with universities in Turkey. KazNU has signed 45 agreements with universities of Turkey. Within the framework of the partnership, various educational programs and scientific projects are being successfully implemented today. Over the past two years, more than 20 experts from Turkey have been specially invited to give lectures and conduct research activities.

“Akdeniz University is one of the leading universities in Turkey. According to scientific articles, Akdeniz University is among the top five. Moreover, the educational institution has great success in the field of medicine. Relations between the two universities are actively developing. As a result, in December 2022 the delegation of KazNU, which included 50 people specially visited Akdeniz University and completed an internship there. During the week-long course, professors and administrative staff got acquainted with the Turkish higher education system and exchanged experience in organizing the educational process. These work will be continued in the future," Zhanseit Tuimebayev said.

In turn, the head of the Department of Health Management of Akdeniz University, Professor Mustafa Coban expressed gratitude to the head of the university for the warm welcome. "Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is a leading university in Kazakhstan. I hope that today's meeting will open up new opportunities for a productive stage of cooperation between universities. I believe that in the future, in order to develop science, it is necessary to implement joint scientific projects," Mustafa Coban claimed. At the end of the meeting, the parties exchanged memorable gifts.

Press Service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University