Tokayev Invites Italian Universities to Kazakhstan: A New Chapter in Bilateral Cooperation

Kazakhstan and Italy strengthen ties: Tokayev invites Italian universities to open branches in Kazakhstan. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's recent summit with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has yielded significant results for bilateral relations. During the meeting, Tokayev proposed that Italian technical universities establish branches in Kazakhstan, emphasizing the country's focus on developing tech parks and AI technologies. This initiative underscores the growing importance of educational and cultural cooperation between the two nations. Currently, around 4,000 Kazakhstani students are enrolled in Italian universities, a testament to the existing academic collaboration. Tokayev's direct quote, "I invite Italian technical universities to open branches in Kazakhstan. We are particularly interested in engineering and technical education," highlights the strategic importance of this proposal for Kazakhstan's future development. The recent opening of the Italian Cultural Institute in Almaty further exemplifies the strengthening ties between the two countries. This collaboration promises to enhance educational opportunities for Kazakhstani students and contribute to the nation's technological advancement.