Kazakhstan and Malaysia discuss higher education projects
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bulat Sugurbayev met with Malaysian Minister of Higher Education Zamry Abdul Kadir to discuss topical issues to further foster bilateral cooperation in the field of education and science, Kazinform News Agency cites the Kazakh Foreign Ministry.
Ambassador Sugurbayev noted during the discussion that education is one of the most promising areas within the broader context of Kazakh-Malaysian relations. He also outlined the key priorities of the policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the context of reforms initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Minister Zamry Abdul Kadir acknowledged the traditionally strong bilateral relations between the two nations and proposed several initiatives to further enhance collaboration in higher education and scientific research. He expressed Malaysia’s interest in increasing the number of Kazakh students studying in Malaysia.
Both parties discussed plans to expand interministerial and interuniversity cooperation and addressed challenges faced by students and applicants during the admission process and their studies.