Student Forum in Berlin: Dialogue, Sports, and New Opportunities for the Youth of Kazakhstan

Berlin, 15 May 2026 – Today, a Student Forum bringing together Kazakh students studying at universities across Germany was held in Berlin. The event served as an important platform for open dialogue, discussions on Kazakhstan’s current development priorities, and strengthening ties with young people studying abroad.

The forum began with a sports programme featuring friendly football and volleyball tournaments. The participants demonstrated strong team spirit, mutual support, and a clear sense of unity.

In the official part of the event, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Germany, Nurlan Onzhanov, delivered a welcoming address. He emphasized the important role of students in promoting a modern and positive image of Kazakhstan abroad and highlighted the significance of maintaining close ties with the homeland.

During the forum, representatives of the Embassy provided information on ongoing large-scale political, social, and economic reforms in the country, based on the principles of justice, transparency, and the rule of law. Special attention was given to the updated Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the expanded participation of citizens in public and political life, and new opportunities for the professional development of young people.

The scholarship holder of the German Bundestag programme, Zarina Yesbulatova, also addressed the participants, sharing her experience in international educational and parliamentary initiatives. She emphasized the strong potential of Kazakhstani youth and their ability to represent the country with distinction on the international stage.

The young biologist and participant of the international “Bolashak” programme, Aknur Shamgalieva, spoke about academic and scientific opportunities for young professionals, underlining the importance of developing human capital and supporting early-career researchers in Kazakhstan.

The Embassy also presented information on employment prospects in Kazakhstan, the advantages of public service, measures supporting entrepreneurship, and the creation of favourable conditions for business development and innovation.

The participants of the forum showed great interest in employment and professional development opportunities in Kazakhstan and actively participated in the Q&A session.

The event concluded with a formal award ceremony, during which the winners of the sports competitions were presented with trophies and certificates.