Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation
Kazakhstan and Slovakia attach great importance to the development of bilateral cultural and humanitarian ties, so the past years have been full of vibrant creative activities.
Over the years, the Camerata of Kazakhstan ensemble, Honoured Artist of Kazakhstan Maira Muhamedkyzy, Zhamilya Serkebayeva and others performed in Slovakia.
On April 26, 2017, in Bratislava, a gala concert was organized by the ethnical and folk ensemble Duir and the Shabyt orchestra of the Kazakh National University of Arts, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The gala concert took place in the famous Reduta concert hall of the Slovak Philharmonic.
On December 6, 2017 in Bratislava, a gala concert and a fashion show of the Kazakhstani fashion industry, Kazakhstan Fashion Week Astana, took place. The collections of national designers were demonstrated, revealing the culture and spiritual traditions of the Kazakh people.
In turn, on July 18, 2017, as part of the National Day of Slovakia at EXPO 2017 in Astana, a concert of the famous Slovak folk and dance ensemble “Archer”, the winner of many international competitions, was held accompanied by a fashion show from famous Slovak fashion designers.
The media of both countries regularly cover events in Kazakhstan and Slovakia, respectively. On a regular basis, press tours of journalists are organized, for example, in 2018, the Khabar-24 TV company visited Slovakia twice and released a number of reports on bilateral relations. On December 10, 2018, a conference was held in Bratislava with the presentation of the book “Kazakhstan-Slovakia: 25 years of mutual understanding and partnership”, which brought together authoritative representatives of the Slovak society. During the event, an article by Elbasy “Seven Facets of the Great Steppe” was presented, which caused genuine interest of the participants.
There are actively developing ties in the field of education. The basis for successful inter-university cooperation is created by the corresponding memorandum between the ministries of education of the two countries of November 2, 2009.
Existing agreements and contacts between universities provide an opportunity for internships by undergraduates and doctoral students at universities of the two countries, joint scientific management of doctoral dissertations, exchange of students and faculty. So, L. Gumilyov Eurasian National University signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Cyril and Methodius, a cooperation agreement with the Slovak Technical University in Bratislava. KazNU named after Al-Farabi entered into cooperation agreements with the University of Prešov, the Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra and the University of Cyril and Methodius. The Abylaikhan Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages has a cooperation agreement with the University of Konstantin Philosopher in Nitra. Kostanai State University named after A. Baitursynova concluded a cooperation agreement with Comenius University in Bratislava. Zhetysu State University named after I.Zhansugurov has an agreement with the University of Zhilina, while Kokshetau State University named after Shokan Ualikhanov entered into an agreement with the Trenčany University named after A. Dubček.