Kazakhstan and Canada exchanged experience in combating COVID-19 and discussed the issues of cooperation in the field of health and education

Kazakhstan and Canada exchanged experience in combating COVID-19 and discussed the issues of cooperation in the field of health and education

On November 19, within the framework of the Kazakhstan-Canada Business Council, it was held a virtual meeting of the Working Group in the field of healthcare and education, with more than 135 participants.

Kazakhstani and Canadian medical experts, government and business representatives discussed promising areas of cooperation in the field of healthcare, exchanged experience on countering the spread of coronavirus infection in both countries and agreed to maintain a dialogue on the issues of interaction, including implementation of joint investment projects, development of medical education and increasing level of human resources in the field of health.

Co-chairman of the Working Group from the Kazakh side - Vice Minister of Health - Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Republic of Kazakhstan E. Kiyasov noted that the coronavirus epidemic demonstrated the key importance of international cooperation, interaction and support in the fight against infection. Working Group meeting became a contribution for the exchange of experience and activation of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Canada.

The head of the National Reference Center of the National Microbiology Laboratory of Canada, PhD F. Sualkhin, spoke in detail about the measures taken in Canada to combat COVID-19, methods of localizing of infection, testing in remote communities and other issues.

In the session devoted to cooperation in the field of education, a thorough exchange of information on the priorities of international cooperation, the activities of the Center for International Programs, Nazarbayev University, as well as Canadian student exchange programs and scientific internships took place.

J.Daubeny, Executive Director of the International Education Division, Global Affairs Canada, shared that at the end of last year, about 1,200 students from Kazakhstan studied in Canada, which is 37% more than in 2015. The Government of Canada is interested in expanding international education programs to further increase the number of Kazakh students in Canadian educational institutions.

In continuation of the series of events within the framework of the Business Council, on November 23 will be held a meeting of the Working Group in the field of agriculture and agricultural technologies. In conclusion, on November 26, the Plenary Meeting of the Business Council will be held with the participation of representatives of governments, as well as business circles of Kazakhstan and Canada.

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