Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation

A solid foundation for further strengthening educational cooperation was laid by the Intergovernmental Agreement on Cooperation in Higher Education and Research, signed on March 1, 2013, during the visit of the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Laurent Fabius, to Astana (entered into force on April 4, 2016).

Key Events and Visits:

2009 – The University of Lorraine, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, and Satbayev Kazakh National Technical University signed an agreement to establish the Kazakh-French Scientific and Educational Center “Geo-Energy.”
2012 – A scientific delegation from the University of Lorraine, led by Vice-Rector K. Tombro, visited Almaty and Astana.
2012 – The Minister of Education and Science of Kazakhstan, B. Zhumagulov visited Strasbourg.
2017 – A delegation from the Kazakh International Programs Center “Bolashak” visited ENSIC in Nancy to discuss the training of Kazakh students at the University of Lorraine and internships for doctoral candidates.
2019 – Concerts of the Abai State Opera and Ballet Theatre and the “Otyrar Sazy” Orchestra were held in Strasbourg.
2021 – In honor of the 30^th Anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence, concerts by the “Forte Trio” ensemble were held in Mulhouse and Nancy.
2022 – The first Kazakh-French bike rally, “Kazakhstan and Alsace for Peace, Friendship, and Harmony,” took place in Strasbourg.
2022 – The Kazakh State Symphony Orchestra and violinist A.Mussakhodjaeva performed in Nancy.
2022 – Kazakhstan participated for the first time in the European Fair in Strasbourg, presenting its culture, traditions, and investment opportunities.
2022 – An exhibition of paintings by K. Kulyukov was held at the Palace of the University of Strasbourg and the Headquarters of the Council of Europe.
2023 – A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the National Museum of Kazakhstan and the National Committee of Monuments “Hartmannswillerkopf” in the Grand Est region.
2024 – A concert by the chamber-instrumental ensemble “FORTE TRIO” was held at the European Parliamentarians’ Association in Strasbourg.
2024 – A photo exhibition dedicated to Kazakh women, “Unveiling Strength: A Visual Journey for Gender Empowerment in Kazakhstan,” was organized at the Headquarters of the Council of Europe.
2024 – A photo exhibition on disarmament and citizens’ environmental rights, “Harmony of the World: Disarmament and Environmental Security,” was held at the headquarters of the Council of Europe.
2024 – An online meeting was held between the National Company “Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary” and the International Space University (ISU).
2024 – The visit of R. Uteev, Chairman of the Board of KMG Engineering, aimed at strengthening academic ties to expand the training of Kazakh specialists in local universities.
2024 – The Consul General met with the leadership of the European Institute of Ceramic Arts.