Students from the University of Strasbourg learned about Kazakhstan's achievements and challenges during its 30 years of independence

STRASBOURG, 12 november 2021 –The leading French institute SciancePo Strasbourg, which is specialised in political research and is part of the University of Strasbourg, hosted a presentation on "30 Years of Kazakhstan's Independence: Achievements and Challenges".

SciancePo Strasbourg trains specialists in international relations (future diplomats), public administration, political science, law and finance.

The General Consul of Kazakhstan in Strasbourg, Anuarbek Akhmetov, addressed the students with the presentation on Kazakhstan's achievements in 30 years of independence, the international initiatives of our country, the efforts of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on internal political modernisation and social reforms.

The development of political dialogue and trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and France, as well as the resulting competitive advantages for both states on the world arena, were mentioned separately.

With a keen awareness of regional issues, the future French diplomats were interested in the use of transboundary rivers in Central Asia, efforts to preserve the Aral Sea, investment policy and subsoil use.

The students confessed that they have heard and learnt many facts and data from the history of Kazakhstan, its economic and socio-humanitarian potential, for the first time. According to them, this will help them to have more realistic picture of the current situation in our country and its impact on regional and global processes.