Kazakh youth delegation meets Alsace leadership

 

The General Consulate of Kazakhstan in Strasbourg organized negotiations between a Youth Delegation from Kazakhstan, including representatives of the NGO, the business world, education, government bodies and interns from international organizations, with Nicolas Matt, Vice-President of the Alsace Department of the European Community, and Caroline Kellner, International Advisor to the President of this department.

The young leaders informed the executives of Alsace of the reforms contemplated by the President of Kazakhstan in the field of youth policy and decentralization, as well as the active participation of youth organizations in the development of civil society and volunteerism.

N.Matt expressed his interest in developing cooperation and exchanging experience with Kazakhstan in the field of youth policy. N.Matt, who is also Vice-President of the University of Strasbourg, expressed his willingness to contribute to improving the life of Kazakh students in Alsace.

On the same day, the General Consulate organized a meeting between the youth delegation and Kazakh students in Strasbourg. Issues relating to education, career development and opportunities for young people in Kazakhstan were discussed. During the event, examples of successful student association initiatives implemented in other countries were presented, and the participants discussed ways of adapting and introducing them to the environment of Kazakh students studying in France. Participants expressed their willingness to continue cooperating and working together to ensure employment in Kazakhstan after obtaining a French education.

For information: Since January 1, 2021, the councils of the Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin départements have formed the Collectivité européenne d'Alsace. Population: 1,895,811. The capital is Strasbourg.