Kazakh-Thai scientific seminar on the heritage of al-Farabi in Bangkok

On December 24, an International scientific seminar on the topic "The Contributions of al-Farabi to the Modern World" was held in Chulalongkorn, which is the largest university in Thailand, in a hybrid format.

This seminar was organized within the framework of the "Rukhany Zhangyru" program by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Thailand together with the Muslim of Center Chulalongkorn University with the support of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The workshop participants heard the reports and speeches of the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of Thailand H.E. Ms. Raushan Yesbulatova, the Director of the Center of Excellence for Muslim Studies of the Chulalongkorn University Dr. Srawut Aree, the Founder Director, the Halal Science Center of Chulalongkorn University Assoc.Prof. Winai Dahlan, Dean of the Department of Philosophy and Political Science Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Prof. Dr. Aliya Massalimova, Head of the Department of religious and cultural studies Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Prof. Dr. Ainura Kurmanaliyeva as well as the Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran Mr. Kazem Soltan Ahmadi.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan R. Yesbulatova in her speech revealed in detail the intrinsic value for Kazakhstan of the teachings and heritage of al-Farabi, recognized as the "Second Teacher of Humanity".

The Head of the scientific center Assoc.Prof. Winai Dahlan emphasized the value and significance of the scientific heritage of the Great enlightener of the East lies in the fact that he was able to find the synergy of the development of science with philosophy, sociology, morality and religion through logic.

As part of the scientific seminar, panel discussions were held with the participation of the professors of Thammasat University Prof. Jaran Maluleem, Dr. Sheh Mohamed Altafur Rahman, the professor at Assumption University Dr. Mansoon Malik. They noted that al-Farabi's scientific work was based on the ideas of unification and cooperation for the benefit of the transition to a virtuous, as well as to a perfect society, to which all humanity is still striving.

During the speeches of the Ambassador of Kazakhstan and other Kazakh delegates, the scientific audience also provided detailed information on the most important political, economic and social reforms carried out in Kazakhstan.

At the end of the event, the Embassy of Kazakhstan transferred several copies of books about al-Farabi to the library fund of Chulalongkorn University.