**Pakistan and Kazakhstan Deepen Educational Cooperation, Plan Delegation Visit**
Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to bolster educational ties as officials from both nations met to discuss expanded collaboration, particularly at the secondary education level. The meeting culminated in the decision to send an official Pakistani delegation to Kazakhstan to study its school programs and educational systems, marking a significant step towards ongoing academic cooperation between the two countries.
During a high-level meeting, Kazakh Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, held discussions with Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, H.E. Ms. Farah Naz Akbar. The talks centered on creating sustainable linkages between school systems in both nations, with an emphasis on developing institutional partnerships. Special attention was given to collaboration opportunities for private schools.
As a key outcome of the dialogue, both parties agreed on the importance of forging deeper ties between their educational institutions. Ms. Akbar is set to lead an official delegation to Kazakhstan, where Pakistani representatives will study Kazakhstan’s educational framework first-hand. This visit is expected to promote mutual learning and open new avenues for curriculum exchange, pedagogical training, and partnerships between schools.
Officials from both sides have hailed this initiative as a strategic push to enhance regional cooperation in education. The upcoming delegation visit is anticipated to lay the groundwork for future collaborations, benefiting academic institutions in both Islamabad and Astana. Further updates on the delegation’s visit and subsequent joint projects are expected as the two countries continue to strengthen their educational partnership.
