Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Keitumetsi Seypelo Tandeka Matthews visited Astana International University, El.kz reports with reference to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The speaker gave a guest lecture on the topic "BRICS: New Geopolitical Reality".
During the event, which was attended by AIU students, undergraduates and doctoral students, as well as scientists and experts in the field of international relations, the prospects for Kazakhstan's entry into this interstate association were discussed.
As you know, in October last year, the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev confirmed his intention to strengthen multifaceted cooperation with the BRICS countries, noting that Kazakhstan would like to contribute to the development of the potential of BRICS as a member state.
In addition, during the meeting with the leadership of the AIU, an agreement was reached on the establishment of the BRICS Center on the basis of the university, which is an important step in the field of substantive study of the activities and capabilities of this organization in Kazakhstan.
Along with this, the audience learned with interest about the key areas of cooperation between Kazakhstan and South Africa, including the potential for intercultural enrichment, scientific and educational cooperation and prospects for cooperation in such areas as agriculture, green energy and tourism.