KAFU Delegation Participates in the 3rd Meeting of the Economic Council of the Greater Altai Regions

On September 25, 2026, the III Meeting of the Economic Council of the Greater Altai Regions was held in Ust-Kamenogorsk. The main focus of the meeting was the development of economic cooperation among the regions of Greater Altai and the transition from constructive dialogue to the implementation of joint projects.

The international event brought together delegations from the East Kazakhstan Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Altai Krai and the Republic of Tuva of the Russian Federation, the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, as well as the Bayan-Ölgii and Khovd provinces of Mongolia.

The Kazakhstan-American Free University was represented at the meeting by a delegation headed by KASU President, Academician Yerezhep Alkhairovich Mambetkaziyev.

In his speech, Academician E.A. Mambetkaziyev emphasized the particular importance of international cooperation in the training of qualified professionals. He noted that today’s economic and social challenges require the integration of the educational and research potential of universities from different countries, the development of academic mobility, the implementation of joint educational programs, and the exchange of best practices.

According to the KASU President, close cooperation among higher education institutions, government agencies, and representatives of the business community contributes to the training of in-demand professionals who are capable of working effectively in the context of global changes and contributing to the sustainable development of the Greater Altai regions.

During the meeting, participants discussed prospects for cooperation in the fields of economics, industry, agriculture, and tourism, presented the economic and investment potential of their regions, and explored opportunities for implementing joint initiatives. The event also featured an exhibition of tour operators dedicated to World Tourism Day.

KASU’s participation in the work of the Economic Council highlights the university’s significant role in developing international dialogue, strengthening academic and research ties, and building the region’s human capital.

KASU — a territory of international partnership, education, and new opportunities!