Today, H.E. Dauren Karipov, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Latvia, paid an official visit to Daugavpils University to discuss future cooperation opportunities in the fields of higher education and research with the university’s management. During the meeting, both parties emphasized their shared interest in student and faculty exchanges, as well as collaboration in specific academic and research areas. Special attention was given to cooperation opportunities in the field of healthcare, which would foster the exchange of new knowledge and practical experience between educational institutions and medical professionals in both countries. Additionally, discussions were held on joint efforts in biodiversity and natural resource research, aiming to support collaborative research projects and sustainable development initiatives.

H.E. Dauren Karipov expressed great interest in expanding collaboration between Daugavpils University and higher education institutions in Kazakhstan, highlighting the potential of both countries’ academic institutions to implement joint projects. The discussion also focused on the university’s existing partnerships with several Kazakhstan universities, as well as the need to explore new directions for cooperation, such as joint research projects, dual-degree programmes, and remote learning solutions. The Ambassador confirmed Kazakhstan’s government and education sector’s willingness to support these initiatives, fostering international academic mobility and innovation exchange.

The Rector of Daugavpils University and the Ambassador of Kazakhstan expressed confidence that this visit marks a significant step in strengthening future cooperation, opening new paths for scientific research and international academic collaboration, and creating new opportunities for students and researchers to engage in the global academic environment and address common challenges.