XXVII General Assembly of the Association of State Universities of Caspian Region Countries

As part of the celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Khale l Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University, a session of the XXVII General Assembly of the Association of State Universities and Research Centers of Caspian Region Countries was held.

The Rector of the University, S. N. Idrissov, serving as the President of the Association, expressed his gratitude for the trust and high honor bestowed upon the university. On behalf of the Akim of Atyrau Region, Deputy Akim Kairat Nurtaev presented Letters of Appreciation to the Executive Secretary of the Association, E. A. Yukina, and to a Professor from B. B. Gorodovikov Kalmyk State University, A. K. Natyrov.

Unzila Shapak, a member of the Committee on Legislation and Judicial-Legal Reform of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Akerke Abylaikhan, a representative of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, highlighted the Association's special role in strengthening international cooperation in science and education.

The Assembly was attended by representatives of leading universities and research centers from the Caspian region, including: Yuri Timofeevich Pimenov, Executive Director of the Association; Beibit Mamraev, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Atyrau University, Doctor of Philology, Professor; Julie Ranson, PhD, Associate Professor at the University of Poitiers (France); Alexander Nevalenny, Rector of Astrakhan State Technical University, and others.

During the Assembly, priority areas for cooperation were identified in the integration of science and education in the Caspian region, as well as in addressing environmental and technological challenges. It is noteworthy that the Association today is a reliable regional partner in science, education, and cultural interaction. In the near future, the "Caspian Campus" project is planned for implementation, aimed at expanding academic ties, student and faculty exchanges, and training a new generation of scientists and engineers. Additionally, a scholarship for research projects will be established, and the "Caspian — Territory of Cultural Dialogue" project, dedicated to the study and promotion of the traditions and languages of the member countries, will be launched.

Universities of the Caspian region countries have signed memorandums of cooperation▼

Within the framework of celebrating the 85th anniversary of Khale l Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University, the XXVII General Assembly of the Association of State Universities and Research Centers of Caspian Region Countries was held.

The meeting focused on the significance of educational, scientific, and cultural ties, as well as effective ways to implement research projects and educational programs.

Furthermore, several memorandums of understanding were signed between the members of the Association. Specifically, cooperation agreements were concluded between Guilan University and Astrakhan State Technical University; between Guilan University and the Caspian Institute of Sea and River Transport named after General-Admiral F. M. Apraksin; as well as between Atyrau University and the Azerbaijan Technological University, between Atyrau University and Astrakhan State Technical University, and between Atyrau University and Astrakhan State University named after V. N. Tatishchev.

During the session, participants discussed directions for future joint activities and exchanged views. Following the discussions, decisions were made to conduct scientific research aimed at improving the environmental situation, restoring the marine ecosystem, and preserving biodiversity, as well as to implement initiatives for promoting the languages and cultures of the Association’s member countries.

The Association's membership was also expanded with the addition of several new universities.

Next year, the Association of State Universities and Research Centers of Caspian Region Countries will celebrate its 30th anniversary. It was decided to hold the next meeting in Rasht, Islamic Republic of Iran, hosted by Guilan University.