Salamat Idrissov, Chairman of the Board – Rector of Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University, welcomed Chinese investors as part of the Eurasia Industrial and Innovation Park project. During the meeting, the Chairman of the Board – Rector discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation with Mr. Chen Ye, General Director of the Eurasia Special Zone.
The meeting featured a presentation of the Eurasia Industrial and Innovation Park international investment project, which aims to develop green biomass energy and sodium-ion battery production through the restoration of 66,000 hectares of saline land in Atyrau Region. Chinese investors plan to implement the project jointly with Kazakhstani partners.
The project is expected to create approximately 6,000 new jobs in the region. In this regard, the parties paid particular attention to training qualified personnel for future production facilities, creating opportunities for students to undertake industrial internships, developing joint educational programmes and expanding cooperation in research and development.
During the meeting, Salamat Idrissov emphasised the University’s interest in integrating its scientific and educational activities with major investment projects. He also put forward proposals for establishing joint research laboratories, combining modern technologies with the University’s research potential, and training specialists in line with the specific needs of industry.
The parties also considered the possibility of establishing a joint research centre in the future and signing a memorandum of bilateral cooperation. These initiatives will help strengthen links between education, science and industry, facilitate the adoption of new technologies and contribute to the training of specialists required for the region’s industrial and innovative development.
The meeting was attended by Bakhyt Altynbassov, Vice-Rector for Strategic Development and Internationalisation of Atyrau University; Rakhmetolla Zakarya, PhD; and specialists from the International Office and the Department of Science. They provided the investors with information about the University’s international partnerships and presented major projects being implemented in its research laboratories.
The meeting is expected to contribute to expanding cooperation between Kazakhstan and China in education, science and investment and to strengthening bilateral collaboration in the development of green energy and industrial and innovative projects in Atyrau Region.
Press Service
Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University
