Beibitkül Karimova, Chairman of the Board – Rector of the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, is participating in Science Summit 2026, taking place in New York as part of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The high-level international dialogue, organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan jointly with ICESCO, focused on the role of science and innovation in addressing global challenges, responsible innovation, equal access to technology, climate change, strengthening scientific capacity, and expanding international cooperation.
The event brought together ICESCO Director-General Dr. Salim AlMalik, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Deputy Chair of the National Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan for UNESCO and ICESCO Yerlan Ashikbayev, Director of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation Dima Al-Khatib, as well as representatives of leading international scientific organizations and universities.
The international expert dialogue placed particular emphasis on the importance of science diplomacy and cross-border scientific cooperation. Issues such as climate change, food security, artificial intelligence, technological development, and sustainable development have become part of the shared agenda of the international community.
Participation in international dialogues of this level contributes to strengthening QyzPU’s connections with the global scientific and educational community, expanding international partnerships, and advancing joint research and academic mobility.
