Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi, along with Mr. Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, today inaugurated the Satbayev Kazakh Cultural Center at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad.
Addressing the ceremony, Federal Minister Khalid Hussain Magsi said that the inauguration marked more than the opening of a building, describing it as the laying of a strong and sustainable bridge between Pakistan and Kazakhstan. He emphasized that the establishment of the Satbayev Kazakh Cultural Center in Islamabad represents a significant milestone in educational diplomacy and will add a new dimension to bilateral relations between the two countries.
The Federal Minister stated that the center would serve as a modern, student-centric platform where history and the future converge, providing students and researchers with world-class academic and research opportunities. He stressed the importance of keeping pace with the rapidly changing global environment, noting that the future lies in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Khalid Hussain Magsi further said that collaboration between the two prestigious universities would not only promote academic cooperation but also contribute to research, innovation, and human resource development. He added that Central Asia holds a special place in Pakistan’s heart and that Pakistan has much to learn from Kazakhstan’s experiences.
Speaking on the occasion, Kazakhstan’s Minister for Science and Higher Education, Mr. Sayasat Nurbek, said that Pakistan and Kazakhstan share common culture and history, recalling that the two regions were closely connected nearly one and a half centuries ago. He emphasized the need for strong trade and investment infrastructure to further strengthen bilateral relations.
Mr. Nurbek expressed hope that enhanced educational and scientific cooperation would further solidify ties between the two countries and provide the younger generation with new opportunities for mutual learning and development.
