Riyadh, October 28, 2024 — Saudi Arabia's Minister of Education, Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, met with Madiyar Menilbekov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia, to discuss the advancement of educational ties between their two nations. Held at the Ministry of Education’s headquarters in Riyadh, the meeting underscored both countries' shared commitment to strengthening partnerships in both general and higher education.
The two officials discussed several collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing the educational and training programs accessible in Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan. The dialogue focused on opportunities to reinforce existing partnerships and explore new avenues for academic and technical exchanges, providing Saudi and Kazakh students and professionals with broader learning and development prospects. They further discussed joint efforts to support developmental programs that promote scientific research and innovation within the higher education institutions of both nations.
Another focal point of the meeting was the scholarship program extended by the Saudi government to Kazakh students, enabling them to pursue higher education in Saudi universities. This scholarship program not only fosters cross-cultural understanding but also strengthens academic and professional links between Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan.