KazNARU BUILDS PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING JAPANESE UNIVERSITY
On November 10, 2026, the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU) welcomed an official delegation from Saga University, Japan. The visit aimed to strengthen academic and scientific ties between the two universities, promote joint research, and expand academic cooperation.
Akhylbek Kurishbayev, Chairman of the Board – Rector of KazNARU, President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Academician, met with the Japanese delegation led by Professor Koichi Node, President of Saga University.
The Japanese delegation included Professor Susumu Mitsutake, Assistant to the President for Research and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture; Tomo Higashide, Associate Professor at the Center for Promotion of International Exchange; and Hiromi Yada, Head of the International Planning Office.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed opportunities to advance cooperation in education and scientific research. Particular emphasis was placed on implementing joint research projects, expanding academic mobility, and facilitating exchanges of students and researchers.
“I believe it is essential to promote interdisciplinary collaboration across different fields of science. In particular, the integration of medical and agricultural sciences is of great importance. We are therefore keen to strengthen academic and research ties with KazNARU, facilitate student and faculty exchanges, and conduct joint scientific research and projects. I am confident that these initiatives will create new opportunities for cooperation between Kazakhstan and Japan in education and science,” said Koichi Node, President of Saga University.
As part of the visit, the Japanese delegation toured KazNARU’s educational and research facilities, including its modern laboratories and specialized teaching and training facilities.
The visit opens up new opportunities to strengthen cooperation between Kazakhstan and Japan in higher education and scientific research.
