International cooperation
Description of initiative
The Foundation of Nursultan Nazarbayev has established a trust-based partnership with public associations in China, France, Japan, Russia, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. In dealing with every partner, the uniqueness of bilateral ties between nations and common grounds in different areas are taken into account, including in education and science, innovation and new technologies, social projects, and charity as well as cooperation between analytical centers.
Antinuclear Initiatives of Elbasy
Promotion of ideas of global security, peace and accord is a fundamental base of the state policy of Kazakhstan’s First President and Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev. Promotion and discussion of these ideas globally constitute one of the key areas in the work of the Foundation of Nursultan Nazarbayev and the Institute of World Economics and Politics. Today, the issues of global security are gaining special importance, because, according to experts, lack of trust and tensions between key nuclear powers is close to reaching its critical point. This is primarily due to the expansion in the “nuclear club” and attempts of some states to acquire a nuclear arsenal.
In 2019, the following projects were implemented:
- Fifth Meeting of the Astana Club (Nur-Sultan)
- Awarding ceremony of the Nazarbayev Prize for a Nuclear Weapon Free World and Global Security (Nur-Sultan)
- Presentation of the Norwegian translation of Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev’s book on nuclear disarmament “The Epicentre of Peace”
- Organization of I and II Forums dedicated to denuclearization of the Korean peninsula (Nur-Sultan and Seoul)
- Round table ”Global Nuclear Non-Proliferation: Is the World Ready to Action?” (Nur-Sultan)
- Round table discussing peace initiatives of Elbasy in nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation (London)
Events within the framework of signed memorandums of cooperation
As part of the signed memorandum on cooperation between the Foundation of Nursultan Nazarbayev and Korea Foundation in April 2019, Seoul hosted the Nauryz Festival, where Kazakh band Uly Dala performed national songs in a new way. Kazakh folk songs such as “Dudarai,” “Akbayan” and “Bir Bala” sounded special. The band caused a splash performing a Korean folk song “Arirang” on Kazakh national instruments.
Management of the Almaty office of the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation and the Institute of World Economics and Politics met with Director of the Secretariat of Central Asia - Korea Cooperation Forum Lim Cheol Woo.
A proposal was made during the meeting to organize internships for young researchers in leading “idea factories” of Kazakhstan and South Korea. The representatives of the organizations also discussed the launch of a youth program that envisions internships for young entrepreneurs aged 25 to 35 to explore the business climate of the two countries.
As part of the signed memorandum on cooperation between the Foundation and Saint Petersburg State University, the Foundation delegation met with the university’s faculty staff and students.
Representative offices of the Foundation
The representative office of the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation opened in 2019 in the United Kingdom. Over the year, the office has organized more than 20 events in Europe, including round tables, exhibitions and film screenings.
The Foundation of Nursultan Nazarbayev and British scholars plan to implement education projects
With the support of the Kazakh Embassy in the United Kingdom, the delegation of the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation organized several meetings in London to explore cooperation prospects as part of its programs.
The talks were held with the British Council management, science and education centres of the Cambridge University, the Kazakh British Society, members of the House of Lords and Kazakh students studying in London.
During the meetings, the foundation management discussed in detail the launch of two initiatives of Nursultan Nazarbayev. The first is “El Úmiti,” a new system to discover and support talented children and youth. The second initiative is “Qamqorlyk” designed to support children with special needs.
The memorandum was signed with the University of Cambridge that envisages the implementation of education programs and research as well as support for startups of the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation.
The centers for robotics and engineering and the Cavendish Laboratory known for its strong scientists are ready to provide their facilities for practical training of the Kazakh youth. 34 Nobel laureates studied here.
The foundation delegation had also meetings discussing medical and social rehabilitation and inclusive education of children with special needs.
One more meeting was held at the Chatham House. It is one of the world’s most influential think tanks, which lists in the top ten of the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index Report. The sides explored the prospects for cooperation between the Chatham House and the Institute of World Economics and Politics.
“Era of Independence” Book
In 2019, the Foundation continued the publication of Elbasy’s book “Era of Independence” in foreign languages. In March, “Era of Independence” was published in Portuguese in Brazil and in July, it was translated into Romanian and presented in Bucharest.
Documentary “Appointed By Time” and Book “Uly Dala Tarihy”
As part of the implementation of international projects, the foundation delegation developed a tradition to present image-making films, books, and albums about Kazakhstan and the Leader of the Nation.
Radik Kudoyarov’s documentary “Appointed by Time” in English and French about the First President of Kazakhstan and Elbasy was screened in London, Brussels, Vienna, Ottawa, Toronto, Hague and Zagreb.
“Uly Dala Tarihy” book was recognized as the best in Europe. The book about the history of the Great Steppe received the highest award at Card Couture Award 2019 in Prague. “Uly Dala Tarihy” won the best book nomination due to its rich content, high assessment of the materials used in its creation, and interesting narrative.
Participation in international events
Representatives of the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation participate regularly in major international events (Venice Commission meetings, Kazakh-French forums, etc.). Meetings are also organized with scientists, professors and students all around the world (the United Kingdom, Russia, Lithuania, Armenia, etc.).
