MERI Group and Kazakhstan’s IITU sign an MoU to deepen India-Kazakhstan academic ties through technology research, scholarships and knowledge exchange
NEW DELHI: The MERI Group of Institutions has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan’s International Information Technology University (IITU) to strengthen educational cooperation and build research links between India and Kazakhstan.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Almaty, creates a framework for collaboration in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, software engineering and other professional fields.
Prof. Lalit Aggarwal, Vice-President of MERI Group of Institutions, and Prof. Gulmira Bekmanova, Rector of IITU, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective institutions.
Academic Partnership to Encourage Joint Research
The MoU aims to promote joint research projects, scholarships and academic initiatives. It is also intended to expand opportunities for knowledge exchange between students, faculty members and researchers.
The two institutions plan to organise conferences, seminars and round-table discussions involving academics, technology experts, diplomats, industry representatives and policymakers.
These activities will provide a platform for discussing emerging technologies and other professional areas while encouraging stronger academic and cultural connections between the two countries.
MERI and IITU Emphasise Bilateral Cooperation
Prof. Lalit Aggarwal highlighted the importance of expanding academic engagement between the institutions. Prof. Gulmira Bekmanova also expressed support for closer cooperation.
Prof. (Dr.) Ramakant Dwivedi, Head of MERI Centre for International Studies (CIS) and Director of the India Central Asia Foundation, said the MoU could contribute to stronger bilateral engagement, particularly in the information technology sector.
He noted the increasing importance of IT and highlighted MERI’s industry-oriented curriculum and faculty expertise in supporting academic development.
MERI CIS Focuses on International Relations
Prof. Dwivedi also discussed the role of MERI CIS in promoting international relations, international business and economic studies.
The centre engages with international institutions and scholars to support academic exchange and discussion on global issues. The partnership with IITU offers a further opportunity to strengthen these international links.
Dignitaries Join the Signing Ceremony
The MoU signing ceremony in Almaty was attended by IITU Vice-Rector Nurzhan Dzubayev, faculty deans, international cooperation officials, Mr. Kush Aggarwal and other dignitaries.
The agreement reflects the institutions’ shared intention to expand academic engagement and create opportunities for cooperation in technology and professional education.
Through research, scholarships and knowledge-sharing initiatives, MERI and IITU aim to strengthen their institutional relationship and contribute to broader educational ties between India and Kazakhstan.
