On September 2, a scientific event was held at METU in Almaty, during which current issues in the research field, the results of activities, and promising tasks for further development were discussed.

The event was attended by scholars of METU, as well as heads of research institutions, including the National Engineering Academy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Scientific and Production Center for Microbiology and Virology, the Kazakh Research Institute for Plant Protection and Quarantine, and the Institute of Mechanics and Machine Science.

METU Rector D.B. Akpanbetov made a presentation, noting that joint work with scientific partners has been underway for several years and is now entering a new phase of institutional integration.

In their speeches, participants emphasized the relevance of scientific integration, the need to build a unified system of research activities, and the importance of enhancing the visibility of Kazakh science in international databases. They also highlighted the role of interdisciplinary research and the strengthening of human resources in the development of the national scientific school.

As a result of the discussion, an agreement on scientific integration was signed between the International University of Engineering and Technology, the National Engineering Academy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Scientific and Production Center of Microbiology and Virology. The agreement establishes a unified framework for collaboration and promotes the development of joint research initiatives.

The agreement is long-term in nature and aims to strengthen research potential, develop interdisciplinary areas, and enhance the international standing of national science.