A memorandum of intent on cooperation in water resources management, irrigation, and the development of sustainable agriculture under climate change conditions was signed by the Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation, the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, and Kabul University.
The document was signed during the visit of a Kazakh delegation to Afghanistan led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.
The center will be established at Kabul University and will become the first Kazakh-Afghan educational and research institution focused on water resources, irrigation, and sustainable agriculture. The new platform will support specialist training, knowledge exchange, joint research projects, and the implementation of modern solutions in the water and agricultural sectors. Educational programs and scientific guidance will be provided by Kazakh scientists and experts.
Speaking at the Kazakh-Afghan Business Forum, Serik Zhumangarin emphasized that Kazakhstan attaches special importance to water diplomacy, the efficient use of water resources, and strengthening regional cooperation in this field.
The center is expected to develop into an inter-university research platform covering water security, sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, environmental monitoring, and food security. This comprehensive approach will help generate practical solutions for the region’s sustainable development.
Kabul University, founded in 1932, is Afghanistan’s oldest and largest public higher education institution. The university comprises 22 faculties and offers a broad academic foundation for interdisciplinary cooperation.
