On November 20, 2024 Rector of KNU Dogdurbek Chontoev took part in the Forum of Rectors of Central Asian Universities “Transformation of Central Asian Universities in the Context of Global Challenges”, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Kara-Kyrgyz Autonomous Region.
The event began with a video screening about the system of higher professional education in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Forum was opened with an welcoming speech of the Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva.
After the performance of the National Anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic, the participants of the event were welcomed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov.
Further, at the plenary session of the Forum, the Rector of the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi Tuimebaev Zh.K., the Rector of the Bishkek State University named after K. Karasayeva Musayev A.I., the Rector of the Tajik State University of Law, Business and Politics Khoshimzoda H.Kh., the Rector of the Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan Kuliev N.A. and the Rector of the Samarkand State Medical University Rizayev Zh.A. delivered their reports and speeches.
After the break, panel sessions were held as follows: “Integration of education, science and business – the basis for sustainable development of a modern university”, “Research university – an important resource for economic modernization”, and “Digital education – the main vector of development of modern higher education”.
In conclusion, the Final Declaration of the Forum of Rectors of Central Asian Universities was be adopted.



