Lu Jianjun (R) meets with Orynbekov Duman(L).

A delegation led by Orynbekov Duman, chairman of the Board and rector of Shakarim University in Kazakhstan, visited Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) on March 25. Lu Jianjun, secretary of the CPC XJTU committee, met with the delegation as both sides exchanged views on deepening cooperation in talent cultivation, industry-academia-research integration, and technology transfer.

Lu welcomed Orynbekov Duman and his delegation, stating that Shakarim University, one of Kazakhstan's top universities, is an important partner of XJTU in Central Asia.

He hoped that both sides could utilize the "dual campus" model, collaborate with leading enterprises to establish an industrial innovation center, accelerate the commercialization of scientific research, and deepen faculty and student exchanges to build a community with a shared future for humanity.

Orynbekov Duman introduced Shakarim University's distinctive features and current development, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing its teaching and research capabilities. He expressed interest in learning from XJTU's experience in discipline development, faculty training, and research collaboration to provide stronger support for Kazakhstan's high-quality development.

He looked forward to deepening cooperation in talent training, research platform development, and international project applications, aiming for mutual growth through complementary strengths.