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Аs part of a working visit to the People’s Republic of China, a delegation from Auezov University, headed by Chairman of the Board - Rector Mukhtar Tolegen visited Suzhou University of Technology located in Changshu, Jiangsu Province.

During the visit, a meeting was held with Xu Huigang, Vice-Rector of Suzhou University of Technology and representatives of relevant departments. The parties discussed opportunities for cooperation in textile technologies, materials science, artificial intelligence, joint research projects and the training of specialists for the light industry sector.

Particular attention was paid to developing modern research infrastructure, introducing innovative technologies into production and strengthening cooperation between universities and industrial enterprises.

The Kazakhstan delegation also toured an innovative complex integrating education with the textile and garment industry, where they explored the operations of spinning and weaving technology laboratories. These laboratories are equipped with modern machinery designed to study yarn spinning and textile manufacturing processes.

The delegation was also introduced to laboratories specialising in textile design and functional fabrics, as well as textile dyeing and finishing. These facilities include specially equipped rooms for the development and implementation of technological processes.

In addition the delegation visited laboratories for digital and organic chemical analysis, research into the physicochemical properties of materials and a digital testing centre for textile and garment products. The centre employs modern methods for evaluating product characteristics and quality control.

The infrastructure presented provides an opportunity to integrate the key stages of textile production, scientific research and hands-on specialist training within a unified technological complex.

One of the key areas discussed during the negotiations was the establishment of modern research laboratories at Auezov University equipped with artificial intelligence technologies. In particular, the parties explored opportunities to apply intelligent systems in textile materials research, digital analysis, product design and quality control processes.

In this regard, the Kazakhstani side expressed interest in studying the Chinese partners experience in developing laboratory infrastructure, obtaining technical passports and specifications of the equipment to prepare procurement applications, as well as receiving expert support in establishing the laboratory complex.

As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to further develop the memorandum of cooperation, which will define the priority areas for joint activities in science, education and technological innovation. These priorities include the implementation of joint research projects, the development of academic mobility, the exchange of experience and the advancement of research infrastructure.

The visit opens up new opportunities to strengthen scientific and educational cooperation between Kazakhstan and China as well as to introduce advanced technological solutions into Kazakhstan’s textile and light industries.