On November 5, 2026, a seminar entitled “Ways of Promoting Interethnic Cooperation in the Education System” was held at the House of Friendship in Turkistan. The event was organized by the “Public Accord” Municipal State Institution under the Department of Public Development of Turkistan Region.
The purpose of the event was to discuss ways to strengthen interethnic harmony and tolerance in educational institutions, as well as to foster respect for other cultures, patriotism, and a sense of shared civic responsibility among the younger generation.
The seminar featured presentations by Zhanabil Bolat Serikuly, Deputy Head of the Department of Public Development of Turkistan Region; Sultanbek Malik Zhupanbekuly and Anlamasova Makpal Kassymkankyzy, Heads of Departments at Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University; and Bесбаев Мәди Әбзелбекұлы and Saulembayev Altynbay Tagabayuly, Associate Professors at the South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University named after O. Zhanibekov.
The presentations addressed a wide range of issues, including strengthening interethnic harmony through education, respecting cultural diversity, enhancing the unifying role of the state language, and highlighting the importance of teachers in educational and воспитательных activities. In addition, participants discussed fostering a culture of tolerance in educational institutions and developing mutual understanding and respect among representatives of different ethnic groups.
During the discussion, participants emphasized that instilling the values of public harmony in the younger generation is one of the key responsibilities of the education system. Attention was also drawn to the professional responsibility of teachers and the importance of educational activities in strengthening interethnic cooperation.
The seminar was moderated by Ersultan Amirbek, Chairman of the Turkistan Regional Club of Journalists and Bloggers.
At the conclusion of the meeting, participants noted that the foundations of interethnic harmony and public accord begin within the family and are further strengthened through education and upbringing. Respect for the culture of every ethnic group and the promotion of shared values constitute a solid foundation for national unity and social stability.
Such academic and social seminars contribute to the exchange of professional experience among education specialists, provide a platform for sharing academic perspectives, and help foster tolerance, mutual respect, and civic responsibility among the younger generation.
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