Kyrgyzstan PM Kasymaliev Honored with Doctorate from Russian University
Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kyrgyzstan's Prime Minister Adilbek Kasymaliev was awarded an honorary doctorate from a Russian university.
- The honor was bestowed during a working visit to Russia, where he also delivered a lecture on Kyrgyzstan's economic development.
- Kasymaliev, an alumnus of the university, emphasized the importance of youth engagement in national development and bilateral cooperation.
Adilbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the Saint Petersburg State University of Economics in Russia. The prestigious recognition was conferred during Kasymaliev's official working visit to Russia.
It was in these very auditoriums forty-five years ago that my understanding of economic processes, the role of public administration, and the importance of international cooperation was formed.
Following the award ceremony, Kasymaliev delivered a guest lecture to the university's faculty and students. His address focused on the economic development of Kyrgyzstan and the strengthening of Kyrgyz-Russian cooperation. He shared insights into the current economic landscape of Kyrgyzstan and outlined prospects for collaboration between the two nations.
Reflecting on his connection to the institution, Kasymaliev noted the university's significant role in his personal and professional journey. "It was in these very auditoriums forty-five years ago that my understanding of economic processes, the role of public administration, and the importance of international cooperation was formed," he stated. He urged the students to actively participate in the development of their respective countries, emphasizing their future leadership roles.
It is precisely you who will make the decisions that will determine the development of our states, the effectiveness of the economy, and the well-being of citizens.
Kasymaliev graduated from the Leningrad Financial and Economic Institute, now part of the Saint Petersburg State University of Economics, in 1984 with a degree in Economics. His address highlighted the importance of international cooperation and encouraged the younger generation to take on the responsibility of shaping their nations' futures and ensuring the well-being of their citizens. He expressed gratitude to the university's leadership and academic council for the honorary title.
I would like to thank the university leadership and the academic council for awarding me this honorary title.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.