Gaukhar Akhmetova, Rector of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University took part in the II Rectors' Forum of Kazakhstan-American universities.

The forum, organized under the auspices of the NAFSA - National Association of Foreign Student Affairs, began its work at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

A number of business agreements were established with leading American universities during the Forum.

Subject negotiations on cooperation between universities are aimed at improvement and extension of joint educational programs, to increase the number of grants. They also discussed the possibility of joint research projects.

In addition, the ceremony of signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Center for International Programs and the Institute of International Education was held during the event.

It should be noted that S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University has been closely working with American partners for several years. Inter-university partnership is established with leading universities in the United States, including Duke University, Columbia University, and others.