The Turkistan Region and the US state of Arizona intend to expand cooperation in education, agriculture and tourism. These issues were discussed during a meeting between Kanat Kaiypbek, Deputy Governor of the Turkistan Region and Hugh Hollman, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United States.

During the meeting, the parties discussed strengthening interregional ties, implementing investment and educational projects, introducing modern technologies and facilitating the exchange of expertise among industry professionals.

Kanat Kaiypbek presented the socio-economic potential and investment opportunities of the Turkestan Region. He also emphasized the importance of international cooperation in education and highlighted the need to introduce advanced American technologies and expertise in agriculture and tourism.

In turn, Hugh Hollman underscored the importance of the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the United States and expressed his interest in expanding ties with the Turkestan Region. He noted that efforts are underway to promote the Turkestan Region in the United States and implement joint projects.

In addition, Hugh Hollman invited a delegation from the Turkestan Region to visit Arizona on a working trip to learn from the state's experience in education, agriculture and tourism.

As part of educational cooperation, a certification program of the University of Arizona has already been introduced at the International University of Tourism and Hospitality in the city of Turkestan. Further discussions are underway regarding the launch of a student exchange program between higher education institutions in the two regions, as well as the possible establishment of a branch campus of the University of Arizona in Turkestan.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to further develop the proposed initiatives and explore mechanisms for their practical implementation.