Today, Astana is hosting the International Forum of Strategic Partners: "Kazakhstan - A Territory of Academic Knowledge."Speakers at the event include Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan S. Nurbek, as well as rectors and vice-rectors of universities and branches of foreign universities, heads of research institutes, chairmen of university boards of directors, representatives of accreditation bodies, and experts in science and higher education. University Rector N.O. Dulatbekov is also participating in the forum.The final session will feature the signing of agreements and an exchange of opinions.