02/06/2026
Kazakhstan and Hong Kong are uniquely positioned to serve as gateways to Central Asia and China, creating opportunities for deeper cooperation across trade, finance, education and connectivity, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said during his visit to Astana on June 2.
Education emerged as a key pillar of cooperation. During a visit to Nazarbayev University, two memoranda will be signed to expand academic exchanges, joint research initiatives and collaboration. According to Lee, around 500 Kazakh students are currently studying in Hong Kong. He expressed hope that new agreements would encourage greater student mobility, dual-degree programs and closer cooperation between universities.