Astana International University and the Asian Academy of
Sciences signed a Memorandum of Cooperation aimed at developing international
scientific research, academic mobility, and joint educational initiatives.
The memorandum provides for the implementation of joint
research projects, the exchange of scientists and young researchers, the
organization of international conferences, seminars, and summer schools, as
well as the preparation of analytical reports and expert recommendations.
Particular attention will be paid to the development of publication activities,
including the preparation of joint research articles and collective monographs.
The collaboration places particular emphasis on
interdisciplinary research and the contribution of science and technology to
achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This approach reflects current
global trends, where science is viewed not only as a source of new knowledge
but also as a tool for addressing global socioeconomic and environmental
challenges.
As noted in the document, the cooperation will be built
on the principles of academic freedom, open science, mutual respect, and
voluntary participation. Specific projects and their implementation mechanisms
will be formalized in separate agreements, allowing for flexible consideration
of the scientific priorities and capabilities of both organizations. In
particular, one promising area is the creation of an Asian territorial
intellectual property system. Such a system would ensure the international protection
of scientific developments and inventions: a patent could be valid in 189
countries worldwide, providing authors with temporary legal protection for up
to three years, and a single patent could cover 38 European countries. This
opens up additional opportunities for engineers, researchers, and developers
interested in commercializing and promoting scientific ideas internationally.