The National University needs a law that will elevate its status, - Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh
Recently, the Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, visited the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, where he familiarized himself with the activities of the educational institution and met with its teachers and staff.
In his speech, he emphasized the importance of education for the future of the country. “The creation of a powerful state is only possible with an enlightened society. Our main wealth is the people, and the development of the state depends on the knowledge of its citizens,” he noted.
During the visit, Turgunbek uulu also reminded about his initiative to split the relevant ministry, as a result of which two separate departments will start functioning from 2025: the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. He believes that this decision will help accelerate the ongoing reforms.
The Chairman emphasized the need to implement modern technologies and called for the development of a legislative act regulating the use of artificial intelligence. He added that the KNU should become a model in training specialists with practical experience.
During discussions with the teachers, the idea was raised about the necessity of adopting a special law that could elevate the status of the KNU. The Speaker supported this proposal, emphasizing that universities should become scientific centers capable of fulfilling state orders and replacing foreign consultants in strategic projects.
In concluding the meeting, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu touched upon the issue of increasing salaries. He noted that after the increase in salaries for school teachers, the pay for university staff will also be reviewed. “The salaries of educators should not be lower than those of the ministry,” he concluded.
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