Kazakhstan at the Junction of the Silk Roads of Antiquity and Relevance

Madrid, May 22, 2025 – The prestigious Ateneo de Madrid Cultural Centre hosted the presentation of the book “Silk Roads: The Story of the Meeting of East and West” by Eva Tobalina, Doctor of History of Spain. The event was held in the format of open interaction and gathered a wide audience – diplomats, media representatives and lovers of historical literature.

The Ambassadors of Kazakhstan (Danat Musayev), Uzbekistan (Farrukh Tursunov), and China (Yao Jing) delivered welcoming speeches at the presentation. In their addresses they stressed the unique historical and cultural significance of the Great Silk Road as a link between the civilisations of East and West.

Ambassador of Kazakhstan Danat Musayev in his speech dwelt in detail on the key stages of the formation of Kazakh statehood. Particular attention was paid to the formation of Ulus Dzhuchi, the importance of Turkestan and other historical cities in the territory of modern Kazakhstan during the heyday of the Silk Road.

A separate topic of the speech was inter-religious harmony, which is an integral feature of Kazakh society. In this context, the Ambassador spoke about Kazakhstan's initiative to hold the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which has become an important international platform for dialogue.

The Kazakh diplomat also drew participants' attention to the modern “New Silk Road” – the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, aimed at developing infrastructure and strengthening the transport corridor between Europe and Asia. The Ambassador provided participants with information on key projects in this area and the growing role of Kazakhstan as an important link in the global logistics system.

During the event, the Embassy of Kazakhstan also presented the country’s tourism potential. The audience was able to watch a video showing the picturesque natural landscapes and cultural sights of the country.