Kazakhstan and Hungary Discussed Prospects for Developing Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Hungary, Abzal Saparbekuly, held a meeting with the State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation of Hungary, Anita Kiss-Hegyi.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of bilateral cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hungary.

At the beginning of the conversation, the Ambassador congratulated the State Secretary on her appointment, wished her success in her responsible duties, and emphasized Kazakhstan’s commitment to the comprehensive deepening of friendly relations between Astana and Budapest.

After acquainting his counterpart with the achievements of Kazakh cultural figures on the international stage, the Ambassador proposed considering the possibility of organizing concerts in Budapest featuring world-renowned Kazakh musicians.

For her part, A. Kiss-Hegyi underlined the importance of strengthening partnership in the cultural and humanitarian sphere and confirmed her readiness to expand joint initiatives aimed at supporting creative exchanges and organizing cultural events.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further deepening cooperation and maintaining a constructive dialogue.

Last year with the active support of the Embassy and the Hungarian authorities, a concert by the ethno-folklore group “Turan” was held in the city of Debrecen. The National Museum of Kazakhstan took part in an international exhibition dedicated to Attila and the history of the Huns in Budapest. A high-level Hungarian delegation participated in the cultural capital of the Turkic world programme “Aktau – 2025”. In addition, a joint musical video project “Adjon Isten / On Sausak” featuring representatives of Kazakh and Hungarian arts was released.