Ermaganbet Bulekpayev met with the Korean Ambassador

The ethnocultural Association of Koreans of the Karaganda region celebrates its 35th anniversary. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Kazakhstan Jo Tae-ik arrived at the anniversary events. On the eve of the celebration, a meeting was held with Akim of the region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev. Issues of strengthening cooperation were discussed.

– There are six enterprises with the participation of Korean capital in our region. We see great potential for further development of our relationship. For example, in the territory of the industrial zone, in cooperation with Silk Road Electronics, the issue of launching the production of televisions and automatic washing machines under the Samsung brand is being worked out. Scientific ties are also developing. This year, Karaganda Technical University signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation with the National University of Konjuh, – said Ermaganbet Bulekpayev.

He recalled that Karaganda is the sister city of Song Pa District in Seoul. In addition, a cooperation agreement with the Ulsan metropolitan Area has been in force since 2010.

More than 11.5 thousand representatives of the Korean diaspora live in the Karaganda region. The ethnocultural association is successfully operating – one of the first cultural centers of Koreans in the republic.

Mr. Jo Tae-ik stressed that Kazakhstan is a strategic partner in Central Asia.

– This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. The Republic of Korea has approved a new strategy for the countries of Central Asia. The Korea–Central Asia summit is planned to be held in 2025," the Ambassador noted.

He expressed confidence in further expansion of economic and humanitarian cooperation at the regional level.