Prospects of Kazakhstan's cooperation with UNESCO discussed in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, October 26, 2021 - Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Ethiopia, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the African Union Barlybay Sadykov held a meeting with the Head of UNESCO in Addis Ababa, Director of the International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA) Dr. Yumiko Yokozeki.

During the conversation, the Ambassador spoke about the main provisions of the Address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the people of Kazakhstan dated September 1, 2021, about the current tasks for the development of science, education, and culture set by the Head of State, as well as about the program for the modernization of public consciousness «Rukhani Zhangyru».

In turn, the UNESCO representative informed about the activities and programs implemented by the Organization in Africa, as well as about cooperation with the African Union to develop the potential of youth, promote peace in Africa through education and culture.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to cooperate more closely within the framework of the implementation of the UN Action Plan for the International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures (2013-2022), initiated by Kazakhstan.