An Exhibition Dedicated to the International Day Against Nuclear Tests Opens in Vaduz

On August 28, 2024, Vaduz – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Switzerland and concurrently to Liechtenstein Kairat Sarzhanov opened an exhibition of works by Kazakh artist and anti-nuclear movement activist Karipbek Kuyukov, dedicated to the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2009 at the initiative of Kazakhstan.

In his speech, the Ambassador noted that K. Kuyukov is known as a talented artist who helps raise public awareness about the consequences of nuclear tests. K. Sarzhanov emphasized that the full extent of the impact of nuclear weapon tests on the population and the environment is yet to be fully assessed by future generations. In this regard, the truthful stories and artworks of the victims of the nuclear legacy reveal the true picture and give hope for a peaceful future. He stated that 33 years after the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, Kazakhstan remains a consistent advocate of nuclear disarmament.

The exhibition in the city center was attended by representatives of the government bodies, business and academic circles, expert and cultural communities of the Principality of Liechtenstein, media, as well as tourists.