An event dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of Independence of Kazakhstan was held in Belgium

BRUSSELS, September 10, 2021 - A traditional friendly reception was held at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Belgium with the participation of representatives of the European Parliament, European Commission, European External Action Service, as well as government agencies and business circles of Belgium and Luxembourg, in the framework of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The event was held with the support of the "Republic of Kazakhstan - European Union" Friendship Group in the European Parliament.

In his welcoming speech, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Margulan Baimukhan noted the high dynamics of cooperation with key institutions of the European Union and EU member states. It was emphasized that the EU is one of the most important trade and investment partners of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He highlighted the importance of high-quality implementation of the main provisions of the Agreement on Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the EU, as well as the EU Strategies for Central Asia and the Connectivity between Europe and Asia.

1. Baymukhan thanked the European partners for the active interaction and support of our country from the first days of Independence, which expanded the horizons of cooperation and became part of the success story of modern Kazakhstan.

He also informed the guests of the event about the key provisions of the annual message of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Tokayev "The unity of the people and systemic reforms are a solid basis for the country's prosperity." Of particular interest were the initiatives of the Head of State for the gradual modernization of the country's political system and the improvement of mechanisms for the protection of human rights.

In addition, special photo exhibitions dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, initiated by the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Elbasy N. Nazarbayev, and tourist places of Kazakhstan were presented to the participants of the reception. The books “Words of edification” by Abai in French and Dutch were donated, as well as reference materials on the current political and socio-economic development of our country.

The guests of the event were also able to enjoy the professional performance of Kazakh folk songs and traditional cuisine.