Kazakh cultural exhibition held in NATO

Belgium, Mons, Dec. 16-17, 2021 - In honor of the Republic of Kazakhstan's 30th anniversary of Independence, Mission of Kazakhstan to NATO held an exhibition of Kazakh culture at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE).

The exhibition was visited by representatives of the military diplomatic corps from 24 countries, as well as senior staff and servicemen of the SHAPE, headed by the Deputy Chief of Staff - Head of the Partnership Directorate, admiral Bulent Turan. In his speech, Mr. Turan highlighted the importance of Kazakhstan as a key NATO partner in the Central Asia region and wished our country prosperity, well-being and continued strong cooperation and strengthening of the relationship with the North Atlantic Alliance.

Invitees were able to learn about the formation of independent Kazakhstan beginning in 1991. The exhibit featured publications and albums about Kazakhstan, translations of Abay's poems in French, souvenirs and items of Kazakh ethnic life and cuisine, as well as other displays of Kazakh culture.

Kazakhstan's cooperation with NATO is based on the Partnership for Peace Framework Document signed in 1994 and is implemented through programs such as the Individual Partnership Action Plan, the Planning and Review Process, and the Operational Capabilities Concept.