The first ever celebration of Kazakhstan’s Independence Day was held in Luxembourg

The first ever reception in the history of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Luxembourg on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held on 4 December at the Luxembourg cultural hall "Schéiss". 

The representatives of the government, diplomats, businessmen, as well as compatriots living in Luxembourg attended the celebration, organized by the Embassy and Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan. 

Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Aigul Kuspan in her welcoming speech told about the achievements of political and social and economic development of Kazakhstan. «On December 16, 1991, a new state – Republic of Kazakhstan appeared on the political map of the world. On this day, we chose the independence that our ancestors dreamed of. And since then, we have been working to realize the ambitious goal of creating a democratic and just, dynamic and prosperous, sustainable and peaceful Kazakhstan every day. In June 2019, an important event occurred in the political life of Kazakhstan. The people of Kazakhstan elected a new President – Kasym-Jomart Tokayev, who firmly committed himself to ensure the continuity, predictability and stability of Kazakhstan's domestic and foreign policy» - noted the Kazakh diplomat.     

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Benedikt Sobotka in his speech stressed out, that this is a special year. «We have officially opened the Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in Luxembourg. This year also marks the fifth anniversary of «Eurasian Resources Group» in the country and the 25^th year of our operations in Kazakhstan which has always been and will always be at the heart of our business. We are deeply honored to represent Kazakhstan in Luxembourg and Europe as well. I am pleased to see such interest in Kazakhstan among representatives of Luxembourg’s business community, and I am happy to share my experience with them as part of my honorary duties, - noted the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Luxembourg Benedict Sobotka.

The main events and achievements in the framework of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Luxembourg were presented in the screening of video prepared by the staff of the Embassy and the Honorary Consulate.

Guests were also presented with a cultural program. The evening was decorated with Kazakh and European works performed by the string Quartet «Artel», as well as musical numbers of talented participants of corporate creative competitions of the company"Eurasian resources group". 

Luxembourg people were offered threats of Kazakh national cuisine, willingly taking the pictures against the background of an improvised Kazakh Yurt and wishing further well-being and prosperity to Kazakhstan. 

A photo exhibition of the Foundation of the first President of Kazakhstan - Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev «Unknown Kazakhstan» was launched for the Luxembourg guests, as well as the works of a young Kazakh photographer Ospan Ali, which allowed the guests to feel the Kazakh spirit and learn more about the country’s history and culture.