A gala reception dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held in Kyiv

On December 16, 2021, a gala reception dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held in Kyiv at the main congress and exhibition center "Parkovy".

The event, held by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ukraine, brought together representatives of the Ukrainian authorities, prominent political and public figures of the country, representatives of Kazakh and Ukrainian business, the Kazakh diaspora, the media, etc.

The reception began with a live performance of the Ukrainian children's choir of the hymns of Kazakhstan and Ukraine.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Ukraine Darkhan Kaletayev in his speech noted about the important historical aspects of the Kazakh people, Kazakh identity, the unity of multinational Kazakhstan, achievements in the economy, the significant role of the First President Nursultan Nazarbayev on the path of 30 years of independence of the country, the recognition of Kazakhstan as an important player in the international arena, continuation of the political, socio-economic course of the country by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The head of the diplomatic mission especially emphasized the fraternal ties between Kazakhstan and Ukraine, the common history and cultural relationship of our peoples.

Concluding his speech, the Ambassador emphasized: “Today's Kazakhstan is a leader country with a clear political position, a stable economy, the welfare of its people is growing every day, having chosen the path of evolutionary development.

Kazakhstan is committed to its foreign policy obligations and goals. The principle of "multi-vector policy", approved by the country in the first years of independence, is widely understood and supported by both internal and external parties."

Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Roman Leshchenko, speaking, noted the importance of cooperation with Kazakhstan and its future prospects.

Also, the event was attended by famous friends of Kazakhstan - the mayor of Kyiv Vitaly Klitschko, the famous boxer Vladimir Klitschko, the deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ivan Kirilenko and others.

Vitali Klitschko in his speech called Kazakhstan a small homeland, where he spent his childhood. Vladmir Klitschko also spoke with love about the country where he was born.

As part of the event, a concert entitled "Voices of Kazakhstan in Ukraine" was held, in which Kazakh participants of the Ukrainian show "Voice of the Country" performed their songs - Indira Edilbaeva, Yerlan Baibazarov, Saule Zhumabekova, Dilara Didarkyzy, Nursultan Shatyrkhanuly, as well as the winner of the Ukrainian "Voice. Children "- Danelia Tuleshova.