Issues of development of cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and Latvia were discussed at the Ministry of Culture of Latvia

On May 26, 2021, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan Timur Primbetov met with the Minister of Culture of Latvia Nauris Puntulis.

In a friendly and constructive atmosphere, the issues of interaction between the two countries in the field of culture, art and sports were discussed.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan informed the interlocutor in detail about the projects and activities of the Embassy on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

For his part, the Latvian Minister noted the importance of the development of cultural relations between the two countries in a wide range and in such areas as opera and ballet, in which Kazakhstan and Latvia have reached a high international level and recognition.

It was noted at the meeting that cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and Latvia has long traditions and contributes to the rapprochement of the peoples of the two countries. Cultural and humanitarian ties are one of the priorities in bilateral Kazakh-Latvian relations.

At the end of the conversation, the two sides confirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening relations in all areas of creative, artistic and humanitarian activities.