Awards were presented in the capital of Saudi Arabia to prominent figures who contributed to the celebration of the 1150th Anniversary of Abu Nasr al-Farabi

On April 26, 2021, H.E. Berik Aryn, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia, met with HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS).

During the meeting, Ambassador Berik Aryn presented to Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud a letter of gratitude from the Minister of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan Aktoty Raimkulova and the “Big Gold Medal of Al-Farabi”, awarded by the decision of the Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University for his contribution to the celebration of the 1150th Anniversary of the great scientist and thinker Abu Nasr al-Farabi at the international level.

HRH Prince Turki expressed his sincere gratitude to the Kazakh side for the award, noting that the international events dedicated to the Anniversary of al-Farabi, provided an excellent opportunity to exchange researches of thoughts about the life, works, and heritage of the Great Muslim scientist, and had a positive impact on strengthening bilateral cultural ties.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue implementing joint projects that will contribute to the expansion of cultural and scientific cooperation between friendly Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia.