Ambassador of Kazakhstan Berik Aryn held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Fahad Abualnasr, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia

On 14 February 2022, H.E. Mr. Berik Aryn, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia, met with H.E. Fahad Abualnasr, the Deputy Foreign Minister for Public Diplomacy of Saudi Arabia.

During the meeting, the diplomats discussed issues of developing bilateral cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere, including the participation of Kazakh arts groups in the well-known festivals “Riyadh Season’, “Jeddah Season,” and others. They also exchanged views on holding cultural days of Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia after overcoming the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic in the two countries.

The parties exchanged views on the participation of the Saudi side in the upcoming VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions to be held on September 14-15, 2022, in Nur-Sultan.

Moreover, the Ambassador informed about the tragic events that took place in early January this year in Kazakhstan, noting that by the drastic and timely measures taken by the Head of State, the situation in the country has stabilized. He extended appreciation to the Government and the people of Saudi Arabia for their support and solidarity.

In his turn, Deputy Foreign Minister Fahad Abualnasr noted the importance of intensifying cultural and humanitarian ties, interaction in promoting the dialogue of religions, cooperation in the scientific and educational fields.v