On October 31, 2022, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held a reception on the occasion of Republic Day in Riyadh

The solemn event was attended by officials, members of the Ruling Dynasty, deputies of the Shura Council of Saudi Arabia, Heads and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and state bodies of the Kingdom, Ambassadors, and diplomats of foreign countries, permanent representatives of international organizations in Riyadh and Jeddah, intellectuals and the media, as well as prominent public and political figures.

In his welcoming remarks, H.E. Mr. Berik Aryn, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia, informed on the state and historical importance of the Republic Day of Kazakhstan and noted the main achievements of the country throughout sovereignty.

Ambassador paid particular attention to the initiatives and reforms of H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, aimed at building a fair “New Kazakhstan” and his international initiatives, which received broad support from the world community.

He noted the dynamic development of relations between Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia, which has gained momentum this year after the official visit of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Saudi Arabia, and his talks with HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

H.E. Mr. Berik Aryn emphasized that in a short historical period, Kazakhstan has become one of the 30 leading countries with a digital economy and has achieved significant results in its development, attracting more than 390 billion USD in foreign direct investment, thus remaining the largest recipient of FDI in the Central Asian region.

Ambassador also emphasized the proactive position of Kazakhstan on the world stage. During the welcoming remarks, Ambassador Berik Aryn highlighted significant international events that took place this year in Astana, such as the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and the 6th CICA Summit. The Kazakh diplomat expressed gratitude to the Saudi side for active participation in the work of the Congress and broad support for Kazakhstan’s initiatives in promoting interreligious dialogue.

The Kazakh Embassy demonstrated a short documentary film and organized a photo exhibition on the achievements of Kazakhstan during the years of sovereignty.

Throughout the event, Embassy organized an ethnographic exhibition with a demonstration of the Kazakh yurt and national products of applied art of nomads, which allowed guests to immerse themselves in the culture of the Kazakh people and taste the dishes of the national cuisine. All treats consisted exclusively of Kazakh national foods, including horse meat delicacies, Kurt, Irimshik, and confectionery products of domestic manufacturers.

The concert of the Kazakh “Sazgen Sazy” Folk Ensemble, which came specially from Kazakhstan to support the Embassy’s cultural event, became the highlight of the evening.

The artists presented the works of famous Kazakh composers and national folklore to the public. The guests highly appreciated the reception organization and were delighted with the national costumes, the abundance of Kazakh national foods, culture, and creativity.

During the reception, Embassy distributed image materials and handouts about Kazakhstan, including its political, social, and economic development, tourism potential, and Kazakh-Saudi relations.

Following the event, well-known public and political figures of Saudi Arabia and guests expressed their heartfelt