The Consul General of Kazakhstan met with compatriot students

The Consul General of Kazakhstan met with compatriot students

STRASBOURG, February 3 – Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ms. Anel Bakytbekkyzy met with compatriot students studying at higher educational institutions in the Grand East of France.

The conversation took place in a casual dialogue where students and undergraduates could get their point of interests. The topics that interested Kazakh youth concerned private, administrative and everyday issues that arise in contact with the French authorities, as well as those affecting political and economic aspects.

Students had the opportunity to get acquainted first-hand with diplomats about the political reforms being carried out in Kazakhstan, upcoming important events, as well as the foreign policy priorities of Kazakhstan’s chairmanship in authoritative international organizations (CICA, SCO, CSTO, OTG, etc.).

Drawing students' attention to the achievements of Kazakhstan by 2023, A.Bakytbekkyzy emphasized that our country has demonstrated noticeable progress and sustainability in domestic economic growth. There was significant growth in GDP per capita, which reached 4.9% compared to 2.7% in 2022 and increased from $11,500 to $13,300.

A productive an exchange of views took place during the conversation, regarding the participation of students in events, national days, anniversaries and memorable dates of Kazakh writers and historical figures in 2024, such as the 125th Anniversary of K.Satpayev, the 100th Anniversary of S.Nurmagambetov and R.Koshkarbayev, as well as the 90th Anniversary of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

Emphasizing the important role of students in forming a positive image of Kazakhstan in France, the diplomats called on Kazakh youth to maintain discipline, qualitatively master the educational process, and adopt the positive and advanced experience of France for the further development of their Motherland.

Attention of the students was paid to the necessity in time consular registration, compliance with the French legislation and the rules of the passport and visa regime, as well as correspondence of their purpose to stay in France.

In turn, Kazakh students expressed their gratitude to the Consulate General diplomats for the open dialogue opportunity.