Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan opened in New Zealand

February 23, 2021 Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Singapore, the Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand Arken Arystanov took part in the online opening ceremony of the Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in the largest city in New Zealand – Auckland. Bryan Ashley Johnson, Director of the consulting company Beesley Investments Limited, has been appointed as Honorary Consul.

Mr. Johnson has been promoting the expansion of Kazakhstan-New Zealand cooperation for many years; in particular, he cooperates with the Almaty Rugby Club, and actively assists the citizens of Kazakhstan in New Zealand. He is also a Justice of the Peace in New Zealand.

The meeting was attended by the Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Australia Marat Kalizhanov, Honorary Consuls of Kazakhstan in Australia Andrew Fernyhough (Melbourne) and Jason Stirbinskis (Perth).

Ambassador Arken Arystanov emphasized that 2021 is marked by a big date - the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence and it is necessary to continue active work in promoting bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and New Zealand and Australia.

The Honorary Consuls of Kazakhstan in Australia, in turn, wished success to Mr. Johnson and promised to provide assistance in his new position.