Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Japan held a press conference on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of Independence

Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Japan Sabr Esimbekov held a press conference at the National Press Club of Japan. The conference commemorated the 30th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

In his speech to journalists Ambassador S. Yessimbekov and Japanese experts discussed major achievements of Kazakhstan since gaining its sovereignty, the reforms undertaken and implemented in the country, and progress in the implementation of foreign policy initiatives. Among the speakers emphasised the role and contribution of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Leader of the Nation N.Nazarbayev in the establishment and development of the Republic. The policies and priorities of the Head of State K.Tokayev were presented in detail.

"We were able to build a successful state with a modern market economy and to create peace and stability within multi-ethnic and multi-confessional Kazakhstan. For the first time in our centuries-long history we secured international legal recognition of the Republic of Kazakhstan. We became members of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and many other global organizations." - stressed Sabr Yesimbekov.

The Ambassador noted that Japan was one of the first countries that recognised our country in December 1991, and has consistently provided economic assistance to Kazakhstan throughout the period of our relationship.

The coming year 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Japan. Today, a trusted political dialogue has been established between the states at the highest level. In the past years, the mutual trade turnover has exceeded one billion USD, and in the first 10 months of this year it has already exceeded 900 million USD.

The ambassador emphasised that Japan is one of the top 10 largest foreign investors in Kazakhstan, with a total investment of over US$7.5 billion. Japan has been a major foreign investor in Kazakhstan since 1993. According to the National Bank of Kazakhstan, foreign direct investment from Japan in 2019-2020 was about $700 million.

Japan National Press Club (JNPC/Nippon Kisha Club) is Japan's only truly national press club which counts as its members all the national and local daily newspapers, broadcasting companies and news agencies. Here in its well-appointed facilities, journalists can meet important and interesting news sources, Japanese and foreign. Since its foundation in 1969 JNPC has been consistently operating as an independent organization, of the press, by the press and for the press, with no financial support from the government.