Ceremonial Celebration of the Republic Day of Kazakhstan Took Place in Vienna

Vienna, October 24, 2024 – In honor of the Republic Day of Kazakhstan, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Austria organized a ceremonial reception and concert featuring the leading Kazakh folklore and ethnographic ensemble "Sazgen Sazy." The event gathered representatives of Austria's political circles, the diplomatic corps, business and public organizations, the media, as well as the Kazakh diaspora living in Austria.

In his welcoming speech, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna, Mukhtar Tileuberdi, emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral Kazakh-Austrian relations, particularly highlighting the key role of political and economic cooperation, as well as Kazakhstan's interaction with international organizations based in Vienna.

Ambassador Gerhard Sailler, Director of the Department of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and former Austrian Ambassador to Kazakhstan, delivered a congratulatory speech. He noted the key role of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Austria's relations with Central Asia and the importance of cultural diplomacy in establishing close friendly ties between the peoples of the two states.

During the ceremony, guests enjoyed a rich concert program prepared by the "Sazgen Sazy" ensemble, which showcased the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Kazakh people. The event contributed to strengthening cultural dialogue and reaffirmed both countries' commitment to further deepening their partnership and mutual cooperation.

Photo credit: SOCIETY/Pobaschnig