The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the WTO Kairat Torebayev presented his letter of credentials to the Director General of WIPO

Geneva, 22 May 2025 – The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the WTO Mr. Kairat Torebayev officially presented his Letter of Credentials to the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization Mr. Daren Tang.

During the meeting, Permanent Representative Torebayev expressed Kazakhstan’s commitment to deepening cooperation with WIPO, highlighting the country’s active engagement in the field of intellectual property, including educational initiatives and capacity-building programs.

The two sides also discussed the upcoming official visit of the WIPO Director General to Astana, scheduled for 28-29 May 2025, which will include a meeting with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Both parties expressed confidence that the visit would mark an important step in strengthening strategic partnership, particularly in cooperation with the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for public service training and implementation of specialized intellectual property programs.

In conclusion, the Sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in expanding bilateral cooperation and advancing joint initiatives aimed at supporting innovation, education, and sustainable development.