The Foreign Minister congratulated diplomats on the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence

Nur-Sultan, December 15, 2021 - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a solemn meeting in honor of the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence.

In his speech, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi emphasized that in over 30 years of independence, our country has achieved significant success in building civil society, implementing socio-economic reforms, preserving national unity and state sovereignty, as well as reviving Kazakh culture and history.

"The remarkable achievements of our country in three decades are directly linked to the historical role of the First President, Leader of the Nation Nursultan Nazarbayev. At the same time, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev continues a constructive, balanced and multi-vector foreign policy, maintaining the continuity of the policy of the Leader of the Nation," the Foreign Minister said.

The Minister congratulated the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, expressing gratitude for the active work in implementing the initiatives of the country's leadership in the international arena. In particular, despite quarantine restrictions, Kazakh diplomats demonstrated high professionalism in promoting and protecting the interests of Kazakhstan, as well as in holding various bilateral and multilateral events.

On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the independence of the Republic, by the Decree of the President of Kazakhstan, several veterans and employees of the diplomatic service of Kazakhstan were awarded state awards for their contribution to foreign policy and the promotion of national interests in the international community. Thus, a number of Kazakh diplomats were awarded the II-degree Dostyk Order and Kurmet Order, the medals "For Distinguished Work" and "30 Years of Independence of Kazakhstan", as well as certificates of honor and commendations of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.