Monument to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk unveiled in Almaty
A solemn opening ceremony of a monument honoring First President of Turkiye Mustafa Kemal Ataturk took place in Almaty. The monument was erected by the city akimat in square named after Turkiye's national leader Mustafa Kemal in 2023.
Culture and Information Minister Aida Balayeva, Turkish Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mustafa Kapucu, TURKSOY secretary general Sultan Rayev, Almaty mayor Yerbolat Dossayev attended the ceremony.
Aida Balayeva said thanks to the Heads of State the relations between Kazakhstan and Turkiye embarked on a new level and are developing dynamically in all spheres. Cultural ties became a golden bridge of cooperation between the two fraternal nations.
The Minister highlighted the monument symbolizes not only respect to the historic heritage of Turkiye but also partnership and cooperation between the states.