Kazakhstan and Israel mark 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations
22:31, 19 April 2012
ASTANA. April 19. KAZINFORM On April 16 Ambassador G.Orazbakov of Kazakhstan planted 20 trees at the Nazarbayev Grove, symbolizing the 20th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Israel.
The ceremony was attended by Knesset member R.Tevyaev, honorary consul D. Luxemburg and Y.Ben-Dor, representatives of the Israel-Kazakhstan Business Council, as well as members of the Kazakh Embassy.
"I consider it very honorable to plant a tree in the holy land, especially as a symbol of successful and fruitful diplomatic relations," the Kazakhstan Ambassador noted.
Mr Tevyaev noted there that Kazakhstan is a young country, a country that has a lot to learn from, but also much to teach.
The Grove was founded in April 2000 during the official visit of the Head of State in the recognition of Nursultan Nazarbayev's contribution to strengthening ties between the two countries, the press service of the Kazakh Embassy to Israel said.