Kazakhstan opens its Honorary Consulate in Bali
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Indonesia Serzhan Abdykarimov and prominent Balinese businessman I Putu Winastra officially inaugurated the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Denpasar city - the capital of Bali Province, Kazinform News Agency reports with reference to the Kazakh MFA.
The official ceremony was attended by the Kazakh citizens, representatives of the Balinese governmental agencies, business circles and media outlets.
Following the performance of the national anthems and the raising of both countries’ flags, the Ambassador highlighted Kazakhstan’s modern development and emphasized the significance of opening of the Honorary Consulate which is a clear evidence of Astana and Jakarta’s strong commitment to further strengthen and enhance the mutually beneficial cooperation in investment, trade, tourism and culture spheres for the best interests of two friendly nations.
Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office I Wayan Sumarajaya praised this foreign policy initiative of the Government of Kazakhstan, noting the growing trade and economic ties between the two countries, as well as the increase in mutual tourist exchanges.
The newly appointed Honorary Consul I Putu Winastra expressed his gratitude to the Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan for their trust placed in him. He affirmed his readiness to contribute actively to the development of bilateral relations across various sectors, including the protection of the rights and interests of citizens and legal entities of Kazakhstan.
During the event, participants were presented with informative and musical videoclips about Kazakhstan’s modern development, history, culture and its rich tourism potential.
Earlier it was reported that Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres is set to visit Kazakhstan Aug 3 at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
