BRUSSELS. KAZINFORM The opening rite of a thematic exhibition dedicated to Kazakhstan’s fashion, as well as its ancient and cultural, economic and tourist heritage, was held on the premises of the European Parliament in a solemn atmosphere, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan reported.
The opening rite was attended by presidents and members of key structures of the European Parliament, senior officials of the European External Action Service and the European Commission, as well as foreign diplomats and representatives of foreign organizations accredited in the EU capital. In his welcome speech, the Head of Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the EU, Margulan Baimukhan, noted that “our country has been a bridge connecting Asia and Europe, opening up opportunities for industry and intercultural dialogue. “According to him, Kazakhstan’s geographical location allows it to play a vital role as a transport and logistics hub of the “modern edition of the Silk Road”. status quo of diplomatic relations between them.
Speaking about interparliamentary cooperation, the Kazakh diplomat highlighted the really extensive discussion with the main political teams in the European Parliament. As is known, members of the European Parliament Delegation for Cooperation with Central Asia and Mongolia (DCAS), as well as the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI), visited Kazakhstan in April and August 2022 to identify a more in-depth discussion and obtain updates on the political reforms initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The organizer of the exhibition, Helmut Geuking, member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) of the European Parliament, said that this occasion will allow MEPs, workers and visitors of the European Parliament to learn more about the unique history of Kazakhstan and learn about the traditions and customs of other Kazakhs. According to him, “Kazakhstan is a strategic spouse of the European Union in the field of politics, economy and trade. “Speaking of Kazakhstan’s history, he noted that “the other Kazakh people have faced many difficulties on their old path, adding the horrible consequences of nuclear controls at the Semipalatinsk checkpoint, and they deserve the respect they deserve. “
The Kazakhstan exhibition, in the central component of the great construction of the European Parliament, named after one of the founding fathers of the EU, the Italian politician Altiero Spinelli, will be open until September 29 and will be available to 705 MEPs and more than 5,000 employees. , as well as numerous visitors to the seat of the European Parliament in Brussels.