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    Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Islamic Republic of Iran

    About the Embassy

    Welcome to the official website of the Embassy of the Republic

    of Kazakhstan in the Islamic Republic of Iran!

    Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Islamic Republic of Iran were established on January 29, 1992.

    In 1993, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan was opened in Tehran.

    Mr. Ontalap Onalbayev has been Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Iran since April 2024.

    The Embassy operates within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and represents Kazakhstan’s interests in Iran.

    The Embassy’s main functions are as follows:

    - provision of Kazakhstan’s national interests and implementation of the country's foreign policy course in Iran;

    - protection of rights and interests of citizens and legal entities of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Islamic Republic;

    - development of co-operation of the Republic of Kazakhstan with Iran, assistance for Kazakhstan’s state bodies and public organizations as well as representatives of Kazakh business communities in establishing contacts and developing relations with the Islamic Republic;

    - participation at the preparation of the international agreements of Kazakhstan with Iran and proposals on signing, fulfilling and terminating the agreements, as well as establishing control over the fulfillment of the agreements between the two countries;

    - consular issues;

    -other issues.

    The Embassy’s website is presented to familiarize the general public with the activities of the Kazakhstan’s diplomatic mission in Tehran, as well as to provide information support to Iranian nationals, Kazakhstani citizens temporarily residing in Iran and foreigners intended to visit Kazakhstan as tourists or establish business contacts with the country.

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    Factsheet on President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s 2026 State of the Nation Address: “Kazakhstan’s Current Priorities in a New Historical Cycle”

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    Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev Outlines Major Construction Programme and Economic Reforms in State of the Nation Address

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    5th World Nomad Games Astana 2024

    The Nomad Games will be held in Astana from 8 to 13 September 2024. About 4 thousand participants from more than 100 countries will take part in the competition. It is expected that more than 100 thousand tourists will visit sports competitions and cultural events. As part of the sports programme of the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana it is planned to hold competitions in 20 competitive and 10 demonstration sports. These include horse races, national wrestling, traditional intellectual games, competitions in martial arts, archery, national bird hunting, horse riding, folk games, as well as demonstrations in ethnic sports. Directly in Astana will be opened Ethno-Aul “Nomadic Universe”, where every visitor will be able to get acquainted with the culture and traditions of the Kazakh people, as well as the original culture of the participating countries. Up to 30 thousand residents and guests of the capital will be able to visit the ethno-aul daily. The 5th World Nomad Games in Astana will be held under the motto “Ұлы Dala dubiri” – Meeting in the great steppe”. Detailed information can be obtained at the link: https://worldnomadgames.kz/en

    July 9, 2024On-site
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    CALL FOR ENTRIES: “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media” Contest

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in partnership with Kazakhstan’s Chief Editors’ Club, is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the 9th edition of the “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media” contest. This competition invites foreign journalists to submit their written or filmed works showcasing diverse aspects of Kazakhstan. Since 2014, the competition has curated text and video submissions from foreign authors who provide creative, trustworthy, and objective insights into various aspects of Kazakh reality. In today’s digital age, social networks have become a burgeoning source of high-quality content. We wholeheartedly embrace the participation of bloggers and active social media users, inviting them to share their unique perspectives on Kazakhstan. Applications for works about Kazakhstan (analytical, cultural-entertainment, documentary, etc.) that were published in foreign media or on social networks between August 1, 2023, and August 1, 2024, are now being accepted for the contest. The winners will be awarded a trip to Kazakhstan, including visits to the cities of Astana, Almaty, and the Mangystau region, where they will enjoy a rich cultural program. The partners of the competition include Kazakh Tourism National Company JSC, the Secretariat of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development “KazAID”, Kazakhstan’s National Sports Association, and “JibekJoly” national TV channel. In addition to the primary categories, this year introduces new nominations initiated by “KazAID” and Kazakhstan’s National Sports Association, with each awarding two winners. According to the competition results, five winners from five geographical areas will be determined: North and South America; Europe; CIS countries; Middle East & Africa; Asia-Pacific region, and four laureates in the nominations for tourism, CICA, “KazAID,” and national sports. Additionally, in keeping with established tradition, the meetings with representatives of the public sector, experts, journalists, scientists, and cultural figures of Kazakhstan will be specially organized for the laureates of the competition. The winners of the competition will be determined by a jury that includes heads and responsible employeesof the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan’s Chief Editors’ Club, Kazakh Tourism Company, CICA, KazAID, National Sports Association, and “JibekJoly”national TV channel. All works must be submitted no later than August 1, 2024 , via e-mail at [email protected] . The results of the competition are scheduled to be announced by August 5 , 2024. For more information, please contact [email protected] or phone +77172720987.

    July 9, 2024On-site