Bern, 23 October -The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Switzerland hosted a formal reception to celebrate the Republic Day. The event was attended by representatives of government departments and the diplomatic corps, business and academic communities, and Kazakhstani citizens residing in Switzerland.
In his welcoming remarks, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Kairat Sarzhanov, briefed guests on the results of the constitutional reform aimed at establishing an optimal balance between the branches of government and creating favorable conditions for the development of the economy, human capital, education, and innovation as part of President K. K. Tokayev’s course toward building a Just Kazakhstan.
As the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations approaches, cooperation between Kazakhstan and Switzerland continues to flourish. This is evidenced by a series of bilateral visits that took place this year, which led to agreements on strengthening collaboration in foreign policy, trade and investment, transport, science, and technology.
The Ambassador emphasized that Switzerland remains one of Kazakhstan’s primary trade and investment partners, and noted that the reformsimplementedin Kazakhstan offer significant opportunities to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with both Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
The guest of honor, Ambassador Pierre-Yves Fux, Director of the Eurasia Division at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, wished Kazakhstan peace and prosperity. He highlighted the dynamic nature of bilateral relations and noted the potential for further fruitful cooperation in all areas. The Swiss diplomat particularly emphasized constructive cooperation with Astana within the United Nations, the OSCE, and other multilateral organizations, including the Bretton Woods institutions.
Guests were offered dishes of national cuisine. Artists from the Astana Opera State Theatre presented a concert program. National songs and works by well-known authors from Kazakhstan were performed, and a show of Kazakh national clothing by the Tarbiya fashion house also took place.
