ASTANA: Leaders from across the world have extended warm congratulations to Kazakhstan on its Republic Day, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation with the Central Asian nation.President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung expressed confidence that Kazakhstan, drawing on its rich traditions of statehood, social stability and national unity, would continue its journey towards progress and prosperity.
In his congratulatory message, the South Korean president highlighted the establishment of a future-oriented comprehensive strategic partnership between the Republic of Korea and Kazakhstan following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state visit to Seoul in September this year.He also reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening the friendship between the two countries and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation.
Congratulatory messages were also sent by numerous world leaders, including German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, Swiss President Guy Parmelin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.Other prominent leaders conveying their greetings included UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Belgian King Philippe, Spanish King Felipe VI and Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf.Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also sent congratulatory messages to Kazakhstan on the occasion.
The list of well-wishers further included Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Vietnamese President To Lam, Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Pope Leo XIV and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.Messages were also received from other heads of state, government leaders and senior international officials, including European Council President António Costa and UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany. Congratulatory messages continue to arrive.Earlier, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the nation on Republic Day, highlighting Kazakhstan’s achievements since independence and outlining key priorities for the country’s future development.
The president also attended a solemn ceremony to raise Kazakhstan’s National Flag in the square in front of the Akorda Presidential Residence, marking the national occasion.The international greetings reflect Kazakhstan’s extensive diplomatic engagement and the continued importance of strengthening partnerships with countries and international organisations worldwide.
