An appointment ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan of the second pool of “Ambassadors of goodwill of Kazakhstan“ with the participation of the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Akan Rakhmetulin.
This project, initiated by the head of state, is aimed at the development of dialogue between cultures and peoples, as well as at increasing the country's awareness and popularizing its achievements abroad.
Public figures and cultural figures of Kazakhstan were invited to participate, including people's artist Dimash Kudaibergen, opera singer Maria Mudryak, TV presenter and producer of cultural projects Maya Bekbaeva, archaeologist and member of the National Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan for UNESCO and ISESCO. Dmitry Voyakin, head of the board of Qazaq Geography”, ethnographer Aigerim Musagazhinova.
Delivering a welcoming speech, A. Rakhmetulin noted that Kazakhstan is perceived in the world as a peaceful and progressive country, as well as a reliable partner in solving global and regional problems.
According to the Kazakh diplomat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also carries out large-scale work to promote and acquaint the foreign public with cultural heritage and national diversity. In this regard, A. Rakhmetulin mentioned the launched international image campaign "Kazakhstan: born brave", designed to further increase the recognition of our country.
Emphasizing the importance and relevance of cultural and humanitarian diplomacy in the modern world of digital communications, A. Rakhmetulin highly appreciated the efforts of the present members of the public to popularize Kazakhstan's achievements in various fields.
„The status of a goodwill ambassador is not only a prestige, but also a great responsibility. As part of the project, we intend to continue to present our culture, art, scientific progress, innovations, sports victories, creative solutions, tourist potential and the main value of the Kazakh people - the maintenance of peace and harmony, noted A. Rakhmetulin.
The respondent D. Voyakin noted that Kazakhstan's strength lies in its cultural diversity and heritage, which we are obliged to preserve and enrich. “Being a goodwill ambassador means inspiring. May our common work become a symbol of unity and inspiration for all who believe in the power of science, culture and human understanding, he said.
Expressing gratitude for the trust, M. Bekbaeva emphasized that our country has an ancient culture and a rich history, which are based on the values of peace, tolerance and unity. She noted that within the framework of the project, she intends to actively promote these principles and values, as well as Kazakhstan's cultural and humanitarian cooperation with foreign countries in close cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The introduction of successful international experience in the activities of goodwill ambassadors in Kazakhstan to date has already shown effectiveness in promoting the authority of the country. Expanding the pool of goodwill ambassadors aims to inspire people around the world to get even closer to Kazakhstan.
We recall that earlier the status of goodwill ambassador was awarded to the virtuoso violinist Marat Bisengaliyev, the Olympic champion Alexander Vinokurov, the artist and activist of the anti-nuclear movement Karipbek Kuyukov, the heart surgeon Yuri Pya, the researcher of the historical map Muhit-Ardager Sidiknazarov , chief conductor of state academic orchestra "Otarar sazi" Dinara Tlendieva, pop singer Mirhidai Mirfarukh, widely known under the pseudonym “Adam“, world record holder in strength and Guinness Book record holder Sergey Tsirulnikov, who successfully fulfill the mission entrusted to them and implement socially significant projects in the cultural and humanitarian spheres, environmental protection environment, development of youth sports and other industries.
