Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan Beibut Atamkulov paid a working visit to Navoi region, Uzbekistan. The meeting with activists of the Kazakh Cultural Center in Navoi took place. Then, the ambassador visited the Seitkul Aulie – Aiteke bi mausoleum and the Chachma memorial complex located in Nurata district. On May 15-16, 2024, the 380th anniversary of the outstanding statesman Aiteke bi is expected to be celebrated in Navoi region, Kazinform News Agency cites the press service of the Kazakh MFA.
The head of the Diplomatic Mission also visited the Kazakh secondary school No. 14, founded in 1966 in Kenimekh district of the village of Terikkuduk. During the meeting the issues of educational process were discussed with the teaching staff of the school and the elders of the settlements. In 28 schools out of 36 operating in Kenimekh region, education is conducted in the Kazakh language.
Ambassador Beibut Atamkulov held a meeting with the Khokim of Navoi region Normat Tursunov. During a meeting the issues of trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties with the regions of Kazakhstan were discussed.
Particular attention was paid to the development of cooperation in chemical and mining industries, organizing mutual visits of delegations, holding a joint business forum, as well as a Youth Festival in Navoi.
The parties also considered the possibility of establishing sister city ties between Navoi region and its administrative center of Navoi with the regions and cities of Kazakhstan, as well as developing interregional dialogue by establishing direct contacts between business circles.
The head of the Kazakh Diplomatic Mission visited the Navoi free economic zone and got acquainted with the activities of large industrial complexes of the region as Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Plant JSC, Navoiyazot JSC, Kizilkumcement JSC and Gidro Stanko Servis LLC. Significant potential between the two countries was noted to increase the trade turnover.
