The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan Beibut Atamkulov paid a working visit to Navoi region. The meeting with activists of Kazakh Cultural Center in Navoi took place, El.kz cites MFA.
Then, 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 are expected to mark in Navoi region.
The Head of the Diplomatic Mission also visited the Kazakh secondary school No. 14, founded in 1966 in the Kenimekh district of the village of Terikkuduk. During the meeting issues of the 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 the Kenimekh region, education is conducted in the Kazakh language.
The Ambassador Beibut Atamkulov held a meeting with the Khokim of the 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 the 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 the Navoi region and its administrative center city of Navoi with the regions and cities of Kazakhstan, as well as developing interregional dialogue by establishing direct contacts between business circles.
Head of the 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. There are significant potential for companies to increase trade turnover between the two countries.