Meeting of Compatriots and the Kazakh Diaspora in Europe Held in Paris
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A formal gathering of compatriots and members of the Kazakh diaspora residing in European countries was inaugurated at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in France. The event was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in France with the support of the Akimat of the Kyzylorda region, in cooperation with the Non-Profit Joint-Stock Company "Otandastar Qory" and the Kazakh-French-Turkish Association (AKFT), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
The main purpose of the meeting is to strengthen the unity of the Kazakh diaspora abroad, reinforce ties with the historical Homeland, and expand cultural, humanitarian, and economic cooperation.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to France, Gulsara Arystankulova, Deputy Akim of the Kyzylorda region Ardak Zebechev, Vice President of the Non-Profit Joint-Stock Company "Otandastar Qory" Alibek Zhurkadam, Deputy Chair of the Justice and Development Party of Türkiye Rachida Yüksel, President of the Kazakh-French-Turkish Association Recep Günay, and Head of the "Tildes KZ Speaking" project Larissa Aldabergenova.
In her address, the Ambassador emphasized that the Paris gathering serves as an important platform for strengthening the spiritual unity of Kazakhs living abroad. She noted that the historical roots of the Kazakh people are linked to the legacy of the Golden Horde and highlighted Kazakhstan’s growing role as a reliable bridge between Europe and Asia. Special attention was given to the core values that unite all Kazakhs: the mother tongue, national spirit, and historical memory.
Within the framework of the event, the "Otandastar Qory" organized a roundtable discussion with leaders and active representatives of Kazakh diaspora associations. Vice President Zhurkadam presented the organization’s activities and ongoing projects, calling on participants to actively engage in joint initiatives.
Prospects for future cooperation and new collaborative projects were also discussed. The cultural program featured a performance by artists from the Kyzylorda Regional Philharmonic and an exhibition of traditional handicrafts from the region.
The gathering will continue over the next two days. A football tournament for young members of the Kazakh diaspora in Europe will be held in Garges-lès-Gonesse, along with cultural events dedicated to Kazakh traditions and national identity.
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