Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Poland Alim Kirabayev visited the Subcarpathian Voivodeship at the invitation of “Poland-Kazakhstan” Association. During the visit, an exhibition dedicated to Kazakhstan and Kazakh-Polish cooperation was presented at the Regional culture centre in Krosno.
The event was attended by heads of the local regional administration, members of the Polish Sejm, representatives of business, scientific and cultural circles of the region.
The purpose of the exhibition project, which will last for two weeks, is to familiarise the residents of Krosno and the Subcarpathian region with the cultural heritage, economic potential and natural wealth of Kazakhstan.
In his speech, Ambassador informed about the state and prospects of development of bilateral relations and the history of the Polish diaspora living in our country, the tourist potential of Kazakhstan, as well as the significant role of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in conflict resolution.
The Kazakh diplomat paid special attention to the large-scale political and socio-economic reforms carried out in Kazakhstan and the main points of September Address of the Head of State.
In this context, he noted the great potential for mutually beneficial cooperation with Poland on the priority directions outlined in the Address and urged business representatives of the Subcarpathian region to implement joint projects.
The participants of the event expressed interest in further strengthening of Kazakhstan-Poland partnership in political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.
In particular, with representatives of leading companies from Krosno and Sanoka, such as “PGNiG Technologia”, “Exalo Drilling” and “Energo”, potential projects and possibilities of their implementation in Kazakhstan were discussed.
During a visit to the Ignacy Łukasiewicz Museum of Oil and Gas Industry Foundation in Bóbrka, dedicated to the development of the world’s first oil well, the Polish side expressed interest in establishing contacts with similar organisations in Kazakhstan.