UNIPATH STAFF
Kazakh Ambassador to the United States Yerzhan Ashikbayev, along with singers from Kazakhconcert, visited Phoenix, Arizona, to mark the 30-year partnership between Kazakhstan and the Arizona National Guard under the U.S. State Partnership Program (SPP).
As part of the program, Kazakh and United States officials participated in cultural events, public exhibitions and a concert in Phoenix between November 30 and December 3, 2023. During his speech, Ambassador Ashikbayev expressed gratitude for 30 years of successful partnership that contributed to strengthening relations between Kazakhstan and the Arizona National Guard.
Commander of the Arizona National Guard Gen. Kerry Muehlenbeck praised the growing partnership with Kazakhstan, noting that the country was among inaugural 13 international partners under the SPP program.
Ambassador Ashikbayev also held meetings with the Arizona governor, the speaker of the State House of Representatives and U.S. businessmen. They discussed the prospects for deeper cooperation in a number of areas. Ambassador Ashikbayev announced the opening of the Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in Arizona, aiming to broaden political, economic, cultural and humanitarian connections with the state.
Kazakh and U.S. officials issued proclamations on the occasion of the partnership’s 30th anniversary. These documents recognize the successful cooperation between Kazakhstan and the U.S. across a range of issues, including professional education, economic ties and trade. Sources: Inform.kz, Gov.kz