The Aqorda welcomed President Isaac Herzog of Israel, who is on an official visit to Astana.
During the solemn ceremony, the heads of state introduced the members of their official delegations to one another. The Guard of Honor captain delivered a welcome report, followed by the performance of the national anthems of Kazakhstan and Israel.
"It is a great pleasure to welcome you on your official visit to Kazakhstan. I would like to note that your esteemed father, the former President of the State of Israel, was one of the major architects of the relationship between Kazakhstan and Israel. We have been enjoying very close, friendly relations for many years, starting from 1992, and we have achieved many positive results in our mutual ties, first and foremost in economic cooperation and political dialogue. Kazakhstan has decided to join the Abraham Accords. This gesture symbolizes our readiness and intention to contribute to the normalization of relations between Middle Eastern countries and Israel. Today we will discuss many issues relating to our economic ties, as their potential is extremely vast," President Tokayev stated.
In turn, President Herzog underlined that it is a huge honor for him to be at the Aqorda, following in the footsteps of his father, Chaim Herzog, who visited Kazakhstan in 1993.
"I’ve always dreamed of visiting Kazakhstan. I heard about the incredible beauty of your land and the culture of the Kazakh nation. I brought a very representative delegation of leaders and experts in fields that are vital to the future of cooperation between our nations, especially in the advancement of technology. As the world steps into a new era, the potential between our nations is immense," Isaac Herzog noted.
The President of Israel also lauded Kazakhstan's decision to join the Abraham Accords and make a contribution to endeavors within the Board of Peace.
