Faculty Members of the Department of Turkology and History of the Countries of the East Attend the Celebration of the 103rd Anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye in Almaty

On 29 October, faculty members of the Department of Turkology and History of the Countries of the East attended a ceremonial event dedicated to the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye. The event was held at the invitation of Ms. Tuba Fedakar, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Almaty.

The celebration brought together representatives of the state authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, members of the diplomatic and consular corps, representatives of the Turkish community and business circles, as well as other distinguished guests. Among the participants were Mr. Serik Karipbekov, Prosecutor of the City of Almaty, and Mr. Rashid Yerishev, Deputy Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty.

The festive programme featured a video address by the President of the Republic of Türkiye. A special atmosphere was created by the performance of the Ankara Turkic World Music and Dance Ensemble, operating under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye, as well as by the folklore dance group “Bahar Ensemble”. Their vibrant musical and dance performances introduced the guests to the richness of Türkiye’s national culture and traditions.

Addressing the guests, Consul General Tuba Fedakar emphasized the importance of the historical, cultural and diplomatic ties between Kazakhstan and Türkiye. She highlighted the special fraternal nature of relations between the two countries, which are based on friendship, mutual respect and many years of cooperation.

The participation of the department’s faculty members in the event provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen academic, cultural and professional contacts, expand interaction with representatives of the diplomatic corps and the business community, and further develop Kazakh-Turkish cooperation in the fields of science, education and culture.

The faculty members of the department express their sincere gratitude to Ms. Tuba Fedakar, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Almaty, and to the Consulate General for the invitation, warm hospitality and continued attention to the development of Kazakh-Turkish academic, cultural and educational ties.

The celebration also included congratulations on the occasion of the Republic Day of Kazakhstan, along with sincere wishes for the further strengthening of friendship, brotherhood and strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Türkiye.

Candidate of Philological Sciences, Acting Professor E. Z. Dulaeva