Italian-Kazakh Cultural Center Set to Open, Elevating Creative Industries in Kazakhstan

Astana, The Gulf Observer: On Wednesday, Minister of Culture and Information, Aida Balayeva, engaged in a diplomatic encounter with Marco Alberti, the esteemed Ambassador of Italy to Kazakhstan. The meeting served as a forum for bilateral discussions, fostering cultural exchange and cooperation between the two nations. Delving into matters of shared interest, the discussions aimed to strengthen the cultural ties, laying the groundwork for collaborative initiatives that will enhance mutual understanding and appreciation. Such diplomatic engagements contribute significantly to the promotion of cultural diplomacy and the deepening of relations between Kazakhstan and Italy.

The sides discussed the cooperation in culture and art.

Aida Balayeva said that Kazakhstan attaches huge importance to the development of cooperation in the field of culture and art with the European countries.

The participation in the Venice Biennale 2024 will become an important event for Kazakhstan. Along with an exhibition of works by our artists, we will organize art masterclasses. This cultural platform will provide an opportunity to learn better historical and cultural heritage of the country through the creativity and art of Kazakh craftsmen and talents.

In turn, Marco Alberti said that in 2023, Almaty inaugurated the Italian Cultural Center, the first one in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

He said the mission of the center is to popularize the Italian language and culture, to attract attention to creative talents.

The Diplomat noted that Italy is interested in cooperation with Kazakhstani universities and added that the Italian-Kazakh Cultural Center for Creative Industry will be opened in Kazakhstan in 2024.