Kazakhstan, France strengthen cultural cooperation during ministerial meeting in Paris
Paris, The Gulf Observer: On September 25, 2025, Aida Balayeva, Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held talks with Rachida Dati, Minister of Culture of the French Republic, as part of the Kazakh delegation’s working visit to France, according to media reports. The discussions focused on the current state and future prospects of bilateral cultural cooperation.
The ministers noted the positive momentum in the development of cultural and humanitarian ties between Kazakhstan and France, emphasizing that this collaboration has been significantly reinforced by the mutual visits of the two countries’ Heads of State.
Minister Balayeva highlighted the importance of sharing expertise in museum studies, archaeology, and the preservation of historical and cultural heritage. She also proposed expanding cooperation in scientific research, organizing internships for Kazakh specialists at leading French cultural institutions, and developing joint projects in film production, animation, and children’s content creation.
The parties reached an agreement to enhance cooperation in professional development and training for technical specialists in the cultural sector. Special emphasis will be placed on training in-demand professions such as sound engineering, lighting design, production design, video engineering, stage operations, costume design, prop management, set decoration, makeup artistry, and hairstyling.
For her part, Minister Dati commended Kazakhstan’s efforts to preserve its cultural heritage and expressed readiness to broaden practical cooperation between the cultural institutions of both countries.
The meeting took place shortly after a festive concert titled Melodies of the Century: Tribute to Tlendiyev was held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, honoring the 100th anniversary of renowned Kazakh composer, conductor, and musician Nurgissa Tlendiyev, further highlighting Kazakhstan’s cultural presence on the international stage.
