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Visit of Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India to Kazakhstan for 6th CICA Summit | 12-13 October 2022

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H.E. Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi led the Indian delegation to the 6th Summit meeting of the Conference of Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held in Astana, Kazakhstan on 12-13 October 2022. She was nominated as the Special Envoy of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi to the Summit. As one of the founding members of CICA, India has supported CICA’s initiatives, including by organizing and participating in various CICA activities.
H.E. Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi led the Indian delegation to the 6th Summit meeting of the Conference of Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held in Astana, Kazakhstan on 12-13 October 2022. She was nominated as the Special Envoy of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi to the Summit. As one of the founding members of CICA, India has supported CICA’s initiatives, including by organizing and participating in various CICA activities.
H.E. Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi also unveiled a life-size statue of Mahatma Gandhi, located in the centre of the Astana, at the Rowing Kanal Embankment along with other Kazakh dignitaries namely, Deputy Minister of Culture, Mr. Zharasbayev Serik Maratuly; Deputy Mayor of Astana, Mr. Baiken Eset Berikovich; Mayor of Baykonur District of Astana, Mr. Zhaulybaev Erlan Alimbaevich. This is the second statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Kazakhstan. It is a symbol of deep cultural ties between the two countries.
H.E. Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi also unveiled a life-size statue of Mahatma Gandhi, located in the centre of the Astana, at the Rowing Kanal Embankment along with other Kazakh dignitaries namely, Deputy Minister of Culture, Mr. Zharasbayev Serik Maratuly; Deputy Mayor of Astana, Mr. Baiken Eset Berikovich; Mayor of Baykonur District of Astana, Mr. Zhaulybaev Erlan Alimbaevich. This is the second statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Kazakhstan. It is a symbol of deep cultural ties between the two countries.
H.E. Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi also unveiled a life-size statue of Mahatma Gandhi, located in the centre of the Astana, at the Rowing Kanal Embankment along with other Kazakh dignitaries namely, Deputy Minister of Culture, Mr. Zharasbayev Serik Maratuly; Deputy Mayor of Astana, Mr. Baiken Eset Berikovich; Mayor of Baykonur District of Astana, Mr. Zhaulybaev Erlan Alimbaevich. This is the second statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Kazakhstan. It is a symbol of deep cultural ties between the two countries.
H.E. Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi also unveiled a life-size statue of Mahatma Gandhi, located in the centre of the Astana, at the Rowing Kanal Embankment along with other Kazakh dignitaries namely, Deputy Minister of Culture, Mr. Zharasbayev Serik Maratuly; Deputy Mayor of Astana, Mr. Baiken Eset Berikovich; Mayor of Baykonur District of Astana, Mr. Zhaulybaev Erlan Alimbaevich. This is the second statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Kazakhstan. It is a symbol of deep cultural ties between the two countries.
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During her visit, she met the Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam H.E. Ms. Vo Thi Anh Xuan to discuss the issues of bilateral significance.
During her visit, she met the Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam H.E. Ms. Vo Thi Anh Xuan to discuss the issues of bilateral significance.
H.E. Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi addressed the Indian students at the Astana Medical University and plated a pine tree in the campus of the university. Indian students shared their experience with the Hon’ble Minister of State. Before the interactive session, she had a fruitful meeting with Mr. Zhandos Konysovich Burkitbayev, Vice-Minister of Health and Mr. Vitaliy Koikov, Vice-Rector for Research and Strategic Development, AMU. Students of Kazakh University performed Kazakh music, song and dance.
H.E. Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi addressed the Indian students at the Astana Medical University and plated a pine tree in the campus of the university. Indian students shared their experience with the Hon’ble Minister of State. Before the interactive session, she had a fruitful meeting with Mr. Zhandos Konysovich Burkitbayev, Vice-Minister of Health and Mr. Vitaliy Koikov, Vice-Rector for Research and Strategic Development, AMU. Students of Kazakh University performed Kazakh music, song and dance.
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H.E. Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi addressed the Indian students at the Astana Medical University and plated a pine tree in the campus of the university. Indian students shared their experience with the Hon’ble Minister of State. Before the interactive session, she had a fruitful meeting with Mr. Zhandos Konysovich Burkitbayev, Vice-Minister of Health and Mr. Vitaliy Koikov, Vice-Rector for Research and Strategic Development, AMU. Students of Kazakh University performed Kazakh music, song and dance.
H.E. Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi addressed the Indian students at the Astana Medical University and plated a pine tree in the campus of the university. Indian students shared their experience with the Hon’ble Minister of State. Before the interactive session, she had a fruitful meeting with Mr. Zhandos Konysovich Burkitbayev, Vice-Minister of Health and Mr. Vitaliy Koikov, Vice-Rector for Research and Strategic Development, AMU. Students of Kazakh University performed Kazakh music, song and dance.
H.E. Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi addressed the Indian students at the Astana Medical University and plated a pine tree in the campus of the university. Indian students shared their experience with the Hon’ble Minister of State. Before the interactive session, she had a fruitful meeting with Mr. Zhandos Konysovich Burkitbayev, Vice-Minister of Health and Mr. Vitaliy Koikov, Vice-Rector for Research and Strategic Development, AMU. Students of Kazakh University performed Kazakh music, song and dance.
H.E. Ms. Meenakashi Lekhi addressed the Indian students at the Astana Medical University and plated a pine tree in the campus of the university. Indian students shared their experience with the Hon’ble Minister of State. Before the interactive session, she had a fruitful meeting with Mr. Zhandos Konysovich Burkitbayev, Vice-Minister of Health and Mr. Vitaliy Koikov, Vice-Rector for Research and Strategic Development, AMU. Students of Kazakh University performed Kazakh music, song and dance.
India has close and friendly ties with Kazakhstan underpinned by cultural and historical linkages. MoS’s visit comes at an opportune time as India marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties with Kazakhstan. The visit will further reinforce the momentum in India’s bilateral relations with Kazakhstan.
India has close and friendly ties with Kazakhstan underpinned by cultural and historical linkages. MoS’s visit comes at an opportune time as India marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties with Kazakhstan. The visit will further reinforce the momentum in India’s bilateral relations with Kazakhstan.
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