ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 1. Kazakhstan has officially opened an Honorary Consulate in Denpasar, the capital of Bali province, marking a new step in strengthening bilateral relations with Indonesia, Trend reports, citing the Kazakh MFA.
The inauguration ceremony was held with the participation of the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Indonesia, Serzhan Abdykarimov, and prominent Balinese businessman Putu Vinastra, who was appointed as the Honorary Consul. The event was attended by Kazakh citizens, Indonesian government officials, business leaders, and media representatives.
Subsequent to the ceremonial renditions of the national anthems and the flag-raising protocols of both sovereign entities, Ambassador Abdykarimov underscored the geopolitical significance of the consulate’s inauguration. He observed that it encapsulates the strategic alignment of Astana and Jakarta in amplifying investment flows, enhancing trade synergies, fostering tourism initiatives, and cultivating cultural partnerships.
“This new consulate is a clear signal of Kazakhstan’s serious intention to deepen its friendly relations with Indonesia,” he said, highlighting the growing interaction between the two countries in recent years.
The Head of Bali’s Tourism Office, I Wayan Sumaraja, welcomed the initiative, citing increasing trade and mutual tourism exchanges as a foundation for expanded cooperation.
Putu Vinastra, in his remarks, expressed gratitude to the Kazakh government and pledged to promote bilateral ties across various sectors, including supporting the interests and welfare of Kazakh citizens and businesses in Indonesia.
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