The credentials were presented to:
- the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus, Petros Nakuzis,
- the Ambassador of Japan, Yasumasa Iijima,
- the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, Han Chunlin,
- the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria, Andrea Bacher,
- the Ambassador of Burkina Faso, Aristide Rapugdonba Ludovic Tapsoba,
- the Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Siphandon Oibuabuddi,
- the Ambassador of New Zealand, Mark Julian Trainor,
- the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, Jesper Var,
- the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia, Alenka Suhadolnik.
"In his welcoming speech to the diplomats, the president emphasized that Kazakhstan pursues a peaceful foreign policy aimed at supporting peace and security both globally and regionally," the message published on the Akorda Telegram channel states.
The president noted that Kazakhstan is an active player on the international stage, regularly hosting major events and meetings. As the largest economy in the region, Kazakhstan actively attracts investments from various countries, and its market is open for economic cooperation.
In conclusion, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the ambassadors on the official start of their diplomatic missions and conveyed best wishes to the heads of their states.
It was announced on January 10, 2025, that Austria appointed a new ambassador to Kazakhstan.