Republic Day was also celebrated by the Kazakh community in New York. Ahead of the national holiday, Kazakhstan’s Mission to the United Nations hosted a reception for members of the diplomatic corps. Ambassador Kairat Umarov noted that the history of independent Kazakhstan has always been a journey shared with its partners and friends. He also highlighted the country’s achievements over 35 years of independence and its peacebuilding efforts as a cornerstone of its multilateral diplomacy. Another event marking the occasion was the annual national flag-raising ceremony in New York. This year, it brought together representatives of the U.S. Department of State, foreign ambassadors and members of the local Kazakh community.

