At a solemn ceremony at the Ak Orda Presidential Palace, the president congratulated them on their appointments and assured them the full support of the State and Government of Kazakhstan in the fulfillment of their duties in this Central Asian nation.

The new ambassadors of Bangladesh, Nigeria, Laos, Chad, Rwanda and Benin also presented their credentials.

Also present at the ceremony were Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Head of Protocol and Presidential Ceremonies Iskander Aysariev and Presidential Assistant Murat Nurtley.

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