The President of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress, Dr. Michael Mirilashvili, and the Director-General of the EAJC, Dr. Haim Ben-Yaakov, met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Israel, Satybaldy Burshakov.

During the meeting, the Ambassador assured the EAJC leaders in a consistent position of the Kazakhstan state authorities regarding the condemnation of antisemitism and support of the Jewish community of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

In turn, the EAJC leaders expressed their readiness to help in bringing about the most advanced Israeli technologies to serve the friendly people of Kazakhstan. The EAJC is also ready to take an active part in the preparation and organization of future visits by Kazakh President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Askar Mamin, to Israel.

EAJC President Dr. Michael Mirilashvili emphasized the importance of Kazakhstan’s supportive stance towards Israel when voting within international organizations.

“Kazakhstan is one of the ten countries with Islam as the state or the most commonly practiced religion that have established diplomatic relations with the State Israel, and the Jewish community of Kazakhstan is thriving.” said EAJC President, Dr. Michael Mirilashvili.