Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of France

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extended Bastille Day greetings to France, emphasizing the holiday's symbolism of national unity, liberty, and equality. In a telegram to French President Emmanuel Macron, Tokayev noted the dynamic development of cooperation between the two nations and highlighted France's strategic importance to Kazakhstan.

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this significant day symbolizes the unity of the French people and their commitment to the principles of liberty and equality.

The Kazakh leader expressed satisfaction with the expanding bilateral ties, particularly acknowledging Macron's personal contribution to strengthening Kazakh-French relations. The message conveyed wishes for Macron's success in his state duties and for the prosperity and well-being of the French people.

Bastille Day, celebrated on July 14, commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a pivotal event that marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The holiday is observed with a military parade on the Champs-Élysées and fireworks displays nationwide.

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Kazakhstan attaches great importance to further strengthening its strategic partnership with France.

This exchange follows a March phone call where Macron congratulated Tokayev on Kazakhstan's constitutional referendum, calling it a significant step toward modernization. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with bilateral economic cooperation, especially in the industrial and energy sectors, and pledged to continue joint efforts.

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The President wished the French leader success in his responsible state activities, and prosperity and well-being to the friendly people of France.