Busan, 25 July 2026 – Today, at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, ongoing in Busan, Republic of Korea, a decision was adopted to inscribe the “Rock Mosques and Associated Sacred Sites of Mangystau” on the UNESCO World Heritage List.The newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage property comprises five rock-cut mosques: Beket Ata, Shopan Ata, Qaraman Ata, Shaqpaq Ata and Sultan Epe.The decision represents international recognition of the Outstanding Universal Value of this complex of historical and cultural monuments in western Kazakhstan, which developed over many centuries and demonstrates how spiritual traditions and practices were adapted, through local architecture, to the region’s distinctive natural environment and geological features.In March 2024, at the National Constituent Assembly meeting in Atyrau, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the competent bodies, together with the National Commission for UNESCO and ISESCO Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to work on the inscription of the Mangystau Rock Mosques on the World Heritage ListThe delegation of Kazakhstan to the Committee session is headed by Erlan Karin, Chairperson of the National Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan for UNESCO and ICESCO and First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The delegation also included representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as leading experts in the field of cultural and natural heritage conservation.Speaking following the adoption of the decision, Erlan Karin thanked the members of the Committee, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) for their professional assessment, constructive dialogue and support throughout the preparation of the nomination.He emphasized that the inscription of the sacred monuments of Mangystau on the World Heritage List was not only a recognition of their significance for humanity as a whole, but also a tribute to the rich history, spiritual heritage and cultural identity of the Kazakh people.According to him, the decision places a special responsibility on Kazakhstan to preserve this exceptional heritage for future generations and reaffirms the country’s unwavering commitment to fulfilling the provisions of the 1972 Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.Following the adoption of the historic decision, a symbolic ceremony dedicated to the inscription of the sacred sites of Mangystau on the World Heritage List was held at the Busan Convention Centre. During the ceremony, delegates attending the session congratulated the people of Kazakhstan on this joyful occasion. Dombra player Meirban Seyitbay and zhetygen performer Sabina Bauyrzhanova presented musical works inspired by the history of the Great Steppe, the spiritual traditions of Mangystau and the cultural heritage of the Kazakh people.The inscription of the property on the World Heritage List was the result of many years of joint efforts by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Mangystau Region, as well as national research institutions and experts who ensured the preparation of the nomination dossier in accordance with the international standards of the 1972 UNESCO Convention.The best known of the five rock-cut mosques included in the newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage property is Beket Ata, associated with the life and legacy of the prominent Sufi figure of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Today, it remains one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Kazakhstan, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors from different countries every year.According to tradition, Beket Ata received his spiritual guidance at the burial place of Shopan Ata, a distinguished Sufi figure of the late medieval period and a disciple of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. Another major rock-cut mosque in Mangystau bears his name. For this reason, many pilgrims also make a point of visiting this mosque, together with the surrounding necropolis and wells.The Qaraman Ata complex is one of the largest sacred centres in the region and includes an underground mosque and an extensive historic necropolis. For centuries, it has remained an important centre of religious life and spiritual guidance.Carved into chalk rock, the Shaqpaq Ata Mosque is one of the oldest in Kazakhstan. Its unique cruciform layout, rich decorative features and numerous epigraphic monuments bear witness to the rich spiritual and artistic culture of medieval Mangystau.Sultan Epe has long been venerated as the patron of travellers and sailors. Located near the coast of the Caspian Sea, the mosque bearing his name served for centuries as a place of pilgrimage and spiritual support for local communities and merchants travelling along overland and maritime trade routes.With the inscription of the sacred sites of Mangystau, Kazakhstan now has seven properties on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These include the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, the Petroglyphs within the Archaeological Landscape of Tamgaly, Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan, the Silk Roads: the Routes Network of the Chang’an–Tianshan Corridor, the Western Tien-Shan, and the Cold Winter Deserts of Turan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1263660?lang=ru

Astana, 24 July 2026 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev held a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of India to Kazakhstan Y.K. Sailas Thangal.During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of the Kazakhstan-India strategic partnership and reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening political dialogue and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation.Particular attention was paid to cooperation within BRICS. Yerzhan Ashikbayev congratulated the Indian side on its 2026 BRICS Chairship, held under the theme “Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” and expressed confidence in the successful implementation of its agenda.Kazakhstan’s readiness, as a BRICS Partner Country, to make a practical contribution to cooperation in such priority areas as trade and investment, transport connectivity, digitalization, artificial intelligence, energy and sustainable development was emphasized.The parties also exchanged views on preparations for the 18th BRICS Summit, to be held in New Delhi on 12-13 September this year, including its substantive agenda and certain organizational aspects.As part of the bilateral agenda, the parties considered prospects for expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, including in energy, transport and logistics, critical minerals, digital technologies, pharmaceuticals and agriculture.In the context of multilateral cooperation, Yerzhan Ashikbayev briefed his counterpart on the initiatives of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish an International Water Organization, an International Agency for Biological Security and a Global Coalition of Countries for Primary Health Care, expressing hope for India’s support. The parties also exchanged views on the further development of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to continue working together to further strengthen the Kazakhstan-India strategic partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1263651?lang=ru

Cholpon-Ata, 23 July 2026, On the sidelines of the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held bilateral meetings with Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov.The agenda of the meetings covered key issues of bilateral cooperation, ranging from strengthening the strategic partnership and expanding trade and economic ties to coordinating approaches on pressing international issues.During the talks with Wang Yi, particular attention was paid to the outcomes of the Head of State's working visit to the People's Republic of China (Shanghai) on 15–17 July this year to take part in the World Conference on Artificial Intelligence, as well as to the agreements reached during the high-level talks.At the meeting with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the two sides positively noted the active political dialogue and the steady development of trade and economic cooperation. Particular attention was given to the implementation of joint projects, the development of transport and logistics connectivity, and reaching the goal of increasing mutual trade turnover to USD 1 billion. The Kazakh side expressed gratitude to Pakistan for supporting the initiative of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish an International Water Organisation aimed at strengthening cooperation in the sustainable management of water resources.During the conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, the heads of the foreign policy agencies discussed prospects for the further development of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on pressing issues on the regional and international agenda. Particular attention was paid to the practical implementation of agreements reached during high-level and top-level visits.The parties also confirmed their readiness for further cooperation within the framework of the UN, SCO, OIC and CICA, as well as mutual support for international initiatives. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1263470?lang=ru

Cholpon-Ata, 24 July 2026 - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev took part in the regular meeting of the Council of the Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States.The heads of delegations exchanged views on further strengthening foreign policy coordination among SCO member states in the current international environment and discussed preparations for the upcoming SCO Summit, which will take place in Bishkek on 1 September 2026.In his remarks, Minister Kosherbayev underscored the SCO’s special role in strengthening regional security and advancing multifaceted cooperation, reaffirming Kazakhstan’s unwavering support for the Organization’s activities.The Kazakh Foreign Minister also highlighted the importance of further improving the SCO and adapting its institutions to contemporary challenges and threats.He stressed that, amid the rapidly evolving international environment, ensuring the resilience of the global economy and the security of international trade has become an increasingly pressing priority.“Geopolitical turbulence, increasingly spilling over into the military sphere, is seriously affecting the stability of international trade relations. Today, the security of supply chains is becoming an ever more pressing issue, including for Kazakhstan. A clear example is the attacks by unidentified unmanned systems on energy infrastructure and tankers chartered by Kazakhstan for oil transportation. Against this backdrop, joint efforts to ensure the security of trade routes are of particular importance,” said Minister Kosherbayev.As previously stated, Kazakhstan considers any actions aimed at destabilizing legitimate international trade, global energy markets, and the security of global transport and logistics supply chains to be absolutely unacceptable.Among the priority areas of cooperation, the Minister highlighted the need to intensify joint efforts in climate change adaptation and the sustainable management of water resources. In this regard, Kazakhstan counts on the support of the SCO member states for its initiative to establish an International Water Organization under the auspices of the United Nations, as well as an SCO Water Issues Analysis Centre.Following the meeting, the participants approved draft key documents, including the Bishkek Declaration marking the 25th anniversary of the SCO, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the Organization.On the sidelines of the meeting, the SCO foreign ministers also held a joint meeting with the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov.During the meeting, the participants underscored the importance of further expanding multifaceted cooperation within the SCO and implementing joint initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of the peoples of the Organization’s member states.Minister Kosherbayev expressed Kazakhstan’s readiness to continue supporting the Kyrgyz Republic’s SCO Chairmanship and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to further mutually beneficial and constructive cooperation with fellow SCO member states.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1263269?lang=ru

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Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Morocco Saulekul Sailaukyzy attended the official opening ceremony of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Marrakech.Marrakech's local executive authorities, members of the Parliament of Morocco, representatives of international organizations, government agencies and national companies, as well as the business communities of the two countries, including representatives of the chambers of commerce and industry and the businesswomen's associations of Kazakhstan and Morocco took part at the event.S.Sailaukyzy emphasized that the institution of honorary consuls remains one of the most practical instruments of diplomacy, since it is people who have long been part of the business and public life of a particular city who are able to turn broad agreements into decisions on the ground. Whether by supporting business, assisting tourists, or resolving emerging issues without delay. She noted that Marrakech had not been chosen by accident, as the city remains Morocco's leading tourism and business destination. Ambassador recalled that the visa-free regime introduced last year has already contributed to a marked increase in travel between the citizens of the two countries.The newly appointed Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Marrakech, Younes Essassi expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and stated his readiness to help strengthen cooperation between the two countries in trade, investment and business exchanges.The Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in Marrakech is the second in the Kingdom of Morocco, following the consulate operating in Casablanca.The day before, Casablanca hosted the first meeting of the Kazakhstan - Morocco Business Council in the history of bilateral relations, while a series of meetings on agriculture, industry, trade and investment took place in Rabat.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1262865?lang=ru

The headquarters of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) hosted the first-ever meeting of the Kazakhstan–Morocco Business Council in the history of bilateral relations.The event brought together Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov, President of CGEM Mehdi Tazi, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Morocco Saulekul Sailaukyzy, Co-Chairs of the Business Council – Chairman of the CGEM Economy Committee Driss Benomar and Chairman of the Foreign Trade Chamber of Kazakhstan Murat Karimsakov, as well as representatives of government agencies, development institutions of both countries, and a high-level business delegation comprising companies from various sectors of the economies of Kazakhstan and Morocco.Within the framework of the Business Council Deputy Minister Kuantyrov held a separate meeting with President Tazi, during which the parties discussed the role of business associations in strengthening direct ties between the business communities of the two countries and promoting joint projects.Opening the session, Kuantyrov highlighted the symbolic significance of the event, recalling the progress achieved over the past five years since the opening of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Morocco – from the establishment of initial contacts to the first visit of Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs to Morocco last year, followed by the visit of the Speaker of the Mazhilis, and now a substantial business delegation accompanying the current visit. He expressed confidence that the newly established Business Council would become an effective platform for direct dialogue between Kazakh and Moroccan companies, facilitating investment, industrial cooperation, and trade.The participants discussed promising areas of cooperation in agriculture, industry, logistics, fintech, and investment, agreeing to continue work in these areas through specialized working groups. A number of Kazakh and Moroccan companies delivered presentations on their activities, as well as the investment and export potential of both countries, and explored opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation while exchanging contacts for further negotiations.A showcase exhibition of Kazakh products was also organized on the sidelines of the meeting, enabling Moroccan companies to familiarize themselves with the range of products offered by Kazakh manufacturers and assess opportunities for expanding trade relations.In his remarks, President Tazi described Morocco as a country strategically positioned at the crossroads of Africa, Europe, and the Arab world, emphasizing its role as a gateway to African and European markets, while Kazakhstan provides access to the markets of Central Asia. He identified fertilizers, agriculture, logistics, infrastructure, energy, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence as the sectors with the greatest potential for cooperation, stressing that the establishment of the Business Council is fully aligned with CGEM’s strategy of expanding partnerships with Central Asian markets.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to using the Business Council as a regular platform for strengthening direct contacts between the business communities of Kazakhstan and Morocco.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1262854?lang=ru

As part of his visit to the Kingdom of Morocco, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a series of meetings in Rabat with key representatives of Morocco’s economic bloc of government.The Deputy Minister held talks with Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour, Delegate Minister for Investment Karim Zidane, and Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture Redouane Arrach.At the outset of the meetings, the parties noted with satisfaction that bilateral relations have entered a qualitatively new stage of development, as evidenced by the dynamics of bilateral trade. In 2025, trade turnover increased by 68%, exceeding USD 461 million, while the positive momentum has not only been maintained but further accelerated this year. The interlocutors emphasized that these figures do not fully reflect the existing potential and agreed to work jointly on diversifying bilateral trade.Particular attention was devoted to industrial cooperation. The parties recalled that earlier this year a Kazakh delegation visited Morocco to study the country’s automotive manufacturing ecosystem, recognized as one of the most competitive in the world. They also discussed prospects for cooperation in the digital economy and information technology.The parties further reviewed the current state and future prospects of cooperation in the agricultural sector, highlighting the complementary nature of the two countries’ economies and reaffirming their intention to continue strengthening the bilateral legal framework in this area.Considerable attention was also paid to creating favorable conditions for mutual investment. The parties confirmed their interest in launching new institutional mechanisms for cooperation, including exploring the establishment of an Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.The participants also noted the positive impact of the visa-free regime introduced last year on the growing number of mutual visits by citizens of both countries and expressed confidence that this positive trend would be further reinforced through the development of direct air connectivity and joint tourism initiatives.At the conclusion of the meetings, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening Kazakh-Moroccan cooperation and continuing constructive dialogue between the relevant government agencies and business communities of the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1262706?lang=ru

Dear representatives of foreign media outlets, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the opening of the accreditation for the representatives of foreign media wishing to cover the elections of deputies of the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan which will be held on 23 August 2026.Under the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, foreign journalists may carry out their professional activities in the country only if they hold permanent or temporary accreditation issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Representatives of foreign media may be accompanied by one interpreter upon presentation of an identity document of the interpreter.Applications for the accreditation must be submitted no later than August 16 2026 to accreditation@mfa.kz with the subject line “Kurultai Elections 2026”.The following documents are required for accreditation:a letter from the editor-in-chief requesting accreditation of the journalist;a copy of the journalist’s valid passport;a completed accreditation form;a digital photograph of the journalist (3×4 cm);background information about the media outlet.For further inquiries, please contact the Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan at +7 7172 72 01 33.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1262500?lang=ru

Today, an environmental campaign "Clean Games" was held on the territory of the "Aq Shanyraq" recreation area, organized as part of the nationwide program "Taza Qazaqstan".The event was attended by 100 members of the "Zhasyl El" youth labor squad, who united into five teams and competed in cleaning up the territory.Participants cleaned the adjacent territory of the recreation area, collecting and sorting household waste. Based on the results of the environmental competition, the winning team with the highest number of points was determined. The evaluation of results took into account the volume of collected waste and the quality of its sorting. Winners and participants were recognized with incentive prizes.As a result of the campaign, participants collected half a ton of household waste, which was sorted and sent for further disposal.As noted by the head of the Kostanay Regional Youth Resource Center, Abai Duisekov, such events contribute to the formation of environmental responsibility and an active civic position among young people."'Clean Games' is an opportunity to show that caring for the environment can be interesting, unifying, and truly team-oriented. Today, young people not only cleaned up the territory but also made a personal contribution to the implementation of the 'Taza Qazaqstan' program. It is with such initiatives that a careful attitude towards nature and the native land begins," emphasized Abai Duisekov.The "Clean Games" format made it possible to combine a useful environmental initiative with a team competition, contributing to the improvement of youth environmental culture, the development of a responsible attitude towards the environment, and the popularization of separate waste collection.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1262491?lang=ru

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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea Asset Issenali presented his credentials to President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung.During the solemn ceremony, Ambassador Issenali conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to President Lee Jae Myung on behalf of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.The sides noted the high level of the Kazakhstan-Korea enhanced strategic partnership, founded on friendship and mutual support. They reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, and developing cultural and humanitarian ties.President Lee Jae Myung congratulated the Ambassador of Kazakhstan on the official commencement of his diplomatic mission, wished him every success and expressed his readiness to support the further strengthening of friendly relations and the enhanced strategic partnership between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1262149?lang=ru

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Nay Pyi Taw, 22 July 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, concurrently accredited, Margulan Baimukhan, presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Min Aung Hlaing.During the credentials presentation ceremony, the President of Myanmar underscored the importance of further strengthening the friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Myanmar and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in areas of common interest.Ambassador Baimukhan conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the President of Myanmar, reaffirming Kazakhstan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation.The Kazakh diplomat also briefed the President of Myanmar on the large-scale political and socio-economic reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan at the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Particular attention was paid to the entry into force of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the first elections of deputies to the Kurultai, scheduled for 23 August this year, which will mark the beginning of a new model of legislative governance in the country. The priorities of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy were also presented.Ambassador Baimukhan reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to further enhancing political dialogue with Myanmar and noted the considerable potential for expanding bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade and economy, investment, agriculture, transport and logistics, space, digital technologies, as well as cultural and humanitarian exchanges.As a practical contribution to the Kazakhstan-Myanmar dialogue, the Ambassador informed the President of the successful holding of a Kazakhstan-Myanmar Roundtable in Yangon with the participation of representatives of Myanmar’s leading business community.The Kazakh diplomat also invited Myanmar’s youth to pursue higher education at Kazakhstan’s universities, as well as at the branches of leading foreign universities operating in Kazakhstan, highlighting their high academic standards, internationally recognized educational programmes, and broad opportunities to obtain world-class degrees.During his visit to Nay Pyi Taw, Ambassador Baimukhan also held talks with the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Tin Maung Swe.The meeting included an exchange of views on current bilateral and international issues, as well as discussions on prospects for expanding political, trade, economic and investment ties, and strengthening cooperation within international organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1262130?lang=ru

Astana, 21 July 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev met with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Monika Iwersen, on the occasion of the conclusion of her diplomatic mission.The Kazakh Foreign Minister praised the high level of Kazakh-German strategic partnership and reaffirmed Astana’s commitment to further developing bilateral relations across all areas.The importance of his visit to Berlin in February and his participation in the Ministerial Meeting of the Central Asia – Germany format, during which both sides confirmed their intention to deepen cooperation and advance joint initiatives were highlighted.Ambassador Iwersen expressed sincere gratitude for the support extended during her tenure and reaffirmed Berlin’s readiness to continue a constructive dialogue with Astana in the spirit of mutual respect and trust.At the conclusion of the meeting, Minister Kosherbayev presented Ambassador Iwersen with the Order of Dostyk, Second Class, in recognition of Ambassador’s personal contribution to strengthening the friendly ties between the peoples of the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1261428?lang=ru

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On 19 July, the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee opened in Busan, Republic of Korea. The session will run until 29 July.The official opening ceremony was attended by the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-myung, and the Director-General of UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany.The event has brought together approximately 3,000 participants from the 196 States Parties to the UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, as well as representatives of international organizations and the expert community.During the session, the World Heritage Committee will examine 30 new nominations for inscription on the World Heritage List, along with 147 State of Conservation reports on properties already inscribed on the List.The delegation of Kazakhstan is actively participating in the session in its capacity as a member of the World Heritage Committee.The Committee is also expected to examine Kazakhstan's nomination, "The Rock Mosques of Mangystau and Associated Sacred Sites".It is worth recalling that, during the meeting of the National Kurultai held in Atyrau, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the Government to initiate the process of nominating the unique underground mosques of Mangystau for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1260833?lang=ru

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