Vilnius, April 16, 2025 - Ambassador of Kazakhstan Timur Urazayev and Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Yerman held a meeting with President of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences Jūras Banys, Vice-President Zenonas Dabkevičius and Deputy Director of the Wroblewski Library of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences Rima Cicėnienė.

During the meeting, T. Urazayev spoke about the government's goal to strengthen the scientific potential in Kazakhstan. In turn, J. Banys shared information about the state of science in Lithuania.  

The parties exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in science, education, archival work and librarianship, as well as IT-sector.

Yerman acquainted the Lithuanian side with the activities of Kazakhstan’s CEC, including the updated provisions in the electoral system and constitutional provisions of the country, as well as transferred books about Kazakhstan to the Library of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences.

The participants of the meeting noted the importance of the development of cultural and humanitarian cooperation, emphasizing the presence of a seven thousand Lithuanian diaspora in Kazakhstan. Particular attention was paid to the unique experience of Kazakhstan in the field of interethnic and interfaith harmony, as well as the role of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

Separately, the Ambassador focused on the tourism potential of our country and presented a tourist magazine-guide about Kazakhstan in the Lithuanian language.

During the event, R. Cicėnienė acquainted the guests with ancient manuscripts and the world map, as well as rare books stored in the library.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vilnius/press/news/details/978044?lang=kk