Jakarta, October 23, 2025 – On the occasion of the Republic Day, the second meeting of the "Kazakhstan-Indonesia Friendship Society" (KIFS) took place in Jakarta. The KIFS was established in 2024 with the aim to strengthen cultural and business ties between two countries. The meeting was attended by representatives of Indonesian state bodies, public, business and cultural organisations, as well as by citizens of Kazakhstan.

In his speech, Kazakh Ambassador Serzhan Abdykarimov highlighted the historical significance of the Declaration on the State Sovereignty of our country dated October 25, 1990, the current state and prospects of bilateral partnership, and Kazakhstan’s modern development in line with the tasks outlined by the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his September Address to the Nation “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Their Solutions Through Digital Transformation.” In this context, Kazakh diplomat emphasized the significant potential, new directions and favorable opportunities for expanding multifaceted cooperation between Kazakhstan and Indonesia in areas of mutual interest.

The second part of the meeting included the presentation of the second edition of the “Book of Words” by Abai Kunanbayuly in Indonesian language, as part of the celebration of the 180th anniversary of the great Kazakh poet and enlightener. The Ambassador noted that Abai’s rich legacy serves as a spiritual guide not only for the Kazakh people, but for all of humanity, as his works, translated into numerous foreign languages, are filled with universal human values. The diplomat expressed his confidence that the book would allow Indonesian friends to better understand the soul of Kazakhs, strengthen cultural and people-to-people ties two friendly nations. The guests were also shown a documentary about Abai’s life and activities. His famous compositions, such as “Kozimnin Karasy”, “Aittym Salem, Kalamkas”, and “Zhelsiz Tunde Zharyk Ai” were performed, alongside with Kazakh dances and other popular national musical pieces played with dombra and on piano.

Indonesian guests warmly congratulated the people of Kazakhstan on the Republic Day and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen mutually beneficial investment, trade, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries.

Guests also had an opportunity to try traditional Kazakh cuisine and enjoyed a photo exhibition with Kazakhstan’s stunning natural landscapes.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-jakarta/press/news/details/1092184?lang=kk