Warsaw, 28 October, 2025 – Nurlan Zhalgasbayev, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Poland, met with Witold Bańka, President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

The parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and WADA in strengthening international anti-doping standards, as well as further collaboration aimed at promoting the principles of fair play in sport.

During the meeting, Witold Bańka noted that in October 2025 he had the honour of visiting Kazakhstan on an official visit, during which he met with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Bańka expressed his deep gratitude for the high honour bestowed upon him – the awarding of the Order of Friendship – in recognition of his contribution to the development of sport in Kazakhstan.

He emphasised that during his discussions with the President of Kazakhstan and the Minister of Tourism and Sport, prospects for further cooperation were considered, including a proposal to host WADA’s Executive Committee and Foundation Board meetings in Kazakhstan in 2027.

Ambassador N.Zhalgasbayev expressed his readiness to facilitate dialogue between WADA and the competent authorities of Kazakhstan, noting the importance of the country’s participation in global initiatives aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness in sport. Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their intention to continue constructive engagement, including through close cooperation with the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Warsaw, in order to further strengthen the partnership and implement joint projects in the anti-doping field.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-warsaw/press/news/details/1095156?lang=kk