On the eve of the 34th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence, a solemn ceremony was held at the United Nations Office at Geneva to mark the reopening of the renovated Kazakh Room (Room XIV).

Opening remarks were delivered by Kazakhstan’s Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization and international economic organizations Mr. Kairat Torebayev; Director-General of the UN Office at Geneva Ms. Tatiana Valovaya; and Deputy Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ms. Ugochi Daniels. The honored guest was the renowned Kazakh singer, Kazakhstan’s Goodwill Ambassador, and IOM Global Goodwill Ambassador, Dimash Qudaibergen.

The event was attended by heads of diplomatic missions, representatives of international organizations, and members of the Kazakh diaspora.

Kazakh Room is a unique gift from Kazakhstan to the United Nations. In 2013, the hall was inaugurated by the then Director-General of the UN Office at Geneva, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Its central decorative elements remain the handmade tapestries that embody national ornamentation and history. After the renovation of the Palais des Nations, the hall has been reopened for conferences, cultural events, and film screenings for the benefit of Geneva’s international community.

“Kazakh Room is not just a meeting room; it is a symbol of Kazakhstan’s commitment to multilateralism, dialogue, and peace. We are pleased to open its doors today together with Dimash – a voice that unites millions of people around the world,” Ambassador Kairat Torebayev noted in his remarks.

During the ceremony, IOM Deputy Director General Ms. Ugochi Daniels officially announced the appointment of Dimash Qudaibergen as an IOM Global Goodwill Ambassador. Dimash is also one of the first Goodwill Ambassadors of Kazakhstan under the national project of the same name launched in 2024.

Addressing the guests, Dimash Qudaibergen emphasized that music is a universal language understood by everyone without translation. He warmly spoke about his fans – the Dears – who learn Kazakh songs, play national instruments, travel to Kazakhstan, and sincerely discover its culture. According to the artist, this inspires him to carry a message of peace, kindness, and unity.

Guests were shown Dimash Qudaibergen’s video “Kieli Meken” as well as an IOM video about his work as a Goodwill Ambassador. At the end of the ceremony, guests were offered traditional Kazakh treats.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1121880?lang=kk