By Ajmal Khan Yousafzai
ISLAMABAD: A delegation from Center for Global & Strategic Studies, Islamabad attended the Inauguration Ceremony of Abai Center at Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Islamabad.
During the occasion, His Excellency Akan Rakhmetullin, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan enlightenend the participants about the latest reforms and new inititaives being undertaken by the Kazakh Government particularly COVID-19. He stated that the Abai Center will share the latest findings, studies and opinions of experts to explore and study Kazakh culture.
Major General Syed Khalid Amir Jaffery HI(M), (Retd), President, CGSS stated that the Abai Center represents the legacy of Abai Kunanbaiuly, a great poet, philosopher, and founder of written Kazakh literature, as well as the rich heritage of Kazakh culture.
Mr. Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Chief Editor, Islamabad Post and Member Board of Experts, CGSS stated that the Abai Center will enhance the relationship of Kazakhstan with various countries across the globe and will promote Kazakh culture in the world. Furthermore, he stated that the contributions of Abai is important to introduce in Pakistan for the young scholars.
Ms. Mehreen Gul, Director, CGSS was also present during the occassison. She highlighted that CGSS can also contribute to promote the literature work of Abai to enchance the academic cooperation between Pakistan and Kazakhstan.
