The Kazakh Parliament adopted the Law On ratification of the Agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and China on mutual establishment of cultural centers.
"Several large initiatives are being developed as part of the Kazakh President’s policy based on friendship and cooperation between Kazakhstan and China. One of the initiatives is a decision to open cultural centers in Astana and Beijing," Kazakh Culture and Information Minister Aida Balayeva said.
According to her, the cultural centers of the two nations are noncommercial organizations accredited by their respective countries and working under the legislation of the state of residence.
The agreement was elaborated following the talks of the two presidents on establishing cultural centers on a parity basis in China and Kazakhstan.
The agreement is aimed at developing friendly relations, exchange and cooperation in cultural and humanitarian spheres, Sputnik Kazakhstan reported.
