Kazakhstan Expands the Opportunities of the Honorary Consulate Institution in Hungary

Budapest, March 28, 2025 – Abzal Saparbekuly, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary participated in the official opening ceremony of the Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in the city of Veszprém, covering the counties of Veszprém, Vas, and Fejér.

The solemn ceremony was attended by representatives of business and public circles, as well as the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Veszprém and the counties of Veszprém, Vas, and Fejér.

In his opening remarks, Ambassador Saparbekuly emphasized that Hungary is a reliable strategic partner of Kazakhstan within the European Union, and today’s strong political cooperation and close economic ties are a clear testament to this fact.

Additionally, the Kazakh diplomat noted that, given the shared historical roots of Kazakhstan and Hungary, the Honorary Consulate had been entrusted with important tasks, including the protection of the interests of Kazakh citizens, the development of trade, economic, and humanitarian cooperation, and assistance with consular matters in the Veszprém, Vas, and Fejér.

For his part, Gábor Sági, who has been appointed as the Honorary Consul responsible for the consular district covering the counties of Veszprém, Vas, and Fejér, expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him. He assured that, as the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan, he is committed to making every effort to deepen and expand interregional cooperation between Hungary and Kazakhstan. He also aims to enhance the depth and significance of comprehensive engagement with regional institutions.

During the opening ceremony, guests were introduced to a corner of Kazakh culture and a photography exhibition about Kazakhstan. At the same time, the event’s highlight was a masterful performance of traditional Kazakh compositions on the dombra.

Gábor Sági is the General Director of Globalia Kft., a company engaged in strategic and corporate consulting and project financing since 2011. Since 2022, he has been the owner of Kazglobal LLP, registered at the Astana International Financial Centre. Kazglobal LLP attracts Hungarian companies to Kazakhstan and implements several large-scale investment projects.