Honorary Consul in Kazakhstan Invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin
Hyderabad / Astana, May 30, 2025:
His Excellency Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hyderabad for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, India, attended the Astana International Forum 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan, as an invited delegate of H.E. Serik Zhumangarin, Hon’ble Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Inaugurated by H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, the Forum convened over 5,000 participants from 50 countries, including more than 80 Heads of State, Ministers, and CEOs, under the theme “Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future.” The platform fostered global dialogue on security, economic transformation, sustainable development, and climate action.
During his visit, Dr. Khan met with his close associate Mr. Yousuf Aljawder, Chairman of Astana International Airport, to discuss the proposed expansion of Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport and the launch of direct flights between Hyderabad and Kazakhstan. Both sides acknowledged the strategic importance of strengthening air connectivity to support trade, tourism, and investment.
It was also noted that Astana International Airport has entered into a 25-year operational agreement with Terminal Holding UAE, which is investing USD 1.1 billion to develop and modernize the airport. Additionally, GMR Airport, operator of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, has expressed strong interest in initiating direct flight operations to Kazakhstan.
Dr. Khan praised Kazakhstan’s leadership for hosting a visionary global platform and reaffirmed his commitment to further enhancing Indo-Kazakh relations across sectors.
