Kazakhstan marks Republic Day with a State Flag ceremony in front of Akorda in Astana

Kazakhstan celebrated Republic Day on 25 October. In the morning a State Flag raising ceremony was held on the square in front of the Akorda residence in Astana, attended by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The commander of the guard of honour company reported to the head of state, after which the flag was raised and the national anthem played. According to the official report, the same ceremony is being held in all regions of the country.

To mark the holiday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent Tokayev a letter. It notes Kazakhstan's development, its growing economic potential and international standing, and stresses that strategic partnership and alliance between the two countries are being strengthened by high-level visits and dialogue. The Organization of Turkic States also congratulated Kazakhstan on the holiday.