Travel Guide to Kazakhstan and Other Central Asian Countries is Presented in Seoul, DKnews.kz reports.
A presentation of the book “A Travel Guide to the Three Countries of Central Asia” took place in the capital of South Korea, bringing together the heads of missions of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan as well as the head of Central Asia – Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum’s Secretariat.
The book provides a detailed description of the region's tourist destinations, including picturesque landscapes and the rich cultural heritage of Central Asian countries. The presentation was attended by representatives of leading South Korean tour operators, airlines, and journalists.
Speaking at the event, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea, Nurgali Arystanov, emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in the field of tourism. He said that the 5th World Nomad Games would be held in Kazakhstan from September 8 to 13, 2024 and invited Korean citizens to the event. It was noted that the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid special attention to the development of the tourism sector and the Government of Kazakhstan was ready to further improve tourist attractiveness and upgrade the infrastructure.
The Executive Director of the Central Asia - Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum’s Secretariat, Rhee Jong Kook, noted the importance of further strengthening cooperation with the countries of Central Asia in light of the recently adopted K-Silk Road strategy as well as the successful negotiations of the President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, with the President of Kazakhstan and leaders of other Central Asian countries.
During the event, Korean writer Seo Byung Yong spoke in detail about his book, which describes the unique tourist routes of the region. He emphasized the huge potential for tourism development, noting the visa-free regime, the availability of direct flights, the rich gastronomic culture and the variety of destinations. At the end of the event, the author signed books for all participants and presented the travel guide as souvenirs.
This significant event emphasized the growing role of Central Asia on the international tourism map and strengthened cultural and friendly ties among our countries.
