Kazakhstan's newly appointed Ambassador to Qatar, Bakyt Batyrshayev, has presented his credentials to Qatar's Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, officially beginning his diplomatic mission in the Gulf country.

During the credential presentation ceremony, Amir Sheikh Tamim congratulated Ambassador Batyrshayev on his appointment and wished him success in advancing the friendly relations and strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Qatar, Kazinform reported.

In turn, Ambassador Batyrshayev conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from Kazakhstan's President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reaffirming Kazakhstan's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. He emphasized his determination to further expand comprehensive cooperation between Astana and Doha.

Both sides underscored the importance of building on the strategic partnership established between the two countries and expressed their shared commitment to deepening mutually beneficial cooperation across a wide range of sectors.