In accordance with the initiative of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, an international festival under title of Caspian Sea- sea of friendship was opened in Aktau on August 24, the representative of the State Committee for Work with Azerbaijanis Living Abroad Fizuli Najafov sent on an official trip to Kazakhstan told Trend.
The event will last until August 24. According to Najafov, more than 700 guests from five countries have been invited to the festival. During the 3-day international festival, there will be organized several events, seminars, conferences and sport competitions. Najafov said that yesterday evening, the opening ceremony of the festival was held. The participants were red the congratulation letter of Kazakh president N.Nazarbayev.
On August 25, an economical exhibition was organized, which brought together the heads and representatives from various companies, governemtal and non-governmental organizations. Besides, an conference Caspian humanitarian forum was held.
Najafov noted that within the framework of the event sport competitions will be organized on volleyball and mini-football. Besides, concert programs and competition of popular music will be held.
Najafov ruled out that Azerbaijan Republic and Azerbaijani diaspora in Kazakhstan actively participate in the festival.