11.11.2025

Opening of the Honorary Consulate of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Almaty

Almaty, November 11, 2025 -  The Honorary Consulate of the Federative Republic of Brazil resumed its operations in Almaty. The ceremonial event was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps and business community of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This event marked an important milestone in the development of international relations between the two countries and the strengthening of cooperation in various spheres. Alexey Chsherbinin, a Member of the Regional Council of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Almaty and Director of KSC-Plast LLP, was appointed Honorary Consul. Welcoming speeches were delivered by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Brazil to Kazakhstan, His Excellency Marcel Fortuna Biato, and the Head of the Representation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty, Ambassador-at-Large, His Excellency Zhanibek Abdrashov. In their remarks, they emphasized the steady development of Kazakh-Brazilian relations and expressed confidence in their continued growth and deepening. The President of the Society of Honorary Consuls of Kazakhstan, Denis Van den Weghe, in his speech, presented the activities of the Society, highlighting its key areas of work and the role of the organization in strengthening international consular cooperation. Concluding his address, Denis Van den Weghe congratulated Alexey Chsherbinin on beginning his work as Honorary Consul of Brazil in Kazakhstan, emphasizing his professional qualities, commitment to developing bilateral relations, and the importance of his role in strengthening the partnership between Kazakhstan and Brazil. He wished him success in his future activities and expressed confidence in his significant contribution to the consular community. The newly appointed Honorary Consul of Brazil, Alexey Chsherbinin himself, in turn, expressed his sincere gratitude to Ambassador Marcel Fortuna Biato for the trust placed in him and stated that he would actively promote the development of economic cooperation and strengthen business ties between Kazakhstan and Brazil.