Sailas Thangal

Delighted to attend and address the 60th Anniversary celebrations of ISKCON in Almaty. Commended ISKCON Almaty for its wonderful contribution to spreading the timeless message of love, peace, compassion and social harmony—not merely through its teachings, but also through its noble deeds and selfless service to humanity. Its growing community is a testament to the positive impact of its work. Warm congratulations and best wishes!
#ISKCON #ISKON60

A wonderful evening of joy, warmth and togetherness as Embassy colleagues and their families joined me in celebrating the festival of lights at India House, Astana. 🪔✨#Diwali2026 #DiwaliCelebration

The Embassy of India, in collaboration with the First President Museum of Kazakhstan, inaugurated a special exhibition commemorating 150 years of our national song, Vande Mataram.
The event was jointly inaugurated by Director of the Museum and Ambassador and was graced by Ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of international organisations and our Kazakh friends. The exhibition received an enthusiastic response and appreciation from visitors.
A timeless symbol of India's freedom struggle, national pride and unity, Vande Mataram continues to inspire generations and echo the spirit of a resurgent India. A celebration of India's rich heritage and a wonderful opportunity to share its history and cultural legacy with our Kazakh friends! 🇮🇳🇰🇿

It was a pleasure meeting H.E. Ms Marje Luup, Ambassador of Estonia to Kazakhstan. We had a warm and engaging exchange of perspectives and experiences from our respective diplomatic journeys and assignments across different countries. Having recently moved from New Delhi to Astana, Ambassador Luup and I had much to reminisce about and share. A delightful interaction, reflecting the unique camaraderie of diplomatic life!

Called on the Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan for a constructive discussion on strengthening India–Kazakhstan cooperation in legal and treaty matters. We also signed the Extradition Treaty, an important milestone that will strengthen our legal partnership, enhance cooperation in combating crime and bring greater security and reassurance to our citizens. I also strongly raised the issue of 6 Indian med-students and sought his personal intervention and facilitation for an early resolution. Hopeful that our close cooperation and mutual understanding will help address their concerns. 🇮🇳🤝🇰🇿