Hyderabad, 20 August 2024: H.E. Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hyderabad for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Hosted a business meeting with Mr. Yusuf Aljawder, Chairman of the Management Board, Astana International Airport, Kazakhstan, at the BTR Greens – MAK Projects in Maheshwaram, Hyderabad. During the meeting, Yusuf Aljawder provided a brief overview of Astana International Airport and the operations of Terminal Holdings UAE, which operates 12 airports in various countries. Pradeep Panicker, Chief Executive Officer of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd., and Ashish Kumar, Chief Commercial Officer-Aero & Cargo, presented their operations in India and overseas. The meeting focused on discussing the potential for operating direct flights between Hyderabad, India, and Astana, Kazakhstan.
Following the meeting, His Excellency Dr Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hyderabad for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, India, hosted a dinner in honor of Yusuf Aljawder at Xanadu, his residence. The dinner was attended by distinguished dignitaries, including:
- Mr Gareth Owen, British Deputy High Commissioner in Hyderabad
- Mr Aaref Alnuai, Consul General of UAE in Hyderabad
- Mr Moin Kareem, Former Director of the United Nations for Central Asia
- Mr Vikram Jain, Canada Trade Commissioner, High Commission of Canada in Hyderabad
- Mr Ashish Kumar, Chief Operating Officer of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd
- Mr Pearl Kapur, CEO and Founder of Zyber 365, and India’s youngest billionaire
The evening provided a platform for the guests to discuss the current political situation, investment, and business opportunities between Kazakhstan, India, and the Middle East. The conversation was engaging, and the guests showed keen interest in exploring potential collaborations.
The dinner featured a delightful spread of Central Asian and Indian cuisine, which was relished by the guests. The warm hospitality and convivial atmosphere made the evening a memorable one.
The event highlighted the strong diplomatic ties and growing business relations between Kazakhstan and India and paved the way for future collaborations and partnerships.”