Tengrinews.kz - The U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Daniel Rosenblum, shared his memories of Kazakhstan during his diplomatic mission.
Rosenblum mentioned that his mission in Kazakhstan brought him great pleasure.
"My service in Kazakhstan was truly a pleasure. It wasn't difficult because the people of Kazakhstan welcomed me with open arms and wholeheartedly shared with me their experiences, history, and culture. It was really a pleasure to live here. The winters in Astana, of course, are not easy – that’s probably the toughest part. But overall, it was a wonderful experience," he said, responding to questions from a Tengrinews.kz correspondent.
Rosenblum explained that his decision to step down from his post and retire from the U.S. State Department was well thought out.
"I made the decision to leave my post, retire, and also conclude my career at the State Department. After much reflection and consideration, it seemed like the right time for such a change in my life. However, I am very sad to leave Kazakhstan. I would have liked to stay here longer, but I will cherish the warm memories of my time spent here," he shared.
Daniel Rosenblum also highlighted the uniqueness of Kazakhstan and its cultural traditions.
"I can say that, no matter what I do in the future, I will always have memories of Kazakhstan. Moreover, I am sure that I will return to Central Asia, come back to Kazakhstan, to visit it as a tourist or in some other capacity because it is a special part of the world. I just want to say to the people of Kazakhstan that this os a special country with it's own strong very deep cultural traditionsz family traditions and that gives you as a country strength to do anything. The future is bright for Kazakhstan and it's almost unlimited what you can achieve because you are rooted. Your country is rooted in this very strong traditions of family," emphasized the U.S. Ambassador.
Earlier, Ambassador Rosenblum announced his decision to step down. He informed the Kazakh government of his intention to leave his post on January 20, 2025, and retire after nearly 28 years of service in the U.S. State Department.
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