American Corner Opened in Astana

U.S. Chargé Pamela Spratlen and Culture Committee Chairman Ilyas Kozybayev from the Ministry of Culture officially open the American Corner at the National Library

On April 22 in Astana, Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. Pamela L. Spratlen opened a new American Corner at the National Academic Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan.  At the opening ceremony Chargé d'affaires a.i. Spratlen was joined by Ilyas Kozybayev, Chairman of Culture Committee of the Ministry of Culture, representatives of the Akimat of Astana, and Rakhimzhan Otarbayev, Director of the National Academic Library.  The Astana American Corner, like all American Corners in Kazakhstan, is a joint venture between the U.S. Embassy and the host library.  American Corner will provide current and reliable information about the United States and will serve as a venue for a variety of events and activities.  Its multimedia materials, books, and periodicals will be accessible to visitors interested in American culture.