As part of the second “Central Asia–China” summit, held in Astana from June 16 to 18, 2025, students of the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography performed before the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping.

During the preparation for the event, teachers played a particularly important role by providing professional guidance to the students and contributing to the high quality of their performance. Their contributions were specially recognized.

For her active participation and contribution to the organization of such a significant international event, Gulnar Aliyeva, Head of the Concert Activities Department, was awarded a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Head of State.

In addition, letters of appreciation on behalf of Aibek Arkabayevich Dadebay, Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, were presented to Aitolkyn Turgynbayeva, Dean of the Faculty of Choreography, Professor Gulnara Saitova, Head of Department, and instructor Almat Shamshiyev.