Kazakhstan eyes establishment of Restoration Center in Astana
Aida Balayeva, Kazakh Culture and Information Minister, held a meeting with an Italian delegation, comprising Luigi Oliva, director of the Institute for Restoration (ICR) of the Italian Culture Ministry, Marco Alberti, Italian Ambassador to Kazakhstan, as well as representatives of cultural and educational establishments of Italy, Kazinform News Agency cites the Kazakh Ministry.
The meeting discussed prospects for cultural cooperation and sharing experiences in cultural heritage preservation, focusing on creation of a Restoration Center at the Kazakh National Museum.
The Kazakh minister highlighted that this Center is set to become a key area of cooperation aimed at promoting restoration activities and preserving national heritage. Balayeva pointed to the importance of knowledge sharing in this area, adding that Italy’s experience could boost the promotion of museum business, especially in the field of restoration.
One of the key areas of our cooperation is the establishment of a Restoration Center at the Kazakh National Museum… Its successful operation requires an appropriate legal framework. The National Museum needs to become a center of practical skills. There are interesting artifacts and exhibits that, undoubtedly, require restoration work at the Museum, said Balayeva.
The sides also considered developing programs for theorical and practical training of specialists from Kazakhstan. Special attention was attached to training of Kazakhstani restorers in Italy, promoting experience sharing and internships.
In turn, Luigi Oliva presented Italy’s achievements in the field of restoration and expressed readiness for cooperation in training Kazakhstani specialists. “We’re always ready to assist in promoting this area, organize courses and internships, as well as implement new technologies and methods,” he added.
The sides expressed confidence that joint cooperation will deliver long-term results and become an important contribution to greater friendship and mutual understanding between Kazakhstan and Italy.
