Astana, Kazakhstan – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan, exchanged orders at the Palace of Independence in the Kazakh capital Astana on Tuesday, on the occasion of His Majesty’s state visit to Kazakhstan.

The President Tokayev awarded His Majesty the Sultan the Order of Altyn Qyran (The Golden Eagle), the highest state decoration of Kazakhstan, in recognition of His Majesty and his patronage in advancing cooperation and partnership between the two friendly countries.

On his turn, His Majesty the Sultan conferred the Al Said Order upon President Tokayev, as a testament to the enduring ties between the two friendly nations and the deep esteem and regard they enjoy.