Star of “Magnificent Century” Halit Ergenç Admired the National Pavilion of Kazakhstan at COP31

Renowned Turkish actor Halit Ergenç, best known for portraying Sultan Suleiman in the historical drama Magnificent Century, visited the National Pavilion of Kazakhstan at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya. The pavilion’s exhibition was presented to Halit Ergenç by Saken Kalkamanov, Chairman of the Management Board of NJSC “International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects” (IGTIC). He provided a detailed overview of Kazakhstan’s key environmental policy directions, industrial facilities, and projects aimed at advancing green technologies, ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources, and addressing environmental challenges. The actor explored the country’s environmental initiatives, showcased projects, and technological solutions with great interest, placing special emphasis on the urgency of the Aral Sea issue.

During the tour, the actor stopped at each of the featured industrial facilities, attentively learning about their operations, the technologies they employ, and the practical impact of ongoing projects. Halit Ergenç showed particular interest in the environmental situation in the Aral Sea region. He examined detailed information regarding the challenges facing the Aral Sea, the consequences of its desiccation, and the measures being taken to restore the regional ecosystem.

Saken Kalkamanov also highlighted Kazakhstan’s comprehensive approach to tackling environmental challenges, adopting modern technologies, and implementing sustainable development initiatives. Visiting the pavilion offered the acclaimed actor an opportunity to gain deeper insight into Kazakhstan’s environmental agenda, conservation projects, and technological milestones.

A highlight of the visit was meeting the digital guides Amur and Umit—interactive AI-powered assistants that introduce visitors to Kazakhstan’s conservation initiatives and the restoration of the Turanian tiger population. Especially for the Turkish guest, the digital guides spoke in Turkish, demonstrating the power of modern technology in promoting the environmental agenda and fostering cultural dialogue.

The Chairman of the Management Board of IGTIC showed the actor how Kazakhstan leverages artificial intelligence and digital solutions to present its environmental projects to an international audience. Halit Ergenç explored the exhibition with keen interest and highly praised the showcased initiatives.

Notably, the National Pavilion of Kazakhstan at COP31 brings together the country’s environmental, technological, cultural, and investment agendas. The pavilion’s program includes 38 thematic events, while 34 investment-related documents have been signed within the framework of the conference.