Meet the New Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna
Alibek Bakayev, Kazakhstan's new permanent representative, presented his credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna, Ghada Waly. Meet Ambassador Alibek Bakayev, the new permanent representative of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna.

Alibek Bakayev is currently Kazakhastan’s Ambassador to Austria, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations Office at Vienna and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
The new Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the United Nations (Vienna), Alibek Bakayev, presented his credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), Ghada Waly.
Welcome to the new Permanent Representative of #Kazakhstan, Alibek Bakyev, who presented his credentials today to the Director-General of #UNVienna @ghadafathiwaly - more here ➡ https://t.co/F002HBjPZX pic.twitter.com/1pvuKFTntZ
— UN Vienna (@UN_Vienna) November 23, 2022
In addition, Mr. Bakayev also presented his credentials to IAEA Chief, Rafael Mariano Grossi.
A warm welcome to Amb. @AlibekBakayev, Kazakhstan's new representative to @IAEAorg. We work closely with in a number of areas, most notably our low enriched uranium bank in the country. Honored to receive a medal celebrating Kazakhstan's 30 years of independence. pic.twitter.com/UPwpBs2cQT
— Rafael MarianoGrossi (@rafaelmgrossi) November 14, 2022
Mr. Bakayev presented his credentials also to CTBTO Chief Robert Floyd. Bakayev is well-versed in the world of diplomacy.
@_RobFloyd was pleased to accept credentials of HE Ambassador @AlibekBakayev of Kazakhstan in Vienna. Kazakhstan's leadership in nuclear non-proliferation & steadfast support of #CTBT's entry into force make it an invaluable partner in #CTBTO's mission to end nuclear testing. pic.twitter.com/YG9CBvNoab
— CTBTO (@CTBTO) November 18, 2022
Mr. Bakayev was also appointed as Kazakhastan’s permanent representative to the OSCE in Vienna. H.E. Mr. Bakayev presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation, Helga Maria Schmid.
Great pleasure to receive credentials from Ambassador @AlibekBakayev, the new Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the @OSCE.
— Helga Maria Schmid (@HelgaSchmid_SG) November 10, 2022
Warm welcome! I am looking forward to working with you. pic.twitter.com/gqh6VgMSZQ
Alibek Bakayev holds Degrees in International Relations and World Languages from the Kazakh University and the Academy of Public Administration of Kazakhstan.
Prior to his diplomacy career, he gained nearly 20 years experience in diplomacy.
Curriculum Vitae: | |
Education: | |
Prior to 2004 | Studied at the Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages and the Academy of Public Administration of Kazakhstan |
Career History: | |
2004 | Referent, Department of Europe and America, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
2004-2008 | Attaché, Third Secretary, Embassy to Germany |
2008-2009 | Counsellor, Head of Protocol, Ministry of Economy and Budgetary Planning |
2009-2010 | Director, Department of International Relations, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade |
2010-2012 | Director, Department of Strategic Planning and Analysis, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade |
2012-2014 | Head of Division and Deputy Director, Department of Panasian Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
2015-2019 | Director, Department of Panasian Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
2019-2022 | Ambassador to Switzerland |
2020-2022 | Ambassador to Liechtenstein, the Holy See, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta concurrently |
Since 2022 | Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna |
Diplomatic Rank: | Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna |
Languages: | English and German |
Family: | Married, three children. |