Sweden and Kazakhstan may seem far apart geographically, but the two countries share an unexpected cultural connection.Horses hold a special place in both Swedish and Kazakh culture. This connection opens the conversation with Sweden’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Stefan Eriksson, in the new episode of Life of a Diplomat. We discuss how relations between Kazakhstan and Sweden are evolving today, including cooperation in business, culture and education. Ambassador Eriksson also reflects on his diplomatic journey, his interest in the region and his efforts to learn the Kazakh language.

