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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: “Instead of embraces, men should shake hands firmly with each other, and during particularly joyful meetings, place their…”

On the recordAugust 24, 2026
Instead of embraces, men should shake hands firmly with each other, and during particularly joyful meetings, place their right hand over their heart.
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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

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Discussing traditional greetings in Kazakh culture.

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