По материалам сайта Kursiv.Media, передает Qazaq24.com. Shymkent, Kazakhstan, has been recognized for its achievements in sanitation, while

The letter also notes that Miras University Rector Nurken Khalykbergen has been included in the World Toilet Hall of Fame 2025.

According to the official letter signed by founder Jack Sim, the award represents the highest honor granted by the WTO on UN World Toilet Day, celebrating leaders in global sanitation both domestically and internationally.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Асхат Ниязов (@asshot.inc) The WTO praised Kazakhstan’s contributions to developing modern and accessible toilets and highlighted that Khalykbergen’s work directly improves residents’ quality of life.

Furthermore, the letter suggested organizing the World Toilet Summit in Astana, marking the first event of its kind in Central Asia.

The news generated a buzz on social media, with comment sections filled with jokes, irony, and supportive messages.

Users expressed a range of opinions on the initiative, from skepticism to appreciation of the importance of developed infrastructure.

In late July, Sim visited Shymkent to assess the city’s public restrooms. Judging by his reaction, he appeared impressed.