Cohen explained why he mocked Kazakhstan in Borat. After 20 years, he apologizes to the country.

Sacha Baron Cohen publicly apologized to Kazakhstan for the portrayal in his film Borat, stating it was not representative of the country. He explained that the character was created partly by chance and that Kazakhstan was chosen because it was relatively unknown. Cohen acknowledged that the film had sparked controversy but also contributed to tourism in Kazakhstan. Over the years, the country's stance on Borat has softened, with some embracing the character's catchphrase as a tourism slogan. Cohen is currently promoting a new film, which has received mixed reviews.