+19° / +14°C Wednesday, august 12, 2015 No 15 (81) www.astanatimes.com Kyrgyzstan Enters EAEU, Customs Controls to be Removed gyzstan would open its customs By Malika Orazgaliyeva borders to other EAEU member states soon. “I know that Naz- ASTANA – Kazakh President arbayev supports these plans,” he Nursultan Nazarbayev signed the said. Kazakh law ratifying the acces- Officials in both Astana and sion of the Kyrgyz Republic into Bishkek announced that Naz- the Eurasian Economic Union arbayev and Atambayev will to- (EAEU) Aug. 5. gether observe via a live video link According to AKIpress, Russian the removal of customs checkpoints President Vladimir Putin ratified between the two countries on Aug. the agreement on the Kyrgyz Re- 12. The removal of customs control public’s entry into the organisation is one of the key components of the on July 13 and Belarusian Presi- Treaty on the Eurasian Economic dent Alexander Lukashenko rati- Union which focuses on promot- fied it on July 24. ing the so-called four freedoms of On July 27, Kyrgyz President movement of goods, services, capi- Almazbek Atambayev told Rus- tal and workforce. sian news agency TASS that Kyr- Continued on Page A2 Nation Commemorates 70th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings units of nuclear weapons in the By Dmitry Lee world today; this number is more than enough to destroy the entire ASTANA – The people of Ka- human race and that is extremely zakhstan shared the pain of mil- dangerous. Japan and Kazakhstan lions of Japanese who perished will jointly co-chair the conference in the Hiroshima and Nagasaki to enforce the Comprehensive Nu- bombings on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945 clear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) for

Photo by Yury Bekker Photo by Yury in an Aug. 6 observance at the two years starting September.” capital’s Otan Ana Defenders of The CTBT would ban all nucle- ABOVE: Students walk the the Motherland monument. The ar explosions in all environments grounds of the brand new dreadful nuclear exposions took for either military or civilian pur- and largest Nazarbayev nearly 130,000 Japanese lives. poses. The treaty was adopted by Intellectual School unveiled “Today on Aug. 6, Hiroshima is the United Nations General As- Reshuffle Brings Authority, in Almaty on Aug. 11. The hosting a ceremony to commemo- sembly in 1996 but it can only new school, with an emphasis rate the victims of the tragic events be enacted should eight specific on chemical and biological of Aug. 6 and 9, 1945,” said one of countries – China, Egypt, India, studies, has 960 seats. Its the invited guest speakers, Japanese Iran, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan Experience to EXPO 2017, nine blocks house 70 audito- Ambassador in Kazakhstan Ka- and USA – both sign and ratify it. riums and 25 laboratories for mohara Masayoshi in his address. Although 183 states have signed physics, chemistry and biol- “The people of Japan are calling on the treaty and 164 ratified it, those ogy that meet international the entire world not to repeat such nations have not yet followed suit. Younger Talent to Almaty standards. tragedies. There are over 16,000 Continued on Page A2 FC Astana Set for Maiden European Football Autumn,

Bauyrzhan Baibek Akhmetzhan Yessimov Beibut Atamkulov Kairat Almaty Also Progresses travelled all over our country, tract investments and technolo- By Malika Orazgaliyeva took part in the major election gies,” said Nazarbayev. campaigns... I am confident On Aug. 8, during the Presi- ASTANA – Kazakh President that together with you, he will dent’s working visit to the South Nursultan Nazarbayev intro- be able to solve the challenges Kazakhstan region he announced duced new Almaty Akim (May- facing the city in the context of that Beibut Atamkulov, the for- or) Bauyrzhan Baibek during his working visit to Almaty Aug. 9, programmes, which are being mer executive secretary of the reported the press service of the implemented in the country,” he Ministry for Investment and De- Akorda presidential residence. told officials at city hall. velopment and a former Kazakh On Aug. 10, former Mayor Nazarbayev thanked Yessimov ambassador to Malaysia, was Akhmetzhan Yessimov was ap- for his work in the southern capi- appointed Akim (Governor) of pointed chairman of the Astana tal and noted that his experience the region. Previous Akim Askar EXPO 2017 national company. is needed for the organisation Myrzakhmetov became First Introducing Baibek, the Presi- and holding of EXPO in Astana Deputy Chairman of the Nur dent noted that Almaty is not only in 2017. Otan party. Nazarbayev noted the largest city in Kazakhstan, but “EXPO 2017 is our future. that as a result of his work, the also the engine of its economy, as Construction of facilities for the region’s economy is doing well, well as its scientific and educa- exhibition is only one side of social facilities are being con- tional centre. Therefore, manag- this task. Another, more impor- structed and the sector of ser- ing such a city requires a skilled tant, is that the international ex- vices is steadily improving, the and creative staff. hibition aims to give impetus to Akorda reported. “Baibek is the first gradu- Kazakhstan’s transition to a new The Nur Otan Democratic ate of the Bolashak educational technological system in all sec- People’s Party is the largest po- programme, who is appointed tors through the development of litical party in Kazakhstan with to such a post. He worked at alternative energy. The head of more than 762,000 members. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the national company must be an The leader of the party is Nur- the Presidential Administra- experienced man who will work sultan Nazarbayev. Before Myr- tion, was First Deputy Chair- with the government, regional zakhmetov, the position of the man of Nur Otan. He saw my administrations as well as doz- First Deputy Chairman was oc- work while working beside me, ens of countries in order to at- cupied by Baibek. FC Astana beat HJK from Finland in a nailbiting match on Aug. 5 ending 4-3. Read the full story on Page B7.

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NATIONAL Capital’s Charity Fund Seeks Support to Open news in brief 14th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Social Wel- Private Senior Homecare, Breaks Stereotypes fare will take place at the Palace of Some discover they have been organisations, private companies Independence of Astana on Septem- neighbours, some even related. and foreign diplomatic missions. ber 2-4, according to the Ministry of We often have guests who visit “Speaking of future plans, we Healthcare and Social Development the residents, spend time talking want to open a House of Gen- of Kazakhstan.The conference plans with them. We try to treat them erations for disabled children and to address issues of integrated, mass as equals. We don’t use hospital seniors. We have found a facility use of ICT systems at social welfare gowns; they’re free to wear any- in the city that suits our needs. It organisations and to discuss unified thing they like, for instance. They has a total area of 5,000 square standards and solutions based on ICT need to feel comfortable here,” metres with good infrastructure and applicable in the sphere of social said Beysenbayeva. for further inclusive development. welfare. In order to advance such ser- It will be next to a clinic, a school vices in Kazakhstan, however, and an entertainment centre in the President Nursultan Nazarbayev Beysenbayeva believes that first area around the Eurasia shopping visited the new Multifunctional Ice society needs to change its mental- mall. So far, the embassy of South Palace in Astana on Aug. 8. Given ity towards such services. Africa, headed by Ambassador the climatic peculiarities of Astana, “Remote love is also love; our Shirish Soni, is actively helping us great emphasis needs to be put on clients thank us for what we do. in various ways and I am thankful winter sports in the capital city, the One of our clients has a good salary to the National Chamber of Entre- President noted during the visit. He and to make that living she spends preneurs of Kazakhstan for their also stressed that the new facility all her time at work. She is gladly support in the realisation of this should become financially sustain- using our services; otherwise, she project,” she said. able. The new stadium meets Olym- would have to sacrifice her career “According to statistics of the pic standards and is designed to sit to take care of her elderly parent. Ministry of Healthcare and So- up to 12,000. It includes an ice arena, Visitors, volunteers, neighbours, orphans and good friends of the homecare. Hiring a caretaker costs even more cial Development, in Astana as of a hockey academy, 50-metre pools and there have been cases of care- January more than 7,125 children for Olympic and artistic swimming. the services of daycare for elders karaoke, interesting activities and By Dmitry Lee takers who abused their responsi- under 18 years have disabilities; from my friend in Belgium and I events; regular walks as treatment bilities. One of our other clients 3,266 of them are between the “Kerbez” folk ensemble of Amre thought why not open one here [in accompanied by a member of the told us she had installed a surveil- ages of three to seven years old. Kashaubayev Semey Phillarmonic ASTANA – Whether affluent or Hall in eastern Kazakhstan will per- Astana].” staff and the opportunity for fam- lance camera and was shocked by To engage different social groups underprivileged, black or white, form in Paris where they will take This is how Beysenbayeva’s ily members, friends and loved what she saw,” she said. in various activities, the House of the human clock has no mercy. part in an international festival of journey started two years ago, ones to visit and communicate at “As opposed to the caretakers, Generations would include such What once excited the young spirit world’s nations, Tengrinews reported when she took care of the needy any time, day or night (including we are a company that has legal re- services as a centre for full-day will tomorrow be a vague memory. on August 10. The ensemble passed and elderly. Today, the homecare phone calls and Skype). sponsibilities for the residents. We stay of children with disabilities The staff of the Adal Niet Astana the qualifying stage online before. has 10 permanent residents and To be able to accommodate the are interested in their good health, based on medical and preventive, charity fund, headed by its inspira- two more who attend the daycare. residents and improve the quality They have already performed out- tion, founder and director general as this is our source of income. It rehabilitative, educational and The homecare services include of their stay, the fund currently side of Kazakhstan, but that will be Bibisara Beysenbayeva, knows is known that in the world seniors methodical work; a guesthouse highly-qualified doctors and med- charges for the services. The fee their first time in Paris. the challenges of seniors firsthand often travel and enjoy their lives, with medical and social support ical staff from the state’s hospital starts at 80,000 tenge (US$424.79) as the small, private fund offers but our grandmothers and grand- for older people up to 52 people; a The list of holders of state educa- homecare services for the elderly. No. 1; 24-hour medical and so- and the exact cost is determined fathers from Soviet times have a centre for the third age adaptation cial care, with daily health checks after an assessment, as various tional grants in 2015 was published “The homecare service originat- mentality of separating themselves and preventive measures to sup- Aug. 11. According to Tengrinews. for blood pressure, temperature drugs and types of care may be ed from my previous experience from society as they grow old. It port elder people and an employ- kz, 32,168 grants were allocated and blood sugar level; medica- required for different individuals, working with kindergartens,” Bey- is often looked down upon and ment centre for the graduates of in 2015. A total of 2,500 slots are tion treatments and injections; said Beysenbayeva. senbayeva told The Astana Times decried when parents are given to orphanages with accommodations distributed among the preparatory in an exclusive interview. “I [also] hygienic procedures and laundry; The homecare residents are in- elder’s houses in Kazakhstan,” she for mothers of children with dis- departments of universities and used to work with the Akimat individual approach and rehabili- volved in numerous projects as explained. abilities,” said Beysenbayeva. 29,668 are intended for entry of stu- (city administration) by handing tation programmes; five balanced part of the Third Age People Club, Beysenbayeva wants to take her She smiled, as she recalled that dents into the first year of university out charity packages to the under- meals a day according to the nu- which includes catering services, a ambitions even higher with her her life is tightly related with day- studies. The number of grants for privileged and then I thought why tritionist’s and doctor’s recom- mini confectionery, handmade ac- new project, the House of Genera- care services. Beysenbayeva was full-time training is 29,168, while not help the needy. The homecare mendations; a specially-equipped cessories and textile works. tions.She is currently seeking any previously engaged with kinder- extramural grants number 500. started for free. At first, I took a area with multifunctional beds, “These types of activities help support to be able to realise her gartens and currently refers to the Sixty universities that were identi- rape victim and an older woman anti-sore mattresses, bedside ta- residents socialise, be active. They plans, including cooperating with programme as a “Grandgarten.” fied on a competition basis obtained who was assaulted into my own bles and tools to facilitate walk- are all approximately the same government institutions, in partic- Both are rewarding life experi- the right for acceptance of students home. It was then when I heard of ing; a Wi-Fi area, home cinema, age, so they have a lot in common. ular hospitals, non-governmental ences for her, she said. through educational grants. Accord- ing to the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan, more than 12,500 grants were provided for technical training and technological specialties, around 6,000 grants for Nation Commemorates 70th Anniversary pedagogical and 2,690 for agricul- tural and veterinary specialties. Ten- grinews reported that 67,377 people participated in the competition for of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings educational grants in 2015, includ- Continued from Page A1 launched by Nazarbayev on Aug. Affairs, representing The ATOM gasaki in the future. Our President the existing nuclear test sites and ing 53,162 with Kazakh language 29, 2012 as a campaign to raise Project. “It is important to host is also making efforts to assure the to stop nuclear tests. The 21st cen- and 14,215 with Russian language According to the ambassador, global awareness about the con- such commemorative campaigns peaceful use of nuclear energy and tury must become the century of of tuition. Japan intends to play a “leading sequences of nuclear weapons ex- against nuclear weapons so people at his initiative the Semipalatinsk stability and security,” she said. role in practical approaches of the plosions and testing. To date, The will remember the consequenc- nuclear test site was shut down,” In addition to the representa- Rental bikes will become part of international community in the ATOM Project’s online petition es of nuclear explosions, as the he said. tives of the Japanese Embassy, the public transport system in Al- [nuclear non-proliferation] area, has collected more than 170,000 bombings are echoing further and Head Coordinator of the Ak the ceremony was attended by the maty, Tengrinews reported Aug. 10 including the soonest entry into signatures worldwide. The effort further in history. Our President Orda Public Partnership non- Council of Veterans of Astana, referring to the Chairman of Social force of the CTBT.” He added has been supported by global gov- had numerous global initiatives governmental organisation Zoya Zhan Arystan Astana Experimen- and Entrepreneurial Corporation of Japan and Kazakhstan are also ernmental and non-governmental against nuclear weapons and one Tyulebayeva read out an appeal to tal Group represented by children Almaty Kairat Kulbayev. The com- tightly collaborating to achieve organisations such as the Compre- of them was The ATOM Project, the people of the world on behalf of the capital and youngsters from pany’s project provides 200 bike stations for installation with nearly positive results at the Nuclear Se- hensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty which serves as a platform to say of the gathering. Sulu Ai kindergarten and Oner Ed- 2,000 bicycles that will cost around curity Summit that will take place Organisation (CTBTO), Organisa- ‘no’ to nuclear weapons testing “The Semipalatinsk test site ucational and Creative Centre in in March 2016 in the United States. tion for the Prohibition of Chemi- and ultimately, nuclear weapons. $12 million. The company plans to equalled the hundreds of tragedies Kosshy village, as well as veterans install 200 parking lots for private “The civil society needs to un- cal Weapons (OPWC), which was We cannot feel safe and secure in in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, thou- and students of the Astana Judo dertake joint efforts and actions in awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in the world from nuclear annihila- bicycles near shopping malls and sands of lost lives of our compatri- Federation. office buildings of the city. Accord- order to realise the idea of a world 2013, Mayors for Peace and Bike tion as long as nuclear weapons ots and an ecological catastrophe The event ended with the chil- free of nuclear weapons by show- for Peace among many others continue to exist and hang over ing to the Kulbayev, Almaty’s envi- of our soil. During the active years dren laying flowers at the eternal ing the [nuclear] painful past to the throughout the international com- our heads.” ronment is its main problem where of the Semipalatinsk test site, 459 fire and releasing seven balloons new generations and I highly re- munity. Similar sentiments were voiced 80 percent of air pollution comes nuclear explosions were carried and seven white doves into the air gard the International Day Against “Some 60,000 people died in by Kazakh Senate (upper house from cars and promoting cycling out. We are asking to shut down as a sign of peace on Earth. Nuclear Weapons (Aug. 29) and the first hours of the explosion in of Parliament) member Vladimir among residents may help reduce The ATOM Project created to raise Hiroshima and within the next few Redkokashin. carbon emissions. awareness about nuclear weap- weeks the same number of people “I would like to express my ons that were initiated by Presi- shared the same fate,” said Roman deepest condolences to the Japa- Kazakhstan’s cosmonaut Aidyn dent Nursultan Nazarbayev,” said Vassilenko, chairman of the inter- nese people. Kazakhstan is making Aimbetov will conduct a number Masayoshi. national information committee of great global efforts to help avoid of studies during his 10 day space The ATOM Project was the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign the tragedies of Hiroshima and Na- flight on board Soyuz TMA-18M spacecraft to the International Space Station that will blast off from the Baikonur cosmodrome Sept. 2. He will fly along with Rus- sian astronaut Sergey Volkov and Flight Engineer of European Space Agency Andreas Mogensen in the main crew, Chairman of the Aero- space Committee (Kazcosmos) of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Invest- ment and Development Talgat Mussabayev said Aug. 10.

To avoid future traffic jams au- thorities gave priority to public trans- portation, the Astana city adminis- tration announced. According to the officials, there are about 300,000 registered vehicles in the capital, and about 15-20,000 cars add up each year. The designated bus lanes, in- troduced recently, will give full pri- ority to buses; the fines for violating Members of Astana’s judo clubs and representatives of The ATOM Project release white doves in commemoration of the Japanese Ambassador in Kazakhstan Kamohara Masayoshi spoke at the event declaring: those regulations have been set at 10 victims of the Hiroshima bombing 70 years ago on Aug. 6. “The people of Japan are calling on the entire world not to repeat such tragedies.” monthly calculation indexes. A3 eurasia&world

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external news in brief International Seminar Concluded on Public Health Kazakh businessmen are work- ing together with German consult- ants on kumys production, Khabar news agency reported Aug. 6. for Specialists from Africa Having evaluated the healing happy to join Kazakhstan and the properties of the horse milk, en- By Aiman Turebekova government of Kazakhstan in high- trepreneurs from Germany opened lighting the emergence of Africa a factory in their country where a ASTANA – The closing cer- and the importance of partnership prototype of Kazakh kumys is be- emony of an international semi- between countries that are pretty ing produced. For the new plant, nar on public health was hosted in far away. I recently travelled from a total of 25,000 hectares of pas- Nazarbayev University, reported Africa to Astana and it took a long tureland, 600 horses, 250 of which the United Nations Development time and it’s not so easy. But I stably produce milk that is later Programme (UNDP) press service think through bridging activities converted into powder are lined in Kazakhstan. The university’s like these we bring your continent up at the world’s largest facility Centre for Life Sciences (CLS) of and countries closer with countries for processing horse milk situated the National Laboratory of Astana in Central Asia on this continent. at the junction of three oblasts of trained 24 professionals from sev- From the UN-country team side, Pavlodar, Karaganda and Akmola, en African countries July 20-31 in and UNDP in Kazakhstan in par- according to Khabar. The only areas of epidemiology, biomedi- ticular, we will keep working to largest enterprise in Kazakhstan cine and public health. build these bridges and I think espe- producing dry milk based on fer- Representatives of the Kazakh cially together with the government mented horse milk is located in Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UNDP of Kazakhstan and civil society of Karaganda region. and trainees from Botswana, Ethi- Kazakhstan, as we move into the opia, Kenya, Malawi, Swaziland, period of the Sustainable Devel- Kazakhstan and Armenia rep- Tanzania and Zimbabwe attended opment Goals,” said UN Resident resentatives of tourism organisa- the ceremony. Coordinator and UNDP Resident tions discussed opportunities to “This is the first time that we Representative Stephen Tull. enhance cooperation in tourism are conducting a training seminar During 2015, UNDP and the during an Aug. 5 conference held for international professionals. Ministry of Foreign Affairs will at the initiative of the Embassy of Researchers from the Centre for also organise a series of profession- Kazakhstan to Armenia with the Life Sciences gave lectures and Steven Tull, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative (C), presented certificates to the participants of al update courses in Kazakhstan in assistance of the “European Inte- shared knowledge and experience the seminar on July 31. the fields of oil and gas exploration, gration” NGO, the Kazakh Minis- in epidemiology, biomedicine and public health and Kazakh agricul- try of Foreign Affairs said on Aug. public health, with new require- African Republic Ambassador zakhstan’s strengths in medical based. Things that we might think ture for specific individuals from a 7. A conference was named “The ments of world healthcare having Shirish Soni. research. are very, very minor, when we now number of African countries. The Tourism Potential of Kazakhstan been taken into consideration,” English writer Samuel John- “I feel that some of the things that do research we can come up with project envisions two more short- and Armenia: Experience, Per- said CLS Director Zhaksybai Zhu- son once said, “Knowledge is maybe we’ve been taking lightly, a solution in the twinkling of an term thematic trainings in agricul- spectives of Cooperation” and madilov. of two kinds. We know a subject we are now going to take them to eye,” she said. ture and oil and gas exploration, was hosted by Tsakhkadzor tour- The goal of the seminar was to ourselves, or we know where the next level. We are now going During the past 20 years of co- with field visits for 90 students ism centre of Armenia. The event acquire system-based theoreti- we can find information on to do more research to inform the operation, UNDP has assisted Ka- from 23 African nations. brought together representatives cal and practical knowledge and it,”emphasising the necessity of interventions that we already have, zakhstan in preparing key national The UNDP has been also assist- of local expert communities, mass skills in the three areas. The con- providing an appropriate platform because we cannot in any way di- and regional policy documents, ing Kazakhstan in the establish- media and tourism organisations ference contained a course of lec- to improve people’s professional vorce public health from research. legislative drafting, institution- ment of KazAID, the new national of Kazakhstan and Armenia. tures and workshops delivered by skills. In this regard, seminar par- Whatever it is that we do, it should alisation and capacity-building of agency for international aid, which leading professors and PhDs from ticipants learned methods of con- have a background or it should be authorities at different levels of marks an important evolution in Kazakhstan is working on meas- the school’s private facility. Par- ducting research in epidemiology made better by research so that we government. Today, the Kazakh the country’s significance region- ures to support its car-making in- ticipants valued the opportunity and biomedicine and will be able know that evidence medicine is government and UNDP work ally and globally. The support and dustry upon accession to the WTO, to attend lectures by Nazarbayev to apply their new knowledge and the key. Kazakhstan is very strong jointly to strengthen ties and seek partnership will focus on Central Tengrinews.kz reported Aug. 6 University President Shigeo Kat- skills in their countries. [in evidence-based research] and new ways to boost comprehensive Asian and African countries, as with reference to Director of For- su, Dean of the School of Medi- Botswana nurse-midwife Ma- most of the lectures that we had cooperation. well as small island developing eign Trade Department of Minis- cine Massimo Pignatelli and South bole Masweu appreciated Ka- in these two weeks were research- “From the UN side we are very states, the UNDP said. try of National Economy Zhanel Kushukova. Kazakhstan as a mem- ber state of the WTO is expecting a reduction in prices for cars and certain goods, the country’s me- Kazakhstan dia reported earlier. “Measures Upcoming CVE Summit Discussed in Rome are currently being developed to support for the summit and said ence participants welcomed the High Representatives of nine coun- bolster the country’s car-building By Malika Orazgaliyeva that Kazakhstan is ready to contin- outcome of the congress and noted tries of Central and South Asia to accepted into industry but in order to prevent ue cooperation with international the importance of cooperation be- discuss countering violent extrem- imports of used vehicles, some tax Rome hosted the Counter Vio- partners in combating extremism tween religious leaders to counter ism in the region. Participants of restrictions are to be introduced,” lent Extremism (CVE) Summit and terrorism. violent extremism. the conference included official Kushukova said. UNESCO Process Senior Officials’ Check-In According to a Foreign Ministry The results of past regional con- delegates of nine partner states and Meeting on July 28-29. Represent- of Kazakhstan press release, partic- ferences were discussed during the 11 partner organisations, as well as Ambassador of Kazakhstan to atives from more than 65 countries, ular attention of the delegates was meeting. February’s White House civil society organisations and the Canada Konstantin Zhigalov’s visit 10 multilateral bodies and other drawn to the fact that extremism CVE Summit brought together lo- private sector. WCF to the Province of New Brunswick organisations gathered to review and terrorism fuelled each other. cal, federal, and international lead- “Participants expressed gratitude in Canada confirmed the potential the results of achievements gained However, the primary responsibili- ers – including President Obama to the governments and organisa- of deepening cooperation between since the February White House ty for addressing these global chal- and foreign ministers – to discuss tions that hosted follow-on regional Executive Kazakhstan and Canadian provinc- CVE Summit and to prepare for lenges of modernity lies with each concrete steps the United States CVE summits and other related es, which play an important role in the Sept. 29 leaders’ meeting in state, Urazayev said. The need for and its partners can take to develop events, including Albania, Algeria, developing Canada’s global trade, New York, which will be held on concerted and effective measures community-oriented approaches to Australia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, and Council economic and people-to-people the sidelines of United Nations to combat these threats, including counter hateful extremist ideolo- Norway, and the Global Centre on Staff Report ties, according to the Ministry of General Assembly. the development of a common list gies that radicalise, recruit or incite Cooperative Security. They high- Foreign Affairs Aug. 5 report. Zhi- There, countries and organisa- of terrorist and extremist threats to violence. lighted how the events were essen- UNESCO delegations from galov talked with Deputy Premier tions from around the world will and their sponsors, was underlined. Since then, U.S. partner coun- tial for expanding participation in of New Brunswick Stephen Hors- around the world reelected the or- gather to evaluate progress in In addition, the conference noted tries have also brought together the global movement against violent ganisation’s managerial staff and man, leadership of the ministries countering today’s terrorist threats the contribution of the Fifth Con- ministers and foreign leaders, civil extremism, building international of natural resources, energy and discussed its direction during UN- and embrace a more preventive and gress of Leaders of World and Tra- society and private sector repre- support for the CVE Summit Action mines, Port of Saint John and other ESCO’s July 21-24 70th anniver- proactive approach to countering ditional Religions, held in June in sentatives and senior officials from Agenda and continuing the momen- representatives of the province. sary celebration in Beijing. violent extremism. Astana with the participation of UN the UN and other organisations at tum generated by February’s Sum- Parties noted the need to promote Kazakhstan was also accepted The Kazakh delegation was Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, regional summits. mit,” Co-Chairs’ statement of the bilateral engagement in energy and to the Executive Council of the headed by Ambassador-at-Large in strengthening inter-religious and On June 29-30, Astana hosted CVE Summit Process Senior Offi- education spheres. World Federation of UNESCO Timur Urazayev. He expressed intercultural dialogue. The confer- the Conference of Ministers and cials’ Check-In Meeting said. (WCF) Clubs at the ninth WCF World Congress, UNESCO Cen- 200 million tenge ($1.07 mil- tres and Associations, which were lion) from the state budget will be part of the gathering. allocated for the airport in Shard- “The young, but already strong- ara town of South Kazakhstan re- er Kazakh National Federation of gion to resume its operation after a Kyrgyzstan Enters EAEU UNESCO Clubs was selected for hiatus of 20 years, Khabar TV re- the five-member Executive Coun- ported Aug. 10. The reconstruction Continued from Page A1 He also commented on the as- sion to the EAEU, that members soon joined the union. The group- sistance Kazakhstan provided to of the World Trade Organization ing was launched to ensure the cil of the World Federation from of its 1.5 kilometre runway will the Asia-Pacific region for four The meeting with Atambayev is Kyrguzstan during the process of (WTO) will negotiate the intro- free movement of goods, services, begin in September, while a guard years. This event emphasises the to take place during Nazarbayev’s its accession to the EAEU. duction of relevant tariff com- capital and workforce within its rail and a reception centre will also trust and respect from participating two-day working visit to the neigh- “Nursultan Nazarbayev has al- mitments for Kyrgyzstan in ac- borders. Kyrgyz President Atam- be built. With the airport in place, countries of the UNESCO World bouring country on Aug. 11-12. ways prioritised the well-being cordance with the organisation’s bayev signed a bill on his coun- it will take only 20 minutes to get Movement,” National Coordina- from Shymkent to Shardara, lo- Their talks will focus on “a number of Central Asia,” he said. “By rules. try’s accession to the EAEU on tor for Development of UNESCO cated 300 kilometres away from of concrete issues of cooperation in providing assistance to our neigh- Obligations of Kyrgyzstan in May 21. Clubs Arman Uteniyazov said. each other, flights from Shardara, areas of investment and industry, bours, we are creating beneficial the WTO do not extend to other Nazarbayev also signed the law The first UNESCO clubs were known for its mineral water resorts, road construction, tourism and the environment for our own devel- member states of the EAEU. The ratifying the protocol on the ac- established in the Japanese city of to Astana and Almaty are expected use of resources of trans-border opment. That is why Kazakhstan main terms of Kyrgyzstan’s ac- cession of the Republic of Arme- Sendai in 1947 and have spread to be launched as well, according to rivers,” Dauren Abayev, the press has helped the brotherly nation cession to the union were agreed nia to the Treaty of Accession of 120 countries, promoting the basic Tengrinews.kz. secretary for President Nazarbayev, in issues of joining the common to in the framework of the acces- the Kyrgyz Republic to the Eura- ideals and principles of UNESCO told Kazinform on Aug. 11. market. Consultations took place sion acts. Thus, the abolition of sian Economic Union signed Dec. among civil society. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agri- “The removal of customs con- on technical and methodological customs control will take place 23, 2014. “The first UNESCO Club was culture and the Ministry of Envi- trols on the border with Kyr- issues, and significant financial since the ratification of the Trea- This protocol stipulates that Ar- established in 2005 in Kazakhstan ronment and Water of the United gyzstan is an important stage in assistance was provided. Further ty of Accession of Kyrgyzstan to menia recognises Kyrgyzstan as a and today the National Federation Arab Emirates signed a memoran- the development of an integration painless integration of the Kyr- the EAEU by all member states. member of the EAEU and agrees includes 35 clubs whose members dum on cooperation in the field initiative launched by Nursultan gyz economy into the EAEU fully The decision was made after the to the terms of accession estab- unite over 3,000 young talents of of veterinary medicine, BNews. Nazarbayev more than 20 years meets Kazakhstan’s national inter- country’s reformation of a num- lished in the Treaty of Accession our country. Kazakhstan’s federa- kz reported Aug. 11. “The docu- ago,” Abayev said referring to ests.” ber of checkpoints in compliance of the Kyrgyz Republic to the tion held ‘Children in the Rhythm ment is intended to give a new in- the proposal, first put forward in Senior officials from the two with the union’s requirements. In Treaty of the Union. of the World’ large-scale festival in centive to the beneficial coopera- 1994, to create a Eurasian Union. governments will be present for particular, the Russian side pro- Many countries have expressed June,” Uteniyazov noted. tion between the two countries in “This is an event we have all been the actual removal of the customs vided full technical assistance to interest in setting up a free trade Earlier, Kazakhstan’s National the field of veterinary medicine. waiting for and it has a strategic control at the Akzhol Avtodorozh- Kyrgyzstan to equip these check- zone with the EAEU. Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Clubs Therefore, the Arab side opens up significance for our head of state. nyi checkpoint. points, he informed. has already signed the agreement, won the bid to host the meeting a possibility of exporting live ani- The expansion of geography of the Earlier, Minister of National The Eurasian Economic Un- while India is in discussions on (session) of the Executive Council mals, animal products and feeds to common market should be primar- Economy of Kazakhstan Yer- ion was launched in 2015 based such a zone. Thailand is expected of the Asia-Pacific Federation of the UAE,” the press service of the ily beneficial for the well-being of bolat Dossayev noted, in con- on the Customs Union of Russia, to launch a free trade zone with Clubs, Centres and Associations in Ministry of Agriculture reported. citizens of our countries.” nection with Kyrgyzstan’s acces- Kazakhstan and Belarus. Armenia the EAEU in 2016. Kazakhstan in 2016. A4 economy

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economy IMF Raises Kazakh 48th Anniversary of ASEAN news in brief Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed the law “On amendments and additions to GDP Growth Forecast Celebrated in Astana some legislative acts of the Re- By Malika Orazgaliyeva public of Kazakhstan on pen- sions.” The law provides for ASTANA – Heads of diplomatic changing the calculation mecha- to 3.25 Percent in 2016 corps accredited in Kazakhstan nism of basic pension payments. joined with Kazakh Deputy For- Real growth of the gross do- Beginning July 2017, the basic By Yerbolat Uatkhanov eign Minister Askar Mussinov pension will be assigned depend- mestic product is forecasted to Aug. 6 for the reception dedicated reach 2 percent this year be- ing on length of participation ASTANA – The Executive to the 48th anniversary of the As- in the pension system and only cause of low prices for oil, weak sociation of Southeast Asian Na- Board of the International Mon- upon reaching the retirement demand from Russia and China tions (ASEAN). etary Fund (IMF) concluded and delays in the Kashagan oil age (58 and 63 for women and In his remarks to the gathering, men respectively). The length of the Article 4 consultation with field coming online and amount Mussinov noted the ASEAN com- participation will include expe- Kazakhstan on July 31, consid- to 3.25 percent in the next year, munity, which consists of the 10 ering and endorsing the staff the IMF predicted. largest nations of Southeast Asia rience reached in the solidarity appraisal without a meeting. IMF executive directors en- with a population of more than 617 system (seniority before January Real growth of gross domestic dorsed Kazakhstan’s appraisal million and gross domestic prod- 1, 1998) as well as periods for product is now forecasted to concluding the 2015 Article 4 uct of $2.31 trillion, is a fast-grow- which mandatory pension con- increase 3.25 percent in 2016 consultation with Kazakhstan ing subregion and major economic tributions were paid (the actual through a recovery in prices for announcing that “Amid slower player. He also stressed that the length of the payment of pension oil and external demand. economic growth, tighter fi- accumulation of a large amount of ASEAN ambassadors and Deputy Foreign Minister Mussinov (C) cut the cake. contributions). Financial conditions have nancial conditions and emerg- natural resources, improvement of tightened and external imbal- ing imbalances, policies should the social and economic situation seaport in China and a railroad to sues, Mussinov reminded the audi- The United States will not im- ances are emerging in the con- balance ensuring sustainability and development of science and Almaty and almost completed the ence of the country’s bid to secure pose sanctions against Kazakh- text of external shocks and while alleviating the impact of high technologies in the area form Western Europe–Western China a seat as a non-permanent member stan’s banks for failure to com- the deceleration of economic shocks in the near term.” the foundation to look into the fu- motor road corridor. of the United Nations Security ply with the U.S. tax authorities growth and inflation. Real “In recent years, the authori- ture with confidence. “All these will give an oppor- Council for 2017-2018. due to the need to prepare a bi- “Kazakhstan is a reliable part- gross domestic product growth ties have successfully harnessed tunity to develop close economic As a result, development of secu- lateral agreement, reported the ner of the ASEAN. I would like slowed to 2 percent per annum oil resources to bolster eco- relations with the countries of East rity cooperation with the countries press service of the U.S. Embas- to note that our country will con- and Southeast Asia, especially of Asia and Africa, especially with in the first quarter of 2015 in nomic growth and build buff- sy in Kazakhstan. The Foreign comparison with 4 percent in tinue to take all the efforts for fur- with the ASEAN countries, and the Organisation of Islamic Coop- Account Tax Compliance Act ers. However, economic growth ther development of cooperation deepen comprehensive coopera- eration (OIC), is one of Kazakh- 2014 and 6 percent in 2013, the has now decelerated largely as (FATCA) obliges banks to pro- in order to strengthen political, tion,” he noted. stan’s strategic goals, he added. vide information about American IMF said. The slower growth a result of likely long-lasting socio-economic, cultural and hu- In his speech, Mussinov said Mussinov also noted that con- depositors to the U.S. Treasury. was affected by lower income external shocks and is expected manitarian ties with the ASEAN that ensuring security in the Asian ducting EXPO 2017 in Astana Kazakhstan and the U.S. have in- and profitability because of low to remain subdued this year and countries and to ensure prosperity region is, without a doubt, a key with the theme “Future Energy” itialled a bilateral agreement on prices for oil. next year,” the IMF said “More- and development of the Southeast and collective challenge which has against the background of climate Kazakhstan’s exchange rate over, the outlook for growth is Asia region,” said Mussinov. direct influence on economic de- change and global economic chal- the procedure for the transmis- has appreciated in 2015 show- subject to predominantly down- He added Kazakhstan is actively velopment. lenges is necessary for the energy sion of such information and will ing the ruble’s depreciation and side external risks. In view of implementing the Nurly Zhol pro- “Measures on strengthening security of the whole world. continue to work on the develop- appreciation of the U.S. dollar. weaker growth, the large and gramme put forward by President cooperation between the Confer- ASEAN was formed in 1967 by ment of a definitive agreement. Slowing demand and a more likely long-lasting nature of the Nursultan Nazarbayev in an effort ence on Interaction and Confi- Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philip- stable exchange rate caused the shocks, and the accumulated to join the 30 most developed na- dence Building Measures in Asia pines, Singapore and Thailand to The International Monetary fall of inflation from 7.4 per- buffers, the policy response in tions. (CICA), which was convened at promote political and economic Fund (IMF) has recommended cent at the end of 2014 to 3.9 the short term should be geared “In the framework of this pro- the initiative put forward by Presi- cooperation and regional stability. Kazakhstan increase its exchange percent in June. The Kazakh- toward supporting the econom- gramme, we have adopted the dent Nazarbayev from the rostrum Brunei joined in 1984 shortly after rate flexibility. IMF-released in- stan government successfully ic recovery. Over the medium second five-year plan for indus- of the United Nations General its independence from the United formation said it is necessary issued a $4 billion sovereign term, there is a need to further trial and innovative development, Assembly in 1992 and which cur- Kingdom and Vietnam became to increase the flexibility of the bond and widened the exchange strengthen macroeconomic pol- launched the Kazakhstan-Turk- rently consists of 26 states, and the its seventh member in 1995. Laos exchange rate parallel with the ASEAN Regional Forum estab- rate band from 170-188 to 170- icy frameworks, to bolster re- menistan-Iran railroad which pro- and Burma were admitted into full introduction of new instruments vides access to the Persian Gulf, lished in the Asia-Pacific region in membership in July 1997 as ASE- 198 tenge per dollar, the organi- silience to shocks and promote of monetary policy to strengthen opened a joint terminal of Kazakh- 1994, were not in vain,” he said. AN celebrated its 30th anniversa- sation said. durable growth.” the common ground of economic stan and China at the Lianyungang Regarding global security is- ry, followed by Cambodia in 1999. policy and the elimination of im- balances. The IMF believes that the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) for the tenge in 2014 rose mainly due to the weakening Kazakhstan Considers of the Russian ruble and a sharp appreciation of the U.S. dollar, according to which the tenge exchange rate is regulated. “The Building Fourth authorities have taken measures leading to an increase in trust and providing a radical revision of the foundations of monetary pol- Oil Refinery icy to support its medium-term objective for the introduction of inflation targeting and expanded corridor fluctuations of the ex- change rate,” stated the IMF.

The Mangystau region is ac- tively attracting foreign workers, reported bnews. “The Mangystau region is one of the regions, along with Atyrau region, Almaty and Astana, where it is necessary to attract foreign labour in connec- tion with the modernisation of production and implementation of investment projects in the oil Photo by Lada.kz companies and enterprises,” said Deputy Akim (Governor) of the region Rakimbek Amirzhanov (L) announcing plans to build a new refinery alongside an Iranian official. the head of the local department of coordination of employment By Dmitry Lee and social programmes Gulmira 4,925,774 and Shymkent’s was Kalmuratova. According to her, ASTANA – A new 10-million- 5,085,239 in the same year. highly skilled workers are in de- The Aktau sea port and the rail- tonnes-per-year oil refinery, fourth mand. “About 70 percent of the way lines Beineu-Zhezkazgan and in the country, is considered to be total attracted labour is top man- constructed within the next five Uzen-Bereket-Gorgan, connecting agement, first leaders and heads years in the Mangistau region, western parts of Kazakhstan with of units and about 30 percent is Deputy Akim (Governor) of the its central regions and Kazakhstan qualified workers with appropri- region Rakimbek Amirzhanov has with Iran via Turkmenistan respec- ate training,” added Kalmura- announced. tively, will facilitate the domestic tova. “Together with the Iranian side, distribution and export of oil prod- the Akimat (regional adminis- ucts. The proposed plant will pro- The National Bank of Ka- tration) is considering the issue duce gasoline, diesel fuel, oil and zakhstan continues to work on of the construction of the fourth aviation fuel. The minimum cost the transition to Basel III, or the oil refinery in Kazakhstan. Oil of the project is estimated at $6 Third Basel Accord, a global, products from Mangistau will be billion. voluntary regulatory framework sent to the northern ports of Iran, “President Nursultan Naz- on bank capital adequacy, stress and in the south, Iran will send arbayev spoke about the need to testing and market liquidity crude oil to the oil companies on- begin construction of the refinery. risk. According to the financial wards,” the Central Communica- I believe the Mangistau region regulator, since the beginning of tions Service reported, citing the meets all the requirements [for that 2015 the bank’s capital require- deputy akim. purpose]. There are large reserves ments, which are consistent with According to Amizhanov, a se- of oil. Last year, the volume of oil international standards, came ries of negotiations have already production [regionally] totalled 18 into force. “A key element is the been held involving the Ministry million tonnes. There are many formation of the methodology of of Oil of Iran and Kazakhstan’s consumer markets. In addition, we stress testing of liquidity in the largest investors. It is estimated the have all the opportunities for trans- banking sector, which along with refinery would create 10,000 jobs. port logistics,” oil industry worker stress testing of credit and mar- Currently, the country has three Zholdas Tokzhanov, told Kazakh ket risks will more clearly and fuel refineries: in the Atyrau, Pav- TV. comprehensively assess the pos- lodar and South Kazakhstan re- In December 2014, President sibility of fulfilment of obliga- gions. The Atyrau plant has been Nazarbayev said that due to the tions under the negative develop- operating since 1945. The plant’s growing domestic consumption of ments in the financial sector or in processed oil products totalled gasoline, diesel and gas, the rel- a separate financial institution,” 4,920,005 tonnes in 2014. Pav- evance of building a new refinery said the National Bank’s repre- lodar’s output in 2014 totalled had increased. sentative. A5 Business

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BUSINESS news in brief Kcell Returns Money to Trans-Caspian Rail Business News in Brief “Almaty International Airport will direct all the 2014 profits to- wards the purchase of a passenger Customers Resulting from Route Launched terminal,” reported the Kazakh- stan Stock Exchange website. “Taking into account the July 13 decision of the board of directors , Competition Law Violation approval was granted to direct the gin to return money to customers entire profit for 2014 in the amount for not disconnecting,” reported of 4,950,462,000 tenge (US$26.4 Tengrinews, citing the company’s million) to finance the purchase of representative. the passenger terminal in accord- “The investigation in respect ance with the contract of sale of to Kcell was launched on the ba- state property between the com- sis of customers’ complaints and pany and the Almaty city finance was completed in early 2014. department, dated Dec. 26, 2014,” The investigation by the anti- stated the published decision of monopoly authority found that Venus Airport Investment BV, the the operator abused a dominant sole shareholder. position (Article 13 of the law “On Competition”) and did not The Kazakh car market de- disconnect radiotelephone con- creased by 34.2 percent during versation or Internet access when Kazakhstan Temir Zholy President Askar Mamin (R) and Azerbaijan Railway first six months of 2015. “New ve- Chairman Dzhavid Gurbanov getting off the NomadExpress train during their hicle sales amounted to $1,148.7 the customer’s balance reached meeting Aug. 3 in Baku. billion during the period from zero,” said in the committee’s of- ficial response. By Irina Bektiyarova stan and Azerbaijan presidents. We January-June 2015,” reported the plan to organise a container train Kazakh automobile business asso- Funds will be returned for the BAKU – The trans-Caspian rail from China to Istambul through ciation press service. Sales of im- period from 2012 to September route was launched 65 kilometres Azerbaijan and Georgia before the ported cars totalled $937 million, 2013. For the period from October from Baku in the city of Alyat, a end of this year. As of today, major 31.7 percent less than the first six 2013 until now, the company de- corporations with plants in China months of last year, while domes- cided to return funds on a volun- new Azerbaijani seaport on the and Southeast Asia monitor our tic cars were $211.7 million, a 43.8 By Zhazira Dyussembekova tary basis. The operator said cus- Caspian Sea, on Aug. 3. The event vice, the money will be returned to cooperation and are very interested percent drop compared with last tomers will receive a text message was critically important for Ka- clients due to the fact the operator in transportation of their goods us- year’s results. The sales leaders are ASTANA – Kcell, one of Ka- or written notice, but the exact zakhstan, Azerbaijan, China and did not stop the connection after ing the route,” he said. Almaty, Astana and the cities in zakhstan’s biggest cellular opera- number is still unclear. other countries, as it provides ex- tors, received an order to return the customer exhausted his funds, “As the refund will be made for cellent opportunities for transpor- His Georgian colleague agreed western Kazakhstan, but the cities resulting in debt to the network of Kyzylorda and Uralsk showed a more than 1.5 billion tenge (US$8 actually-rendered services, Kcell tation of goods between Asia and with him and noted Korean and provider. two-time decline in sales. New car million) to its customers as a result JSC income tax liabilities will Europe. Japanese companies are very inter- “Despite the fact that the Su- sales in Astana decreased by 38.32 of violations of the competition decrease in the amount of up to 1 Azerbaijani Deputy Prime ested in the route. percent. law, according to an announce- preme Court of Kazakhstan con- billion tenge (US$5.33 million),” Minister Abid Sharifov and Gurbanov noted the achieve- ment by the country’s committee firmed the right of the operator said the company. Vice Minister of Transport Arif ment and thanked the Kazakh The list of the most liquid shares on regulation of natural monopo- to stop or not stop the connection Kcell has operated in the Kazakh Askerov, Kazakhstan Temir party for its active participation of the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange lies and protection. Following con- (radiotelephone conversation and market since 1998, providing mo- Zholy President Askar Mamin, in the development of the impor- (KASE) was expanded, as the list sideration by the courts, including the Internet) in the case of cus- bile and Internet services. Telia- Azerbaijan Railway Chairman tant international project, which for August-September now in- the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan, tomers running out of money, Sonera, the Swedish-Finnish tel- Dzhavid Gurbanov and Geor- will contribute to an increase cludes common shares of Bank- the decision was recognised as the claim of the antimonopoly ecommunications holding, owns gian Railways chief Mamuka in cargo transport to the Cauca- Centre Credit and preferred shares lawful and justified. authority has not been cancelled. most of the company’s ordinary Bakhtadze participated in the sus states, Turkey and Europe. of Kazakhtelecom, reported halyk- According to the Kcell press ser- In this connection, Kcell will be- shares. event. They met at the Noma- It is very symbolic that the first ipo.kz. The leaders for the period dExpress train, traveling the train on the route was carried to from Aug. 1-Sept. 30 2015, how- Shikhezi (China)–Dostyk–Ak- the city by the first locomotive ever, are still common shares of tau (Kazakhstan)–Alyat seaport produced in Astana. TE33А, the Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Op- route and ending in Kishly, a fifth generation locomotive of the erating Company (KEGOC) and suburb of the city. Evolution series, was supplied KazTransOil, the participants in Kazakh, Russian Small Businesses The train covered more than under a financial leasing agree- the first and second phases of the 3,500 km from China through Ka- ment and funded by Kazakhstan People’s IPO programme. zakhstan and the Caspian Sea in Development Bank under export five days, delivering caustic soda support policy provided under the Investments in Kazakh fixed Take Advantage of EAEU to Azerbaijan. The transport route Nurly Zhol programme. It was the capital increased by 8 percent fol- with the growth of the initiatives, dents from Kazakhstan for training was created under Kazakhstan’s first Kazakh international deal re- lowing the results of the first half Staff Report and this is a real economy,” said in specialties that are in demand in Nurly Zhol new economy policy lated to supplying goods produced of 2015, reaching almost 2.7 tril- Aizhan Shebanova, president of Kazakhstan. And representatives and China’s New Silk way pro- in Kazakhstan and using lease fi- lion tenge (US$14.4 billion), re- ASTANA – The Eurasian Eco- the International Fund Eurasian of the business community of our gramme. nancing. ported ranking.kz. A year earlier, nomic Union (EAEU) is already Dialogue and head of the Kazakh region are interested in supplying In his remarks, Mamin em- “Kazakhstan is a reliable suppli- 2.5 trillion tenge (US$13.3 billion) drawing benefits for two Kazakh Diaspora of the Ivanovo region. Ivanovo with fruits and vegeta- phasised that the trans-Caspian er of railway machinery, including was invested in the country’s fixed and Russian businesses, allowing Shebanova initiated the idea, bles from the South Kazakhstan, route has great development po- locomotives, electric locomotives, assets. According to experts, the Russia’s Aivengo-4, LLC and Ka- which was then supported by the Zhambyl, Kyzylorda and Almaty tential, making Kazakhstan and turnouts and other railroad equip- pace of investment activity is set zakhstan’s Partner Sales Network Embassy of Kazakhstan in the regions. The Ivanovo region is part Azerbaijan a bridge between ment. We concluded contracts to by the Pavlodar, North Kazakhstan BMC Sales, LLP to sign a seven Russian Federation and the admin- of the Central Federal District, and Asia and Europe. He stated that the amount of $350 million,” said and East Kazakhstan regions sepa- million tenge (US$37,338) con- istration of the Ivanovo region. therefore offers opportunities for putting the Kars–Akhalkalaki Mamin. rate from the traditional investors tract on July 20 for the supply of “In the former Soviet Union, the deliveries to the largest metropolis route into operation will give Lokomotiv Kurastyru Zauyty, of Atyrau, Almaty and Astana. By garment products. city of Ivanovo was known as a – Moscow,” said Shebanova. impulse to the development of a locomotive producing plant in June, these regions reached 61.5 “I’m sure it is only the first step textile cluster, but its potential is The administration of the Ivano- cargo carriage and become a Astana created in partnership percent, 57.6 percent and 47.7 per- in our partnership, which became not limited. Our plans include both vo region mentioned during a visit very important part of the trans- with GE, plans to export 10 mod- cent of investment growth, respec- possible due to the integration economic and cultural-humanitari- by a Kazakh delegation in May Caspian route. ern locomotives to Azerbaijan. tively. Investments in the Almaty within the EAEU. It is very im- an cooperation of the Ivanovo re- to celebrate Entrepreneurs Day in “The high level of cooperation Kazakh-made locomotives are region grew by 3.9 percent and the portant today. Business took such gion with the cities and regions of Ivanovo the possibility of signing between Kazakhstan and Azer- successfully used in Kyrgyzstan, region ranked fourth in the country a level of integration as a reli- Kazakhstan. For example, our uni- a sister city agreement between the baijan became possible thanks to Tajikistan, Ukraine and Turk- in terms of capital investment. able basis for its work and replied versities are willing to accept stu- cities of Ivanovo and Shymkent. agreements made by the Kazakh- menistan. The share of non-performing loans in the Kazakh banking sys- tem has declined substantially and sidiary of the company, is the only was 9.98 percent as of July 1, re- plant in Kazakhstan manufacturing ported kapital.kz citing the press cars using a completely knocked- service of the National Bank. Over Soft Car Loans Encourage Sales down assembly method, which is the past five years, the level of much more advanced, he added. non-performing loans grew rapid- Yelena Philipova works as a fi- ly. At the end of 2008, the share of nancial expert and is sure the soft non-performing loans accounted of Kazakh-Produced Cars loan is the most profitable offer for only 5.2 percent, or 476 bil- By Yerbolat Uatkhanov lurGroup. The Nomad is the leader available. She used the programme lion tenge (US$2.54 billion). A due to its low price and multitask to buy a SsangYong New Actyon. year later, the figure rose to 21.2 ASTANA – Soft car loans fi- capability. “This programme was an opti- percent and amounted to 2 tril- nanced by the government are “As of today, we are working on lion tenge (US$10.66 billion). In mal financial tool for me to buy a encouraging the operation of all an increase of local manufacturing new car. Even more, I bought a car the end of 2013, the level of non- Kazakh car plants and becoming a content, because it became obliga- performing loans did not exceed which I really wanted to buy and I better alternative to loans offered by tory for car producers after the crea- purchased it in an official dealership. 31.2 percent or 4.2 trillion tenge commercial banks. Citizens have the tion of the Eurasian Economic Un- (US$22.38 billion). It was very important for me to buy opportunity to purchase cars with a ion (EAEU) by Kazakhstan, Russia a brand new car and have a warranty very low interest rate of 4 percent. and Belarus. Under its legislation, for it. I calculated that the overpay Property in the amount of “In fact, after the programme only models which have at least 12.332 billion tenge (US$65.7 will amount to only 400,000 tenge started sales of cars produced in 30 percent of local manufacturing million) was legalised in Astana (US$2,140) in five years, which Kazakhstan increased more than content have the right to be sold in as of Aug. 3, reported bnews. “The shows that the loan’s interest rate is two times. In April before the pro- the territory of the common market commission of the local executive very low. I advise my friends and rel- gramme started, 1,161 cars were bodies of Astana received 2,962 of EAEU. The local manufacturing atives to take part in this programme purchased and in May, when the applications for property legalisa- content includes welding and paint- and I often explain its conditions and programme was operational, 2,611 ing. Starting July 1, 2018, EAEU tion totalling 47.512 billion tenge Experts of the Kazakhstan Au- chased under the programme were advantages to them.” cars were sold. In June, 2,427 cars car producers have to increase local (US$253.1 million): 3,781 resi- tomobile Business Association produced in Kazakhstan. The pro- “As I know, Kazakhstan Devel- were bought,” reported Allur- manufacturing content to 50 per- opment Bank has already spent 75 dential facilities in the amount of consider the low sales of Russian- portion of cars manufactured in the Group press service. cent. There are plans to increase the percent of all its monetary funds 27.422 billion tenge (US$146.1 produced cars are causing the high country increased from 12 percent One good example of the soft aggregate capacity of all automobile under the programme. Kazakhstan million) and 4,165 non-residential demand for cars manufactured in to 27 percent in May and hasn’t facilities in the amount of 19.632 car loan’s popularity is the approx- plants in Kazakhstan to 200,000 ve- citizens are ready to buy cars using their country, according to Allur- decreased, which shows high buy- billion tenge (US$104.6 million), imately 40 calls made by potential hicles per year up to 2018, which the soft loans, but I am not sure that Group press service. ers’ interest. Ironically, the increase including 482 commercial build- buyers to Peugeot and SsangYong will enable the creation of approxi- they will have the opportunity after ings in the amount 13.952 billion dealerships before the government Kazakhstan Development Bank has occurred in summer, typically mately 20,000 jobs in the field,” the bank spends all its money. For tenge (US$74.3 million). There programme started and the 90-100 has executed 3,571 transactions to- a slow season for car producers said a representative of AllurGroup example, my pen pals want to use were 2,663 objects legalised in calls made by potential buyers af- taling 11,255 billion tenge (US$60.2 and dealers, and experts forecast press service in a July 23 interview. this programme to purchase a new the amount of 12.332 billion tenge ter it began. The number of cus- million) which were transferred to growth of the demand in autumn. AllurGroup plans to speed up pro- car, but they plan to do it in autumn. (US$65.7 million),” stated the tomers at the dealerships increased commercial banks under the soft car The SsangYong Nomad, Peuge- duction and invest in the assembly I am afraid that they won’t be able press service of the Astana State three times and opening hours loans programme. ot 301 and Geely models are the of automobile components in the to use the loan, because the mon- Revenue Department. were extended one or two hours. Nearly 46 percent of the cars pur- most popular cars produced by Al- long term. Saryarkaavtoprom, a sub- etary funds will be spent,” she said. A6 EDITORIAL&opinionS

Wednesday, august 12, 2015 The Way to Remember Rio 2016: Hiroshima Is to Redouble the Greatest Sport Festivity Nuclear Disarmament Efforts in the Heart of Brazil he dropping of the first atomic bomb on Hiroshi- nuclear weapons has been made more dangerous with the venues, located in the middle ma 70 years ago this week was a terrible, seminal rise in recent years of violent extremist groups with no re- By Dilma Rousseff of a deprived area and having moment in human history. The justification for gard for human life. They are actively trying to acquire the the largest concentration of the decision including the likely large loss of life knowledge, technology and raw materials to build weapons We are still one year away youngsters of Riode Janeiro, Ton both sides if the war continued have been endlessly of mass destruction. If they succeed, they will not hesitate from it, but Brazil’s heart is will become a space for local debated. But what is clear is that Truman’s reluctant ‘rain to use them to take as many lives as possible. already beating faster. population to practice radical of ruin from the air’ began the nuclear age with all its hor- It is why we must use this sombre anniversary to dedicate The Brazilian generous sports. It will also be a train- rors and fears. ourselves to reducing and, eventually, eliminating the threat heart leaps up when confront- ing stage for our best athletes. Such was the scale of destruction that accurate figures on from nuclear weapons. This means strengthening non- ed with two of its passions: The Barra Olympic Park casualties have not been possible. But it is estimated that as proliferation and stepping up security measures to prevent welcoming people from all will be the foundation for many as 60,000 people died either instantly from the blast dangerous materials falling into the hands of extremists over the world and competing thefuture Olympic training or over the next few hours. As many again died from their groups. Ultimately, our ambition must be a world in which with enthusiasm and fairplay center, responsible forprepar- injuries or radiation poisoning in the weeks and months nuclear weapons have no place. in a superb sport performance. the country. This will be the ing the country’s future high which followed. These are all goals, of course, which have helped de- We have seen it happening greatest legacy which we level athletes. None, of course, who developed that first bomb or gave fine Kazakhstan from its earliest days as an independent during the FIFA World Cup. It will reap from the Rio 2016 It will also enhance sport the decision to use it knew for certain about either its imme- country. President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s decision to give will be like that again, begin- Games. We believe that edu- cooperation with other coun- diate destructive power or its longer-term damage to human up the world’s fourth largest nuclear arsenal and close the ning on August 5, 2016, when cation and sport are our best tries, especially with our life. This is not, however, an excuse our generation can use. Semipalatinsk test site was driven by our first-hand knowl- we will light with the Olym- allies to ensure social inclu- neighbours from South Amer- We now know not only from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, edge of the impact of nuclear weapons. pic flame our passion for sport sion and integration. Through ica. where the second bomb was exploded three days later, but For the same reason, Kazakhstan has campaigned and will hoist the flag bearing them we stimulate young peo- This effort is being stimu- also from decades of nuclear testing across the world of the tirelessly for a universal ban on nuclear testing. Given the five interlocking rings at ple to fight for their goals, to lated by investments all over appalling consequences of radiation. Kazakhstan, more than the shared history, it is fitting that Japan and Kazakh- our magnificent Maracanã sta- experience the joy of breaking Brazil. In total, there are 12 a generation since the Semipalatinsk test site was closed, stan are to jointly chair the Comprehensive Nuclear Test dium. limits, to learn teamwork and training centres and 261 sport is still suffering the long-term health and environmental Ban Treaty Conference to see how this ambition can It is not by chance that Bra- respect for their competitors. initiation centres, in addition impact of the nearly 500 nuclear explosions that took place be realised. Kazakhstan has also used its experience of zil was given the honor of be- Sport inspires in us a culture to the 46 official athletics above and under our territory. working with other countries to dispose of its nuclear ing the first South American of cooperation, of honoring, tracks. The investment in the Our collective knowledge has sadly not prevented coun- warheads and secure nuclear material and sites to urge country to host the Olympic ethic and hard work as means sport legacy in Rio and in the tries developing nuclear devices thousands of times more new safeguards are put in place to counter the threat of Games. to reach our goals and cele- country sums up to $1.2 bil- powerful than those exploded over Hiroshima. Even after extremist groups. Brazil is worldwide known brate our achievements. Com- lion. the reduction in warheads in recent years, we still possess But it was not political or military leaders but thousands for its impressive and diversi- bining it to the natural joy and We are also providing for enough warheads to destroy the human race many times of ordinary citizens who were the victims of the attack on fied landscape. We are also a self-esteem of our hospitable the cost-efficiency as well as over. Hiroshima. It is the collective voice of their counterparts country with a history of toler- and welcoming people will the sustainability of the facili- The memory of the destruction caused in August 1945 around the world which can be the most powerful force for ance and respect for diversity produce the greatest legacy of ties. One example is Future has, however, so far proved an extraordinarily powerful bar- change. Through The ATOM Project, which Kazakhstan which has become an interna- the Rio 2016 Games. Arena, the venue of the hand- rier to their military use again. Historical record shows how launched, they are being provided the opportunity to urge tional symbol of sociability. We will also have the monu- ball competitions at the Olym- close we have come to nuclear disaster over the last seven their leaders to take the steps necessary to end nuclear test- Indeed, we have welcomed mental legacy of urban mod- pic Park. The Arena is made decades. But even in the tensest of times or when techno- ing permanently and legally and move towards a world in different peoples and cultures ernisation of Rio de Janeiro, with temporary modules, logical failure has falsely raised the fear of a nuclear attack, which nuclear weapons belong to history. with hospitality and happi- one of the most beautiful cit- which will be dismantled after political and military leaders have stepped back from the The 70th anniversary of the dropping of the first atomic ness. ies in the world and our na- the Games and converted into abyss. They understood the use of nuclear weapons would bomb was rightly marked across the world. But the best me- Our people – our workers, tional postcard. four schools. be catastrophic for our world. morial to those who lost their lives is to step up our efforts businesspeople, students, sci- Two thirds of the financial Ensuring the smooth opera- We would be very foolish to rely on reason and human- to ensure that no other place or people suffer the fate of entists and artists – managed resources allocated to the Rio tion of this great project has re- ity to always protect us. But the threat to our survival from Hiroshima. to build one of the most open 2016 Games are being in- quired constant attention and a nations in the world, thanks to vested in urban infrastructure joint effort by the local, state their creative capacity, friend- works for the city. and federal government, as liness and solidarity. A wide range of infrastruc- well as the Organising Com- We have built a vigorous ture works are under way: mittee and the Olympic Public culture of peace and work. a new metro line, a tram- Authority. All parties will re- Global, Concrete Action That set of values guides our way connecting the whole of main fully committed until the hard work to turn these com- downtown Rio and express end of the Paralympic Games ing Olympics into the best lanes for buses which will in September 2016. ever world sports festivity. interconnect all competition An event with such com- Can Still Help Reverse We have achieved it during venues. The aim of much of plexity also requires constant the FIFA World Cup and we this investment is to improve attention to details. Rio’s in- have everything it takes to re- public transportation and frastructure and Olympic pro- peat it at the Rio 2016 Olym- commuting for people dur- jects are already being tested Climate Change pic Games. ing and after the games, in with the first events taking he United States is, by most measures, still the backed by concrete actions, are in place to cut emissions. This is a major challenge particular people who live in place throughout the city. By largest economy in the world. According to the A target has been set to reduce greenhouse gases by 15 which we are overcoming day the most remote quarters and early 2016, we will have held World Bank, its carbon monoxide emissions percent in 2025 and 25 percent in 2050 below 1992 levels, after day, hour after hour, long need public transportation of competitions in 40 sports mo- per capita over the last five years, although on a when our economy was many times smaller. before the competitions actu- high quality. dalities. Tdownward trend, remain the highest of any large economy. The key to meeting these targets will be to maximise the ally start. Urban transformation is not Brazil is fully prepared for Without decisive action in Washington, hopes of success- country’s potential to generate clean energy. We are starting The preparation process for all. the upcoming Games. In co- fully tackling climate change are slim. from a low base with our renewable energy industry gener- the Games began with invest- The Rio Harbour area, for operation with the event’s That is why U.S. President Barack Obama’s Clean Power ating less than one percent of our electricity. But four solar ment in the most important as- example, will become a new organizers, we will proudly Plan, outlined Aug. 3, rightfully received praise as a “game farms, 13 wind farms and 14 hydro plants are already being set of all: our athletes. leisure and culture quarter for show the world the recent ac- changer.” A 2030 target of cutting carbon emissions by built with the aim that eight percent of the country’s energy It went on with massive in- local population and for thou- complishments of a strong and almost a third below 2005 levels was a remarkably bold will be generated from these sectors within five years. This vestments in sport infrastruc- sands of tourists which we re- well-functioning democracy statement, particularly given the strength of climate change is just the start with a target of 50 percent of electricity from ture and will reach its peak ceive each year. which is committed to reduc- scepticism that remains in America. renewable sources by 2050. with the great ongoing urban In the future, “Porto Mara- ing social inequalities through But the scale of the challenge and threat demands such Clean energy also encompasses nuclear power. As the restructuring of Rio de Janeiro vilha” will house new office economic development and ambition. Explaining the need for such drastic action, Presi- world’s largest producer of natural uranium, Kazakhstan is – doubtlessly the most beauti- and residential buildings. We investment. This is the collec- dent Obama pointed out that all but one of the 15 hottest ideally placed to develop a civilian nuclear energy industry ful natural landscape for the are recuperating the brightness tive effort of an entire country. years on record have occurred this century. Climate change in the coming years to reduce greenhouse gases and acceler- Olympic Games since Ancient of the Marvelous City which Our energy to overcome with increased temperatures and more frequent severe ate the move to a low carbon economy. Greece. has enchanted the world ever challenges will be demon- weather is not a threat for the future but the reality today for Such expansion of clean energy will need major in- Throughout the last years since it was the capital of our stratedto all the 15,000 Olym- many regions, including Central Asia. vestment. But Kazakhstan has not fallen into the trap of we made huge public invest- country. pic and Paralympic athletes, These heatwaves, droughts and storms are, however, just believing that the choice is between a green or prosper- ments to ensure adequate The Rio 2016 Olympic thethousands of spectators a taste of what is to come. Experts predict that anything ous economy. Instead, it is forecast that the move to low material support to our ath- Games strongly attracted in- and the billions of viewers. beyond a two-degree rise in temperatures may have un- carbon development could add as much as 3 percent to our letes, their coaches and teams, vestments from the Brazilian Athletes and tourists will controllable and irreversible consequences. On our present country’s GDP, giving a very significant return on up-front with such programmes as the private sector – and not only be warmly welcomed by the trajectory, we will be taking this huge gamble with our costs. “Athlete Scholarship” and the for sponsoring or for building Brazilian society, as it hap- collective future. Hitting these targets and earning these returns also “Brazilian Medals Plan”. and modernizing the new ho- pened in the 2014 World Cup, It is why so much attention has been focussed on the depends crucially on improving energy efficiency. There Our outstanding athletes tel network. when the country charmed the international climate change talks to take place in Paris at is both huge potential and a desperate need to achieve this have succeeded in continu- For example, the Barra world with its festive atmos- the end of the year. Getting global agreement on the steps aim. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and De- ously improving their perfor- Olympic Park was built to a phere and overall safety and needed first to slow and then halt climate change when velopment (OECD) found that post-Soviet economies, with mances with each competi- great extent with private in- efficiency. countries are at different stages of the development path their legacy of inefficient industries, buildings and networks tion. They are our great stars vestment, including works on At that time, all those will be incredibly difficult. But the U.S. plan has raised could half energy use by adopting higher standards. and source of inspiration. The local infrastructure. watching our festivities on TV hopes that a breakthrough can be made. It is a shift that we believe EXPO 2017 can help drive. results achieved by Brazil in The Olympic Village, that certainly wanted to be here in So too, have the promises from China, the world’s great- It was a sign of the country’s determination to maximise the last Pan American Games will host athletes from all Brazil. est producer of greenhouse gases. China has vowed that the opportunities for green development that the theme are a concrete example of the over the world, is also being In 2016, do not just long emissions from its fast-growing economy would peak by of Future Energy was chosen for the exhibition in Astana drive of our athletes. constructed by the private to be in Brazil – come enjoy 2030 if not earlier. This means ending its dependence on less than two years from now. Not only will it provide the These investments in people sector, which has begun to all the good that the Olympic coal to drive its continued prosperity. opportunity to showcase and share the latest global techno- and infrastructure will bring sell these apartments. It is Games can give you during The steps and stance of the United States and China are logical developments in green energy but is also intended to far reaching results in future possible to state, therefore, this one-time event – and all crucial because they together produce around two-fifths of help embed higher standards across the country. years, beyond the time frame that the Rio 2016 Games that a country like Brazil can all greenhouse gases. In comparison, Kazakhstan emits just This is important, of course, for our future prosperity. of the Olympic Games. will receive one of the high- offer you at any time: peace, one percent. But like many oil producing countries, our per But the fight against climate change is also essential for the Indeed, we are dissemi- est levels of private invest- love, joy, and lots of happi- capita emissions rates are high. And holding down tempera- wider well-being of humanity and our planet. As President nating sport practice in our ment if compared to previous ness! We are waiting for you ture rises also requires every country to move to low-carbon Obama said, we are not only the first generation to experi- country among the young, Olympic Games in the last 20 with open arms and hearts. development. ence the impact of climate change but may be the last that with investments in sport fa- years. This is a responsibility which Kazakhstan has accepted. can halt it. In the last few months before Paris, it is some- cilities for a wide range of The Deodoro Sport Com- The author is the Presi- We may have rich resources of oil and gas, but firm plans, thing that all countries must remember. sport modalities throughout plex, one of the competition dent of Brazil.

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Wednesday, august 12, 2015 Let’s Use UN World Day against Trafficking in Persons to Help End This Crime And the traffickers are getting Day against Trafficking in Persons, practices that may lead to traffick- to Nepal, she sought help from By Yury Fedotov away with it. Over the past decade www.unodc.org/endht. ing. NGO Shakti Samuha. She went af- there has been no significant im- You can urge lawmakers and Finally, you can encourage gov- ter her trafficker in court and went Conflict, terrorism, economic provement in the overall criminal businesses to take this crime seri- ernments, companies and individu- back to school. turmoil, natural calamities, dis- justice response to this crime. In ously, and to take action. als to support the United Nations Skye won her case and gradu- ease: we are living in an era of un- the period covered by the Global For governments, that means Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims ated, and now works as a staff precedented crises and troubles, as Report, some 40 per cent of coun- joining the UN Convention against of Trafficking in Persons. member at Shakti Samuha, helping United Nations Secretary-General tries reported less than ten convic- Transnational Organized Crime Financed solely through volun- other trafficking victims become Ban Ki-moon has warned. tions per year. Some 15 per cent and its Protocol on trafficking, and tary contributions, the Trust Fund survivors. Record numbers of people are did not record a single conviction. putting these frameworks into ac- works with NGO partners across There are many more young girls fleeing war and persecution, and The world is facing many grave tion in national legislation. the globe to identify women, chil- and trafficking victims like Skye the international community is challenges, and our resources are Effective implementation of the dren and men who have been ex- who need and deserve our support. grappling with acute migration or forced marriages; trafficked so strained. But we cannot allow Convention and Protocol – backed ploited by traffickers, and give July 30 is United Nations World challenges in the Mediterranean, their organs can be harvested and criminals to exploit these crises with the necessary resources - can them the assistance, protection and Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Balkans, in the Andaman Sea, sold. and take advantage of desperation help to protect trafficking victims, support they need. established to raise awareness of Latin America and Africa. More and more detected victims and suffering. promote cooperation between Since 2011, the Trust Fund has the plight of human trafficking vic- For human traffickers, these of trafficking are children, espe- You might wonder what one per- countries and ensure that criminal helped some 2,000 victims annu- tims, and promote and protect their hardships represent business op- cially girls under the age of 18. No son can do about an entrenched and traffickers, wherever they are, are ally, providing shelter, basic health rights. This Thursday, let’s take this portunities. place in the world is safe: the lat- pervasive crime like human traf- brought to justice. services, vocational training and opportunity to give hope to traffick- Many millions of vulnerable est Global Report on Trafficking in ficking. But we can all do our part. As a consumer, employee or schooling, as well as psychosocial, ing victims, pledge to do our part women, men and children are be- Persons by the United Nations Of- As a first step, you can educate business owner, you can advocate legal and economic support. and help end this terrible crime. ing cruelly exploited – coerced fice on Drugs and Crime found that yourself about human traffick- for measures to prevent the use The Trust Fund has been able to into working in factories, fields the trafficking victims identified in ing and help others become aware of forced labour in operations and assist girls like Skye, who was traf- The author is the Executive Di- and brothels or begging on the 124 states were citizens of 152 dif- of the problem. You can find out supply chains, and eliminate abu- ficked to India when she was just rector of the United Nations Of- street; pushed into armed combat ferent countries. more on our website for World sive and fraudulent recruitment thirteen. After escaping back home fice on Drugs and Crime.

qualitative stage of civil service de- tion and civil service is ahead of velopment in Kazakhstan. science. In this regard, Nursultan On the basis of these tasks, the Nazarbayev set a task to actively de- Ongoing Reforms Begin to Show Results National Commission on Moderni- velop the Kazakh scientific school service and separated civil servants zakhstan as a successful example sation developed proposals on the of public administration and civil By Alikhan Baimenov into political and administrative lay- of the promotion of professional- implementation of the first 15 steps service. This trend was identified as ers, as well as created a special au- ism and meritocracy in the civil of the Plan of the Nation. one of the priorities by KazNANS. In the Plan of the Nation 100 thorised body. As a result, the World service. It is no wonder that our The representatives of the Ka- In addition, there is an expected Concrete Steps on the implemen- Bank recognised Kazakhstan as a experience is actively studied in zakhstan National Academy of Nat- signing of a memorandum among tation of five institutional reforms, leader of reforms among the CIS the region. In this regard, United ural Science (KazNANS) actively KazNANS, the Regional Hub and President Nursultan Nazarbayev countries. Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary- participate in the activities of the the Academy of Public Administra- primarily outlined the problems of The status of a leader commits General Helen Clark noted in her relevant working group. A number tion under the President of Kazakh- the formation of modern profession- to go ahead. Based on the analysis letter to Nursultan Nazarbayev of the academy members’ recom- stan on promoting the development al and independent state apparatus. of the problems of our civil service that “the establishment of Public mendations have already been ap- of the national scientific schools. The efficiency of a response that and modern global trends, Naz- Service Regional Hub in Astana proved by the national commission. The hub already has partnerships the state can give to the global, re- arbayev approved the Concept of and its success became possible These include legislative separation with leading educational organisa- gional and country challenges large- a new model of public service in because countries like Kazakhstan of powers between political officials tions and international institutions. ly depends on the effectiveness of 2011. Its implementation allowed are ready to share its experience in and senior executives of the admin- I believe the implementation of the state apparatus. The increasing civil service in Kazakhstan note the Kazakhstan, once again the first in carrying out reforms.” By the way, istrative civil service, including ex- these and other measures will make understanding in the world is that logical continuity and consistency the CIS, to create a Corps A man- more information on the regional ecutive secretaries and heads of the a significant contribution to the sustainable development of coun- of reforms in this area. At the same agement layer, strengthen the role hub can be found at www.region- departments. It should enhance the quality of implementation of the tries and the welfare of peoples, time, they emphasise that a key fac- of personnel management services alhub.org. effectiveness of management in the Plan of the Nation and will enhance along with the “invisible hand” of tor in the success of the reform is and start work on the development Thus, continuity, progressiveness government agencies. Also, there public confidence towards the state the market, depends on the quality the political will of Nursultan Naz- of tests based on competence. and sequence of reforms prepared are proposals to reduce the gap in apparatus. of the “visible hand” of the state. arbayev. Thus, during the second This stage of reforms also re- the way for the transition to a career wages between the upper and lower I want to note that the head of half of the 1990s Kazakhstan was ceived high international evalu- model. The tasks set by the Presi- positions of the administrative civil The author is chairman of the state has attached great importance the first among the Commonwealth ation. In particular, the report of dent regarding institutional reforms service. Committee of the Public Service to the improvement of the state ap- of Independent States (CIS) coun- the Organisation for Economic on the formation of a modern, pro- For a variety of historical reasons, Regional Hub in Astana and a paratus since the early days of inde- tries that adopted a special law and Co-operation and Development fessional and autonomous state ap- in Kazakhstan as well as in other member of the Kazakhstan Na- pendence. That is why international implemented a system of manda- (OECD) Anti-Corruption Network paratus and the transition to a career countries in the region, the practice tional Academy of Natural Sci- experts describing the evolution of tory open competition to enter civil in October 2014 recognised Ka- model, in turn, have become a new in the field of public administra- ences Presidium. The Unusual Partnership of Singapore, Kazakhstan By Kishore Mahbubani ister and his Cabinet, deputy min- stan to become the Singapore of vehicle for great power engagement In fact, we are the only academic isters, and permanent secretaries Central Asia. in South-East Asia. institution from Asia that NU has Singapore is small and resource in all branches of the government. So why does Kazakhstan find Third, there is a great deal of ad- chosen to partner. poor. Kazakhstan is huge with vast Some of our faculty members have Singapore’s experience useful? I miration and goodwill for Singapore The second benefit is that it has reserves of natural resources. Yet advised national leaders in Kazakh- think there are at least three reasons. and what we have achieved in the forced many of our professors to the Kazakhs feel they have much to stan on policy and governance re- First, there is a growing recogni- last 50 years. In May 1991, Mr Lee ask the “Kazakhstan Question”: learn from the Singapore story, spur- forms. I have also been invited to tion among much of Kazakhstan’s Kuan Yew visited newly independ- How does a country overcome its ring deep bilateral engagements. serve on the international advisory governing establishment that the ent Kazakhstan at the invitation of legacy and its geographical handi- The eminent historian, Professor panel of a commission that was re- country needs institutional reforms, President Nazarbayev. Mr. Lee left caps to develop rapidly? Somewhat Wang Gungwu, has come out with cently established to advise on civil especially in building a meritocratic a deep and lasting impression on the paradoxically, resource-rich coun- a new perspective on human history service modernisation. civil service, in strengthening the Kazakh President. tries often face a natural handicap. in a brilliant new book, The Eura- Over the years, there have been at rule of law, and in developing an in- In his memoirs, President Naz- The resource curse drives up costs sian Core and Its Edges. In it, Pro- least five major programmes in Ka- dependent judiciary. arbayev singled out Mr Lee and and makes the rest of the economy fessor Wang questions the Sino and zakhstan that reflect some learning Previous government-led initia- Charles de Gaulle as his role mod- uncompetitive. Eurocentric views of ancient world from Singapore’s experience. The tives in industrialisation, economic els. In 2013, on the occasion of The few countries that have de- history. first is the Bolashak scholarship pro- diversification and higher educa- Kazakhstan’s national day, Mr Lee veloped rapidly in the decades after He argues, instead, that it was the gramme which sends Kazakhstan’s tion were held back by the lack received the highest award given by World War II have done so through contests between the nomadic soci- zakhstan is huge (all of Western best and brightest to study abroad of implementation capacity, and the Kazakh government. export-led industrialisation. This was eties of Central Asia and the agrar- Europe can fit into Kazakhstan). on government funding. It is similar also by corruption and clientelism. Significantly, the PM of Kazakh- how Japan, South Korea, Taiwan ian ones of Europe and China that It has vast reserves of oil, gas, to Singapore’s well-developed pub- President Nursultan Nazarbayev stan, Mr Karim Massimov, flew to and Singapore did it, and how China have shaped the development of uranium, coal, zinc, copper and lic service scholarship system. and the reformers in his Cabinet Singapore to attend Mr Lee’s funeral. has been succeeding in the last three world history. many other natural resources. Ka- A second example is the estab- have concluded that Kazakhstan’s President Nazarbayev sent a message decades. But geography and a low The significance of this new per- zakhstan is also one of the world’s lishment of Kazakhstan’s sover- modernisation has to start with the saying, “Kazakhstan will never forget population density make it extremely spective was brought home to me largest wheat producers. eign wealth fund – Samruk Kazyna modernisation of the state. This is the great contribution of Lee Kuan difficult for Kazakhstan to pursue the when I was recently in Astana, the Singapore is one of the most – which has drawn lessons from something that Singapore has done Yew to building strong friendly rela- same development strategy. capital of Kazakhstan, the biggest densely populated countries in the the experiences of Singapore’s Te- remarkably well over a short span tions between our countries.” Such is Contemplating the “Kazakhstan and most successful country in Cen- world; Kazakhstan’s population of masek Holdings and the Govern- of time. the reservoir of goodwill that Singa- Question” should also help Singa- tral Asia. As the gateway for China’s 17 million makes it one of the least. ment of Singapore Investment Cor- Second, Kazakhstan’s geopoliti- pore has developed in Kazakhstan. poreans realise that both geography “New Silk Road” to Europe, Ka- Singapore’s success owes a great poration (GIC). cal environment, not unlike Singa- The Kazakh officials that I met and history have not been complete- zakhstan also promises to emerge as deal to its port and its status as an Thirdly, Kazakhstan has also pore’s, is also challenging. In one were also impressed that Mr Lee’s ly unkind to Singapore. the region’s most important country, entrepot along one of the world’s studied Singapore’s education sys- of my lectures, I observed that passing did not affect our markets or When one goes to Kazakhstan economically and geo-strategically. busiest shipping routes. Kazakh- tem. It has sent its senior officials Kazakhstan was able to maintain our economy. The smooth leadership and understands its developmental I was there to attend the first grad- stan is land-locked and also lacks to study our polytechnic and tech- good relations with both Russia and transitions Singapore has had, the challenges, one can appreciate Sin- uation ceremony of Nazarbayev the navigable rivers that have ena- nical education system as well as China (partly because the West had absence of corruption, and our strong gapore’s geographical advantages. University (NU). For the last three bled other land-locked countries university governance. Kazakhstan succeeded in driving Russia into institutions are key elements of the History, too, has had a mostly be- years, the Lee Kuan Yew School like Hungary and Austria to prosper has also established its own version China’s arms). In the longer term, Singapore story that have impressed nign influence on us. of Public Policy (LKY School), through trade. of our gifted education programme. Russia could view China as a threat. the Kazakh leaders. All this creates The British established Singapore National University of Singapore, Besides geography, Kazakhstan A fourth example is the estab- If that were to occur, Kazakhstan an opportunity for the Singapore as a free port. They also endowed us has been working closely with the is also handicapped by its Soviet lishment of the Kazakhstan Corps would face some difficult choices. Government, its academic institu- with a workable administration and new university to establish the first history legacy of central planning. A – an idea similar to Singapore’s Unlike many of its neighbours, tions and the private sector to deepen the rule of law. The first generation graduate school of public policy in Singapore, in contrast, has always Administrative Service. It has also Kazakhstan has enjoyed peace and their engagement with Kazakhstan. of Singapore’s leaders built on that Central Asia. Its inaugural class of subscribed to free trade. Hence, Sin- been studying carefully other prac- prosperity because of the skilful di- At the LKY School, our partner- legacy and created one of the most 19 Master of Public Policy students gaporeans instinctively understand tices of our civil service. plomacy of its founding President ship with the NU has produced a effective states in the world. This were among the 450 students who the power of markets and commer- A fifth example is pension re- Nazarbayev. number of benefits. First, it has achievement is now a source of graduated that day. cial incentives. form, where Kazakhstan has bor- Like Singapore, Kazakhstan also given us the confidence that we growth and learning for other coun- Friends of the LKY School are Yet despite the significant differ- rowed ideas from our Central Provi- has to focus on succession planning can compete with the best academ- tries, as the LKY School is discov- often surprised when I tell them ences in context and circumstance, dent Fund system. More recently, in leadership. Also, like Singapore, ic institutions in the world. NU is ering in Kazakhstan. of our deep involvement in Ka- the LKY School has developed a Kazakhstan has expressed an inter- Kazakhstan needs to develop long- very selective in its choice of part- zakhstan. Why would a Singapo- deep portfolio of engagements with est to learn about how Singapore term policies that will motivate ners. The other partner institutions The author is Dean of the Lee rean institution be interested in the highest levels of the Kazakh has become the financial hub of our great powers to develop a strong are Cambridge University, Univer- Kuan Yew School of Public Poli- Kazakhstan and vice versa? Sin- government. region. The governor of Kazakh- stake in its independence and suc- sity of Pennsylvania, University cy at the National University of gapore and Kazakhstan could not We have conducted courses for stan’s central bank – whom I met on cess. So far, Singapore has been College London, Duke University, Singapore. This opinion first ap- be any more different. While we over 700 senior officials from Ka- this trip – recently told Bloomberg successful in doing this, partially University of Wisconsin-Madi- peared in The Straits Times and are small and resource-poor, Ka- zakhstan, including the Prime Min- News that he would like Kazakh- by strengthening ASEAN’s role as a son, and University of Warwick. is reprinted here with permission. A8 eurasia&world

Wednesday, august 12, 2015 Nurly Zhol Programme Helps Connect Continents created in key centres. The central model involves development of a The high level of wear and tear Alexander Tarakov hub of the region is planned to be rapidly-growing new business in obsolescence of the company’s in Astana. the segment of multimodal trans- production assets formed a sig- Kazakh transport workers cel- We are working on attracting portation based on the traditional nificant need to update its rolling ebrated their professional day on potential investors to participate railway business of the KTZ group stock and infrastructure-produc- Aug. 2. On the eve of the big day, in the above-mentioned projects. of companies. ing resources. The Astana Times talked to Askar The sphere of cargo business Given the public policy of in- Mamin, chairman of the Kazlogis- Not long ago, the President provides optimisation of the dustrialisation and import substi- tics transport workers union and declared 100 Concrete Steps to planning process, sales, traffic tution, as well as the backward- president of Kazakhstan Temir implement the five institutional management and maintenance of ness of the producers of the CIS Zholy (KTZ), the national railway reforms of the Plan of the Nation carriages and trains with the in- technology, our company has company, to discuss the develop- for joining the 30 most developed troduction of automated control taken the path of asset modernisa- ment of the transport industry and countries. What measures will be systems, as well as the transi- tion by means of organisation of Kazakhstan’s integration into the taken to implement the tasks as- tion from tonnage to a scheduled its own manufacturing. global market of transport and lo- signed to the company? model of transportation-process In conditions of high investment gistics services. barriers in creating new engineer- Askar Mamin Development of the transport organisation that allows us to offer and logistics infrastructure in Ka- a valuable product with a contract ing industries for private business As stated by Kazakh President The strategy is aimed at the kazgan-Beineu and Arkalyk-Shu- zakhstan and formation of global period of delivery. Transformation companies, KTZ, as one of the Nursultan Nazarbayev, “the market of transport and logistics barkol lines that are optimising supply networks using our infra- of passenger traffic includes meas- largest economic entities and con- transport infrastructure is the services in the Eurasian continent domestic and international routes structure have created basic con- ures to improve the process of sumer of products, has managed circulatory system of our indus- and the reorientation of freight going north-south and east-west. ditions for maximising the transit ticket sales, expanding ranges of to establish the production of ma- trial economy and society.” The traffic from sea to overland routes The completion of the three ter- potential. highspeed, optimisation of struc- chinery products. drop in demand and prices on through Kazakhstan. minals for general cargo types, But it is also necessary to cre- tures and schemes and reducing In partnership with world lead- world markets has surely had In this matter, the company containers and grain will increase ate a favourable climate of logis- unproductive expenditures. ers such as General Electric, Al- a negative impact on our econ- forms an international transport the capacity of the port of Aktau. tics and institutional conditions of The automation of processes stom, Talgo and others, plants to omy. How has this affected the and logistics chain in alliance The core of Nurly Zhol is the transcontinental transport passing and introduction of saving tech- manufacture freight, passenger transport sector in general and with global and local market par- development of infrastructure. through Kazakhstan. To this end, nologies are also provided in the and electric locomotives, wagons, the work of KTZ? How does the ticipants and offers integrated Within the programme, the com- under the 100 Concrete Steps we area of operation and maintenance large car casting and hardware company plan to cope with global transportation services which are pany is implementing projects have proposed initiatives such as of infrastructure and are aimed at infrastructure were built and are challenges? successfully competing with alter- such as construction of the second improving the legal framework increasing productivity. operating. The transport sector provides ser- native proposals. track on the Almaty–Shu line, the for mixed transport, creating coor- The strategic performance of Today, the volume of produc- vices for domestic and internation- The company has started the Borzhakty-Yersai railway line and dinating committees within transit the KTZ company was developed tion is 200 billion tenge (US$1.1 al trade and as a result is affected formation of a network of termi- a ferry complex at the Kuryk vil- corridors and enforcing Kazakh- and approved as part of the trans- billion). Domestic enterprises are by market demand for manufactur- nals and logistics centres on the lage on the Caspian Sea, develop- stan’s obligations regarding the formation. The criteria include are assimilating new production and ers’ products. The global economic coasts of the Pacific and Indian ment of the Khorgos-Eastern Gate decision of the Eurasian Econom- added economic value, customer localisation of manufacture has and geopolitical trends have a di- oceans and gulfs of the Baltic and logistics hub and reconstructionof ic Commission for preliminary satisfaction, corporate governance increased. A total of 5,200 rail- rect impact on its activities. Black seas. In 2014, the first ex- the Astana International Airport informing of customs bodies, as rating, transport safety, rating of way product items are planned for The slowdown in economic ternal logistics terminal network passenger terminal on the eve of well as the creation of a flexible social stability and the impact on production, while the level of lo- growth of the region, deterioration started operating in the Chinese EXPO 2017. tariff policy in railway container the environment. calisation of manufacture should of the pricing environment and re- port of Lianyungang. It has be- The plan also provides for a transportation and provision of reach at least 50 percent by 2017. duction in the trade turnover have come the main point of consolida- significant amount of work on de- tax incentives for shipping com- Guarantee of social pro- By the end of the year, the first led to a decrease in the total cargo tion of cargo flows to or from Ka- veloping the road network in the panies. grammes, development of corpo- Kazakh rail certified in accordance turnover of the transport industry zakhstan and a key transit port for main directions from Astana. It Overall, implementing the pro- rate culture and health insurance with the technical regulations of from 493.2 billion tonne-kilome- transshipment of cargoes to and involves reconstruction of more jects for Kazakh integration into are important factors for the em- the Eurasian Economic Union will tres in 2013 to 487.4 billion tonne- from Central and SouthEast Asia, than 6,000 kilometres of roads. the international transportation and ployees and their satisfaction lev- be released by the Aktobe plant. kilometres in 2014. In addition, as well as inland ports in China. The total investment will amount communication flows and the crea- el. How do you assess the current The products of our plants have the scope of traffic increased by The project has already shown to 2.5 trillion tenge (US$13.3 bil- tion of a multi-modal transport cor- social policy of the company? considerable export potential and 3.7 percent, or 3.6 billion tonnes. its effectiveness in the first six lion), with plans to put about 600 ridor to move goods from Asia to Does KTZ implement all its obli- are already being delivered to the With the general decline in months of 2015. The terminal has kilometres of roads into operation Europe will add 1 percent to the gations as an employer? markets on the Eurasian continent. cargo turnover, KTZ managed to processed 142,000 20-foot con- by the end of the year. GDP growth, create about 15,000 In accordance with international At the same time in accordance close 2014 with a profit from op- tainer equivalents (TEUs) and A separate issue is the commer- new jobs inlogistics and increase principles of corporate govern- with a comprehensive privatisa- erating activities of 163.5 billion storage of 318,000 tonnes of bulk cialisation of transport services transit by all forms of transport from ance, the company is guided by tion plan developed by the Samruk tenge (US$872.2 million) and 73.5 cargo and by the end of 2015 the and introduction of the toll sys- 18 to 50 million tonnes in 2030. the policy of social responsibility Kazyna Fund and approved in the percent higher net income than the amount of cargo is expected to tem. Nowadays, the 211 kilome- towards employees and society past by the Kazakh government, planned target by attracting addi- increase up to 250,000 TEUs, fol- tres of the Astana-Borovoe road Within the 100 Steps, the Presi- as a whole. Spending on social our company’s production facili- tional volumes and increasing the lowed by a two-fold increase in are operating as a toll road. In dent announced the need to inte- programmes in 2014 amounted to ties are subject to transfer into the share of commercial transit cargo, 2020. 2014, fees collected on the road grate KTZ and Air Astana. How 11.4 billion tenge (US$60.7 mil- competitive environment through as well as reducing consumption Because of the supply of trans- amounted to more than 1 billion lion). The funds are being allocat- the implementation of the auction to 56.5 billion tenge (US$301.4 will a synergy of two types of portation services in the market ed as various kinds of financial aid in 2018. million) and implementing pro- tenge (US$5.3 million). As a re- transport be accomplished? that allow regular container trains to the employees. There is financ- grammes enhancing the effective- sult, the quality of service has im- According to IATA data, in 2014 ing of social programmes in the In recent years, KTZ has ness of the KTZ group of compa- to go through Kazakhstan with the proved and the number of traffic the total amount of world cargo following areas: housing policy, launched high-speed passenger nies. speed of 1,119 kilometres per day, accidents decreased three times. transportation by air was 51.3 mil- support of young professionals, trains based on the Tulpar-Talgo Additionally, container traf- we are strengthening our market The toll system is expected to cov- lion tonnes, including 19.6 percent cars, which significantly reduced fic attracted to and from China position and successfully compete er about 7,000 kilometres of roads along the Asia–Europe route. material support of large families, the travel time between Kazakh to Europe provided the opportu- with global operators. with maximum traffic until 2020. The cargo transit through Ka- single mothers, pensioners and cities. There is improvement not nity to increase revenue traffic to Having gained the marine dry There are plans to create 260 zakh airspace (an average of veterans, health care and promo- only in speed performance, but 13.7 percent in 2014. As a result, cargo, competence was achieved objects of roadside service by 23,000 freight flights) is 1.5 mil- tion of physical culture and sports also in service. What are the the share of transit traffic in the and transportation on the Caspian 2020. The national operator will lion tonnes per year, of which in the workplace, as well as vari- plans for the further development company’s total revenue reached Sea was organised. They were be assigned to coordinate the de- about 90,000 tonnes was handled ous charity events and projects. 25 percent. Our task now is to in- integrated with transportation by velopment and implementation of at the country’s airports. In order to attract highly-qual- of passenger traffic? crease this figure in the medium rail and through the port of Aktau. the national standards for roadside Since much of the time-sensi- ified personnel, KTZ provides an To improve quality of passen- term up to 50 percent. The company plans to develop services. tive transit cargo is transported by attractive environment for poten- ger services, a development pro- The downward trend in turnover east-west and north-south marine The first Class A transport and foreign airlines, one of the most tial and existing employees, as gramme of high-speed passenger is being observed in 2015, too. At transportation segments and trans- logistics centrein Kazakhstan was promising solutions is rail-air well as ensures social protection, services has been implemented, the same time, we continue to in- port corridors with cooperation in launched in Astana in July during transportation via a Kazakh trans- professional development and resulting in the reduction of travel crease the capacity of transit cargo the Caspian Sea and Indian Ocean. the national teleconference with portation scheme. In the past year, personal growth. time of trains on the average of in new operations. We develop innovative trans- the participation of the President. we have tested cargo delivery As part of the housing pro- two times. By the end of the year, we plan portation and logistics solutions Which characteristics does it have? from China to Europe to ensure gramme, our employees have Currently, high-speed pas- to carry 42,000 containers in the in the multimodal mixed com- The largest Class A transport optimum cost and delivery time. been provided with more than senger trains composed of China-Europe-China direction, munications rail-sea and rail-air and logistics centre (TLC) in KTZ Express, in cooperation 3,000 apartments since 2008. Tulpar-Talgo cars travel eight which is almost 40 times greater according to the “one-window” Central Asia meets strict require- with Hewlett-Packard, as well as From 2008 to 2014, the aver- routes: Almaty-Petropavlovsk, than in 2011. principle that has the optimal ments for the architecture of the logistics partners DB Schenker age monthly wage of workers Astana-Aktobe,Astana-Atyrau, Growth in new segments of the price-quality ratio for the targeted warehouse, width of span, height and KLM, has conducted a rail-air in the KTZ group of companies Almaty-Atyrau, Almaty-Aktobe, market confirms that the company market segments. of shelving storage, temperature pilot project from Chongqing to has doubled from 70,000 tenge Almaty-Ust-Kamenogorsk, Asta- has been on the right track in re- The presence of consolidation and location of the warehouses on Amsterdam. For transportation of (US$373.03) to 134,000 tenge na-Ust-Kamenogorskand Astana- cent years in implementing devel- and distribution of international the basis of multimodal transpor- expensive electronic equipment, (US$714.10). Kyzylorda. opment strategy of the new multi- traffic in the centre and offering tation, plus strict security require- KTZ Express purchased special- In addition, the company pays Work is also continuing on the modal competencies. competitive transport products ments including fire safety. ised 45-foot containers with cli- great attention to workers’ health launch of additional high-speed provides geographic expansion of Everything, including ware- mate control. care. KTZ organised three medi- trains and in the second half of Do you mean the creation of key international transport corri- houses, equipment and technol- This project will increase the cal trains,Salamatty Kazakhstan, 2015 there are plans to launch ad- a transport company of interna- dors passing through Kazakhstan ogy meet the highest international speed of delivery of goods (cover- Zhardem andDensaulyk, which ditional high-speed trains: Astana- tional standards based on KTZ in from various countries. standards. Automation of infra- ing 9,900 km in seven days) as well have visited 97 stations since they Uralsk, Almaty-Aktobe, and Asta- the context of Kazakhstan becom- structure accompanies the pro- as reduce the cost of transport in were initiated. na-Ust-Kamenogorsk. ing an international transit hub How are the intensive devel- cess in real time. The system au- comparison to rail transportation. We are also working to improve and renewal of the Silk Road? opment of the Kazakh transport tomatically displays information The goal of KTZ is to further A powerful division of railway the level of comfort and services Exactly. On instructions of the and logistics infrastructure and about filling the warehouses; for increase the amount of traffic us- engineering has been formed in on the long-distance trains and President of Kazakhstan, KTZ is the projects planned within the example, where and what goods ing the rail-air system through the KTZ holding and an engineering commuter trains. The rolling stock appointed as transport and logis- framework of the Nurly Zhol new are situated, shelf life, when and creation of coherent multimodal cluster was created from scratch is being renewed, new routes are tics operator of the project with economic policy connected? to whom to give them andthe pri- solutions, building competencies in Kazakhstan. What are the introduced, the range of branded the goal of combining land, sea The plans to increase the amount orities when moving. In addition, and the acquisition of its own fleet. prospects for the development of trains is being increased and con- and air modes and transforming of transit traffic to 1-1.5 million the system provides commands to Currently a feasibility study is this sector? ditions are being provided for pas- the company at the international containers a year and the corre- operators, such as which products being done on a joint venture in The government attaches the sengers with disabilities. level. Therefore, assets including sponding development of the long need repackaging or when to ship. the area of air transportation. highest importance to the devel- In addition, modern forms of the seaport and airport infrastruc- distance and terminal transport-lo- The TLC in Astana stands on opment of transport infrastructure passenger service are actively be- ture and transport and logistics gistics infrastructure of all modes the principle of multimodal trans- KTZ is implementing a busi- and railway engineering. The ac- ing introduced, such as ticket sales centres were integrated into a sin- of transportation in Kazakhstan portation: receipt and shipment of ness transformation programme celerated formation of a world- through the Internet and terminals gle transport and logistics holding are necessary, as well as its inte- goods from the train to cars and initiated by the Samruk-Kazyna class transport and logistics sys- as well as transportation with elec- based on KTZ. gration into the global network. back is organised. There are five National Welfare Fund. What is tem, which is supported by the tronic tickets. Since November Today, the company provides The formation of a Western kilometres of direct drive-up rail- the business transformation for creation of a knowledge-based 2014, a system of flexible pric- rail and sea transportation of Europe-Western China transcon- way lines to the warehouse. you and what are the first results? economy in Kazakhstan, is one of ing for travel on Talgo high-speed goods, as well as services for ports tinental road corridor is almost This year, there are plans to Focusing on the best interna- the strategic directions for achiev- trains that depends on the depth of and airports, logistics operation finished. New railway lines, such launch a similar TLC in Shym- tional practices, we carry out the ing the national goal of becoming sales and demand has been func- and terminal infrastructure for dif- as Zhetygen-Korgas, have also kent. In the framework of the Nur- transformation of the entire or- one of the top 30 developed coun- tioning. This innovation allows ferent types of transportation. The been built connecting Kazakhstan ly Zhol programme,transport and ganisation (structure, manage- tries. high-speed trains to attract more company is developing new com- with the second railway border logistics centres will be built until ment, production and support Historically, the production of passengers from alternative trains petencies in partnership with lead- crossing with China, as well as 2020 on the main Kazakh trans- processes) and culture through the machine-building products for the and other modes of transport by ing international operators such as Uzen-Bolashak, which connects port corridors in Aktobe, Uralsk, development and change of the railway transport of the Common- providing an opportunity to buy Dubai Port World, Zurich Airport Kazakhstan’s railway network Atyrau, Aktau, Kostanai, Pavlodar personnel’s attitudes, technology wealth of Independent States (CIS) cheaper tickets for the majority of International and Swissport Inter- with lines in Turkmenistan and and Semey. and modernisation of production countries was developing in the passengers, including pensioners, national. Iran. We have also built the Zhez- Thus, a chain of hubs will be assets. At that, the KTZ operating territory of Russia and Ukraine. students and other individuals. B Nation & Capital

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Culture SOCIETY Sports Astana Exhibition Showcases Enterpreneurs, Artists Raise Funds Kazakh Special Olympics Team Works of Nicholas Roerich for Landslide Victims Exceeds Expectations at Los B3 B5 Angeles Games B7 Galymzhan Moldanazar, Break A Great Gift of Kazakh of Reality Offer Cross Cultural Nature Attracts Increasing Musical Collaboration Number of Tourists

By Aiman Turebekova Askarbek Dzhakayev, mayor of the Yrgaitinsk rural district of Almaty ASTANA – Alakol Lake is one of region, reported Kazpravda.kz. the loveliest waterways of east cen- Many years ago, the famous Silk tral Kazakhstan, a natural gem which Road passed by the water “bowls” welcomes nearly 4,000 tourists every known as Alakol. In those days, car- day. More than 100,000 visitors find avan participants were hoping for re- recreation on its shores every year. freshing waters to revive them after “Did you know that Alakol is a tiring journey. What they discov- one of the most famous health ered, however, was the salty waves resorts in Kazakhstan among as- miraculously restored strength and tronauts since the Soviet times? improved health. Indeed, modern Every day, 4,000 people come medical research confirms the heal- here to relax and the tourist season ing qualities of the lake water. lasts from June 15-Aug. 20,” said Continued on Page B6 Country Loosens Visiting Galymzhan Moldanazar (C) performs in New York together with Break of Reality in May 2015.

By Kamila Zhumabayeva tended by hundreds of residents gether they performed one of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan and guests of the city. The band the Kazakh musician’s original as part of their programme to Restrictions on Tourist ASTANA – American band arranged Moldanazar’s visit to songs, “Akpen Birge” (which collaborate with local musi- cians and make music together, Break of Reality (BoR) and Ka- New York in May, inviting him can be loosely translated from said BoR’s percussionist Ivan zakh artist Galymzhan Moldan- to come earlier and perform in the Kazakh as “Be on the Better Attractions Trevino in the film “Zhana- their concert in Manhattan’s Side”). By Aiman Turebekova Timur Duisengaliyev, acting di- azar met in Almaty in February. York of Moldanazar.” The musicians rehearsed and Highline Ballroom. Moldan- While in Central Asia, the rector of a tourism deparment, also gave two concerts together at- azar arrived May 26 and to- band visited Turkmenistan, Continued on Page B2 ASTANA – Kazakhstan recently said at the time that the restrictions amended its regulations to allow were having “a negative impact on foreign tourists to visit popular the image (of Kazakhstan).” tourist attractions along its border To reverse those problems, the without a special permit. Ministry of Investment and De- The amendment was to 2014 velopment and the akimats (local Illustrations for “The Book of Words” by government resolution No. 356, administrations) of border areas which had expanded the number created a list of tourist areas to ex- and width of border areas closed clude from the 2014 restrictions. to tourists without a special permit. The newly amended regulation, Abai Gain Popularity in Social Networks As a result of that 2014 regulation, which will enter into force after 10 most tourists had to enter the ad- days from the date of publication, ministrative districts of the country adopts those exclusions. Foreign within a 25-kilometre border zone tourists and stateless persons will with China under a special border now be able to visit places in the regime used for departure, tempo- border zone such as Big Almaty rary stay, residence and movement. Lake, national nature parks Char- This limited the access to tourists to yn, Jungar Alatau, Kolsai Lake, some of the country’s most popular Chimbulak ski resort, the Medeo attractions unless they first received outdoor speed skating and bandy a special pass issued by the Kazakh rink, Kok Zhailau – the stow in Ministry of Interior. the Ile-Alatau State National Park, “Foreign tourists have to obtain Ustyurt Nature Reserve, as well as passes to visit places like Lake Ala- the cities of Aktau, Atyrau, Uralsk, kol and Big Almaty Lake. And to do Ridder, Saryagash, Taraz and oth- that they have to wait around 10 days ers without having to receive a spe- itage; Kazakh children grow up which is written in every illustra- is ‘Maus’ by Art Spiegelman, after applying. We are working with cial permit. By Zhazira Duyssembekova memorising his poems by heart tion. the only Pulitzer Prize-winning law enforcement authorities to re- In related news, a new visa re- from an early age. However, “I chose to be anonymous be- graphic novel. ‘Maus’ showed duce the waiting time. But the mere gime was launched last year and ASTANA – An anonymous au- Abai’s works have never been cause I wanted my followers to me that the deceptively-simple fact that permits are needed creates recently extended allowing citizens thor has created an Instagram ac- presented in a new and excit- concentrate on Abai’s words, format of comics can be used to even a greater problem than the from 19 countries – including Aus- count @abaicartoons with illus- ing format, such as cartoons or not me. However, despite my explain difficult cultural concepts waiting time and application docu- tralia, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, trated quotes from “The Book of comics. I believe that classical continuous requests to stay because of their universality. A ments,” Rashida Shaikenova, chair- the UAE, the U. K. and the U.S Words” by famous Kazakh poet, literature should be revived in anonymous, I am often asked lot of people in Kazakhstan say woman of Kazakhstan’s Tourist As- among others – visa-free entry to philosopher, educator and found- many different ways, because by journalists to reveal personal they feel like they can find a part sociation, told Tengrinews in 2014. Kazakhstan for up to 15 days. er of Kazakh written literature with each retelling, we discover details, such as occupation, age, of themselves in Abai’s works. In Abai Qunanbayuli. The account something new about the work hometown and gender. For now, my simple, minimalist cartoons, has gained over 6,000 followers and about ourselves. I think the I plan on staying anonymous for this concept is visualised. We are since its launch in early July. project became popular because as long as I can,” he said. Abai,” said the anonymous artist. A significant figure in Kazakh everyone loves Abai and my car- One of the most interesting DidarKM said he chooses Things to Watch & history, Abai translated the works toons just made him more ac- things about the project is that all quotes he thinks are interesting of Russian and European authors cessible,” said the anonymous the quotes in the illustrations are and memorable, while also pick- Places to go such as Mikhail Lermontov, Ivan author in a recent interview with in English, so the author not only ing controversial passages that Krylov, Alexander Pushkin, Jo- The Astana Times. draws Abai in a modern way, he might fuel an interesting discus- hann Wolfgang von Goethe and “I memorised his poem, translates his words. sion. NATIONAL MUSEUM Lord Byron into Kazakh, most ‘Don’t brag until you find “Translating directly from Ka- “I love symbolism, so I choose of them for the first time. He also knowledge’ in fourth grade and zakh is a very challenging task, quotes with concrete objects that I July 23 – August 27 Dialogues with the great worked to develop Kazakh edu- it has been stuck in my head as Abai’s works include obsolete can illustrate,” he said. at 10 a.m. cation and was a reformer in the ever since. It is a poem about words or specific Islamic terms As the project has gained so spirit of rapprochement with Rus- the different traits of human that need to be contextualised. I much popularity and positive Astana mall sian and European culture on the character and as a child I loved try to concentrate on delivering feedback, Abaicartoons’ author August 22 at 5 p.m. Colour Festival basis of enlightened liberal Islam. its upbeat rhythm and easy the meaning as opposed to doing announced the illustrations will His major and most famous work, rhymes. While studying in col- a dry, word-for-word translation,” be available for sale as cards. The Central Park Astana “The Book of Words,” is a philo- lege, I read and re-read ‘The said DidarKM. proceeds will benefit the victims August 23 at 10 a.m. Food Festival sophic treatise and collection of Book of Words,’ writing down Choosing the cartoon format to of nuclear radiation in the Semey poems which encourages Kazakh my favourite passages in my deliver Abai’s words of wisdom region, Abai’s birthplace. people to embrace education, lit- sketchbook,” he added. to the audience is very unusual “It’s an opportunity to share my Ice Palace Alau eracy and good moral character in “The Book of Words” became combination. culture’s wisdom with the rest of August 24–30 at 10 a.m. Judo World Championship 2015 order to escape poverty, enslave- an inspiration for the project’s “I was always fascinated with the world in an accessible format. ment and corruption. creator, who decided to remain how comics and cartoons can be And more importantly, it is some- “Abai has always been an im- unidentified. Followers only used to convey complex mes- thing that I love to do,” said the portant part of our cultural her- know his nickname, DidarKM, sages. One of my favourite works cartoonist. B2 Nation&Capital people

Wednesday, august 12, 2015 Galymzhan Moldanazar, Break of Reality Offer Cross Cultural Musical Collaboration Continued from Page B1 family,” the musician said in the them heard outside Kazakhstan is “The Astana Times” about BoR’s The first time we heard Ga- We are very excited about this op- programme. slowly becoming a reality. collaboration with Moldanazar. lymzhan sing was in Chaz’s living portunity, as it is our first time to “We had a lot of great musicians “Nobody needed my songs “A new page in life of Kazakh room. The room went silent and perform in South America. Also, but one in particular really stuck when I was writing and compos- music,” “songs in the Kazakh lan- How did Break of Reality get everyone gravitated towards Ga- we would love to return to Ka- out to us … an amazing singer and ing them by myself and I was guage that are modern, pleasant the idea to collaborate with Ga- lymzhan. He sat, played his guitar zakhstan for another tour! It was songwriter Galymzhan Moldanaz- nobody in Almaty, writing lyrics to hear and lyrics that can be un- lymzhan Moldanazar? What and began softly singing a song. such a wonderful experience and ar. As soon as he sang his first lyr- for singers and selling my origi- derstood and remembered,” “first were the reasons for it? It was beautiful. We had no idea we felt so welcomed by your au- ic, everything just stopped … and nal records for a very low price,” performer who is capable of mak- We were first introduced to what he was singing about, but we diences. A return to Kazakhstan is we thought this guy is extremely Moldanazar stated in the pro- ing foreign nationalities love Ka- Galymzhan in the living room of knew immediately that he was a definitely in our plans. talented. It would be wonderful to gramme. “People only wanted to zakh language,” and “a revolution Chaz Martin, public affairs of- special artist. That night was filled collaborate with him beyond just take advantage and use my work in the Kazakh music industry” are ficer at the U.S. Consulate Gen- with music. We rehearsed, learned BoR is an American cello rock our tour,” he said. “This was the for their own benefit.” some of the comments under his eral in Almaty. Break of Reality songs together and became friends. band that originated in Rochester, first time Galymzhan had ever left Moldanazar teaches indie, rock YouTube videos. was touring Kazakhstan through New York and was founded by Kazakhstan and he didn’t speak and country music to two of his Moldanazar was born in the a programme called American What are your expectations Trevino and Patrick Laird when English, but I think his music is first students and does it only for Kyzylorda region and learned to Music Abroad and Chaz invited from this collaboration? both were students there at East- pretty universal.” the sake of music. In the same play guitar while in school. As our band and Galymzhan to meet Our music video and single man School of Music. Although Moldanazar told Hit TV, Ka- way, he writes and composes his he started to write his first songs, at his home in Almaty. We shared for “Akpen Birge” is now avail- they were taught strictly classical zakhstan’s music and entertain- own songs for that purpose. he moved to Almaty to study at dinner, drinks and played music able across the Internet. People music in their conservatory, Laird ment channel, that he is inspired “Indie and rock music are not Temirbek Zhurgenov Kazakh Na- together. It was a beautiful mo- can purchase the audio track on and Trevino’s love for rock music by his surroundings, people and the kinds of music that can earn tional Academy of Arts but ulti- ment. An American band and a iTunes and can watch the music drove them to create their own everyday causalities of life as you a lot of money. I don’t think mately left because he didn’t find Kazakh singer, speaking differ- video on YouTube. Our goal is band called “Break of Reality.” well as his own life and disposi- I can perform at weddings,” he the programme to be suitable. ent languages, communicating to reach audiences in Kazakh- The group consists of three cel- tion. said. “People were telling me ‘be The artist chose music over his through music. After a few perfor- stan, the U.S. and beyond. While lists and one percussionist. “I often ride public transport a man and get a real job,’ but they studies, the area where he now de- mances in Almaty, we began talk- Galymzhan sings in Kazakh, we BoR’s music style is cinematic and like to observe people and did not understand me at all.” votes all his time and effort. He ing with Galymzhan about flying believe his music is universal rock, cello rock and classical in- their moods from a back seat,” he The artist stressed music is his first performed as a solo act, then him to the U.S. to collaborate on a and can affect people across the die. The band combines classic said. only way of life. The ambitious formed the band “Moldanazar.” recording project. world. We have received so many and rock genres, creating their Moldanazar’s music videos musician would not give up his The humble and talented musi- A few months later, Galymzhan wonderful comments from non- own musical style known as “cel- were shot as home videos with dreams in the face of obstacles cian always tries to improve him- was in our living room in New Kazakh speakers who have been lo rock” with hard rock and metal mobile phones and computer web and didn’t allow anyone, not self, researching and experiment- York. We recorded a Break of Re- touched by the song. elements and often described as cameras to show his life as it is. even his family, to stand in his ing in new directions. ality version of his song “Akpen “dark” music. “I don’t think it is important to way to success. That determina- “The most important thing is Birge” and also a music video to Would Break of Reality like to BoR’s “Solid Ground,” “Helix” show what you don’t really have tion has led him to collaborative to keep going,” he told Art Focus go along with the track. record more songs or an album and “Reigns of Castamere” are or what you really are not,” he offers from the U.S. and Com- programme on Kazakh TV. Galymzhan is such a beautiful with Galymzhan? among the band’s original works said in the Telemasterskaya Pro- monwealth of Independent States Moldanazar spoke about the singer and songwriter. His voice While in New York, Galymzhan and the one that made them more duction House programme. (CIS) and some European coun- transition from soloist to band is pure, a perfect fit with our and I had a great conversation famous is the cello cover for the Before the Kazakh musician tries. performer. band’s sound of cello. We love his about future projects. We are theme song of the American tele- became recognised in his native Moldanazar’s music genres “I am a street musician not used song “Akpen Birge” and thought hoping to record a collaborative vision series “Game of Thrones.” land, he had a long and hard strug- span British folk music to to- to working in a team. I was usu- an acoustic, more “unplugged” EP together; maybe five original BoR has released a number of gle with money, his own place to day’s electronic music, including ally singing with my guitar and version featuring Break of Real- songs featuring Break of Reality. albums, “Spectrum of the Sky,” live and his profession. synthpop, electro pop, Britpop stopping anywhere I wanted, but ity would be powerful. We also “The Sound Between,” “Voice- “I lived where nobody did … and pop rock. His songs such as now I have do everything differ- wanted to showcase Galymzhan’s What are Break of Reality’s less” and “Ten.” on the streets for a couple of days “Kim Ol?” “Alistama,” “Meniki ently which is difficult but I like talents in front of our American next steps? “Break of Reality developed a when I couldn’t pay the rent. Emes,” “Kosh Bol,” “Aldama,” it,” he said about his collaboration audience. the wonderful talent Our band has a big tour com- sound all their own while grow- Some days my worry was what and “Berik Bol” broke all the ste- with BoR on the Kazakh Gakku from Kazakhstan. ing up in Brazil. We will be solo- ing a fan base full of loyal follow- food I would have for dinner. This reotypes of Kazakh stage music. TV music channel. ists with the Brazilian Symphony ers who have stuck by their side year, things started to get better His dream of composing songs in What were your the first im- Orchestra, performing in Rio de for the last 12 years,” wrote The with my work and life with my his native language and having Trevino gave an interview to pressions about Galymzhan? Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Brasilia. Sound Live. B3 Nation&Capital Culture

Wednesday, august 12, 2015 Astana Exhibition Showcases Works of Nicholas Roerich of art showed the inaccessible re- Staff Report gion of Central Asia, the greatest mountain passes, the signs of the ASTANA – The Russian Cen- Great Migration, images of spir- tre for Science and Culture exhi- itual warriors and heroes of ancient bition Heart of Asia in Astana is legends. The paintings of Nicho- showcasing 25 works by artist and las Roerich are widely known scientist Nicholas Roerich, which and include such works as “Geser were inspired by an exhibition of Khan,” “Maitreya,” “The Guard- Central Asia. ian of the Entrance” and “Mother During the exhibition, monu- of the World.” The expedition went ments of archeology, literature and through Kazakh lands and the artist the art of the peoples of the vast was able to witness the majesty and region were investigated for the beauty of the steppe landscapes. first time. That expedition was a The Heart of Asia expedition real feat of research, expanding the was prepared by Roerich Society cultural and historical picture of of Astana and is devoted to the the world by includingthe nomadic 550th anniversary of the Kazakh world of Asia. Khanate and the 80th anniversary For the first time in history, works of the Roerich Pact. “Geser Khan,” a painting by Nicholas Roerich. Timur Bekbosunov, A New Page in Country’s Image Abroad By Kamila Zhumabayeva next two years, the piece will serve the association with Borat and oil fusing epic Kazakh poetic forms as an inspiration for American com- explorations. with hip-hop, should appeal to glob- Kazakh-born glam-rock opera posers to create new compositions What efforts have you made to al music devotees, as well as to the singer and interpreter of contempo- and dramatic content, according to break this old stereotype about fans of contemporary music at its rary and cross-cultural music Timur Bekbosunov. Kazakhstan? What conclusions broadest definition. Bekbosunov got his start in Kansas, His other projects are the non- have you made to consider for United States, where he discovered profit organisation Art of Opera yourself? What are your next projects? opera, said pri.org. He has performed Foundation, inspired by Charles I have been taking part in pro- I am beginning to explore my next with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Darwin’s “Origin of Species,” and jects about Kazakhstan and beyond large-scale work “ONE,” 1,000 eth- and a musical project in Kazakhstan, the operatic multimedia installa- from the point of view that would nographic melodies of Kazakhstan collaborated with numerous notable tion “Do Scream” adapted and di- provide an alternative cultural ex- collected by Aleksander Zatayevich, composers and now tours with his rected by Bekbosunov and Sandra perience to what is found in main- and my impossible dream is to uti- own dark glam-opera band, “Timur Powers. stream entertainment. I would like lise every single theme notated by and the Dime Museum.” During the interview, Bekbosu- to reach as much audience as pos- Zatayevich. This project will require Bekbosunov was born in Soviet nov also spoke about the story re- sible by creating projects that focus a lot of cooperation, support and Kazakhstan in 1983 and at 15 was cently aired by Public Radio Inter- on unique values. encouragement and at this moment accepted to study English for a national’s “The World,” what he has Once the critical mass that un- I am still seeking potential partners year in the U.S., according to pri. Timur Bekbosunov (C) and other members of his band. accomplished to break the “Borat” derstands and likes my projects and funders. org. He stayed with his adopted stereotype about Kazakhstan and his was revealed, it became dominant I am continuing to tour with my American mother, Debora Dono- Operatic Underground” with the “The Silent Steppe Cantata,” current and future projects. in changing the stereotype. Which band’s interactive video rock-opera van, who he says encouraged him band. He performed at the pres- which premiered at Congress Hall in is why in my little way I am chang- “COLLAPSE.” We have performed to become a singer. tigious ALOUD series, on the TV Astana in 2011, was funded through Timur, what lead to the idea ing that perception so that when with a show at Disney Hall’s Redcat After graduating from the New show “America’s Got Talent” and several competitive awards and that foreigners should think about people hear “Kazakhstan,” they Theatre, Miami Light Project and England Conservatory of Music and numerous venues around Los An- grants from major foundations in Timur when they hear “Kazakh- would know “Borat” is parody, Operadagen Rotterdam Festival and California Institute of Arts, Bekbo- geles, according to the LA Philhar- the U.S. and Kazakhstan. According stan?” Timur is real and for instance now we are getting ready to open sunov won a reputation as an inter- monic Association website. to Bekbosunov, the project’s artists Actually, the title of the radio Kazakhstan’s anti-nuclear move- in a very prestigious space of the preter of contemporary and intercul- He worked closely with U.S. com- were thrilled to share their peaceful story originated from the produc- ment, search for alternative energy Brooklyn Academy of Music as part tural music in the U.S. poser Anne LeBaron on her large- vision with Kazakhstan and hope ers, not from me. It was quite a sur- sources and Astana’s architecture of the Next Wave Festival. “Timur and the Dime Museum” scale musical project about Kazakh- they will eventually travel to the prise, nevertheless, to read about it are real. It’s an honour to be selected for this was formed in 2010 as a result stan, “The Silent Steppe Cantata.” U.S. when the feature on “The World” I dived into creating “The Silent festival; I am thrilled (and scared!) the influence of songwriter Klaus “She is one of the first American One of his next big projects is aired around the U.S. On one side, Steppe Cantata” project knowing to debut in New York on Sept. 17- Nomi (who passed away in 1983) women-composers working with “One Thousand and One,” a collec- of course, it was very satisfying and that eventually it will break new 20. Next, I dream of bringing this and collaboration with Ameri- the Sazgen-Sazy and Sary-Arka en- tion of Kazakh folk-ethnographic pleasing to hear the endorsement on ground. The composer’s original rock-show to Kazakhstan. It’s little can musician Kristian Hoffman. sembles of the Astana Philharmon- melodies by Russian composer such a personal level; but on the oth- approach to redefining a traditional bit educational, but also very fun and That year, Bekbosunov recorded ic,” said Bekbosunov in an interview and musicologist Aleksander Za- er side, we still have a long way to classical music cantata into a multi- glam. I mean, how many songs do his debut album “Songs from the with The Astana Times. tayevich. Over the course of the go in bringing Kazakhstan beyond lingual cantata for the 21st century, we know about radioactivity?! Kazakh Historical Documentary 5,000 Historical Presented in Washington Documents Brought ton University on Aug. 4, accord- chaks ruled for some time headed zakhstan and personally Minister By Malika Orazgaliyeva ing to a Kazakh Ministry of For- by Sultan Baybars. Arystanbek Mukhamediuly for the eign Affairs press release. The second part of the film is support. I hope that thanks to this to Kazakhstan Within the celebration of the The first part of the film is dedi- dedicated to the unique book “Co- film, cultural cooperation between Staff Report to the further development of new 550th anniversary of the Kazakh cated to the history of Kipchak dex Cumanicus” (translated as the Kazakhstan and the United States ethnic groups, such as Kazakhs, Khanate, the Kazakh Research In- language development – ancestor Book of the Kipchaks) given by will strengthen,” Khazbulatov said About 5,000 documents of his- Nogais, Uzbeks, Tatars, Bashkirs stitute of Culture with the support of a significant number of Turkic prominent poet of the Age of Re- before the screening. torical value have been brought and others. The history of the Ka- of the Embassy of Kazakhstan to languages – that was used by all naissance Francesco Petrarca to “I keep a close eye on the evolu- to Kazakhstan and about 160 zakh people and archaeological the United States held the premiere people living on the territory from the Venice library in 1362. Now it tion of this project and am hugely im- volumes of books with a 350,000 data of the steppe strongly testify screening of the two-part docu- the Altai Mountains to the Danube is stored in the Saint Mark’s Basil- pressed by the results. I wish to con- copy print run have been re- that the interaction of cultures is mentary film “Dasht-I-Kipchak: River 700 years ago. It was also ica in Venice. Codex Cumanicus is gratulate all Kazakh friends on the leased since the beginning of a natural phenomenon of human Secret Signs” at George Washing- spoken in Egypt where the Kip- a famous written source of the Ku- Kazakh Khanate’s 550th anniversary. the state Cultural Heritage Pro- civilisation. man language (ancient Kipchak) I love to study ancient manuscripts. gramme, according to Director Another location that proves of the 16th century that has good It’s close to my heart. The same of the National Library of Ka- the rich and varied history of the materials not only for philologists things we do in Smithsonian muse- zakhstan Alibek Askarovh He Kazakh people is the Zhambyl re- but for historians as well. ums,” Director of the Asian Cultural pointed out that the history and gion. There, between the rivers of The event, which gathered more History Programme at the Smithso- culture of any nation are inextri- Shu and Talas Kerey and Zhanibek than 100 representatives of social, nian Institution Paul Taylor said. cably linked with the history of khans founded the Kazakh Khan- cultural and academic circles, has Professor at George Washing- neighbouring nations and devel- ate. And that is the place where attracted much interest among the ton University and Director of the oped in interaction and mutual the main activities to celebrate the American public. Central Asian Programme Marlene influence with them. 550th anniversary of the Kazakh The film was written and directed Laruelle noted that she was im- “The data of the written sourc- Khanate will be held. The ancient by expert of Kazakh documentary pressed by the quality of the docu- es, archaeological excavations Taraz museum complex and the films Bakhyt Kairbekov, President mentary and the Kazakh history and findings in the Karaganda re- National Cultural Centre are under of the Shacken Aimanov Kazakh- presented in it. The film is a posi- gion prove the relationship of the construction and the infrastructure film studios and produced by Di- tive result of the state programme peoples of Central Asia, Eastern of historical monuments is being rector of the Kazakh Research In- Preservation of Cultural Heritage, and Central Europe, Altai, Ural, improved. stitute Andrey Khazbulatov. thanks to which many great his- Volga region, Central and West “The National Library in Al- “The film shows the role of torical facts have been collected, Asia and the numerous contacts maty holds a variety of events to Kazakhstan in world history. Laruelle said. of nomadic and sedentary cul- celebrate the 550th anniversary of The project concept is based on “These films dealing with the tures of Eurasia,” said the Head the Kazakh Khanate and within the the book of President Nursultan Kazakh Khanate’s 550th anniver- of Ulytau Cultural and Natu- Mangilik Yel (Eternal Nation) pa- Nazarbayev “In the Flow of His- sary are vital for the Kazakh people ral Reserve Museum Bakhtiyar triotic project. For example, since tory,” where he emphasised, ‘dif- and the whole world. Kazakhstan Kozhakhmetov. the beginning of the year, we have ferent cultures appeared on the plays an important role connect- One of the monuments testifying been inviting everyone to a great territory of modern Kazakhstan, ing Europe and Asia and reviving to the close and fruitful relations of exhibition in our library, where which made a decisive influence the Great Silk Road,” an American the ancient nomadic and sedentary more than three thousand manu- on many world nations.’ I express producer Raymond Chavez noted. peoples is Ulytau. It became the scripts, books and rare historical my sincere gratitude to the Minis- The film was also shown in New first centre of the Golden Horde, documents are presented,” said the try of Culture and Sports of Ka- York City on Aug.10. and it is the place directly related head of the National Museum. B4 Nation&Capital COUNTRY

Wednesday, august 12, 2015 National Research Centre for Maternal and Child Health Implements Cutting-Edge Technology search,” Gulshara Abdildinova the trachromosomal recombination, head of the department of labora- their reproductive function may tory diagnostics and research of be impaired. With karyotyping, the National Research Centre for we can identify these adjustments Maternal and Child Health, told and help our colleagues to diag- Kazakhstanskaya Pravda national nose and find out an appropriate daily. treatment to solve the problem of The laboratory provides profes- infertility,” said Abdildinova. sional medical-genetic assistance The variety of genetic tests has to the Kazakh population, in- expanded throughout the years. cluding cytogenetic and invasive In the past, the main genetic tests prenatal diagnosis, cytogenetic searched for abnormal chromo- analysis of bone marrow cells and some numbers and mutations that molecular genetic diagnosis. In lead to rare, inherited disorders. addition, the laboratory has begun Today, tests involve analysing work on the study of the genetic multiple genes to determine the load in the population from the in- risk of developing more common formation system to register con- maladies such as heart disease and genital malformations and chro- cancer. mosomal and monogenic diseases. “In today’s world of bad envi- Using karyotypes to diagnose ronment, industry and technology genetic disorders is now the most development, the mutation rate has widely-employed analysis. increased tenfold compared to 60- “A regular human cell has 46 70 years ago,” said Abdildinova. chromosomes: 44 autosomes, The National Research Centre which come in pairs, and 2 sex for Maternal and Child Health is chromosomes, which specify one of the progressive hospitals gender (XX for female and XY of National Medical Holding. The for male). Karyotype testing can capacity is 500 beds and medical be done using almost any cell or service is provided in 31 clinical tissue from the body. A karyo- units with comfortable conditions consultations based on the Sci- two in Almaty and one in As- large group is determined during type test usually is done on a for patients. In addition to the state By Aiman Turebekova entific Centre for Obstetrics and tana. the ultrasound examination or blood sample taken from a vein. volume of free medical care, the Gynecology as well as marriage “Our lab has several key fea- the biochemical screening, when For testing during pregnancy, it centre provides private services ASTANA – In the mid-1970s, and family consultations. Today tures. The first is a genetic screen- chromosomal aberrations of un- may also be done on a sample and cooperates with national and the need existed to provide ge- in Kazakhstan, there are only ing of patients with a history of born children are found. Of these of amniotic fluid or the placenta. international insurance and assis- netic services to the population three medical doctors (MD) who genetic abnormalities or congeni- two groups, we find patients who Individuals could be perfectly tance companies, including diplo- by establishing medical-genetic specialise in medical genetics, tal malformations. The second are sent for laboratory genetic re- healthy, but because of the in- matic missions. Summer Eco-camp in Kazakh Defence Minister Ust-Kamenogorsk Encourages Honours 12 Military Women By Kamila Zhumabayeva grenades, operating military vehi- Khairullina said. She noted it was cles and swimming. Contestants a great honour and responsibility ASTANA – Defence Minister of also went through combat training to be awarded by Minister Tas- Children to be Eco-Friendly Kazakhstan Imangali Tasmagambe- elements, such as escaping from magambetov, kapital.kz reported. tov recently congratulated 12 fe- counter fire, shooting with ma- “I’m sure all the girls gathered male members of Kazakhstan’s chine and handguns, assembling here feel proud to be winners,” she Armed Forces at an award ceremo- and disassembling Kalashnikov said. ny of the first national Batyr Arular rifles. One of the finalists, Asem Sekh- (Warrior Women) contest, reported “This is not just a job but a life- imbayeva, said that serving in the the ministry’s press service. style for women who decided to Armed Forces as a woman is not “This contest allowed us to find tie their lives with the army. This as hard as it may seem and that and learn about women soldiers contest was a great opportunity it can be possible to serve in the who devoted their lives to serv- to show our skills and love for army, raise children and partici- ing their native land on a par with our career,” Senior Lieutenant of pate in such contests, Tengrinews men and whose working days are Export Control Department Aliya reported. closely bound to the military ser- vice that is an example to follow,” Tasmagambetov said. Batyr Arular is the first national contest among women soldiers of the Kazakh Armed Forces. Photos and personal profiles of more than 120 applicants were posted on the ministry’s website and garnered a little over 255,725 votes online. Not only Kazakhs, but also resi- dents of countries such as Russia, the United States, Germany, Indo- nesia and India voted, the Kazakh- stan 5050 website reported. The contest ran April 1 to May 10 and tested soldiers’ skills in ele- By Yerbolat Uatkhanov tion, Krugozor Centre is based Friendship House, organising ments such as shooting, throwing in Peoples’ Friendship House in events and trainings. ASTANA – Krugozor Youth Ust-Kamenogorsk. The ecological “Friendship is one of the main and Tourism Centre, a unique in- camp was established in 1996 at a ideas of our lessons. We discuss it stitution based in the most beau- time when the majority of camps constantly, which is very relevant tiful places of East Kazakhstan, went bankrupt and closed. Many during the year of the Assembly of is engaged not only in teaching children hadn’t had the possibility the People of Kazakhstan. We do children and young people, but to go to camps during their holi- our best to develop our centre. As also gives the skills necessary for days. In 1997, the centre initiated a result, we published three books environmentally-safe tourism us- cooperation with the Environment promoting environmental protec- ing the best and most up-to-date Protection Department and took an tion among children and young educational practices. One of its active part in environmental edu- people. We try to make our edu- summer programmes is an eco- cation, a role which it has contin- cational process as interesting as camp. ued to this day. Later, Krugozor possible,” she said. “East Kazakhstan has many re- started its own activity by holding The director is concerned about ally good recreation facilities, but different competitions, brain rings the children’s language problems. we always choose the best and and debates for children and young “Some children don’t know Rus- the safest for our children. Health people. sian well, while another group of improvement in our eco-camp is The Vega student-pedagogic children isn’t good in Kazakh. based on climatotherapy in com- team consists of the best students That is why we organise educa- bination with health-giving and and teachers from East Kazakh- tional games in interactive form, educational programmes, which stan universities who are trained where children with different lev- include different sport games and to work with children using eco- els of Kazakh and Russian do their competitions, holidays, ship and logical education and creative de- best to teach each other to know bus trips with guided tours, discos velopment programmes in interac- both languages. Studying English and language training where our tive form and play. The team has is always very important for us. children improve their Russian, its own doctor, physical education We attract English native speakers Kazakh and English. Children teacher and DJ. Vega team mem- to teach the language,” she added. have a really, really good time in bers are constantly trained in local Netunayeva is very proud of our eco-camp, getting new useful and national seminars and upgrade Krugozor’s many graduates and skills and knowledge,” said Rus- their own skills and experience said the centre’s teachers are very sian Cultural Centre’s Executive level. pleased when their alumni reach and Director of the Krugozor cen- Netunayeva noted the centre is adulthood and become successful tre Tatyana Netunayeva in an Aug. an active participant in the activi- people. She reminds them not to 5 interview. ties of the Assembly of the Peo- forget about the centre, visit them A non-government organisa- ple of Kazakhstan and Peoples’ and support its operation. B5 Nation&Capital SOCIETY

Wednesday, august 12, 2015 ‘The Road to School’ Charity Secularism and Religious Campaign to Help Low Studies to be Added to National Income Children Kicks Off Ninth Grade Curriculum By Dmitry Lee be a set of sciences that study the history of dogma and institutional ASTANA – Secularism and reli- forms of religious life, religious gious studies will be added to the heritage (religious art, monuments national education system ninth of religious literature, religious ed- grade curriculum beginning in ucation, and research and develop- September 2016, the Kazakh Min- ment), traditional religious rights, istry of Education and Science re- the archaeological history of reli- cently announced. gion, history and the current state Currently, a 34-hour-per-year of relations between religious doc- religious studies curriculum is in- trines and religious organisations. cluded for ninth grade students on The study of religion in the a voluntary basis. system of higher education is ogy, Religion and Art, Religion Teachers of the new mandatory considered to be secular. The and Culture, Freedom of Thought curriculum titled Secularism and subject will include detailed and Religion, Non-traditional Religious Foundations will un- studies of History of Religion, Cults and Esoteric Teachings, dergo training based on a manual Islamic theology, Christian the- State-Religious Relations in Ka- compiled by a team led by Kazakh ology, Qur’an and its studies, zakhstan, Islam in Kazakhstan philosopher Garifolla Yessim. Philosophy of Religion, Sociol- and Orthodoxy in Kazakhstan. Secularism and Religious Foun- ogy of Religion, Psychology of The new curriculum is being in- dations, according to Al-Farabi Religion, Religious Anthropol- stituted under Minister of Educa- Kazakh National University, will ogy, Religious Ethics and Axiol- tion and Science Order No. 281. Kazakhstan to Complete National Drug Formulary by End of Year The children who have been helped to get ready for the upcoming school season by “The Road to School” charity campaign. clinical efficiency will be put in sumption level and cost of treat- Staff Report the formulary. Up-to-date inter- ment for every disease will be na, such as “The first time in the fices will operate twice a month in national practices and the best taken into consideration. By Malika Orazgaliyeva first grade” (presentation of gifts certain schools to provide advice ASTANA – The Ministry of drug treatment approaches will Enright believes the formulary to first-graders from low-income to the public. Healthcare and Social Develop- be used in this project. Inter- will provide access to medicines ASTANA – The eighth annual families), “Friendly hands” (instal- In 2014, the campaign raised ment plans to complete a national national experts will also help for Kazakh citizens and save mon- “The Road to School” charity lation of containers in large shop- 68,506,000 tenge (US$365,000) healthcare formulary before the develop the Kazakh formulary. ey through the effective procure- campaign to help children in need ping centres to collect clothes and and assisted 7,667 children. end of 2015 that will give all citi- ment of medicines and the creation is being held in Astana from the school supplies), as well as a pro- The start of this year’s campaign zens access to medicines, regard- Kazakhstan hasn’t had its own na- of a competitive market. It also less of their social status, and will beginning of August until the end motional campaign called “Family was marked by an Aug. 3 ceremo- tional formulary before. Clinical will help to forecast demand for limit the maximum price for medi- helping a family: preparing a child ny at the Conference Hall of the efficiency, cost efficiency, con- medicines. of September. cines. The campaign, which is operat- for school.” House of Ministries, during which “Our international team of ex- ing under the slogan “Let’s help perts worked on many projects, children together!,” seeks to identi- The campaign seeks to identify children including the first formulary in the fy children who are not in school as who are not in school as well as to support world, the British national formu- well as to support orphans, multi- lary. But the Kazakhstan national child families and secondary school orphans, multi-child families and secondary formulary is the first new one hav- students from low-income families. school students from low-income families. ing ambitious goals, such as to pro- The campaign also hopes to miti- vide new sources of knowledge, improve the formulary system and gate social factors which prevent Banners with “The Road to the Dar Social Foundation gave contribute to the usage of medical children from attending school. School” campaign slogan and backpacks filled with stationery evidences,” said Duncan Enright, The campaign is an initiative contact details of hotlines will be to 10 children from low-income developer of the British national of the Kazakh Ministry of Educa- placed across Astana. Volunteers families. formulary, which is acknowledged tion and Science and will include a will also distribute informational “The Road to School” campaign as the best in the world. number of charity events in Asta- booklets and public reception of- is being held nationwide. Only medicines with proven Enterpreneurs, Artists Raise Funds for Landslide Victims By Julia Rutz any help,” explained the organis- ers of the concert. Almaty entrepreneurs collected The artists have also visited the 1 million tenge (US$5,334) dur- assistance centre, which employs ing a one-hour fundraising drive volunteers. According to the front to assist victims of the landslide man of Al Davai, Shokan Marat- that struck the outskirts of Almaty uly, they want to see what people on July 23, reported Tengrinews. need right now and and how to kz, citing the Regional Chamber best allocate the money raised. of Entrepreneurs. A centre to assist victims has also been established at 160 After a visual Dostyk Avenue, which will collect inspection, it became food and clothing. “In order to raise funds and help clear that the area’s victims, we have opened a bank ac- count in RBK Bank, to which every primary dam was businessman of the country could intact allowing transfer money for those who ap- peared to be homeless. We urgently water to go along the need equipment for pumping water, tractors and volunteers,” said entre- river through two preneur Kairat Kudaibergen. gateways. Kazakh artists have also partici- pated in the aid effort, collecting The mudslide hit near Almaty 364,000 tenge (US$1,941) during at 3 a.m. local time on July 23. As a charity concert. a result, three districts of the city, The concert included music Auezov, Alatau and Nauryzbai groups, such as Al Davai, Der- suffered damage and more than vishes, Domino, Indigo and solo 1,000 people evacuated. singers Abdulkarim Karimov, Earlier, the city administration Gadilbek Zhanai, Ali Okapov, issued photo and video materi- Abai Abishev, Aizhan Nurma- als, which were taken during the gambetova, Ainura Eshmanova, helicopter overflight of the disas- Madina Sadvakasova and Dilnaz ter area by the then Akim (Mayor) Akhmadiyeva. The ticket price of Almaty Akhmetzhan Yessimov. was 2,000 tenge (US$10). After a visual inspection, it be- “We are all equal against natural came clear that the area’s primary disasters. It is important to main- dam was intact allowing water to tain the spirit of friendship and go along the river through two mutual human support during this gateways. No more threats are time. It is also crucial that no one expected for the city. No injuries feels abandoned or left without were reported. B6 Nation&Capital EXPO 2017

Wednesday, august 12, 2015 Vietnamese Officials Confirm Participation in EXPO By Murager Sauranbayev that his government has made a Speaking about the EAEU formal determination on partici- agreement, Doan Duy Khuong HANOI – A visit by EXPO 2017 pation in the event. Zhoshybayev said that in conjunction with it commissioner and Kazakh First welcomed the decision and under- Vietnam would enjoy export tar- Deputy Foreign Minister Rapil lined Vietnam’s presentation at the iff incentives for farm produce, Zhoshybayev July 28-29 was event would give new impetus to seafood, garments, footwear and marked by the Vietnamese govern- strengthening the partnership be- wooden furniture, as well as open ment’s announcement to present tween the nations. markets for farm produce, machin- a national pavilion at the event in A meeting at the Vietnamese ery, equipment and transport ve- Astana. Ministry of Culture, Sports and hicles. Other commitments cover The statement was preceded by Tourism, which is responsible for services, investment, intellectual Kazakh President Nursultan Naz- the country’s involvement in ex- property, competition, trade pro- arbayev’s Aug. 10, 2014 letter to pos, was dedicated to discussing tection and dispute settlement in Vietnamese President Troung Tan the interaction of relevant state line with World Trade Organisa- Sang inviting the Southeast Asian bodies from the two countries re- tion regulations, he added. nation to participate. Vietnam is an garding the event. Deputy Minister The Kazakh Foreign Minis- active member of the International Huynh Vinh Ai told Zhoshybayev try press release reported that the Exhibitions Bureau (BIE) and has of his government’s readiness to country’s trade turnover with Viet- gathered solid experience through sign a formal agreement and ap- nam in 2014 totalled $271.9 mil- its involvement in previous expos. point a national commissioner who lion, while the first four months of The country was represented in the would visit Astana to discuss prac- 2015 have reached $73.7 million. recent exhibitions held in Zaragoza tical arrangements. According to Vietnam News, Viet- (Spain), Shanghai (China), Yeosu In addition, the Astana EXPO namese exports consisted primar- (South Korea) and Milan (Italy). 2017 company and Saigontourist, ily of cell phones and electronic During the trip, Zhoshybaev met Vietnam’s leading tour operator, Kazakh First Deputy Foreign Minister Rapil Zhoshybayev (L) and Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Huynh Vinh Ai discuss ongoing progress in preparations for EXPO 2017. spare parts, machinery and farm with a number of senior Vietnam- signed a cooperation memorandum. produce, while imports from Ka- ese government officials, includ- The two nations also discussed shybayev commended Vietnam’s forum on “Doing Business with tion stemming from Kazakhstan’s zakhstan include ore and minerals. ing Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc implementing joint projects in the achievements in executing social Kazakhstan” which was attended membership in the EAEU and the Vietnam became the 34th coun- Dam, Deputy Minister of Foreign tourism industry, the prospects of and economic reforms and devel- by more than 70 Vietnamese com- free trade zone agreement now try to date to confirm its participa- Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Deputy opening a direct flight between oping a viable market economy. panies from various industries. aligning it with Vietnam. tion in EXPO 2017. Others include Minister of Culture, Sports and their capitals and further promo- His Vietnamese counterpart Addressing the Vietnamese Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Tourism Huynh Vinh Ai, Vietnam- tion of Vietnam’s tourist attrac- noted that as a follow-up to the businesses, Zhoshybayev briefed Chamber of Commerce and In- Belarus, China, Croatia, Cuba, ese companies. tions on the Kazakh market. The signing of the agreement on the the audience about key aspects of dustry (VCCI) Doan Duy Khuong France, Gambia, Georgia, Ger- Discussing the state and pros- rising popularity of Vietnam as a free trade zone between the Eura- the Kazakh investment climate highlighted the fact that in recent many, Grenada, Honduras, India, pects of cooperation between the relatively-new travel destination sian Economic Union (EAEU) and and existing opportunities to de- years, Kazakhstan and Vietnam Israel, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Libe- two countries, Vu Duc Dam noted among Kazakhs has been facilitat- Vietnam, accomplished at the May velop trade and tourist exchange in have signed a number of framework ria, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, the increasing exchange of visits at ed since 2013 by direct Air Astana 29 EAEU summit in Borovoye, preparation for and participation in agreements on economic, trade, Monaco, Nauru, Pakistan, Roma- different levels has contributed to flights between Almaty and Ho Kazakhstan, Hanoi is considering EXPO 2017. diplomatic, education, investment, nia, Russia, Saint Vincent and the improving the dynamics of Kazakh- Chi Minh City. unilateral introduction of a free- The Vietnamese speakers in labour and energy co-operation in Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Vietnamese relations in all areas. The visit included a review of co- visa regime for Kazakh citizens. turn were particularly interested recent years, according to a report Senegal, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Talking about EXPO 2017, the operation in cultural and humanitar- In addition to the bilateral meet- in discussing new opportunities in Vietnam News, a national Eng- Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Va- Vietnamese official confirmed ian areas. Speaking with Son, Zho- ing, Zhoshybayev took part in a for bilateral economic coopera- lish language newspaper. nuatu. EXPO to Benefit Kyrgyzstan Mobilises for Participation tion of the Kyrgyz pavilion should new generating capacity. In this country’s intention to partici- By Malika Orazgaliyeva be paid to renewable energy exhibition, we can discuss in de- pate in EXPO 2017. He said this Economy Beyond sources and available hydropower tail the prospects for mutually during the meeting with First Participation in EXPO 2017 potential of our country, which beneficial joint use of border riv- Deputy Minister of Foreign Af- is of great importance to Kyr- can meet the electricity needs of ers,” Dil concluded. fairs of Kazakhstan and EXPO gyzstan, said Deputy Prime Min- the entire region of Central Asia,” Following the meeting, certain 2017 Commissioner Rapil Zho- Tourism ister of Kyrgyzstan Valery Dil said Dil. state bodies and the Chamber of shybayev in Bishkek in Decem- during a meeting on the prepara- According to him, the exhibi- Commerce of the Kyrgyz Repub- ber 2014. In turn, President of tions for Kyrgyzstan’s participa- tion will attract a large number of lic were assigned specific tasks the Chamber of Commerce of tion in the international special- business people from all over the concerning preparation for the Kyrgyzstan Marat Sharshekeev ised exhibition, which will be world. exhibition and relevant organiza- expressed interest in attracting held June 10 to Sept. 10, 2017 in “Participation in EXPO2017 tional and financial issues. Kyrgyz companies to prepare for Astana, the official website of the will allow establishing contacts Earlier, First Deputy Prime the exhibition and assured that Kyrgyz government reported. with representatives of Kazakh- Minister of Kyrgyzstan Tayir- his country will be well repre- “Special attention in prepara- stan business circles, which needs bek Sarpashev confirmed his sented at EXPO 2017. National Pavilion Construction One

Daniel Serzhanuly By Kamila Zhumabayeva Third Completed Express’ train is expected to be launched under the EXPO 2017 production has already begun,” ASTANA – Experience shows brand along Kazakhstan’s territory Staff Report said Gregory Rabitsky, head of that hosting large-scale events, such of the Silk Road,” Assanbayeva HILL-EXPO Project SembolIn- as EXPO 2017, helps develop not stated. According to her, negotia- Kazakhstan has completed con- shaat. only the tour`ist industry but other tions with the Air Astana company struction of one third of its na- He added that the pavilion’s areas of the economy, General Man- to include the visiting of exhibi- tional EXPO 2017 pavilion, expo shell will consist ofseamless bent ager of the Marketing and Promo- tion pavilions into the ticket price officials announced during a media glass onto which videos will be tion Department of Astana EXPO to Astana are underway. tour of the construction of expo fa- projected relating to the exhibi- 2017 National Company Daniel Both local and foreign tourism cilities. tion’s “Future Energy” theme. Serzhanuly announced during a companies are observed to have “Thirty to 40 percent of the pa- The building is an 80-metre ball vilion has already been built and press conference held in the Central a steady interest in the exhibition on which two wind generators we are confident everything will Communications Service July 31. as several tour operators of Ka- will be located along with an ob- be done accurately. It is the only “A tourist spends money on plane zakhstan are interested to include ject meant to capture and direct building in the world which will and train tickets, accommodation, exhibition tickets into their travel wind flows. have a spherical glass bent at two food, transportation and all that packages, Assanbayeva said at the “We have 10 buildings which building is unique and unusual in Developers promise that the planes and only three companies are part of EXPO 2017 and the terms of design and functions as a eight-story building, including a money will remain with citizens of press conference. in the world produce this type of most important building is named museum. About 12,000 tonnes of 26,000-square-metre underground Kazakhstan,” he said. One traveler “One of the world’s largest tour glass. The glass for the exhibition B1 Kazakhstan, where the main metal will be used for the facade portion, will be built by the end of leaves around $1,500 in the visited operators, Touristic Union Inter- will be coming from Italy and its exhibition pavilion will be. The of the object,” he told journalists. 2016t country and provides jobs for about national (TUI), is interested in co- six to 12 people, Serzhanuly said. operating with our company,” the “Different areas of the economy speaker added. The TUI German and citizens of the country will re- tour operator services more than ceive additional income during the 30 million customers per year in EXPO 2017 exhibition as its indi- 180 countries and has over 1,800 A Great Gift of Kazakh Nature Attracts rect effect,” he added, while noting travel agencies in Europe, ortcom. the importance spreading the event’s kz reported. Negotiations on the impact beyond the capital city. partnership that will allow selling Tourism agencies of Kazakh- Kazakhstan’s travel packages on Increasing Number of Tourists stan are currently developing new European markets are under way Continued from Page B1 joint diseases, radiculitis and skin In order to develop the tourism car passenger train travels from tours for visitors to the EXPO ex- currently, Assanbayeva stated. ailments and aid in recovering potential of those who may not Almaty to Alakol and because hibition that will attract tourists to According to her, the Astana The lake is very warm in sum- from injuries. The composition appreciate the “back-to-nature” of the interest, negotiations have the country’s regions, consultant EXPO 2017 national company mer, with an average tempera- is close to sea water and the salt allure, authorities have undertak- begun to increase the frequency of Astana EXPO 2017 Roza As- is also forming new travel offers ture of 26 degrees Celsius. The has a wonderful restorative effect. en projects to improve the infra- of the route. In addition, on in- sanbayeva stated during the same for the exhibition visitors. “New water contains sodium chloride Thalassotherapy, healing by tak- structure. The new recreation area structions of Akim (Governor) of press conference. routes will have a ‘Recommended and chloride-sulphate-sodium, ing sea baths, has been success- cannot yet boast lush greenery, Almaty region Amandyk Batal- “It is being planned that guests by EXPO’ sign and negotiations with mineralisation ranging from fully used to treat various diseases but the comfortable conditions of- ov, Usharal Airport is being re- of the exhibition will not only visit with major tourism websites, such 1.2 to 11.6 gramme per litre, and of the peripheral nervous system. fered for visitors include in-room built and the air route could be Astana, but also other regions of as Booking.com and Tripadvi- has a high content of fluorine and Many guests appreciate the nat- showers and toilets, air condition- open in time for the new tourist Kazakhstan, Assanbayeva said. sor to promote and sell the travel bromine. ural surroundings and incorporate ing, cable TV and Wi-Fi. season. According to her, the main flux of packages included in the new reg- A distinctive feature of the lake them into their stay. In addition, before the end of The Alakol State Reserve, tourists will fall to the Borovoe re- ister are under way,” she said. The in the northeastern part of the har- “Tourists from Russia are tra- the year a four-season, five-star boasting diverse flora and fauna, sort that can be reached by the Asta- job will be carried out together bour is the therapeutic water of ditional ones; however, they hotel oriented mainly toward for- has been created to protect the na-Schuchinsk motorway and the with the recently established direc- the underground salt springs. By prefer ‘wild’ holidays, choosing eign tourists will be built. Con- lake area as an important breeding reconstructed Kokshetau airport. torate Astana Convention Bureau contrast, the southern portion is places away from recreation ar- struction of the Usharal-Dostyk and nesting ground for various The creation of new tourism operating at the capital city’s Aki- fresh water. eas and breaking camps right on track as well as repair of the ac- wetland birds, notably the very offers is currently underway, re- mat (municipal administration), The unique wealth of Alakol the beach,” said the mayor of Yr- cess roads to the recreational ar- rare relict gull as well as flamingo ported ortcom.kz. “The ‘Orient ortcom.kz reported. Lake is mud used to treat various gaitinsk district. eas will soon be finished. A six- flocks and 40 other species. B7 Nation&Capital Sports

Wednesday, august 12, 2015 Kazakhstan Loses Kazakh Special Olympics Team Exceeds Olympic Hosting Bid, Expectations at Los Angeles Games By Dmitry Lee Looks Forward to The Kazakh national Special Olympics team won 125 medals and exceeded their targeted medal count by three times at the July 25 Future Challenges through Aug. 2 Special Olympics By Aiman Turebekova in Los Angeles, according to the Ministry of Culture and Sports of KUALA-LUMPUR – Following Kazakhstan. final pitches by the cities of Almaty More than 7,000 athletes from and Beijing to host the 2022 Winter 170 countries took part in this Olympic Games, the International year’s Special Olympics. Kazakh- Olympic Committee (IOC) on July stan was represented by 68 athletes 31 at 6 p.m. local time in the capital in 15 events, winning 28 gold, 49 of Malaysia chose Beijing to host silver and 48 bronze medals. the Games. “The Special Olympics is a glob- The 2022 Beijing Winter Games al movement that unleashes the hu- will be split between three Olympic man spirit through the transforma- sites: one in the city of Zhangjia- IOC President Thomas Bach an- tive power and joy of sports every kou, 125 miles from Beijing in He- nounced the IOC decision on July 31. day around the world. We empow- bei province, another in Yanqing, er people with intellectual disabili- a mountainous region to Beijing’s “Today is an historic day and ties to become accepted and valued northwest, and a third in China’s moment because I am staying here members of their communities, capital. and presenting my country,” said which leads to a more respectful “Winner and a non-winner, we Denis Ten, 2014 Olympic bronze and inclusive society for all. Using are happy for our Chinese partner medalist, during a press conference sports as the catalyst and program- and we wish them well,” said For- after Almaty’s final presentation. ming around health and education, eign Minister of Kazakhstan Erlan Despite the fact that Almaty just Special Olympics is fighting inac- Idrissov. He added that Almaty lost this battle, the Kazakh delega- tivity, injustice and intolerance,” came close to winning the right tion said it was looking forward to the venue’s site reported. to host the Games and that “there future challenges and wishes its The Games were founded in is frustration, however, this is a neighbour good luck. It is time to 1968 and are held every four years competition.” He concluded that turn the page and reach for new under the motto “Let me win, but the Olympic movement remains heights, they said. if I cannot win, let me be brave in Fans, friends and relatives greeted the Kazakh Special Olypmics team back in their homeland with honours and special strong. There are many upcoming the attempt.” attention. This was an historic day for events in Kazakhstan’s future. In Kazakhstan and the International two years, Kazakhstan will host Olympic Committee because it the EXPO 2017 international spe- was the first time only two cities cialised exhibition and the Winter remained for the final choice. University Games in Almaty. Astana Pro Team Cyclists Take One-Two Finish at Vuelta a Burgos Kazakh Army Team Taaramae has managed to get by Final individual standings: By Dmitry Lee his team mate by only two seconds, 1. Rein TAARAMAE (ASTANA PRO TEAM) 15:56:00 showing an overall time of 15.56 2. Michele SCARPONI (ASTANA PRO TEAM) 15:56:02 +02 ASTANA – Estonian Rein Taar- minutes. Astana’s Spaniard Luis 3. Daniel MORENO (TEAM KATUSHA) 15:56:09 +09 amae of the Astana Pro Team and León Sánchez won the second and Takes Third in First CIS 4. Miguel LOPEZ MORENO (ASTANA PRO TEAM) 15:56:12 +12 Italian Michele Scarponi finished Columbian Miguel Lopez Moreno first and second respectively in the fourth stages of the five-stage ... the overall standings at Vuelta a venue, while the fifth member of 15. Luis León SÁNCHEZ (ASTANA PRO TEAM) 15:59:58 +03:58 Military Sports Games Burgos Lagunas de Neil, Spain on the team Spanish Mikel Landa fin- ... During the first day of the com- Aug. 4-8, sports.kz reported. ished 25th. 25. Mikel LANDA (ASTANA PRO TEAM) 16:12:05 +16:05 Staff report petition, Kazakh swimmer and a master of sport international The Kazakh Army team recently class, Junior Sergeant Alexander won third place in the first mili- Tarabrin outscored his rivals. He tary-sports games among armies won gold medals after completing of the Commonwealth of Inde- the 50- and 100-metre backstroke. pendent States (CIS), according to Other swimmers Michael Ni- the press service of the Ministry of kulshin, Georgy Parashutov, Eu- Defence of Kazakhstan. The Ka- gene Azaryev and Andrey Zuba- zakh team won 47 medals, includ- kov won 5 silver and 5 bronze ing seven gold, 16 silver and 24 medals. bronze. Kazakh eleven-time world Three hundred soldiers from champion Junior Sergeant Vitaliy Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ta- Didenko won gold in weightlifting jikistan, Russia, Belarus and in the weight category up to 95 kg. Armenia competed in various Judoka Gusman Kyrgyzbayev won sports during the competition. gold in the 60 kg category. Meir- Kazakhstan was represented by zhan Kaltayev, Talgat Amrenov, members of the Central Sports Ashimkhan Kazhy, Kazhymukhan Club of the Army of the Min- Oteuliev and Assan Mambetkulov istry of Defenсe. Russia took won two silver and three bronze first place overall followed by medals for their performance on Belarus. tatami. FC Astana Set for Maiden European Football Autumn, Kairat Progresses By Aiman Turebekova After the match, the stadium re- APOEL Nicosia. There are no weak ons League. I don’t think we should a group of Kairat supporters com- and secured a good result there. ported it sold 27,937 tickets for teams left at this stage, a fact con- necessarily be happy with the draw prised of both travelling fans and Now we only have a step to take if ASTANA – FC Astana and HJK the game, the second-highest at- firmed by APOEL’s recent experi- because all teams at this stage are Kazakh compatriots in Scotland we want to reach our goal, which is Helsinki produced a thriller previ- tendance in the 12-yearhistory of ences in the Champions League. A difficult,” said APOEL midfielder were also notable to TV viewers. to play in a Europa League group ously unseen at the Astana Arena the Kazakh team’s performance in few years ago they even reached the Nektarios Alexandrou. Despite Aberdeen playing a stage. In the playoff, we face a very Aug. 5 in a return leg of the UEFA European club competitions. The quarterfinals, where they gave way The Astana’s heroic deeds of the brave game and pressuring Kairat’s experienced team but we are ready Champions League qualifications’ figure was topped only by the num- to Real Madrid only after beating last fortnight against Maribor and defences for large portions of the to take it. We want to overcome third round. ber of fans who two years ago wit- French champions Lyon. Today, the HJK have clearly demonstrated, match, the visiting team’s fans cel- Bordeaux and to accomplish our Following an incredibly dull nessed FC Shakhter Karaganda’s Cypriot club features a lineup that however, they are now in a mood to ebrated in the end as the game fin- goal,” he said. goalless draw a week prior in Fin- memorable 2-0 triumph over Scot- includes a number of strong Brazil- continue inspiring fans and upset- ished 1-1 and a combined victory “It would be a big moment in our land, seven goals were scored in tish giants Celtic FC. ians and Spaniards as well as play- ting opponents. for the Almaty side. country’s history to have teams get the home team’s 4-3 victory. The The victory means the Kazakh ers from the Cyprus national team. The Kazakh football fans’ long- “The People’s team,” as Kairat into the group stages of both com- incredible drama saw their brave capital will now see its maiden Eu- “I know APOEL mainly because waited joy in the Champions is known locally, is now poised petitions,” added Kairat Almaty’s comeback from a two goal deficit ropean football autumn as the club of their usual participation in the League continued the following to meet arguably its strongest op- head coach Vladimir Weiss. and reduction to ten men before has at least secured a place in the group stages, but also because they evening as FC Kairat Almaty, the ponent in decades in the face of The Kairat fans online reactions conceding a penalty with five min- group stage of the UEFA Europa are a Cypriot team,” said Astana country’s last remaining represent- French giants Girondins de Bor- were mixed with some fearful of utes left. The Finns looked certain League. The team will have six coach Stanimir Stoilov, who pre- ative in UEFA Europa League, also deaux. Founded in 1881, the six- the mighty opponents, but most to go through on the away goals more matches, including three at viously coached APOEL’s rivals, progressed to the next round. The time French champion and runner- rule until a stoppage-time header home, even if they give way to their Anorthosis Famagusta. “They are team secured a 3-2 aggregate vic- up in the 1995-1996 UEFA Cup, others are welcoming a visit from by Evgeni Postnikov left the visi- next opponents in the Champions the favourites to go through, but we tory against Scottish club Aberdeen Bordeaux was arguably the side a side in one of Europe’s top five tors stunned. League playoffs on Aug. 18 and will do everything in our power to FC. most Kairat fans would prefer to leagues. The atmosphere in the arena was 26. The last European match for put on a worthy performance and Aberdeen was heading home avoid in order to maximise the “That is why we moved to UEFA fantastic; nobody expected such an FC Astana will take place in mid- play well. Football is about who is with an away goal after the first leg chances of progressing to the Eu- after all and that is why we want to exciting game with a positive result December. Naturally, the ambition better on the day and if we can play in Almaty July 30 saw Kairat cap- ropa League’s group stage. progress in the Europa League – to for the local favourites. Gennady is to bring the Champions League at a high tempo, then we can be the ture a not-so-comfortable 2-1 lead In a quick comment to sports. play big teams from big leagues,” Golovkin, currently undefeated games to Kazakhstan’s young capi- ones to qualify.” in the tie. In the return match, the kz following the draw, Kairat’s read one of the comments. as a professional Kazakh boxer tal instead, but whether that dream “We will need to play very well in North Scottish side’s faithful fans 26-year-old Brazilian defender The first match of the Bordeaux and IBO middleweight champion, will be fulfilled remains to be seen. both games against Astana, but also provided a sea of red in the Pit- Bruno Soarez said the team should vs. Kairat tie will be played Aug. 20 came to support the players, creat- A draw at the UEFA headquarters to improve our performances of todrie Stadium stands and offered not fear their famed opponents. in France. Seven days later, Almaty ing great symbolic encouragement in Nyon Aug. 7 saw the Astana team late. We need to show we deserve to quite noisy and dedicated support “I am happy how we played in will welcome the French at the for the footballers and fans. tied against Cyprus champions be in the group stage of the Champi- to their players. Not to be outdone, Aberdeen. We controlled the game city’s Central Stadium. B8 Nation&Capital capital Wednesday, august 12, 2015 New Ice Palace Opens as Cup of the President Begins

On a visit to the new facility on Aug. 8. President Nursultan Nazarbayev receives a Barys jersey No. 1 from Askar Mamin, the president of the Ice Hockey Federation of Kazakhstan, as Adilbek Dzhaksybekov, the Akim of Astana, looks on.

By Dmitry Lee President Nursultan Naz- due to its lengthy winters. He is a very important point. And this and we will host significant world Cup of the President on Aug. 9 ASTANA – A new, multifunction- arbayev, Astana Сity Akim stressed the new facility should be refers not only to this building, but sports events here. Our hockey was President of the International al 12,000-seat and 86,000-square- (Mayor) Adilbek Dzhaksybekov financially sustainable. to all other sports facilities, which fans will enjoy watching this Ice Hockey Federation and mem- metre Ice Palace was opened on and President of the Ice Hockey “We should be able to organise were built in Astana,” the Presi- courageous sport. So I congratu- ber of the International Olym- Aug. 9 as the Cup of the President Federation of Kazakhstan Askar large-scale concerts, both interna- dent said. late all, especially the athletes pic Committee Rene Fasel who started in the capital. Mamin were among the honoured tional and regional tournaments. “Our hockey team is ranked 7th and young people on the opening praised the arena. He also report- The complex will include an visitors at the grand opening on We are currently working to ad- or 8th in the Continental Hockey of this great, wonderful facility,” edly said discussions are under ice arena, an ice hockey academy Aug. 8. dress this question. The facility League (KHL) standings. This he added. way on organising the youth ice and 50-metre Olympic and artistic According to the President, could be financially independent is a very good result. I think this Also attending the ceremony hockey world championships for swimming pools. Astana will focus on winter sports due to its various sports events. It stadium will inspire our athletes and the inaugural match of the in Kazakhstan in 2017. Historical Reenactment Club Develops in Astana ey from the young people of our formed in orphan homes, because here to live, but they don’t have you have to be brave enough to archery. He invited everybody to By Yerbolat Uatkhanov club. Of course, we try to attract the members want children to really interesting places to go, to participate in them where up to their club but warned that it will sponsors. State bodies support have entertainment, said Sukho- get acquainted with new friends 100 very strong and big guys take time to become a member, ASTANA – Historical reenact- our club whenever possible and tin. The group also wants to pro- who are as interested in hobbies wearing 30-kg armour do their because their team needs to ac- ment, focused on promoting and invite us to national events and vide a diversion for the capital’s as they are,” he added. best to hit each other using heavy cept every new member. drawing attention to past events, holidays. They helped us to or- residents. Sukhotin noted the activity is swords, axes, two-handed swords “It is very important, because is divided into sport and daily ac- ganise an international competi- “I see a problem in Astana. not a dangerous one, certainly no and backswords. But I don’t know we are one family and we go to tivities. The former emphasises tion which took place recently This is one of the fastest grow- more than any other sport. The of any fatal cases in the fighting,” different events together.We fight fighting using ancient weapons and gathered Kazakh and Russian ing cities in the world and the armour is designed to protect said Sukhotin. together and every club member and armour, while the latter con- clubs together. We actively par- problem is that its infrastructure against sharp and heavy weapons. The Temir Tumen President must be sure about another one, centrates on efforts to recreate the ticipated in the Astana Days and hasn’t been constructed as fast as “Only a blunt weapon is permit- spoke about their plans to devel- because we cover each other in way of life. Nauryz holidays,” said Sukhotin. it has. Thousands of people came ted in the fighting. But of course, op not only swordcraft, but also fighting,” he said. The Temir Tumen Historical Club members usually train Reenactment Club is interested in three times each week and attend portraying the time from the mid- a number of events in Kazakh- dle of 14th century to the mid- stan and other countries. Temir 15th century. The members do Tumen doesn’t have any gender not want anything to be forgotten. or age limits, because everybody “This period is very interest- can find something interesting ing for us, because armour was in its offerings. Of course, there changed. Historical correspond- are some limitations for fighters, ence is very important not only because not every man, even one in historical direction, but also who is fit, can fight using 30-kg in sport direction. For example, armour and a heavy sword. Eve- using armour or weapons of dif- rybody must also practice often ferent periods isn’t allowed. That and become experienced in this is why we have to study a lot, type of fighting, because it is very analysing numerous sources of specialised. The fighter can see information written by historians and hear almost nothing in a me- of different states and at different dieval hood, and swordcraft is an times. At that, we don’t judge any art, too. historian’s facts or events,” said The production of ancient club president Evgeniy Sukhotin weapons and armour is a very in an Aug. 5 interview. difficult and long process. Chain As a non-governmental organi- armour, for example, is made of zation, the club is financed solely 10,000 rings and each must be by its members. The interest is hammered, usually requiring ap- an expensive one, as the group proximately six months to create needs to rent a gym for physical such a piece. and fighting training and a work- Temir Tumen organises free shop where weapons and armour shows for city events and other are produced. clubs. It held a spectacular show “We usually don’t claim mon- for Astana bikers and has per-