+16°C / 12°C Wednesday, may 28, 2014 No 10 (53) www.astanatimes.com CICA Summit in Shanghai Focuses Nazarbayev Visits on New Goals for Security Forum China as Countries Sign Investment Deals and Bolster Political Ties By Nurbek Almashov “Back in September 2013 while in Astana, you put forward an SHANGHAI – Kazakh Presi- initiative to create a ‘Silk Road dent Nursultan Nazarbayev paid a Economic Belt.’ Kazakhstan is state visit to China on May 19-20 ready to actively participate in in advance of the May 21 Fourth the consideration of ways to im- Summit of the Conference on In- plement this large-scale project. teraction and Confidence Building Implementation of this initiative Measures in Asia (CICA) focusing will play an important role in the on strengthening stability and re- development of our region,” Naz- A “family photo” of leaders of 26 CICA member states, 7 observer nations and 4 international organisations made in Shanghai on May 22. gional security. arbayev said. On the first day of his visit to In his turn, Xi Jinping said mu- By Nurbek Almashov government from countries such The Kazakh leader noted that nuclear energy, creating transpor- China, the Kazakh leader met with tual political trust and cooperation as Egypt, Iran, Israel, Russia, In- today Asia is the engine of the tation corridors allowing boost- his Chinese counterpart President in various fields have reached an SHANGHAI – The Fourth Sum- dia, Pakistan, China, and Vietnam. world economy. Among 20 most ing economic activities, effective Xi Jinping. Prior to the meet- unprecedented level. Bilateral co- mit of the Conference on Inter- The first two summits took place developed economies of the world food programmes, and monetary ing, the two leaders inspected the operation has a promising future there are six Asian countries. Cu- guard of honour and listened to action and Confidence-Building in Almaty in 2002 and 2006, and regulations. as the two countries push forward mulative GDP of the CICA mem- Having listed these reasons, the anthems of the two countries Measures in Asia (CICA) took the third summit took place in Is- their own development plans, he ber states makes up one third of Nazarbayev proposed a new ini- played by the military orchestra place on May 21 in Shanghai be- tanbul in 2010. added. coming the largest and the most the global GDP. And yet, Asia tiative of creating an effective and accompanied by numerous “The world order is undergo- The upcoming CICA summit representative in the history of this has an extremely complicated international body, the Organisa- salvos by artillery guns. The two ing major changes. The world be- was also on the agenda of the security forum. It brought togeth- geopolitical situation. Affected tion for Security and Develop- leaders were also welcomed by meeting. President Nazarbayev comes less secure, new challenges by a troubled history and current er representatives of 26 member ment in Asia (OSDA) based on Chinese children with Kazakh and emphasised his great expecta- raise and the whole constant of problems, the continent confronts CICA. According to him, the new states, seven observer states and Chinese flags chanting the names tions for the Chinese chairman- four international organisations, the international law undergoes a multiple security risks and con- organisation would promote a fa- of the countries. flicts. As Nazarbayev said, 60 ship of CICA in 2014-2016. as well as guests of the summit. major transformation,” said Presi- vourable environment for creat- During the meeting, the two percent of the world’s hunger He expressed confidence in the Among the member states were dent Nursultan Nazarbayev of Ka- ing economic and social devel- leaders discussed bilateral coop- is attributed to Asia. In order to opmental models which would transformation of the conference Qatar and Bangladesh, who joined zakhstan in his speech at the sum- eration in trade and investment, into an effective international or- mit. Nazarbayev, who proposed confront the problems of multi- be built upon Oriental traditions CICA as full members just prior to faceted security, Asian countries transit and transport, as well as ganisation. In his turn, President the idea of CICA in his first ever and values. The OSDA will seek the meeting of the heads of state. need to foster a closer dialogue agriculture. Xi said CICA’s importance is in- speech as the head of state at the to be a solid partner of the West, The summit focused on the and elaborate comprehensive which, as the Kazakh leader put President Nazarbayev stressed creasing and various nations are theme of Enhancing Dialogue, United Nations in October 1992, measures, promote a security out- it, cannot undergo sustainable that the key component of bilater- paying more attention to Asian Trust and Coordination for a New noted that CICA has become an look on the basis of mutual trust development without coopera- al ties was economic cooperation. security as many leaders of coun- Asia of Peace, Stability and Coop- indispensable mechanism for re- and benefit, equality and -coor tion and mutual understanding He noted the mutual plan to bring tries and international organisa- eration. It followed the three ear- sponding the current geopolitical dination. Among such measures with the East. bilateral trade turnover up to $40 tions will attend the summit. lier meetings of heads of state and challenges and global threats. are securing the peaceful use of Continued on Page A3 billion by 2016. Continued on Page A8 Malaysian PM Visits Astana, Albania Wants Kazakh Advances Economic Relations Tourists and Investors, By Malika Rustem have met three times and it just coming his Malaysian guest in gives an impetus to strengthening the Akorda on May 23. ASTANA – Malaysian Prime our relationship. $130 million is a In his turn, the Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak Minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Says very low trade turnover, although paid an official visit to Astana on By Michelle Witte last year it grew by 14 percent. President Nazarbayev for the invi- prime minster said yesterday dur- May 22-24 to enhance bilateral ties ing our conversation: that there In this direction, we have great tation not only to take part in the in various fields. Although diplo- seventh Astana Economic Forum Prime Minister of Albania Edi was a century of empires and prospects. Current relations and matic relations were established in but also to pay an official visit. Rama praised the “dynamic and then a century of nations and this mutual understanding between 1992 and Razak and Kazakh Presi- Najib delivered a keynote ad- forward-looking” society he dis- is the century of cities, which is a dent Nursultan Nazarbayev met our countries and us individu- dress on May 23 at the Astana Eco- covered on his working visit to quite remarkable way to describe twice before, there was still much ally mean that this visit will be nomic Forum as a special guest of Astana on May 24-25 and invited how our life is more and more fo- to discuss. very fruitful for our bilateral re- President Nazarbayev. tourists and investors from Ka- cused on cities and how our cities “In the past three years, we lations,” the President said, wel- Continued on Page A8 zakhstan to visit his country. reshape lives of individuals, lives In a May 25 interview with The of communities, lives of nations,” Astana Times, Rama said that in- he said. “Here in Astana is a very troducing his country to Kazakh- clear example of a how a city can stan’s people and businesses was reshape the future of a people and a priority. “For us, it is very im- of a generation. I’m sure that the Tourism Concept Seeks to portant to make Albania known next generation of Kazakhs will Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama to your people, because we very be different from what would have much believe … that there is a been without this capital city.” big space for cooperation and an in terms of taxation, in terms of Rama and Kazakh Prime Min- Attract Neighbours, Create unexplored space for exchanges,” labour cost, in terms of juridical ister Karim Massimov signed an he said. stability, and at the same time, a agreement to deepen the relation- Meeting with President Nursul- very good, willing workforce.” For ship between the two countries tan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan on example, Astana Opera, he noted, during this visit. May 24, Rama discussed some Tourism Clusters had been built by a mostly Alba- From Kazakhstan, Rama has By Jan Furst public (23.6 percent) and Russia noting that every foreign tourist … of those possibilities. “It was our nian workforce, by the Mabetex very first meeting and, of course, gotten “a very strong impression (22.2 percent). according to statistics, supports at company. “It’s proof that investors of a very dynamic country and a ASTANA – As Kazakhstan A total of 75.9 percent of visi- least three jobs, because tourism I had to make to the President a can really [do big things] with this general picture of my country,” very forward-looking society,” works to diversify its economy, tors come to Kazakhstan for pri- contains accommodation, food, workforce,” Rama said. Rama said. “I invited him to visit he said. “I’m sure the future will the development of tourism has vate visits, 18.2 percent transit our entertainment, transport, et cetera. Albania wants to attract visitors and I very much hope that he will be much better for the next gen- become a national priority. Chair- country, and 5.9 percent come for as well as investors, and Rama Experts consider it necessary to find the time to visit our beauti- erations than it was for the gen- man of the Tourism Industry Com- business trips and vacations. work to facilitate visa and migra- noted that he told President Naz- erations that fought hard and are mittee of the Ministry of Industry ful country. And, of course, we As a result of our analysis, we tion regimes with these countries. talked also about oil and gas, we arbayev that Albania would waive working hard to transform this and New Technologies Marat Igali see that the key markets to attract Practical mechanisms could be talked about mining, we talked visas for Kazakhs during the sum- country from a poor country to a spoke about Kazakhstan’s efforts tourists to Kazakhstan, besides the online visas and lengthening the about many other things that have mer months. “If you come during really very dynamic and forward- to ramp up tourism in an exclusive CIS countries, are Russia, China, time these visitors can stay without to do with our resources and also summertime, of course the sea- looking society.” interview with The Astana Times. the Middle East and India. It is a registering with immigration au- with our potential to attract foreign side is wonderful from north to Like Kazakhstan, Albania is market of 200 million tourists: that thorities from five to 15 days. Ac- direct investment and also invest- south and we have sandy beaches, looking toward a more integrated Which countries or regions is the number of people travelling cording to the Ministry of Foreign ment in Kazakhstan.” we have rocky beaches, we have future. “Albania is today a free and should Kazakhstan focus on to outside their own countries in a Affairs, Kazakhstan will introduce During their meeting, President fantastic food... we are very well democratic country and is work- draw tourists? year. … Growing tourist demand a visa-free regime with 10 devel- Nazarbayev promised to visit with known for our hospitality. I’m sure ing hard to be part of the European According to the Statistics in emerging foreign markets, such oped countries in the near future. a group of Kazakh businessmen you’ll feel at home,” he said. Union. It is not yet achieved, this Agency of Kazakhstan, the total as China, India, the Middle East Further plans are to introduce a interested in investing in Albania, Rama was mayor of Albania’s goal, but it is a goal to be achieved number of foreign visitors who en- and Russia, as well as their geo- visa-free regime for the five-month where the prime minister says they capital, Tirana, for 11 years before in the next 10 years and we are tered Kazakhstan in 2012 amount- graphical positions, provide an op- summer period for 40 countries. will find fertile ground for growing becoming prime minister, a time all conscious that our future is ed to 6,163,204 people, 8.4 percent portunity to develop tourism prod- Along with this, the Foreign Min- businesses. he said was spent learning about in the European Union. Through more than in 2011. Most visitors ucts for these markets, which will istry is considering introducing a “If [people] want to come and how communities come together. this process of integration we are came from three neighbouring be relatively easy to implement be- simplified visa regime for group invest in tourism we will be able He praised the dynamism of the modernising and learning a lot and countries: Uzbekistan (37.1 per- cause of their geographical prox- tourism. to provide for them the land and new Kazakh capital. transforming our reality and our cent of the total), the Kyrgyz Re- imity to Kazakhstan. It is worth Continued on Page B6 a very, very good frame of work “I like very much what your society.”

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NATIONAL Nazarbayev Calls on Countries to Follow news in brief Kazakhstan named one of the main streets in the capital, Astana, after the late King Hussein Bin Talal G-Global Principles, Maximise Economic of Jordan on May 19. The move to name a key road after the late king was to honour his stature in the Arab and international community as well Development as his contribution to establishing By Artur Abubakirov dangerous trend,” President Naz- reducing inequalities and eradicat- “Your participation in the fo- President Nazarbayev also said and nurturing ties between Jordan arbayev said. ing poverty in the world. rum is making a real contribution Kazakhstan is making a significant and Kazakhstan. Amman Mayor ASTANA – President Nursultan He also emphasised the impor- “In my view, to solve these prob- to the constructive solution of contribution to the development of Akel Biltaji attended a celebration to Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan deliv- tance of de-politicising economic lems, we should move in the follow- the world’s economic problems, world energy, including alternative mark the naming of the street while ered the keynote address to the relations and avoiding artificial ing two directions. First, we need to which are many as of today. Your sources of energy. He also said the visiting Kazakhstan at the invita- international seventh Astana Eco- fostered conflicts between coun- make the most of potential econom- presentations at sessions, active international specialised exhibi- tion of Astana Mayor Imangali Tas- nomic Forum on May 23. tries and regions as well as of not ic development and avoid new sig- participation in the formulation of tion EXPO 2017 and its theme of magambetov. During the visit, the In his address to more than 3,000 using the rhetoric of conflict. nificant economic shocks. Second, proposals and outcomes of the fo- “Future Energy” would further two mayors worked toward fully im- international and domestic partici- “Kazakhstan has always fol- it is necessary to develop a ‘Road rum are of great importance,” the promote the development of alter- plementing the twinning agreement pants, President Nazarbayev urged lowed the ‘economy first’ princi- Map for Poverty Eradication,’ which President added. native energy sources. between the cities of Amman and all nations to build their relations on ple. Thanks to this, we are actively would include extensive tools for During the forum, they dis- In their turn, the Nobel laure- Astana in various areas of municipal the fundamental principles of trust developing. Kazakhstan entered the development of human capital in cussed a number of issues relating ates noted Kazakhstan’s contribu- services. Jordan signed the twinning and openness. He also expressed the top five of the fastest develop- the poorest countries of Asia and Af- to global economic, social and po- tion in the development of science agreement under the patronage of deep concern for the outcome of ing countries in the past decade rica,” the Kazakh leader proposed. litical development as well as is- and innovation as well as stressed His Majesty King Abdullah II and the current global dialogue. and a half. We have adopted the On the sidelines of the forum and sues of Kazakhstan’s development that the Astana Economic Forum Kazakh President Nursultan Naz- “In the 21st century, all coun- Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy and the second World Anti-Crisis Con- in the context of globalisation. has become a global platform for arbayev. Jordan named a street in tries, all politicians need to learn are implementing ambitious tasks ference, which was an important Nazarbayev said the conse- discussing international social and the Tareq area after First President of to live in a world of G-GLOBAL, on comprehensive modernisation. part of the event, President Naz- quences of the global financial economic problems. Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev on its principles of evolutionism, We aim to be among the 30-most- arbayev met with Nobel prize lau- and economic crisis continue to The three-day Astana Economic in 2010, recognising his contribution trust, openness, tolerance and dia- developed countries in the world, reates, including Kurt Wüthrich, have a strong impact on the global Forum completed its work on May to establishing fraternal relations be- logue. Globalisation certainly has and we intend to achieve these Finn Kydland, George Fitzgerald economy resulting in uncertainty 23. It took place under the theme tween Jordan and Kazakhstan. made the world much closer, more goals in close integration with our Smoot III, Muhammad Yunus, in solving the economic problems of “Risk management in the era transparent and more accessible neighbours,” Nazarbayev stated. Svyatoslav Timashev, Christopher in Europe and slower growth in of challenges in the Format of G- Financing for technical and vo- to everyone. However, at the mo- Taking into account the fact Pissarides and Arie Varšel. developing countries. Global.” One of the top economic cational education in Kazakhstan ment, the world, which has barely that almost 1.5 billion people live Nazarbayev expressed his grati- The head of state described gatherings in the world, this year has doubled over the past three survived after the global financial on less than one dollar a day and tude for their contribution to the measures taken by Kazakhstan in it brought together 10,000 partici- years, Minister of Education and and economic crisis, could again nearly 2.5 billion people, about 40 work of the 7th Astana Economic view of today’s global challenges. pants from 150 countries, while Science Aslan Sarinzhipov said plunge into a state of recession and percent of the world’s population, Forum and stressed that the forma- He mentioned the Kazakhstan the second World Anti-Crisis at parliamentary hearings on staff slowdown. Balancing the system earn less than two dollars a day, tion of the Astana Club of Nobel 2050 Strategy and the programme Conference took place at the fo- training at Kazakhstan’s universi- of international relations on the President Nazarbayev encouraged Laureates gives particular signifi- of Accelerated Industrial and Inno- rum with the support of the Unit- ties and colleges. “Just over the blade end of global dialogue is a concentrating on the main tasks of cance to the event. vative Development. ed Nations. past three years, public funding for technical and vocational educa- tion has almost doubled. In 2010, there was allocated 52.9 billion tenge [US$288.7 million], and in 2013, 91 billion tenge [US$496.7 Government, UNDP Work Senate Innovates, Ratifies million]. In addition, funding for equipping workshops in colleges increased by six times, from 896 million tenge [US$4.9 million] in to Improve Transparency Joint Russian-Kazakh 2010 to 5.5 billion [US$30 mil- lion] in 2013. A dual system is be- ing implemented. Modern institu- Air Defence System tions and new management models in State Services have been created. As a result, the By Rufiya Ospanova According to former deputy head the improvement of state services employment of graduates in their of the presidential administration through expanding public access specialities increased by 10 per- ASTANA – Over the past dec- Bauyrzhan Baibek, “familiarity to more than 640 state services; cent,” Sarinzhipov said. According ade, the United Nations Devel- with these successful methods in comparison to last year, public to him, funding for higher educa- opment Programme (UNDP) has ensured the progress of our access to more than 60 standard- tion increased by 20 percent over has supported important social work on government control. ised services increased. two recent years, from 89.1 billion changes. In building a new so- Evaluations have been ongoing Secondly, for the first time in tenge (US$486.4 million) in 2011 to 106.5 billion tenge (US$581.3 cially conscious government, in Canada for over 30 years. As a Kazakhstan, citizens and NGOs million) in 2013. In 2013, nine the UNDP has worked to assist result, Canada is ranked in the top had the opportunity to monitor Kazakhstan in building a break- Kazakh universities were included ten worldwide.” the quality of state services via in the group of 701+ (QS World through model of state man- Having studied Canadian ex- the legislature; this increases ac- agement where the interests of University Rankings). According perience as requested by the countability and transparency in to the ministry, today 1.86 million consumers of state services are President of Kazakhstan, in 2010, state bodies. In regards to civil treated with the utmost impor- people study at 130 universities Kazakhstan implemented a pilot society, involvement and increas- tance. and 849 colleges in Kazakhstan. project for evaluating 39 govern- ing the capacity of NGOs, in About 300,000 graduates appear A new series of reforms was ment agencies including 16 aki- 2013, the UNDP together with annually in the labour market. launched after the 2010 presiden- mats (local administrations.) The the Ministry of Economy and tial decree titled, “On the 2020 assessment was activity-specific Budget Planning awarded grants Standardisation of fifth-genera- Strategic Development Plan of and examined things ranging to NGOs to monitor the quality of tion (5G) communication technolo- the Republic of Kazakhstan.” from the efficiency of pursuing state services. These NGOs eval- gies in Kazakhstan may be finished This document identified five -ar in 2018, with implementation to fol- strategic objectives to quality as- uated more than 40 state services A recent Senate session passed legislation intended to foster innovation and eas in which the state will carry low immediately, Deputy Chairman sessment of government services. in fields such as healthcare, edu- ratified an agreement between Kazakhstan and Russia on creating a joint out reform. Among other things, of the Agency for Communications The results of this evaluation cation, social protection and reg- regional air defence system. the document covers improv- and Information Saken Sarsenov showed that in Kazakhstan, there istration. All recommendations By Michelle Witte ing the quality of state services noted. “A unique institution, said in an interview for Primemi- are still problems with avail- were later implemented. through implementing standards Kazakhstan’s Senate passed Nazarbayev University, was cre- nister.kz during the ASTEX 2014 ability and transparency in gov- In addition, training sessions and updating the processes that a set of legislation intended to ated, where ambitious and knowl- International Exhibition and Con- ernment services. There was no ference. “According to preliminary contribute to the effective deliv- supported by the UNDP were foster innovation and ratified edgeable scientists are working on this absolutely new field. In- estimates of experts, 5G technology ery of state services. systematic understanding of the conducted for NGOs. Also, with- an agreement between Kazakh- novation means ‘new,’ absolutely will be standardised in 2017-2018. “The effectiveness of the state concept of state service; a com- in the project, a survey on the lev- stan and Russia on creating a new. Our television sometimes And as soon as it is standardised will manifest itself in the provi- plete registry of state services had el of satisfaction with the quality joint regional air defence sys- shows the production of noodles by the International Telecommuni- not yet been created and citizens of state services was conducted in tem in a plenary session on May sion of affordable and quality and yogurts as innovation. This, cation Union, we will begin to im- were not aware of their rights to four regions of Kazakhstan. 15 chaired by Senate Chairman state services,” states the docu- of course, discredits innovation,” plement it in Kazakhstan,” he said. ment. particular services. In 2012, is- In 2013, the first results of citi- Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. According to him, 5G is much faster sues surrounding improving state zen and NGO assessments were he said. From this time forward, the The aim of the Law on the Park On May 16, the Senate contin- than 4G. South Korea and some Eu- services were included in the recognised and addressed by the ropean countries have already start- presidential administration will of Innovative Technologies Inno- ued their discussion on develop- President’s state-of-the-nation government and presidential ad- ed to test the new technology. Sarse- be using a performance man- vative Cluster is to set forth the ing a science-driven and inno- agement system for government address “Kazakhstan 2050,” dur- ministration. Public and state special status of the Park of Inno- nov said that the agency planned to vation friendly economy at the open video conferencing with the agencies that will hold state agen- ing which the head of state said, authorities managed to hold an vative Technologies Special Eco- meeting of the Onir (Region) par- “Special emphasis should be put extensive discussion on the re- nomic Zone, the arrangements for heads of ministries, departments cies accountable to both the pub- liamentary group. and regional administrations of all lic and government. on improving the quality of state sults found during monitoring attracting foreign labour and the The agreement between Ka- requirements necessary to regis- district centres. He noted that a UN Because developed countries’ services. The task is to move and by the survey of citizens at zakhstan and Russia ratified by survey found Kazakhstan to be in ter and work in the park. An ac- government agencies have had away from one-sided authorita- the International Conference on the Senate on the joint regional second place among 148 countries effective evaluation systems for a tive approaches in relations be- Improving State Service Systems companying law amending legis- air defence system identifies the in the “e-participation” of citizens in lation on the Park of Innovative long time, the presidential admin- tween the state apparatus and in Astana on Nov. 20, 2013. This agencies authorised to implement government. Technologies was considered in istration requested UNDP assis- the population and construct ef- important change in the percep- the agreement, the order of co- two readings and passed. tance in studying relevant foreign fective and efficient government tion of civil society by the au- ordinating joint actions and the A meeting of the Commission on Speaking in support of the leg- practices. services.” thorities will soon bear fruit. rules of the air defence system’s Citizenship under the President of Following the President’s re- Currently, the UNDP, together islation, Tokayev noted that many operation. The joint defence sys- Kazakhstan chaired by Secretary A programme was launched advanced countries that use inno- quest, with the active participa- with the Ministry of the Econo- tem is intended to be a key part of of State Adilbek Dzhaksybekov to find more effective models of vative techniques and technol- governance that had never been tion of UNDP international ex- my, developed informational web the single air defence system of took place on May 21. During the ogy don’t actually create them. the Commonwealth of Independ- seen before in Kazakhstan; they perts, the Ministry of Economy portals for state services, where meeting, issues of admission to “In fact, the real innovations are ent States. were presented using advanced and Budget Planning developed every citizen of Kazakhstan will and exit from Kazakh citizenship produced mainly in the U.S. and Lawmakers also amended laws were discussed. As the Secretary models adapted to Kazakhstan’s a new law titled “On state ser- be able to find information on ser- Japan. Other countries borrow regarding money laundering and of State noted, “since the inde- specific needs. Based on a review vices.” The UNDP also mobilised vices of interest. them. For instance, South Korea financing terrorism and changed pendence of Kazakhstan, citizen- the public in developing in 2013. Because of the success of past of the best practices worldwide, borrows to improve them; China the name of the Senate Standing ship of our country was received six methodologies in six areas for The law introduced the following dealings, the UNDP has indicat- borrows to reduce the cost. There Committee on Economic Devel- by more than 948,000 people, assessing government agencies transformational changes in the ed it is ready to further support is nothing frightful in borrowing, opment and Entrepreneurship most of which has occurred in re- were developed. further development of society. government initiatives that aim it is common among advanced to the Committee on Economic cent years.” A number of organisa- To further explore foreign Firstly, the new law made it to improve the nation’s quality countries,” he said adding that Policy, Innovative Development tional and legal issues in changing methodology in enhancing the ef- possible to increase the number of of life and support government developing science and innova- and Entrepreneurship during the citizenship in Kazakhstan were fectiveness of government agen- state services. AUNDP-support- agencies and NGOs in delivering tion is a complex task. session. discussed at the meeting. Follow- cies, the UNDP organised a trip ed-law on a new register of state state services and the effective President Nursultan Naz- All bills must be signed into ing the meeting, the commission to Canada for state body repre- services increased their number application of international best arbayev attaches great impor- law by the head of state to be- approved some decisions and rec- sentatives for training purposes. to 647. The UNDP contributed to practices in this field. tance to innovation, Tokayev come laws. ommendations. A3 eurasia&world

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They further recognised “the sig- external nificance of regional dialogue and news in brief cooperation as means of building CICA Summit in Shanghai Focuses trust in Northeast Asia. In this re- Kazakhstan welcomed the gard, we welcome the relevant initi- holding of the presidential elec- atives by regional countries, includ- tion in Ukraine on May 25 which ing the “Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on on New Goals for Security Forum the Northeast Asian Security” pro- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Continued from Page A1 posed by the President of Mongolia Astana said “ensured the expres- and the “Northeast Asia Peace and sion of the will of the citizens of Cooperation Initiative (NAPCI)” the country in the presence of ob- Nuclear non-proliferation proposed by the President of the servers from the OSCE and other Republic of Korea.” international organizations.” Ac- and disarmament Turning to Afghanistan, which is cording to the foreign ministry, also a member of CICA, the Con- “The vote was an important step a common priority ference member states said “the At the summit, Kazakhstan towards the normalization of the peace and reconciliation process worked with partners to promote in Afghanistan should be Afghan- situation in Ukraine. Kazakhstan initiatives in the area of nuclear hopes that the election will con- owned and Afghan-led.” security. They called upon “the Afghan tribute to the development of a The final Declaration adopted armed opposition groups to renounce comprehensive national dialogue in Shanghai contained a clause violence, sever ties with Al-Qaeda and the taking into account of in- on Kazakhstan’s proposal to and other terrorist organisations and terests of all political forces and adopt a Universal Declaration on respect the Constitution of the Islam- regions of the country in the on- achieving a nuclear-weapon-free ic Republic of Afghanistan.” going constitutional reform, as world by the UN General Assem- They further applauded the well as strengthen the peace and bly. The CICA member states ex- people and the government of Af- harmony in Ukraine. We respect pressed their full support for the ghanistan for “holding the recent objective of the global and total the choice of the Ukrainian peo- presidential and provincial council elimination of nuclear weapons elections that mark peaceful tran- ple and will consistently support and strengthening the nuclear the efforts of the international sition of power from one elected non-proliferation regime in all government to another.” community aimed at strengthen- respects based on the principles Having taken note of the comple- ing political stability, consolida- of non-discrimination, equal, in- CICA member states supported Kazakhstan’s proposal to adopt a Universal Declaration on achieving a nuclear-weapon- tion of the transition process from tion of society, further economic divisible and undiminished secu- free world by the UN General Assembly. ISAF forces to Afghan forces at the and democratic development of rity for all states. Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran con- and cooperating on information and end of the 2014 and the beginning of Ukraine.” Regarding regional nuclear- Promoting a vision of a nection that is slated to be commis- communications technologies. what they called “the transformation weaponfree zones, the summit New Silk Road, sioned later this year. The Declaration also touched upon decade,” the CICA member states A panel discussion on enhanc- welcomed the nuclear-weapon- Wide-ranging Declaration focuses on contemporary security challenges declared that they “remain commit- ing public participation in local free status of Central Asia. In the cooperation with Iran on common threats, highlights com- in CICA’s vast area, ranging from the ted to support Afghanistan and work self-governance with a particular Declaration, the CICA member The President of Kazakhstan also mon approaches to Afghanistan, oth- Middle East to Northeast Asia to the with the rest of the international com- states commended the signing focus on citizens’ involvement highlighted the importance and im- er challenges situation in Afghanistan. munity to contribute to Afghanistan’s by the five NPT nuclear-weapon In the final Declaration, the CICA in developing and implement- perative of the restoration of the and the region’s security, stability, states of the Protocol on negative Great Silk Road. He praised the idea member states stated their “collec- economic growth and development.” ing local budgets took place on security guarantees to the Cen- of Chinese President Xi Jinping to tive desire to carry forward the spirit Nazarbayev The Declaration clearly regis- May 21 at the seventh Astana tral Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free create a Silk Road Infrastructure of solidarity, cooperation and mutual proposed creating tered concern of CICA members for Economic Forum (AEF). It was Zone Treaty on May 6 in New Fund. “Next year Kazakhstan com- assistance; respect each other’s sov- the future of that country. co-organised by the Organisation York. missions the Western Europe – West- ereignty; seek common development an Organisation “While appreciating the Afghan for Security and Cooperation in The CICA summit also sup- ern China motorway which will and progress; and stay committed to national efforts and the joint and Europe’s centre in Astana, the ported the establishment of a cut the shipment time by half. New building a security environment in for Security and concerted regional and international Embassy of Poland and the Pol- Middle East Zone Free of Nu- railways leading to China and South- Asia based on confidence, mutual Development in Asia cooperation to address the challenge ish Foundation for Local De- clear Weapons and All Weap- East Asia…, construction of the rail- trust, good neighbourliness, partner- of terrorism in all its forms and mani- mocracy Development. Some 80 ons of Mass Destruction, and way to Iran and the Persian Gulf – all ship and cooperation among all states based on CICA. festations, including dismantling of representatives of the Ministries the declaration of September these contribute to the revival of the deeply rooted in the heart of the Asian terrorist sanctuaries and safe havens, 2012 by Mongolia and the five people.” They further noted that “no “We express our support to the or- of Regional Development and Silk Road,” Nazarbayev said. as well as disrupting all financial and NPT nuclear-weapon states on The Kazakh leader held several state will strengthen its security at the derly and peaceful conclusion of the tactical support for terrorism, we em- Economy and Budget Planning, Mongolia’s nuclear-weapon-free bilateral meetings on the sidelines expense of security of other states.” ongoing developments in the Middle phasise the need for continuing these local authorities, nongovern- status as a concrete contribution of the summit, including with Iran’s “We reaffirm that diversity in tra- East and North Africa, in conformity efforts further,” the CICA member mental and international organi- to non-proliferation and the en- President Hassan Rouhani. ditions, cultures and values in Asia with the UN Charter, International states said focusing on the need to sations and academia as well as hancement of confidence and Rouhani said that Kazakhstan is a valuable asset to the rich content Law and legitimate aspirations of fight drug production and trafficking. AEF participants from various predictability in the region. was an important country in the of the cooperative relations among the peoples of the region,” the CICA In conclusion, the heads of state countries took part in the event “For many countries, solv- region and that Iran was willing CICA member states,” the CICA member states, including Egypt, Tur- declared their intentions to continue to discuss the progress and chal- ing problems of poverty, un- to boost the relations. The Iranian states declared adding that they will key and Israel, said. contributing to “bringing lasting lenges of the first stage of the employment, and food short- leader called for more cooperation respect each other’s right to freely They called for upon all parties peace and common prosperity in reform of local self-governance age depends on development of in the Caspian Sea and related legal choose and develop political, social, concerned with the Middle East Asia,” and welcomed plans to relo- in Kazakhstan. Experts from Ka- peaceful nuclear energy,” said issues. “On trade, shipping, environ- economic and cultural systems. peace process “to implement all the cate the CICA Secretariat from Al- President Nazarbayev in his mental and tourism development in The CICA declared its support for relevant UN resolutions to achieve maty to Astana. zakhstan, Poland and the United summit speech. This is why he the Caspian Sea there are important the United Nations’ leading role in comprehensive, lasting and just peace Holding the CICA summit was Kingdom addressed issues of reiterated Kazakhstan’s initia- issues where Iran and Kazakhstan “safeguarding and advancing interna- and security and stability in the region important for China as the coun- budget development in rural ar- tive to accommodate the Interna- should exploit the capacities and tional peace, cooperation and securi- by resuming negotiations, to establish try assumed its chairmanship for eas as a key element of local tional Atomic Energy Agency’s opportunities for a better economic ty; and promoting common develop- the Palestine State, based on the rel- 2014-16 and expressed readiness self-governance. Participants (IAEA) Low Enriched Uranium and trade relations,” Rouhani said. ment, human rights and supremacy evant UN resolutions and on interna- to be actively involved in the CICA in the discussion stressed the Bank on the territory of Kazakh- Nazarbayev expressed his readi- of international law.” tionally recognised legal basis on this process and enhancing Asia’s secu- importance of the step-by-step stan. The CICA member states ness to expand the current level of The CICA further declared its issue with the aim of achieving the rity. At the summit, the participants decentralisation of the decision- called upon the IAEA to make bilateral relations. “Exploiting Iran’s members commitment to fighting two-state solution of two states living expressed gratitude to Turkey for making process in the country. the supply of low enriched ura- enormous transit capacities through terrorism, extremism and separa- in peace and security with each other, its great input in promoting CICA’s They also noted the need to in- nium from this bank available to the railway connection is important tism. The Declaration also high- while fully preserving the peace, se- ideas as CICA chairman in 2010-14. troduce an effective model of all CICA member states without for Kazakhstan, and we will work lighted the common desire to work curity, sovereignty, territorial integrity any conditionalities that detract to complete the project,” said the on issues such as energy security, and political independence of all other Meruert Nemerbayeva contributed local self-governance based on from the IAEA Statute. Kazakhstan leader referring to the promoting regional connectivity, states in the region.” to this report from Astana. best international practices, local traditions and the requirements of Kazakhstan’s current national legislation. The event was part of the centre’s long-term efforts to promote and support good gov- Public Perception Largely Positive ernance.

President of Kazakhstan Nur- sultan Nazarbayev and Prime for Eurasian Integration, Says Panel Minister of Albania Edi Rama By Artur Abubakirov Astana Economic Forum on May to imagine in isolation from pub- public support for the Customs in Asia (CICA) and just recently, discussed key aspects of bilateral 21, focused on the problems of lic perception and popular sup- Union and the Single Economic President Nursultan Nazarbayev cooperation in trade and the eco- ASTANA, May 22 – The presi- public and elite perception of in- port. Eurasian integration projects Space (SES) remains high at 73 of Kazakhstan proposed the for- nomic, investment, cultural and dents of Kazakhstan, Russia and tegration and cooperation amongst should be aimed at improving the percent, 67 percent and 65 percent mation of the Organisation for Se- humanitarian spheres on May Belarus are expected to sign a CIS member states in economic, welfare of citizens as individuals,” respectively,” based on the second curity and Development in Asia, 24. The parties also discussed treaty on the establishment of the political, social and cultural areas. Pereboyev said. survey of public preferences in an Asian analogue to the OSCE, Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) current international issues. Naz- The event brought together ex- “It is very important to pay at- the CIS regarding various issues based on CICA. here on May 29. The agreement perts and researchers of integra- tention to public perception and of Eurasian integration undertak- Eurasian integration is being arbayev noted that Kazakhstan is expected to come into force on has a strong interest in establish- tion processes including Valery how integration projects are un- en by the Eurasian Development implemented upon President Naz- Jan. 1, 2015. Fyodorov, general director of the derstood by the population, busi- Bank’s (EDB) Centre for Integra- arbayev’s initiative that he put for- ing relations with Albania. “In In general, according to experts, Russian Public Opinion Research ness executives and politicians,” tion Studies and Eurasian Monitor. ward during a speech at Moscow general, for our country, Europe the perception of the Customs Un- Center (Moscow, Russia), Igor Za- he continued. More than 14,000 people in 11 CIS State University in March 1994. is a major economic partner, but ion and Single Economic Space dorin, executive director of the In- The EDB Centre for Integration countries and Georgia were polled, The concept itself is seen as a mu- we have no special relationship amongst the populations of their ternational Research Agency Eur- Studies project, the EDB Integra- which translates to 1,000 to 2,000 tually beneficial union of mutually with Albania. Unfortunately, member states is by and large posi- asian Monitor (Moscow, Russia), tion Barometer, is meant to be a in each country.” between our two countries, the tive. respectful partners. Svetlana Kozhirova, professor in basic documents of economic co- Still, there is skepticism in the long-term institution that clearly “In comparison to 2012, the Officials are keen to stress that operation have not been signed. post-Soviet space about the future the International Relations Depart- presents the results of a compre- 2013 survey shows that public the future union is not about the ment of Lev Gumilyov Eurasian hensive research study on public support for the Customs Union and I hope that your visit will begin Eurasian Economic Union that reincarnation of any past politi- National University (Astana, Ka- attitudes towards integration in the the SES shrank by 7 percent in Ka- cal union, including the Soviet negotiations in this direction. It mirrors the doubts that once sur- zakhstan,) Botagoz Rakisheva of CIS region. It is based on yearly zakhstan and by 5 percent in Rus- Union. President Nazarbayev em- is necessary to sign agreements rounded the European Union. It the Public Opinion Research Insti- monitoring surveys of public opin- sia. This happened largely because phasises that Eurasian integration on economic cooperation, mutu- may seem as if the public and busi- tute, Evgeny Vinokourov, director ion in 12 CIS states and focuses of the increase in the number of is a way to fight the challenges of al protection of investments, the ness and expert communities are of the Centre for Integration Stud- on a diverse range of issues, such respondents who stated that they the third global industrial revolu- avoidance of double taxation and becoming less enthusiastic about the potential of these pan-Eurasian ies of the Eurasian Development as multilateral economic coopera- were indifferent to their country’s tion. According to him, the Eura- a visa regime. This will create a Bank, Aigul Sadvokasova of the tion, interstate political relations, participation in the Customs Union sian Economic Union should be foundation for the joint work of projects, but skepticism is normal in any project. Skepticism will Centre for the Study of Intereth- social and business contacts and and SES. In Belarus, the level of a self-sufficient regional financial our companies,” the President naturally continue to haunt Eura- nic and Interfaith Relations of the cultural interactions. One of the support for membership increased institution, which will be a part of said. Rama noted that the two sian integration projects until each Academy of Public Administration key goals of the project is to study from 60 percent to 65 percent,” the a new global financial system de- countries have many cultural individual personally feels their under the President of Kazakhstan public support for the Customs report states. signed to help mitigate the effects similarities. The Albanian prime benefits. (Astana, Kazakhstan), Vladimir Union and the Single Economic There is no doubt that Kazakh- of the global crisis. At the same minister agreed with the need A panel titled “Public Perception Pereboyev, department head of the Space (the future Eurasian Eco- stan has always played a sig- time, President Nazarbayev points to develop relations in economy of Eurasian Integration,” organised Centre for Integration Studies of nomic Union,) by not only exam- nificant role in many Eurasian out that Kazakhstan, Russia and and trade, taking into account the by the Centre for Integration Stud- the Eurasian Development Bank ining the three member countries, integration efforts. Kazakhstan ini- Belarus remain independent na- existing potential. He also noted ies of the Eurasian Development (EDB CIS,) as well as many other but also the entire region. tiated the Congress of Leaders of tions with their own national inter- the importance of establishing Bank and the Public Opinion Re- officials from government and in- According to the 2013 EDB In- World and Traditional Religions, ests and any suspicions surround- effective cooperation within var- search Institute, which took place ternational organisations. tegration Barometer report, “In the Conference on Interaction and ing the true goals of the Eurasian ious international organisations. on the sidelines of the Seventh “Eurasian integration is difficult Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus, Confidence-Building Measures integration process are groundless. A4 economy

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economy Strategies to Reach Full Employment Discussed news in brief Kazakhstan has the potential to be a leader in the development of at World Anti-Crisis Conference in Astana corporate social responsibility in By Alina Usmanova Central Asia said Mari-Lou Dupont, representative of the Organisation ASTANA – The hypoth- for Economic Cooperation and De- esis that the developed world velopment (OECD) Directorate for may have to get used to per- Financial and Enterprise Affairs, at petually low nominal interest a May 22 press conference of Ka- rates and financial bubbles in zakhstan’s National Chamber of order to reach full employ- Entrepreneurs. She noted that Ka- ment was among the main zakhstan is only the second country in the Commonwealth of Independ- topics discussed at the sec- ent States (CIS) on which the OECD ond World Anti-Crisis Con- has prepared a special report about ference “Regaining Con- the prospects of implementing the fidence in Global Finance principles of corporate social re- System. Breaking the Cycle sponsibility. OECD experts have of Financial Crisis.” The also participated in the drafting of conference was part of the Kazakhstan’s national concept of May 21-23 seventh Astana corporate social responsibility based Economic Forum. on the economic motivation of busi- “The biggest thing we ness. The document provides recom- have learned in recent years mendations for the implementation is that any financial, eco- of corporate social responsibility nomic, social or political principles and standards not only for crisis can only be overcome the business community and govern- after the old order and way ment, but for all of civil society. Cur- of doing things are replaced rently, the draft concept is being pre- with something fresh. The sented for public comment. After the international project G- adoption of the concept, the National Global, initiated by Presi- Chamber of Entrepreneurs plans to dent Nursultan Nazarbayev undertake a number of measures to in December 2011 that was implement the principles of corpo- rate social responsibility. It will en- proposed at the G-20 Sum- The 2nd World Anti-Crisis Conference within the Astana Economic Forum addressed the issues of employment. sure continuous monitoring and im- mit in St. Petersburg, can plementation of the most important serve as the fundamental ba- tions to various issues,” he solving these problems. He ment. Executive Director Investment Management recovery, require long-term social programmes of employers and sis for a balanced and com- said. cited Turkey as a good exam- of the Reinventing Bretton Ousmene Mandeng said that effective plans. Iwata said members of the chamber. prehensive dialogue,” noted Fouad Siniora, former ple because the possibility of Woods Committee Mark economic stagnation may that, “The successful growth Deputy Prime Minister and prime minister of Lebanon joining the EU encouraged Uzan, who took part in cre- positively affect developing strategy demands on pre- Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Min- Minister of Finance of Ka- pointed out in his speech that it to enact the reforms that ating the World Anti-Crisis countries because stagna- vention foster bubbles and ister and Minister of Finance Bakhyt zakhstan Bakhyt Sultanov in there is a lot to gain from propelled it into the top 20 Plan concept and promoting tion is mainly afflicting de- a build-up of leverage and Sultanov discussed work undertaken his welcoming speech. examining the Middle East economies. the Kazakh initiative, point- veloped countries. Mandeng monetary accommodation.” to strengthen Kazakhstan’s coopera- He underlined that the because of the region’s rich “Syria risks destabilising ed out that the current global stumped participants when Senior Fellow at the In- tion with the Organisation for Eco- G-Global format was initi- resources. According to him, the entire world,” he said, economic crisis will con- he asked, “What could hap- stitute for Global Affairs at nomic Cooperation and Develop- ated to encourage equitable the Middle East also needs pointing out that everyone tinue to significantly impact pen if developing countries Yale University, Chairman of ment (OECD) with Chairman of the and democratic participation investment, infrastructure must be a part of a regionally the world. He said that, “The take advantage of this stag- the Advisory Company DFC OECD Competition Law and Policy among all UN member states. modernisation, new educa- oriented political solution to world will change in the nation?” Associates, LLC Domingo Committee Frederic Jenny in a meet- “G-Global is a multifac- tion standards and, most Syria’s war and that leaving next 20 years.” The expert The President of the Ja- Cavallo is well-known in the ing at the Astana Economic Forum. eted platform that brings importantly, opportunities it to the presidents of neigh- also asked, “If we prepare pan Centre for Economic financial world. . The econo- “Kazakhstan’s cooperation with together the entire interna- for young people to fulfil bouring countries would not a plan, will it mean the end Research, Deputy Governor mist listed Bolivia, Peru and the OECD provides us with an op- tional community for devel- their dreams, which was the suffice. “Help us help you. of the crisis?” He added that of the Bank of Japan (2003- Paraguay as success stories portunity to have access to the best opments and recommenda- main issue driving the Arab Investing in the Middle East, the crisis facing developed 2008) Kazumasa Iwata dis- and offered solutions to dol- practices of state administration and tions on global challenges. Spring. The main reason for you are investing in hope. countries has both internal cussed Japan’s experience. lar dependency. “Forced to introduce advanced standards. It Today, it is already being stagnation in the region is six Help us establish peace in and external origins and, As he pointed out, work de-dollarisation is not good also helps to improve the investment attractiveness of the country and re- implemented through online decades of political instabili- the Middle East,” he said. therefore, needs teamwork to force reduction, together policy,”said Cavallo, stating duce the cost of attracting financial resources and has proven the ty, the former prime minister The conference was held be solved. with the effects of financial that it is necessary to support resources abroad,” Sultanov said. effectiveness of integrated of Lebanon said. Siniora sees on the 70th anniversary of Session moderator, Man- globalisation and facilita- the dollar as a reserve cur- Jenny noted the OECD’s interest in mechanisms, finding solu- Western support as the key to the Bretton Woods Agree- aging Director of Pramerica tion of the slow post-crisis rency.” strengthening cooperation with Ka- zakhstan.

Implementing Kazakhstan’s eco- nomic programmes is opportunity to Economic Impact of Ukraine Crisis New Agreement Between expand exports of domestic goods to the markets of the Eurasian Econom- ic Union (EEU), Chairman of the EBRD, Kazakhstan Will National Bank of Kazakhstan Kairat Could Affect Neighbours, EBRD Says Kelimbetov said at a May 22 ple- By Michelle Witte escalate and lead to Russia’s be- out further escalation, the EBRD nary session at the Astana Economic ing harder impacted by Western said, “necessary structural reforms See EBRD, Other Forum, entitled “Twenty Years of The crisis in and around Ukraine pressure. In a press release, EBRD would be implemented on sched- Eurasian Economic Integration. Re- involving Russia and the resulting Lead Economist for Central Asia ule and a systemic banking crisis sults and Prospects.” “In general, we economic downturn is predicted to Agris Preimanis said, “The weak- would be averted, though fis- Institutions Direct $2.7 consider the implementation of all hinder the growth of many of the ening of remittance flows, as well cal costs of bank recapitalisation programmes in Kazakhstan, includ- countries’ neighbours in Central as exports (to a lesser degree), are may turn out to be significant.” ing economy diversification pro- Asia and beyond, says the latest expected to be a factor [in slow- Even without further escalation, Billion into Economy grammes [and] implementation of economic report by the European ing growth]. Any further escala- however, developments in eastern By Michelle Witte adopted at the end of 2013 fo- the national innovation strategy, as Bank for Reconstruction and Devel- tion of the Russia-Ukraine crisis Ukraine would weigh on growth. cuses on the diversification of the an opportunity to export products to opment (EBRD) issued on May 14. poses significant downside risk to The government of Kazakh- economy, balancing the role of the markets of the EEU, and in the In January, the EBRD predicted growth and would put downward stan and the European Bank for the state in the economy and pro- same sense we are working with for- a 2.7 percent growth rate for the pressure on currencies in the Cen- Predictions for the rest Reconstruction and Development moting low-carbon growth and eign direct investment with the pur- transition region for 2014, but has pose of drawing investors not only to tral Asian region.” (EBRD) have signed an agree- energy efficiency. now downgraded that expectation of the EBRD region ment to engage the EBRD and Kazakhstan, but also to the Customs to just 1.4 percent. Growth at the Elsewhere, predictions are some- Massimov will chair the coor- Union common market,” Kelimbe- what rosier. The Eurozone recov- other international financial in- dination council that will manage rate of 1.9 percent is possible for Forecasts for Russia stitutions to direct $2.7 billion tov noted. In addition, he said that 2015, the bank says – as long as ery is taking hold, the EBRD said, the new programme. Participating from the Kazakh government through the EEU, domestic business the current crisis doesn’t escalate. and Ukraine which is benefiting central Europe international financial institutions into priority sectors of the coun- can gain access to the public procure- “The outlook for growth in the In what the EBRD identified as and the Baltic states, as well as on the council will focus on their ment markets of Russia and Belarus, try’s economy. The new Partner- transition region has thus materi- the most likely scenario, Ukraine southeastern Europe. Growth in areas of strength, corresponding which are in aggregate 25 times ally deteriorated compared with would return to recession in 2014, these regions in 2013 was stronger ship for Re-Energising the Re- to the programme’s priorities. larger than Kazakhstan’s. the January 2014 forecast, dashing its economy contracting by 7 per- than anticipated, the report said, form Process in Kazakhstan is The agreement takes coopera- hopes that the continuous decline cent, and would not grow in 2015. though the Russian slowdown intended to boost investment and tion to a new level, Descamps The Eurasian Economic Union support ongoing reform in the in the region’s growth rate since The Russian economy would stag- may affect tourism in Bulgaria and said at the signing. “It means that (EEU) will increase business com- country and was signed on May 2011 would be reversed in 2014,” nate in 2014 and show only mini- Montenegro. Growth in Eastern the EBRD will facilitate the suc- petitiveness and improve access to mal growth the following year. Europe and the Caucasus region 23 at this year’s Astana Economic the EBRD said in the Regional cessful implementation of the na- finance projects in its member coun- However, with the crisis still had been accelerating last year, but Forum by Prime Minister of Ka- Economic Prospects Report is- tional industrialisation strategy, tries, Agris Preimanis, lead econo- evolving, economic forecasts re- weak investment activity and the zakhstan Karim Massimov and sued during its annual meeting and thanks to its delivery capacity and mist for Central Asia at the European business forum in Warsaw, Poland. main uncertain. Less cheerful sce- crisis in Ukraine has caused the EBRD Managing Director Olivier project know-how. This partner- Bank for Reconstruction and Devel- Central Asia remains buoyed by narios, including the imposition of outlook there to worsen. Descamps. opment (EBRD) said on the sidelines ship can be more than a smart way large-scale hydrocarbon extraction financial sanctions, envision Rus- Turkey had a better economic The money for the new fund of the 7th Astana Economic Forum projects, the report said. Most of the sia falling into recession, a sharper year in 2013 than expected, but its will come from Kazakhstan’s to channel money to the economy on May 22. “The volume of Kazakh- countries of the region experienced contraction in Ukraine and an end risk premium has now increased Sovereign Wealth Fund, which through IFIs [international finan- stan’s banking sector is approximate- strong economic growth in 2013, to growth in 2014-15. and is expected to affect domestic two years ago was predicted to cial institutions]. It may become ly $0.2 trillion. In the united sector with gross domestic product growth “At this point, the Russia- demand and growth. Its tourism be worth $100 billion by 2015. a way to boost reforms, and to re- of the three countries, the figure will in Kazakhstan increasing from 5 Ukraine crisis would start impact- and export sectors may also be af- The EBRD, already the biggest energise the transition to a market be about $2.2 trillion. The level of percent in 2012 to 6 percent in 2013. ing the global economy,” the re- fected by events in Ukraine. Turk- non-oil and gas investor in the economy. And it may become a competition will increase; the types The report predicted that Cus- port says. ish growth, predicted in January country, will be able to increase blueprint for other middle income of services will improve. If you think toms Union reductions in non- Russia’s weak growth outlook to be 3.3 percent, has been down- its investment in Kazakhstan, as countries.” about the benefits of this integration has worsened as a result of its in- graded to 2.5 percent tariff trade barriers, when enacted, grants from the fund will be used The latest agreement comes on process, companies will have access volvement in the situation with Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and would positively impact the region. to co-finance new projects. The the heels of another major deal to funding and to services,” Preima- However, Kazakhstan’s growth is Ukraine, which the EBRD says Tunisia, the four countries in the agreement also calls for increased signed on May 21, giving the nis said. According to him, the Ka- expected to slow to 5 percent again has affected investor confidence southern and eastern Mediterra- zakh capital market is now $25 bil- technical cooperation and policy EBRD access to $1 billion in lo- in 2014, due to reduced consumer and could lead to increasing capi- nean region (SEMED) where the cal currency through the National lion. However, capitalisation of the tal flight. High inflation and pres- EBRD invests, are not expected dialogue. spending and Russia’s downturn. Bank of Kazakhstan for lending combined market will reach $900 Nonperforming loans in excess of sure on the rouble continue. to be strongly affected by the Priority areas for Kazakhstan’s within the country. billion. “All of these things depend 30 percent of all loans were iden- “Ukraine’s economy is expect- Ukraine-related crisis, but may see government under the new part- on the correct regulation. This means tified as a drag on growth, and ed to undergo a major, though boosts to some of their tourism and nership include the financial sec- Kazakhstan’s economy is pre- better access to capital markets, inflation is expected to increase gradual, adjustment with signifi- other sectors due to the Eurozone tor, small and medium-sized en- dicted by the EBRD to grow at a higher ability to raise capital from following the tenge devaluation in cant short-term output costs,” the recovery. Growth is expected to terprises, supporting innovation, rate of 5 percent this year and in much more liquid markets at a good February. EBRD said. Imbalances would be increase to 3 percent. The forecast skills development, improving 2015. The EBRD invested more price. There will be access to various Kazakhstan and other Central reduced through the country’s In- is uncertain, the report warned, the investment climate and foster- than $500 million in Kazakhstan sources of capital. In my opinion, Asian countries may face increased ternational Monetary Fund (IMF) and lower grain and wheat exports ing regional development and in- in 2013 and has invested nearly this is a very important aspect for downward pressure on their cur- programme and support from do- to the region, especially to Egypt, stitutional reforms. The EBRD’s $6.5 billion in the country since economic growth in the Eurasian re- rencies, should the Ukraine crisis nors, including the EBRD. With- could lead to higher import bills. country strategy for Kazakhstan beginning operations there. gion,” he said. A5 Business

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Business News in Brief Quality Product Opens New Markets Most foreign investments goes to the extraction sector, Director Gen- eral of the Centre for the Develop- ment of Trade Policy of Kazakh- for “Made in Atyrau” Label stan’s Ministry of Economy and and business opportunities to Ka- and materials such as rubberised Budget Planning Ruslan Sultanov zakhstan. In addition to the do- wedge, corrosion resistant coating, said at a May 19 Central Communi- mestic market in Kazakhstan, AVP as well as time and material effi- cations Service (CCS) media brief- has the opportunity to export cient installation. ing. “The main factors in favour of its product, a strategy which is The valve body is epoxy-coated integration within the framework strongly aligned with government thus providing absolute corrosion of the Eurasian Economic Space efforts to expand and diversify Ka- protection even when installed in (EES) are several things. The main zakhstan’s industrial potential. aggressive soil. Absence of friction factor is the fact that the extractive Chevron’s new Atyrau Valve elements allows for easy operation sector is still prevalent in the econ- Plant (AVP), a $40 million facility, and long leak-free service life. The omy of Kazakhstan,” he said. Ac- fully operated by local specialists, product is virtually maintenance- cording to Sultanov, the majority is unique in Kazakhstan and other free requiring only that the valves of investment attracted since 1993 CIS countries. AVP is Chevron’s are opened and closed once a year. has been concentrated in the ex- second investment project in the Epoxy-coating and vulcanised tractive sector. “In this regard, ac- celerated industrialisation, which is Atyrau Oblast outside of its core wedges keep their properties over impossible to accomplish without oil and gas business and follows the years. the expansion of the sales market, the Atyrau Polyethylene Pipe Plant The iron gate valves save on in- was chosen as the best strategy for (APPP) that was commissioned in stallation costs because there is no developing the country. Thus, the April 2003. need to invest in expensive pits. decision on accelerating economic The “Made in Atyrau” label is There also is no risk of people or integration was made … President proudly displayed on the 2,000 animals falling into pits. Reduced Nursultan Nazarbayev defined it valves produced by AVP. The set-up time also allows for addi- as the main activity of the country plant produces iron gate valves tional cost savings. Because the within the EES,” Sultanov said. In with diameter range of 80-400 valves have no contact between May, the heads of the three EES mm for use in water supply, sew- water and metal surfaces, impuri- countries – Kazakhstan, Russia age and natural gas transportation ties are washed out of the valve, and Belarus – will meet in Astana systems. AVP’s gate valves are so for the end customer, there is to sign one of the most important highly competitive as a result of no change in the quality or taste of documents for establishing the President Nursultan Nazarbayev visits Chevron-owned Atyrau Polyethylene Pipe Plant. the new manufacturing technology water. Eurasian Economic Union. It is By Arsen Barlybayev planned that the union will begin products almost on the same day functioning from January 1, 2015. ATYRAU – The quality prod- or the next day.” ucts of the Chevron-owned Atyrau Though AVP opened only a few Askar Mamin, president of Ka- Polyethylene Pipe Plant (APPP) months ago, the quality of the zakhstan Temir Zholy, Kazakh- and the Atyrau Valve Plant (AVP) product has won Chevron promi- stan’s national railway company, nent recognition for production of announced that 1,200 kilometres are now available to Russian con- sumers. APPP and AVP plant man- the “Best Product for Industrial of new railways would be commis- Use” at the highly competitive sioned in the country through 2014 agers have made contracts with national contest “Best Goods of on May 21 at the seventh Astana consumers and dealers in Kazan, Economic Forum. During the panel Nizhnekamsk and other Russian Kazakhstan 2013” in the industrial session “Eurasian transport system cities, and currently are concen- use category. in the condition of global compe- trating marketing efforts on an “We are proud that our produc- tition,” Mamin said, “At the pre- established dealer network in Vol- tion is already recognized at the sent time, our company is building gograd. highest level,” said Mendygali 1,200 kilometres of new railways in “The Customs Union, which Sappayev, Chevron MunaiGas Inc. Kazakhstan. By the end of the year, includes Kazakhstan, Russia General Director of the Atyrau they will be put into operation. One and Belarus, raised interest in Oblast. “We are making our con- thousand kilometres of this route is Atyrau’s products among neigh- tribution to the development of lo- between the Zhezkazgan-Beyneu bouring countries,” explained cal machine building and advanc- route.” According to Mamin, cargo APPP General Manager Serik ing Kazakhstan’s export product carriage from the port of Aktau to Dyusekenov. “At the same time, potential.” China will become more comfort- in the past we had to pay a fee, The valve plant is part of Chev- able as a result. “Last year, the ca- which naturally made our prod- ron’s efforts to support the diversi- pacity of transit traffic with China ucts less competitive. But now, fication of Kazakhstan’s economy through our territory increased by 20 percent. This will allow us to consumers in Russia can get by introducing new technologies double the transit through the ter- ritory of Kazakhstan by 2020 [and] increase revenues from transit by three times. This will provide an opportunity to create more than 20 million new jobs,” Mamin added. ASTEX Conference Gathers E-Commerce Leaders According to the World Bank’s By Rufiya Ospanova munications” session addressed system (GPS) allow access to in- of innovation development and Agency for Communications and Doing Business 2014 report, Ka- the advantages and disadvantages formation about particular regions commercialisation of intellectual Information of Kazakhstan, Zerde, zakhstan was ranked 50th of 189 ASTANA – The international of mobile-commerce, which has that may be of interest to users. activity with the Skolkovo Tech- which is a national holding, and countries, improving its position conference ASTEX 2014 opened great potential and a number of Disadvantages of mobile infor- nology Park and a memorandum the ICT Development Fund. by three places compared to the on May 19 and brought together additional opportunities for doing mation communication are related on the development of startups in The first ASTEX was held at previous year, representative of foreign speakers that included business. to the carrying capacity of net- information technology with the the Sixth Astana Economic Forum Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Econ- heads of large companies, inves- Marat Adildabekov, IT director works and the devices themselves. American company MuckerLab. May 21-22, 2013. The Information omy and Budget Planning Aliya tors, business trainers, players in general of Kazakhtelecom, noted, Third generation networks will With Skolkovo, a long-term part- Communications Technologies Alimbetova reported at a May 19 the global Internet business and Central Communications Service analysts. that mobile e-commerce has con- have a carrying capacity compara- nership will be established to im- Development Corporate Fund, (CCS) media briefing. Moreover, At the opening ceremony, Askar siderable potential with mobile ble to wired Internet but only reach prove the efficiency of investment chaired by Silicon Valley innova- Kazakhstan was ranked ahead of Zhumagaliyev, Chairman of the phones becoming ever more com- 19.2 kilobits per second. projects with an innovative com- tor Kettebekov, worked on finding most other CIS countries: Belarus Kazakhstan Agency for Communi- mon. One should not have to be At the conference, the Informa- ponent as well as to promote rela- and concluding agreements with came in at 63rd place, Kyrgyzstan cations and Information, addressed at a computer to be able to check tion and Communications Tech- tions abroad in hopes of creating sponsors and exhibitors, attracting in 68th place and Russia in 92nd the audience on behalf of Prime email and access information; a nologies (ICT) Development Fund favourable conditions for innova- speakers, conducting a compre- place. “By the end of 2013, the to- Minister Karim Massimov. mobile phone should be enough. represented by Director General tive companies and to assist them hensive publicity campaign, de- tal volume of foreign direct invest- Zhumagaliyev discussed state According to him, such technol- Sanzhar Kettebekov signed a mem- in their foreign and overseas sales. veloping image products and other ments attracted to the economy of support for information and com- ogies and the global positioning orandum on cooperation in the field ASTEX 2014 was hosted by the event preparation measures. Kazakhstan reached about $180 billion. Countries including the munication technologies in infra- Netherlands, the U.S., the United structure growth and e-commerce Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, projects. In particular, he noted that Internet Association Head: Kazakhstan Should Become ‘Singapore of Customs Union’ by 2020, it is planned to bring the Russia, China, Canada, Switzer- At the ASTEX 2014 conference, lives and the market for mobile ap- made the same way will be consid- terms of population. We can adopt land, Japan and others are the ones share of e-commerce in the gen- eral goods and services market to Shavkat Sabirov, president of the plications has grown considerably, ered valid. Moreover, e-commerce laws that will allow e-commerce to with the highest investment activi- Internet Association of Kazakh- including in regards to e-commerce. should promote the facilitation flourish and benefit from the legal ty,” Alimbetova said. Kazakhstan’s 10 percent through measures pre- scribed in the Informational Ka- stan, in speaking to The Astana I would also like to note that there of business as a whole. As world framework. If we will create such trade turnover reached about $132 Times, shared his views on the is an opportunity to attend master trends show, the more people there conditions for ourselves, our CU billion in 2013. zakhstan 2020 state programme by introducing new communications purpose of the event and his ideas classes with the owners of leading are that are involved in business, colleagues will definitely seek us on ecommerce. Internet resources and to ask them the less people will be involved in out for partnership. Petrochemicals and gas-derived technologies, increasing speed and shadow businesses. Shadow busi- chemical exports from Kazakhstan reducing prices for communica- for and obtain firsthand informa- will reach $2.5 billion by 2019, tion services and the Internet. What is the purpose of the tion on any subject of interest. That nesses will simply disappear be- Is there an agency in Kazakh- after the second five-year plan of Invited guests included Young event? is why today, among conference cause there is no sense in running stan responsible for e-commerce? industrial-innovative development, Im Cho, member of the council This is the largest IT event in participants, there are leaders of e- an illicit business if everything is This would be the Agency for Deputy Prime Minister and Min- under the President of South Korea Kazakhstan supported by the state. commerce from Kazakhstan. transparent and recorded on the Communications and Information. ister of Industry and New Tech- and Robert Bellack, co-founder of The peculiarity of the event this Internet. This is why I believe We also have bodies responsible nologies Asset Issekeshev said at a Cars.com and director general of year is that it is dedicated to the What measures are being taken the second area of development for other certain issues. The Na- panel session at the seventh Astana the NewEgg e-commerce com- problems of e-commerce and is- to develop e-commerce in Ka- should be state support for ecom- tional Bank is the body responsi- Economic Forum. “Oil and gas pany. sues of further development. Very zakhstan? merce participants, like in the U.S. ble for payments. We have a lot of chemistry is a practically new in- Participants of the session “How interesting foreign speakers and I believe the main one to be E-businesses should be granted people in Russia willing to make dustry. In 2019, we will have poly- to Correctly Enter the Market” ad- people who have seen great suc- the legal reforms taking place to exemptions to VAT. If we create payments. Russian people want propylene, domestic polyethylene dressed how the dynamic cheap- cess on a global level spoke at the expand our e government. When such incentives for e-commerce, to make payments in Kazakhstan. [and] plastic products. Exports will ening of the newest technologies event. This conference gives the the e-government was completed, we will have the opportunity with- Once, Nikita Belykh, governor of amount to more than $2.5 billion, promotes their introduction into opportunity to see and discuss e- laws were formalised so we could in the Customs Union (CU) to di- the Kursk region, asked on Twitter and take a 5 percent share in the retail and the considerable increase commerce from all perspectives. use the e-government in the capac- rect great influxes from Russia to if anyone would pay for his moth- manufacturing industry of Kazakh- According to the programme, we ity that we do today. You can print our country. We strive to become a er’s phone’s Beeline service in Ka- stan,” he said. In addition, accord- of efficiency in trade. It was noted that in the future, retail will wit- have only two or three speakers out a registration certificate with- Singapore of sorts within the CU. zakhstan. In this case, the National ing to the minister, the second five- from Kazakhstan. out needing notary certification Currently, we are not competitive Bank could have helped solve the year plan includes the complete ness considerable changes related to new technologies, including and get tax certificates; everything with Russia. That is why we should problem of trans-border payments. modernisation of all three refiner- What attracted particular atten- that relates to state services can be take a number of actions that will Every state body is tackling the is- ies in Kazakhstan in 2016-2017, biometric payment by fingerprint, obtaining consultations on servic- tion at the conference sessions? printed out and submitted. help turn Kazakhstan into an infra- sues for which it responsible. The increasing refined oil product out- First of all, very interesting statis- The same should be done with structure platform for Russia and Ministry of Finance could provide put to at least 19 million tonnes es and bargaining with holograph- tics were released. The session on ecommerce. For example, if you attract investment and financial benefits to e-businesses by giv- per year, and fully supplying the ic salesmen and three-dimensional flows from there. For this- pur ing exemptions from VAT for two domestic market with domestically scanning of buyers shopping for mobile applications was very inter- have bought an electronic ticket, produced Euro-4 and Euro-5 fuel, clothes, shoes and similar items. esting as well, since mobile phones you can print it out and show it pose, we have the means to do this or three years. Other state bodies jet fuel and other fuels. The “Mobile Information Com- have become an integral part of our to your accountant. Transactions quickly, because we are “small” in could make concessions as well. A6 EDITORIAL&opinionS

Wednesday, may 28, 2014 World Anti-Crisis To Meet Challenges, Social Security Conference Creates Systems Need to Be Proactive By Ardaq Rakhimzhanov and pension programmes came into and equally important for all social Meaningful Dialogue existence in those countries. The security branches. Social security is a key factor for main administrators of these pro- As for my advice regarding what ensuring the sustainable economic grammes are social security bodies. I would be useful for Kazakhstan to on Global Challenges development of any nation, and Ka- know that Kazakhstan also provides further strengthen its social protec- zakhstan is no exception. To discuss social support to people who were tion system, I would encourage you he World Anti-Crisis Plan Concept was approved during the the current trends in providing social exposed to radiation during Soviet to look at the experience of mutual second World Anti-Crisis Conference (WAC) held May 22 security to global citizens, The Asta- nuclear tests. as part of the seventh Astana Economic Forum. The plan was benefit societies. These programmes na Times spoke to Mr. Hans-Horst Social security systems around may allow enhancing coverage of approved after a major conference known as the Dialogue of Konkolewsky, Secretary General of Leaders.T the world often have to deal with so-called difficult-to-cover groups the International Social Security As- During that conference and the forum, leading policymakers and poli- extraordinarily complex issues, af- of population such as migrant work- sociation (ISSA). ticians along with representatives of global think tanks and multinational fecting the livelihoods of hundreds ers, self-employed, domestic or rural businesses reflected on recent trends in the most urgent issues including of millions of people, and social de- workers via simple and cost-efficient the global financial crisis, poverty eradication, sustainable and inclusive You’ve been the Secretary Gen- velopments, combined with global mechanisms that might be eas- development and financial markets stability. eral of the prestigious International economic volatility, have exacer- ily adapted in your country. Mutual “Against the backdrop of the unabated repercussions of the global Social Security Association (ISSA) bated the challenges. In this context, benefit societies are particularly rec- financial and debt crisis, social tension in the Eurozone and social up- since 2005. Could you highlight the the situation requires social security ognised in Western Europe and some heaval in the Arab world, we face new challenges,” President Nursultan main goals, objectives and current Hans-Horst Konkolewsky administrations to innovate, to trans- Asian, African and Latin American Nazarbayev said at the second WAC. priorities of the ISSA? choices of each country. However, it form their provision of benefits and countries, as a dynamic tool to pro- The World Anti-Crisis Plan Concept accepted at the conference is The ISSA is the principal interna- is important to emphasise that social services for citizens, and to constant- vide supplementary health protec- aimed at providing workable solutions for global problems that are tional organisation for social secu- security is developing in all regions, ly improve and modernize manage- tion. developed by the inclusive participation of different global players, most rity institutions, government depart- and more people benefit from na- ment techniques and the appropriate I would also suggest nurturing the importantly, developing countries. ments and agencies. The ISSA is one tional systems of social protection use of information technology. promotion of a social security cul- The World Anti-Crisis Plan Concept states: “The paradox of a world of the oldest international organisa- than ever before. ture from an early age via education built on equality and democratic values is that countries are represented tions (founded in 1927), and today Mr. Secretary General, Kazakh- programmes. This is an effective differently and play different roles in global decision-making. In a has more than 340 members in 159 Mr. Secretary General, what is stan is developing its social protec- way to encourage responsible work- rapidly changing world, where the poles of growth are shifting towards countries, including three members the role of social security and what tion system. How do you assess the place attitudes and healthy lifestyles developing countries, it is necessary to revise principles and established from Kazakhstan: the Ministry of are the key challenges it faces? social security in our country and later in life, which are critical for the rules for global governance. Developing countries often play the role of Labour and Social Protection; the In addition to providing income what international practices would sustainability of social security. A passive observers, but together, they constitute an important group and State Social Insurance Fund and the security, modern social security sys- be useful to adopt? number of good practices could be can play a crucial role in solving global economic problems.” Centre of Payment of Pension Ben- tems also invest in prevention, and After the disintegration of the So- borrowed from Uruguay and Cana- In this regard, Kazakhstan’s initiative to convene the Astana Eco- efits. nomic Forum and then to combine it with the World Anti-Crisis Confer- they support health, facilitate em- viet Union 23 years ago, national so- da. Our constitutional mandate is to ence has been proven successful. The World Anti-Crisis Conference, ployment and help empower people. cial security and pension systems of supported and mandated by the United Nations, plays an active role in promote and develop social security Moreover, social security sys- the CIS countries went through sev- Mr. Secretary General, at the creating an interactive relationship between various groups starting with worldwide in order to advance the tems represent a major component eral, often difficult, stages of reform. end of 2013, the ISSA held its third international financial management bodies to international organisa- social and economic conditions of of modern economies: for example, Today, Kazakhstan has emerged World Social Security Forum, in tions in both advanced and developing countries. The conference brings the population on the basis of social public social spending is on average as a regional leader in Central Asia Doha, Qatar. What were the key together representatives from 130 countries, international organisations justice. This vision is at the heart of 22 per cent of GDP in Organisation with its unique social security model messages of this major event for the and financial institutions. all our work, which is aimed at sup- for Economic Co-Operation and which features both an individual global community? “For more than 20 years, the Republic of Kazakhstan has served as a porting the extension of social secu- Development (OECD) countries, account pension scheme and univer- The WSSF was an exceptional stable bridge between Europe and Asia and has been an active partner rity in all regions, and to develop so- and this is rising. But social security sal social security for all. I am sure event for social security and for the and member of the United Nations Organisation, the UN European cial security where it already exists. should not simply be considered as many ISSA member organizations ISSA in many ways, and I would Economic Commission, the UN Economic and Social Commission for We give high priority to supporting expenditure, on the contrary: evi- would be interested to learn from uphold two key outcomes of the Fo- Asia and the Pacific, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, excellence in administration, to en- dence confirms that spending on so- this experience. rum. the Asian Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction able effective and efficient social se- cial protection is an investment in the For instance, the introduction of Central and spectacular moment and Development, the Islamic Development Bank and many others curity systems, at the service of the human capital and development of a the mandatory fully-funded and pri- of the Forum was the opening of the international financial institutions,” the document states. well-being of people. country and a major factor of social vately managed pension system in ISSA Centre for Excellence (centre Although still a young and fledgling project, the World Anti-Crisis Our Association has developed peace and economic development. 1998 was considered by many ex- on improvement of the manage- Conference held within what is known as the G-Global dialogue plat- and is implementing a new concept The ISSA has accumulated a con- perts as a radical move away from a ment standards in social security), form, has become a useful mechanism for ensuring true global represen- for social security at the global level, siderable number of good practices Soviet paternalistic model, in which new major strategic initiative for tation for the developing world by making its voice better expressed and which we have called Dynamic So- showing that strong engagement the state carried responsibility, to the ISSA, introducing professional heard. cial Security. This concept includes with social security can become a system in which a person was standards, enhanced by a range of “Our forum has transformed into a major aspect of international proactive and innovative approaches not only the catalyst for economic support services, to promote im- economics. Proposals and ideas made at the forum were presented by obliged to take nearly full individual to ensuring accessible and sustain- Kazakhstan at the G20 Summit in September 2013. The virtual global growth but also a source of innova- responsibility for a number of social provements in governance, perfor- dialogue platform G-Global, embracing more than four million users able social security systems that not tion affecting many areas of a mod- risks and for his or her future. How- mance and service quality for social has gathered here around 10,000 participants from 150 countries. The only provide protection, but also en- ern society. ever, a few years after, it became ap- security administrations. current forum attracts very well regarded representatives,” President courage prevention of social risks, It goes without saying that social parent that a person’s social security The Forum highlighted the criti- Nazarbayev said in his speech at the forum. support reintegration of recipients security systems cannot exist in a cannot be left at the mercy of market cal importance of high-performing It is important to evaluate the complexity of the problems tackled by of social benefits, and contribute to vacuum. They depend on external performance. administrations as a basis for effec- the WAC and G-Global as well as their deep roots. No single forum or the socio-economic development of factors and therefore they will al- As a result, the State Social Insur- tive delivery of social security, and organisation is able to solve these problems in one night. For this reason, countries. ways face challenges, related pri- ance Fund of Kazakhstan was cre- confirmed the power and uniqueness G-Global and the World Anti-Crisis Conference serve as mechanisms To further promote our under- marily to global economic and social ated ten years ago, with the aim of of the ISSA – as a community of pro- that unite a wide range of participants in developing effective measures standing that successful administra- trends. enhancing social security protection fessionals committed to excellence – to overcome economic and financial crises, prevent future recessions tion is a prerequisite for dynamic For example, the labour market, of the most vulnerable groups of the to promote and develop social secu- and ensure long-term balanced growth in the global economy. social security programmes, we which is closely linked to social se- population by coveringthe risks of rity worldwide. The first World Anti-Crisis Conference was conducted in May 2013 have recently published a series of curity systems, is changing. In some disability, survivorship, unemploy- The Forum also recognized that with support from the UN General Assembly. Its main outcome was the internationally-recognised profes- regions, there has actually been an ment and maternity. there is a “paradigm shift” that is un- Astana Declaration and the guidelines for the World Anti-Crisis Plan, sional guidelines for administrators increase in the proportion of the I recall that the ISSA welcomed derway in the form and scope of so- which were among the 68 official documents of the 68th Session of the in social security systems. population working in the informal this important reform of 2004, as it cial security, with a growing political United Nations General Assembly last year. sector in recent years. Youth unem- confirmed that that the role of the consensus on the necessity to provide The WAC is committed to achieving the UN Millennium Develop- Mr. Konkolewsky, what does so- ployment remains an issue for many state in social security in your coun- all people with adequate social pro- ment Goals. The Concept of the World Anti-Crisis Conference states cial security represent today? countries, especially in the wake of try had been revisited. ISSA member tection, a shift to a more holistic view that many countries have managed to reduce poverty, maternal and child Throughout human history, the the economic and financial crisis, organisations, especially from the of social security that encompasses mortality and ensure access to primary education. Significant progress problem of providing protection and may be further exacerbated in Latin American region, have stud- protective, proactive and preventive was made in combating malaria, tuberculosis and HIV. Because of to those in need has been a major the future. approaches, and recognition that so- the recent global financial crisis, international initiatives are needed to ied this experience and followed achieve the Millennium Development Goals. concern. Continuous evolution of Another example is related to new the same trend by strengthening the cial security is an investment, and not “Against the background of the economic recovery of developed such protection from family sup- healthcare challenges. The increase principle of solidarity in the design a cost, for societies. The participants countries, we are witnessing a wide-scale decrease in the competitive port mechanisms to social solidarity in non-communicable diseases, of their national programmes. recognised that we cannot develop capabilities of developing countries. Experts forecast the exacerbation suggests constant search for means such as diabetes and cardiovascular I would like to take this opportunity modern societies without adequate of the capital flight [out of developing world] under which a negative in order to meet this challenge ad- diseases, often related to changes to congratulate the Government of social security for all people. scenario could lead to a contraction in investments in developing coun- equately. Today, social security sys- in lifestyles, is placing growing de- Kazakhstan on the 10th anniversary of It is probably not an exaggera- tries by 50 percent or more,” President Nazarbayev said at the forum. tems have become an inalienable mands on healthcare systems and the State Social Insurance Fund, and tion to say that social security pro- Along with reflecting current measures of achieving Millennium part of modern societies. disability provision. to personally congratulate Mr. Almas grammes are experiencing a time of Development Goals and drawing on experience, Kazakhstan’s leader Professionally speaking, social se- Perhaps the most important ex- Kurmanov, the Chairman of the Fund accelerated change. The economic proposed developing a “Roadmap for Poverty Eradication,” which curity is defined as any programme ternal challenge relates to long-term on his recent election as Member of crisis in many countries has resulted proposes using a broad cadre of tools to develop human capital in of social protection established by demographic trends, such as popu- the ISSA Bureau, which is the govern- in sometimes difficult restructuring the poorest Asian and African countries. “It is imperative to depoliti- legislation which guarantees a cer- lation ageing, the reduction in birth ing body of our Association. and cuts to social protection. Simul- cise economic relations to the maximum extent possible,” President tain level of income security for rates and changing family struc- Modern social security also owes taneously, recent years have seen Nazarbayev said at the forum. “We all need to avoid setting up an artifi- people when faced with unforeseen tures, which affect all regions. These a lot to an important development what is probably the largest exten- cial opposition between countries and regions and renounce conflict circumstances (social risks) like old changes, which are closely linked to which was born in your country. As sion of social security in history, as rhetoric.” age, survivorship, incapacity, work improved life expectancy and better I told you earlier, the ISSA concept many tens of millions of people are President Nazarbayev discussed plans to create a supranational body injury, disability or unemployment. health care, raise fundamental issues of Dynamic Social Security is based gaining access to pensions, health- for regulating financial markets as part of the Eurasian Economic Un- Social security may also include sup- regarding the sustainable financing on proactive approaches where the care and other basic social security, ion in Almaty by 2025, making Kazakhstan’s former capital a financial porting maternity and families with of retirement benefits. prevention is a key. And actually, especially in the emerging econo- centre along the New Silk Road. children, as well as medical care. There are other examples of chal- your country was the cradle of the mies including Brazil, China, South Among Kazakhstan’s new initiatives is the proposal to develop an Speaking more broadly, the ISSA lenges which impact social secu- recognition of the value of preven- Africa and India. effective international instrument for guaranteeing investments and rity, including natural catastrophes The Forum reflected this complex contractual liabilities. This proposal is aimed at increasing economic considers social security a funda- tion for health protection. By this I and evolving situation, but the main activity amongst the populations of the poorest countries, which lie mental human right for all people caused by hurricanes, floods, tsu- refer to the landmark World Health at the heart of the Roadmap for Poverty Eradication. Investment in and workers, and one of the most namis or man-made industrial acci- Organization’s Declaration of Alma- message that I would like to share is people, the development of entrepreneurship, and infrastructure are key significant global social achieve- dents. Ata of 1978, which called on gov- one of realistic optimism, as social tools,” concluded the President. ments of the last century, which is For example, the tragic Cherno- ernments and health stakeholders to security administrations witness and Overall, the WAC proved to be an effective tool able to bring to- enshrined in Article 22 of the Uni- byl catastrophe of 1986, which re- protect and promote the health for measure the extraordinary benefits gether representatives of countries with different levels of development versal Declaration of Human Rights. sulted in huge medical, ecological all people. The Declaration was the of their efforts for people, societies for inclusive dialogue. Moreover, the decisions of the conference are In practice, the form and scope of and social-economic problems for first international commitment un- and economies. We need to celebrate brought to the attention of the world community through the United social security systems vary a great the entire region, affected some five derlining the importance of primary this fact, and in each national con- Nations and other international organisations, while Kazakhstan’s deal across the world, and depend million people, particularly in Bela- healthcare based on a principle of text, strive to develop and improve initiatives undertaken within the WAC have had measurable practical on the historic, economic and cul- rus, Russia and Ukraine. In response, prevention. I believe that the princi- the benefits of social security, for to- impact. tural context as well as the political special social support programmes ple of prevention is highly relevant day and for future generations.

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The peak of construction will be in 2015 and, in general, they will be completed by December 2016. EXPO 2017 Preparations Are in Full Swing In accordance with the Conven- By Talgat Yermegiyayev the-nation address “Kazakhstan’s help solve some social problems in All this in turn will help imple- tion on International Exhibitions, Way 2050: Common Goal, Com- the republic. ment key government programmes EXPO 2017 will last three months The Astana EXPO 2017 Nation- mon Interests, Common Future,” It is worth noting that the terri- in the field of industrial-innovative from June 10 to Sept. 10, 2017. al Company is on the threshold of the President set major goals and tory of the exhibition can become development, social employment, The event is expected to attract important events, including a June objectives for all citizens of the re- an illustrative example of the im- modernisation of housing and in participants from more than 100 ceremony in which Kazakhstan public and said that the strategy is plementation of the President’s the sphere of health and education, countries, at least 10 international will receive the International Spe- a programme of specific practical strategy. The exhibition complex said the President in discussing authoritative organisations, and 10 cialised Exhibition (BIE) flag, the actions, which, day after day and is planned to become a unique part Strategy 2050. leading companies in innovative start of accreditation of exhibitors from year to year, will improve the of the capital where new technolo- According to preliminary archi- technologies. and the launch of construction of lives of Kazakhstan’s people. gies will be developed and applied. tectural and planning decisions More than 2 million people are Expo City. In his address, the head of state Expo City will also have an of the General Plan, the terri- also expected to visit the exhibi- The initiative of this large-scale noted that preparations for EXPO intellectual life support system – tory of EXPO 2017 will include a tion. Concerts, shows, national project in our country belongs to 2017 should be used to establish SmartGrid. Each building could 240,000-square-metre exhibition days and other recreational activi- the head of state, and at the offi- a centre to study and introduce sell or distribute electricity and area with the “Kazakhstan – Asta- ties will be held daily within the cial presentation of Astana in Paris the best international practices water and monitor the activities of na” pavilion, international, corpo- expo. at the 151st General Assembly of in the search and creation of the the entire infrastructure, including rate and themed pavilions as well Holding such a large-scale event the BIE in November 2012, Presi- energy of the future and a green security. as trade, entertainment and other as the international exhibition dent Nursultan Nazarbayev in economy. In addition, an energy accumula- facilities. EXPO 2017 in Kazakhstan will his speech personally guaranteed The participants of the exhibi- tion system will be installed in the A 715,000-square-metre zone give a new impetus to the develop- maximum efforts for the success- sentatives of 161 member states of tion from more than 100 countries central station of Expo City. There- with conference and press centres, ment of our country and strengthen ful implementation of the project the International Exhibitions Bu- will formulate the strategy for effi- by, the Kazakh capital will become houses, hotels, an indoor city and the positive image of the republic in the event Kazakhstan was cho- reau. The bid of the Kazakh capital cient use of energy. This document a kind of “city of the future.” And the office of organisers of the fair in the world. It will become anoth- sen as the host. was supported by 103 countries. sets the main goal: equal and fair the presentation of the world’s is also planned. er milestone. And on Nov. 22, 2012 Astana Since then, full-scale work on access to energy sources, mainly achievements in alternative energy Preparatory work is currently was chosen to host the internation- the implementation of one of to developing and the least-devel- at EXPO 2017 will further broaden underway and in June builders will The author is the Chairman of al specialised exhibition EXPO Kazakhstan’s key projects has oped countries. In turn, the effi- the horizons of renewable energy start construction of the national the EXPO 2017 National Com- 2017 in a secret ballot of repre- begun. This year, in his state-of- cient use of alternative energy will in Kazakhstan. pavilion. pany.

Union is an open project: the par- ticipants welcome the accession to the Union of other partners and Building Eurasian Economic Union on Consensus, close cooperation with other exist- ing organisations, such as the EU Today Kazakhstan is on the path of accelerated industrial and inno- Mutual Respect and Benefit vative development. A new struc- By Samat Ordabayev range of social products has ex- Economic Space as the first suc- – Sustainable macroeconomic, ture of modern productive forces panded. cessful example of regional inte- fiscal and competition policy; is being created, building a strong Kazakhstan has been one of the Business conditions are also im- gration in the post-Soviet region. – Structural reforms of labour foundation for a future based on main initiators of Eurasian inte- proving noticeably. The members On the eve of launch of the CES markets, capital, goods and ser- an innovation economy. There- gration. The idea and necessity of the Customs Union have seen in November 2011, the presidents vices; fore, it is imperative that the Eura- of creating the Eurasian Union an increase in their rankings in of the Republic of Belarus, the – The creation of Eurasian net- sian Economic Union becomes an was first expressed by the Presi- the World Bank’s ‘Ease of Doing Republic of Kazakhstan and the works in the fields of energy, trans- environment of innovation that dent of our country, Nursultan Business’ Index. Russian Federation signed a decla- port and telecommunications. nurtures powerful technological Nazarbayev, in 1994. In a speech On January 1, 2012 the Repub- ration on Eurasian economic inte- The heads of the three states also breakthroughs. at the Lomonosov Moscow State lic of Belarus, the Republic of gration. The declaration expressed noted that other states, which share Only through integration will University, the Kazakh leader Kazakhstan and the Russian Fed- the firm belief that further integra- the goals and principles of the Un- our state be competitive in the in- made a direct appeal to the in- eration entered into a new, third tion would serve the interests of all ion and are ready to implement ternational arena. tellectual elite of the Common- stage of integration – the Com- of the member states, helping ad- them, could join the organisation In the course of creating the Eur- wealth of Independent States to mon Economic Space (CES). The dress common problems, improve at any stage in the process. asian Economic Union, it is essen- withdraw from the “stupor” of the CES was based on 17 international the welfare and quality of life for What are the prospects and ad- tial to develop a legal framework multilateral integration process, integration was the creation of the agreements that were developed citizens, facilitate sustainable so- vantages of the Eurasian Econom- that ensures a voluntary and fair which had stalled in the two years Customs Union. The decision to and adopted by the member states cio-economic development, accel- ic Union? integration process, which pro- following the establishment of the take this path was made at an infor- in 2010, all of which entered into erate modernisation and strength- Firstly, we are not talking about vides for the mutual and effective CIS. Nursultan Nazarbayev told mal summit of EurAsEC member force on January 1, 2012. en each nation’s competitiveness the recreation of the Soviet Union economic development of member the audience: “the CIS does not states in 2006 but it wasn’t until The free movement of goods, in the global economy. in any form. It would be naive to states and further promotes our meet the objective requirements January 1, 2010 that the Customs services, capital and labour within The presidents of the three try to restore or copy what is al- respective countries’ strong posi- of our time and does not deliver Union of three EurAsEC member the single economic space pro- countries signaled their ambition ready in the past. But close inte- tions in the global economy. integration for the participating states – the Republic of Belarus, vides significant potential for the to embark on a new stage of in- gration on the basis of our new The principle of consensus and countries, which is an urgent need the Republic of Kazakhstan and economies of member states. tegration based on the principles economic values is imperative. its practical application to deci- for our nations. Therefore, there is the Russian Federation – became a For Kazakh businesses, the es- of international law, including a States parties to the CES can sion-making at all levels, as well a need for a new interstate asso- reality. On July 6, 2010, the Cus- tablishment of the CES has al- respect for the sovereignty and provide a model of a powerful un- as the inadmissibility of political ciation, which would operate on toms Code of the Customs Union lowed them to reduce transactional equality of states, the approval ion, capable of becoming one of integration, are non-negotiable. clear principles.” came into force. On July 1, 2011 costs and consequently free up of fundamental human rights and the economic forces of the modern The Union can only become Without denying the importance internal customs borders between working capital to invest in busi- freedoms, the rule of law and the world and acting as an effective strong and stable if the interests of of cultural and civilisational fac- the three states were removed. ness development. market economy. The next stage link between Europe and the dy- all states are considered, and if all tors, our President proposed a pro- Member states of the Customs Since January 1, 2014, CES in integration will help realise the namic Asia-Pacific region. states are given equal responsibil- cess of integration based primarily Union began to cooperate more states have also introduced full potential of the Customs Un- The accumulation of natural re- ity for economic development. on economic pragmatism. “Eco- closely, and there was a significant changes into their national public ion and the Common Economic sources, capital, and strong human At the same time, as repeatedly nomic interest, rather than abstract increase in mutual trade turnover procurement regime that enable Space, strengthening and improv- potential will allow the Eurasian stated by President Nazarbayev, geopolitical ideas and slogans, is as well as an improvement in per- Kazakh suppliers to participate ing the legal framework, institu- Economic Union to be competi- the economy is the sole reason for the main engine of the integration formance indicators for economic in state and municipal tenders in tions and practical cooperation in tive in the modern international increased integration. Integration processes,” he said then. development. Russia and Belarus, on a par with the following areas: economy. It will allow us to com- must proceed carefully, grounded This initiative served as the im- In 2013, despite the on-going local suppliers. – Ensuring the effective func- pete for investment in the highly in the principles of mutual benefit, petus for integration in the CIS. turbulence in the global economy, One of the important functions tioning of the common market for competitive sectors of industry equality and evolutionary gradual- After 20 years, it has helped drive trade turnover between the three of the CES is industrial coop- goods, services, capital and labour; and technology and the produc- ism and pragmatism, practicality, the creation of a number of suc- countries increased, reaching eration and the development of – The formation of a coherent tion of high value added goods. It political sovereignty and the invio- cessful inter-state structures, in- $64.1 billion. The structure of bi- agro-industrial complexes. The industrial, transport, energy and will also create a powerful vehicle lability of member states. cluding the Eurasian Economic lateral trade has also changed with conceptual agreement for indus- agricultural policy, and the deep- to work alongside other key play- In May 2014, Kazakhstan, Rus- Community, the Customs Union the share of raw materials in ex- trial cooperation was made in May ening of industrial cooperation, ers and regional structures, such as sia and Belarus plan to adopt the and the Common Economic Space port-import operations declining, 2013, creating an environment for including the possible creation of the EU, the U.S., China as well as treaty on the Eurasian Economic of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Rus- while the volume of technological deeper industrial collaboration and joint transnational corporations. APEC, to ensure the sustainability Union and will work together to sia, among many others. products with high added value the coordination of national indus- The leaders of the three countries of global development. build a new structure. And while The first stage of economic inte- has increased. trial policies. expressed the goal to complete the Secondly, the Eurasian Eco- the Union promises to bring great gration was the creation of a free The implementation of a single International financial institu- codification of the international nomic Union will serve as the par- benefits to our respective econo- trade zone. It took two decades customs territory created a single tions have also praised the effec- treaties on the legal framework ent organisation for other integra- mies, there should be no doubting to reach agreement on the multi- market for goods where there are tiveness of the Customs Union and of the Customs Union and the tion processes. That is to say, the that Kazakhstan, Russia and Bela- lateral international document es- no tariff and non-tariff barriers. the Common Economic Space. Common Economic Space, and Union will be formed through the rus remain independent states with tablishing such a trade zone in the This has given Kazakh products For example, the European Bank on this basis to create a Eurasian merger of existing structures – the their own national interests. CIS. And it was only in 2011 that greater access to a larger market. for Reconstruction and Develop- Economic Union, by January 1, Customs Union and the Common eight of the CIS countries imple- The creation of joint ventures and ment’s “Transition Report 2012” 2015. Reaching this goal requires Economic Space – simplifying the The author is Deputy Minister mented the agreement. cooperatives has intensified, new described the formation of the agreement on a number of issues, governance process. of Foreign Affairs of Kazakh- The second stage of economic jobs have been created, and the Customs Union and the Common including: Thirdly, the Eurasian Economic stan. New Book by Olzhas Suleimenov Presents New Etymological Method By Karlygash Buzaubagarova and language from sound imitation to ence was held at UNESCO’s Paris on the study of the settlement of reflected on the origin of ancient an epochal impact on the minds of Mariyam Kondubayeva sign imitation and to letters. headquarters. The participants Europe and Northern Eurasia are Turkic writing and then explored millions of people in this challeng- Speaking about his new book, – geneticists, anthropologists, ar- planned to be held in Spain and the ties between Slavic and Turkic ing global world, he said. The new book by Olzhas Sulei- Suleimenov noted that UNESCO chaeologists, linguists and cultural Russia. languages in “Intersecting Paral- The event was attended by sci- menov, “Code of the Word,” was has launched a research project on experts – discussed issues related Through his involvement in the recently presented in Almaty in an lels” (1998-2004). The author as- entists from leading Kazakh re- event organised by Kazakhstan’s the knowledge of human history. to the study of the genesis of the project, Suleimenov created a dic- sociates the future of his scientific search institutions and the teach- Ministry of Education and Science. The initial stage of the project, human species, Homo sapiens, and tionary “1001 Words,” the idea research with young people, stu- ing faculty of the Kazakh National “Code of the Word” describes “The great resettlement of human- how the population spread in Af- of which dates back to his first dents and scholars involved in the Al-Farabi University and the Abai Suleimenov’s method of etymol- ity in prehistory and early history,” rica and beyond. The second con- book, “AZ i IA” (1975), his ex- study of “1001 Words.” Kazakh national pedagogical uni- ogy, which he believes allows was financed by Kazakhstan, he ference, “Settlement of America,” ploration of interethnic relations In an emotional speech at the versity. researchers to explore the older said, and international conferences was held with the participation in Russian and Central Asian his- book’s presentation, Murat Au- meaning of written signs based revealing the stages of research in of Columbia University in New tory. He went on to study Turko- ezov, a prominent Kazakh scholar Karlygash Buzaubagarova on the sun-worshipping, common this area are organised by the per- York; the third conference, “Settle- Sumerian linguistic relations and and diplomat, stressed that the Ph.D. and Mariyam Kondubaye- faith of early humans. Suleimenov manent mission of Kazakhstan to ment of Southeast Asia and the Far the origin of writing and language publication of the book was an va, Ph.D. are professors of Abai argues that this helped mankind UNESCO. East,” was organised at Hanyang in “Language of Writing” (1998). outstanding social and historical Kazakh National Pedagogical learn to think as humans created In June 2008, the first confer- University in Seoul. More events In “Turks in Prehistory” (2002) he event. This titanic work will have University. A8 eurasia&world

Wednesday, may 28, 2014 Malaysian PM Visits Astana, Nazarbayev Visits China as Advances Economic Relations Countries Sign Investment Deals and Bolster Political Ties Continued from Page A1 for the Kazakh-Chinese terminal is The KazMunayGas National Oil 21.6 hectares. Company and CNPC signed an The CICA was initiated by Pres- The terminal will process Ka- agreement to build an oil and gas ident Nazarbayev in 1992 as a fo- zakhstan’s transit cargo to South- plant in the Almaty region to pro- rum for dialogue and consultations East Asia, Australia and Canada, duce oil and gas pipes. The project and to promote confidence-build- as well as cargo in the opposite is to be implemented in 2014-2016 ing measures. It now includes 24 direction. This will provide a full and is expected to bring $150 mil- member countries and 13 observ- package of services for all modes lion in investment. ers. of transport carriers in export-im- After the meeting, Nazarbayev The Chinese president also port and transit traffic. was awarded the Silk Road Peace urged the two sides to enhance As a result of the meeting, the Prize, a Chinese initiated prize to coordination in the framework of two leaders adopteda joint declara- advocate the Silk Road spirit and the Shanghai Cooperation Organi- tion and witnessed the signing of commend organisations and peo- zation (SCO) to jointly safeguard cooperation agreements in differ- ple who have made great contribu- regional security and stability. ent fields of interest. tions to world peace, regional sta- Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Najib Razak (l) and President Nursultan Nazarbayev (r) talk about enhancing bilateral ties in various fields. “Kazakhstan and China have Kazakhstan’s Samruk Kazyna bility and national reconciliation. much common ground on major Sovereign Welfare Fund and the State visits byRussian President Continued from Page A1 in the transport and logistics sec- between and among the two coun- issues. Both sides stick to the prin- China International Trust and In- Vladimir Putin, Kyrgyz President tor to enhance economic and trade tries’ educational institutions. ciple that countries have the right vestment Corporation (CITIC) Almazbek Atambayev and Iranian “The opening ceremony of the cooperation. In addition, Razak expressed to choose their own development signed a memorandum of under- President Hassan Rouhani to Chi- seventh Astana Economic Forum In a joint statement after the gratitude to Nazarbayev for the path. Kazakhstan is committed to standing and cooperation. na were also held on the sidelines made a great impression on me. meeting, the two leaders also assistance and support rendered promoting a bilateral, comprehen- The Development Bank of Ka- of the summit. The number of forum participants agreed to review additional provi- by the Kazakhstan Government in sive partnership and is looking zakhstan and China’s Exim Bank also Prior to the summit, President is impressive, and it also proves sions proposed in the existing Air the initial search for the missing forward to deepening pragmatic signed a memorandum to fund a$1 Nazarbayev held a meeting with the growing authority of the event. Services Agreement (ASA) to in- Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 cooperation,” Nazarbayev said. billion project to modernise the Shy- General Director of Tsinghua Cor- I would like to note your contribu- crease the frequency of flights be- aircraft. poration Xiu June as well as with tion to discussions focused on ur- tween Almaty and Kuala Lumpur. During his visit to Astana, the They also exchanged views on mkent oil refinery. The investments gent international issues by hold- Razak said during a press con- Malaysian Prime Minister was Central Asia, Afghanistan and oth- are expected to help enable the refin- other top managers of several Chi- ing such a forum,” he said. ference that during the talks, the also received by Kazakh Prime er affairs. ery to start producing environmental- nese companies. Tsinghua is Chi- At the bilateral meeting, the two possibility of investment by Ma- Minister Karim Massimov. The They also remotely launched the ly friendly fuel and reach a capacity of na’s biggest private enterprise for leaders also discussed the growing laysian national oil company Pet- two sides discussed issues of com- construction of a joint logistics ter- 6 million tonnes of fuel per year. coal mining, enrichment andcok- level of cooperation between the ronas in Kazakhstan’s oil and gas mon interest and opportunities for minal project in Lianyungang City, The Development Bank of Ka- ing. Production capacities of the countries in various fields, which sector was also discussed. additional bilateral cooperation. a port city of east China’s Jiangsu zakhstan and China Development corporation, which employs more positively affects the implementa- Razak and Nazarbayev ex- They also witnessed the signing of Province. Bank (CDB) signed a master than 20,000 people, are located in tion of the agreements outlined in pressed their intent to promote three memoranda of understand- Lianyungang is one of the 25 agreement on a credit line of $500 several regions of China. the previous meetings. The Malay- education and research opportu- ing (MoUs) between Kazakh and largest ports in the world with million. The funds are to be used sian guest stressed the importance nities for Kazakh and Malaysian Malaysian companies for business well-developed transport infra- to financejoint projects outside the Malika Rustem contributed to of expanding the existing capacity students, scholars and researchers, projects totaling $1.1 billion. structure. The cargo area allotted extraction sector. this report from Astana.

structure projects already being implemented in Kazakhstan with the participation of Arab partners, Arab, Central Asian Countries and Azerbaijan including, for example, a hospital and a highway built with the sup- port of the Saudi Arabia, the con- struction of the Abu Dhabi plaza in Agree to Promote Economic Ties Astana, which would be the tallest By Altair Nurbekov building in Central Asia,” Idrissov said. “Another example is the ac- RIYADH – The countries of the tivity of the Islamic Development Arab League, Central Asia and Bank in support of infrastructure Azerbaijan have made a major step projects in Kazakhstan. More pro- towards bolstering their ties and jects in infrastructure will surely be recreating the commercial links more than welcome as we work to characteristic of the Silk Road of capitalize on Kazakhstan’s unique yore when they agreed to work to position as a geopolitical and geo- increase their cooperation across a economic bridge in Eurasia.” number of fields at the first gath- In fact, according to the Kazakh ering of these countries hosted by Saudi Arabia in its capital on May minister, the upcoming establish- 13. ment of the Eurasian Economic The First Forum on Economy Union, which would create a com- and Cooperation of Arab Coun- mon market of more than 170 tries with Central Asian States million people and a common and Azerbaijan brought together economy valued at $2.2 trillion is delegations from 22 Arab League another factor which should make countries, five states in Central it more attractive for Arab compa- Asia as well as their neighbour nies to invest in Kazakhstan and across the Caspian Sea, Azerbai- work with Kazakh businesses. jan. Two other potential areas for Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov greater cooperation are the green headed a Kazakhstan delegation economy and the upcoming in- to the forum, which was inaugu- ternational specialised exhibition rated and chaired by Saudi Arabian EXPO 2017 in Astana. Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince “The topic of the upcoming Saud Al-Faisal. expo is ‘Future Energy,’ which we In one speech after another at hope will help nurture collabora- the gathering, the Central Asian tion on renewable energy and the and Azerbaijani foreign ministers, shift to a green economy, an area Arab foreign ministers and Secre- where some Arab countries, such tary General of the Arab League as the United Arab Emirates, have Dr. Nabil Al-Arabi confirmed their achieved impressive results,” the intention to develop economic re- Kazakh minister said. lations and partnerships between “We also think it is important the sides to contribute to growth, to find ways to expand trade vol- Erlan Idrissov (l) and Prince Saud Al-Faisal (r) talk about increase of cooperation across a number of fields. wellbeing, peace and stability in umes between Arab countries, their regions. Central Asia and Azerbaijan. A The participants stressed the cultural and trade ties. We are very Currently, Kazakhstan hosts investment to becoming a donor mately 100 million dollars annu- joint Chamber of Commerce and depth of historic, religious and pleased with the outcome of to- the embassies of Saudi Arabia, and investor itself, he said. ally, which is miniscule compared a Business Council would mark a cultural connections and the pros- day’s meeting, which was reflected the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, “We have attracted more than to our bilateral trade with other great step toward achieving that pects of economic cooperation. in the two sides’ formal statements, Qatar, Jordan, Iraq, Oman, Libya, $190 billion in foreign direct in- countries and, I am sure, compared goal. It is also critically impor- The conference hall of Riyadh’s which included constructive initia- Lebanon and Palestine. Kazakh vestment. But Kazakhstan is not with the Arab countries’ trade tant to develop transportation and Intercontinental Hotel, where the tives for closer cooperation.” diplomatic missions operate in only a recipient country, but also with other partners. For example, infrastructure across the region, forum took place, heard numer- In his remarks, Foreign Minister Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qa- increasingly an investor in other Kazakhstan’s trade volumes with from North to South and from East ous references to traditional ties Idrissov underlined the importance tar, the United Arab Emirates, countries’ economies. To date, Ka- China and Russia now stand at $25 to West. It is also important to con- between the countries gathered, of Kazakhstan’s chairmanship of Oman and Lebanon and it plans zakhstan has invested more than billion with each, while our trade nect the business communities of starting with the commonality of the Organisation of Islamic Coop- to further expand our diplomatic $30 billion overseas,” he said. He with the European Union is $50 our countries; promote public-pri- religion and the functioning of eration’s Council of Foreign Min- presence in the Arab World. also added that Kazakhstan’s GDP billion.” vate partnerships in infrastructure the famous Silk Road in the past, isters in 2011-2012, and expanded “The growing attention to each per capita totaled around 13,000 Idrissov went on to note new projects,” he said. which bodes well for the devel- on potential avenues for coopera- other might be also manifested dollars in 2013, with the expecta- factors that he said would further At the conclusion of the meet- opment of trade and economic tion. through the opening of the Arab tion that it will grow to 24,000 dol- Kazakhstan’s development and ing, a memorandum of coopera- ties in the 21st century. “The OIC chairmanship offered League regional office for Central lars by 2017. Cumulative interna- would make it more attractive for tion between the Arab League and They also noted the common a great opportunity for our country Asia in Almaty, which we are plan- tional reserves of Kazakhstan have companies from the Arab world the countries of Central Asia and advantages of Arab and Central to enhance our relationship with ning to transform into the UN re- reached 100 billion dollars. and beyond. Azerbaijan was signed, signifying Asian states and Azerbaijan, start- the Arab world and enabled us to gional humanitarian hub,” Idrissov Yet, the trade and investment co- One particular area is the im- the institutionalization of the new ing with rich natural resources and identify the areas where our inter- said. operation with the Arab world has provement in investment climate, forum. including promising new indus- ests are shared and converge and, He went on to speak about re- been limited so far. and the proposed adoption of new While in Riadh, Erlan Idrissov tries like food production, power therefore, where we might coop- cent economic achievements in the “For all the great promises of our laws in Kazakhstan this year to that met with his counterparts, the for- generation, petrochemical produc- erate with the greatest effect,” he country. Kazakhstan is one of the bilateral trade and economic rela- effect. Another area with good po- eign ministers of Saudi Arabia, tion, mining and tourism. said in his remarks, further stress- world’s most dynamically devel- tions, which is the focus of today’s tential for cooperation is Islamic fi- Qatar, Bahrain, Kyrgyzstan, Leba- Prince Saud said, “When we talk ing that Kazakhstan “welcomes oping economies, Idrissov noted, forum, we believe we are still far nancing, with Kazakhstan embrac- non, Oman, and Tunisia. He also about the relationship between the the Arab League resolutions on and among the 50 countries easiest from realizing their true potential,” ing its principles several years ago. met with the Arab League Secre- two sides, we are talking about a deepening its collaboration with to do business in, according to the Idrissov stressed. “For example, Major infrastructure projects are tary General al-Arabi to discuss long historic relationship that ex- Central Asian countries and Azer- World Bank. The country is also Kazakhstan’s trade with all the another promising domain. strengthening cooperation between tends to long years of religious, baijan.” shifting from being a recipient of Arab countries stands at approxi- “There are significant infra- Kazakhstan and the organisation. B Nation&Capital

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Culture Country Sports Celebration of Kazakh Culture Kazakh Plant Produces Fabio Aru of Astana Pro Team Wins Held in Jakarta B3 Top-Quality Helicopters B4 Giro d’Italia’s 15th Stage B7 26 Construction Projects Will Be Completed for EXPO 2017 By Rysty Alibekova square metres will cater to all the installation and arrangement attendee needs during the exhi- of their pavilions. ASTANA – Over the next 26 bition. According to advisor to Well-known benefactor and months, 26 construction projects president of Astana EXPO 2017 traveler Sapar Iskakov spoke at for EXPO 2017 will be completed. company Kanagat Tlemissov, af- the same briefing about his pro- Recently, Kazakh President ter completion of the international motional world tour for EXPO Nursultan Nazarbayev laid a cap- event, all of the new buildings 2017. For four months, Iskakov, sule at the construction site of will be integrated into the greater with his granddaughter, a tenth Astana’s EXPO 2017 exhibition city and local economy to meet grade student and two television complex. The campus includes Astana’s increasing demands. journalists, visited 26 countries, buildings containing 4,000 apart- “Kazakhstan’s National Pavil- including the UK, the United ments, a hotel, a congress hall ion will be a unique spherical ar- States, New Zealand, Australia, and an indoor city that stretches chitectural spectacle that symbol- China and others. As a civil engi- for more than 500 metres. A re- ises EXPO 2017,” said Director neer, Iskakov has been involved in tail and entertainment complex of the Architecture Department building for many years. He built will be built in the covered area. of Astana EXPO 2017 company Astana’s Tіlep Qobyz Saraiy con- The main exposition pavilion is Kanat Mukhashev. cert hall. spherical in design with a diame- According to him, the expo At the CCS briefing, he tre of 80 metres and a height of complex will occupy 173.4 hec- thanked the Ministry of Foreign 100 metres. Preparatory work for tares located between all of the Affairs of Kazakhstan, the Em- the construction of the exhibition city’s major transport arteries, bassy of Kazakhstan in Malay- was discussed at a recent briefing including Kabanbai Batyr Av- sia, Singapore and the UAE as given at the Central Communica- enue and Orynbor Avenue to the well as the Kazakhstan embas- tions Service (CCS). east and west, the Hussein Bin sies in other countries for their The exhibition area covers Talal Street to the north and Taul active assistance in organising 240,000 square metres, on which Each of 26 EXPO projects will be completed within the next 26 months remaining to the exhibition. Ryskulov Street to the south. The his series of meetings during the 26 facilities will be built, includ- main phase of construction is trip. The businessman presented ing international, corporate and hotel, a meeting hall, a conference areas, an indoor city, an expo plaza fices, warehouses and accom- scheduled for 2015, 2016 and the the Astana EXPO 2017 flag, themed pavilions, residential com- and press centre, an expo office, an and an art centre. modations and places for social beginning of 2017. Participating which he has carried across the plexes, a school, a kindergarten, a Energy Hall, commercial and retail Ancillary facilities, hotels, of- gatherings located across 750,000 countries will be responsible for countries he has visited. Azimkhan: al-Farabi Was a Symbol Kazakhstan’s Top of the Islamic Golden Age Tennis Players Seek By Yelena Brusilovskaya spiritual heritage of the great phi- bol of the “golden age” of Islamic Nasr Muhammad ibn Muhammad Roland Garros Success losopher al-Farabi was the subject culture. He was a scientist and ibn Tarkhan ibn Uzlag al-Farabi. By Almir Iskakov In recent years, our society has of the conversation with Azimkhan. thinker. He raised global questions become more interested in history about philosophy, such as human Your father, Professor Agyn Five tennis players from Ka- as a basis for national identity. Ac- You are the author of a textbook identity. What is a man? What is Kassymzhanov, studied the herit- zakhstan have travelled to France cording to professor and expert and two monographs devoted to his place in the universe? Still, no age of al-Farabi. It turns out that to seek success at Roland Garros on Islamic philosophy and culture al-Farabi. Today, no one disputes one knows the definitive answers you inherited this topic. tournament, one of the four Grand Dr. Anel Azimkhan, just as a tree the fact that the philosopher was to these questions. Al-Farabi is One could say this. My father was Slams events of the year, held from becomes more resilient and more a landmark character in history. the common denominator linking a Ph.D., a corresponding member May 25 to June 8. majestic as its roots deepen, the But al-Farabi hails from deep an- many cultures in the Middle and of the Academy of Sciences of Ka- On the threshold of Roland Gar- knowledge of one’s own history al- tiquity. Why is his personality so Near East, so his philosophical zakhstan, director of the al-Farabi ros, two Kazakh top tennis play- lows for more fruitful development interesting to us today? works are still relevant today. Centre and chair of philosophy at ers Andrey Golubev and Mikhail and growth in today’s world. First of all, he was a man of The full name of this thinker is Kazakh State University (KazSU). Kukushkin both improved their The importance of studying the the classical era of Islam, a sym- difficult to pronounce, it is Abu Continued on Page B2 standings by two positions and are now ranked 53rd with 862 points and 54th with 859 points respec- tively in the ATP Tour (Association In addition, there are crystal palaces of Tennis Professionals) rankings. and ice rinks around the castle. Aleksandr Nedovesov, whose On the shore of the lake today, name broke through after a tan- Mikhail Kukushkin Government Works to Reach there are three rental outlets for dem win with Andrey Golubev sports equipment such as skates, rinka in the Davis Cup semis lost against the Swiss pair; world’s leg- skis, bicycles and other equipment two positions and was ousted from end Roger Federer and Australian for leisure sports. Top 100 and is now ranked 101st. Open 2014 winner Stanislas Waw- Continued on Page B7 Burabai’s Tourism Potential Engineering infrastructure will employees courtesies and etiquette. also be built in the Borovoye zone, Thanks to improved infrastructure particularly 32 and 40 kilometres and the cross cultural competence of water and sewer networks re- of the Malaysian tourism industry, spectively and 18 kilometres of the country now receives 25 mil- pedestrian and bicycle paths. In the Things to Watch lion tourists a year from around the future, when roads are connected to world. This gives the Malaysian other areas of the park, their total may - june economy much more substance length will reach 27.5 kilometres. than it had only a few short years Then, it is planned to build a sports ago. It is estimated that every tour- and entertainment centre there with ist who visits the country injects an indoor water park. It is being AStana Opera $1,500 into the economy. designed to accommodate visitors Meanwhile, in recent years, of all ages year round. The coast of June 6, 8, 10 at 19:00 Spartacus ballet 100,000 to 300,000 local and for- the two other lakes, Big and Small eign tourists have arrived at the Chebachye, will soon be trans- Shchuchinsk-Borovoye resort dur- formed too. maxim gorky state theatre ing the summer. At that, the Boro- Deputy Manager of the Depart- voye zone accounts for the bulk ment of Presidential Affairs Malik June 1 at 18:00 Master and Margarita The Shchuchinsk-Borovoye resort area is becoming a centre of large scale tour- of Kazakhstan’s visitors, which Murzalin said that today these lakes ism and cultural and recreational trips. imposes a significant burden on in- are very popular among lovers of frastructure and natural resources. water sports and swimming. In the palace of peace and accord By Doszhan Nurgaliyev billion tenge in tourism revenues; The Department of Presidential future, the government will be look- in 2009 this figure had reached 82 Affairs needs to build its infrastruc- ing to attract private investors. Big A recent press tour of the billion tenge. Tourism revenue sta- ture properly in order to evenly businesses with deeper pockets will June 1 at 19:00 “Remembering the Future” bilised in subsequent years. Private Shchuchinsk-Borovoye resort or- distribute the flow of tourists and be involved in the construction of Korean group concert ganised to promote tourism in investment played a considerable vacationers around the perimetre campsites, mountain skiing bases, Astana provided an opportunity for role in this increase. Entrepreneurs of the resort zone, its officials say. medical rehabilitation centres and media representatives to visit the are investing in the construction of Their action plan entails the devel- sports complexes, including yacht duman entertainment complex natural oasis and see the construc- athletic, touristic, cultural and rec- opment of three main leisure zones clubs and boat-rowing stations. For tion financed by the Department of reational facilities. for travelers on the shores of Lake these investors, land will be leased Presidential Affairs of Kazakhstan Tourism development experience Schyuchye, Borovoye, Big Che- out for terms of 49 years. June 7 at 11:00 Colourful race taking place there. gained from other countries shows bachye and Small Chebachye. In general, judging by the pace The government is looking to fur- the importance of government par- In previous years, a number of and scale of work carried out at the ther develop the country’s tourism ticipation in developing tourism in- construction projects were imple- park, in the near future, the tourist congress hall potential as part of its Kazakhstan frastructure. Malaysia, for example, mented at Lake Shchuchye, includ- potential of Shchuchinsk-Borovoye 2020 development programme. Ka- looking at the experience of Thai- ing 14.3 kilometres of water supply resort area will become fully devel- June 1 at 12:00 “Hello summer” exhibition zakhstan 2020 further defines com- land and Singapore, which annually lines, 28 kilometres of sanitation oped; this will likely secure its posi- prehensive measures for the crea- are visited by about 15 million tour- networks, over 5 kilometres of tion as a top ecotourism spot. tion of five national tourist clusters. ists that bring 5 percent to 10 per- power lines and 9.4 kilometres of Burabai National Park is unique astana arena stadium The Shchuchinsk-Borovoye resort cent of their total national income, telephone lines. A two-year-old en- not only for its blue lakes, which area, which is becoming a centre of began to develop this industry in tertainment complex called Lapland reflect nearby ridges and pictur- June 1 at 12:00 Auto moto show large scale tourism and cultural and earnest. next to the Rixos Hotel has become esque rocks, but also for its rich recreational trips for both Kazakh- The Malaysian government im- a favourite get away for children fauna. The park has a very dedicat- stan and foreign nationals, is one of plemented a range of measures to in the wintertime. This wonderful ed and sophisticated staff devoted shabyt palace the most dynamic points of growth encourage foreign tourists to visit. wooden palace, built in Finnish to breeding and maintaining it. It is in Astana’s tourism industry. One of the main conditions of this style with gabled towers and spires, responsible for the herds of spot- May 30 at 19:00 Korean jazz night According to government data, policy was the construction of not hosts big winter celebrations and ted, red and roe deer and families in recent years, revenue from tour- only better infrastructure, but also big shows hosted by none other of wild boar, marmots and other ism in Kazakhstan has grown. In a culture that supports tourism than Santa Claus and the Snow animals that call the 140 hectare 2008, the state earned about 66 through teaching tourism sector Queen along with other characters. park home. B2 Nation&Capital People

Wednesday, may 28, 2014 Azimkhan: al-Farabi Was a Symbol of the Islamic Golden Age Continued from Page B1 people compare him with the akims perfection. Although, when I men- metres from the settlement. Here, cause they are about monotheism also positives. For example, look- (governors) of our regions and dis- tioned this to one of the rabbis, he archaeological excavations are be- and the nature of God. This is rele- ing at the materials of the Ministry Al-Farabi’s 1,100th birthday in tricts. Al-Farabi was primarily a was just outraged, simply because it ing held, but as it seems to me, due vant nowadays since people became of Culture of Kazakhstan, I see that 1975 was celebrated in Moscow thinker, so we are talking about spir- was a different time! Yes, this was attention is not being paid. interested in everything that has to now with the authors selected by in the Column Hall of the Union itual knowledge. His work is called another time, another age, but words do with the spiritual realm. the Committee for the publication House and in Alma-Ata, which On Views of Residents of the Perfect of Maimonides’ admiration towards Why not? Why is Vesidzh ne- of relevant literature, contracts are hosted a major international scien- City, which is about the most desir- al-Farabi are well recorded. glected if a genius like al-Farabi You are talking about faith. How concluded. Three years ago, I had tific and practical conference, where able theoretical city attainable. The It is known that Jewish philoso- came from this city? was faith understood by al-Farabi? to abandon book reprints, as I was my father was a co-organiser. He Islamic culture that linked Quranic phers thoroughly studied Arabic Anatoly Nagler, representing the What was it to him? completely removed from straight- brought to Alma-Ata a large group understanding of the universe with philosophy, including the works of Eurasian Department of the German I must say that Islamic philoso- ening and readings. The publisher of Soviet and foreign scientists, the achievements of other cultures al-Farabi. Some writings of al-Farabi Archaeological Institute, noted the phy is considerably different from who won the tender said 2,000 because this event was of political and civilisations fueled his belief in were preserved in manuscripts writ- huge interest of the West in Central the secular understanding of phi- copies must be issued within one importance. It was not often that an the need to establish a city embody- ten in Arabic using the Hebrew script. Asian civilisations. In our conversa- losophy in Western culture, as it is month, without any contract. Now, Iranian shakhinshakh sister visited ing the unity of the cosmos. tion, he said, all that can be connect- directly related to the elements of the organisation of scientific publi- both Moscow and Alma-Ata. Do you not think that we are ed with the name of al-Farabi and the divine. This relates to the phi- cations has improved and pleases. A large amount of literature was Wasn’t al-Farabi utopian in his mythologising him? Could such a his homeland is of great historical losophy of al-Farabi. Knowledge It is clear that scientific research written about al-Farabi, but his contri- thinking? titan appear in a remote province and scientific interest. of the Almighty, the creator of the suggests independence, concentra- bution to the history of world philoso- No, because some utopias turn in the modern day’s south of Ka- world, according to al-Farabi, is the tion and freedom, but on the other phy has been less studied than the her- into horrible things. The famous zakhstan? Why are you so attracted to al- primary goal of philosophy. hand, we need a scientific environ- itage of other Islamic philosophers, “Sun City” of Campanella is an Indeed, al-Farabi, who came to Farabi? Are you going to find ment, communication and new in- such as Ibn Sina and Ibn Rushd. Fara- utterly overregulated state, which Vesidzh, lived and studied in the something new? Were the scientists of al-Farabi’s formation. Now, the Internet gives bism was more studied overseas. The could only exist inside of a totalitar- Farabi district prior to his arrival in Everything related to him is in- time tolerant? such a great opportunity: it is pos- Soviet era was a time of militant athe- ian regime. It just sounds nice to us, Baghdad, the city of peace. But in teresting to me; it seems to me that Of course, they were, counter- sible to find yourself at a scientific ism, so some religious thinkers were but in reality, everything is not as it southern Kazakhstan, a personality al-Farabi is the key to understand- arguments were put forward and conference in any part of the world not studied. Their names were not appears. of this magnitude appearing does ing that era. It is not a simple key, there were disputed provisions and and to see and hear experts from dif- even included in encyclopedias. not seem strange if we remember but the one with a secret that can disagreement on certain points, ferent countries observe the discus- How would you define the ori- that this region has a long history open some amazing and interesting but tolerance prevailed. Tolerance sion and ask questions. Thanks to What about al-Farabi? entation of the philosophy of al- and ancient culture. This is a ques- things, because this Otyrar scientist means respect for personality, for the Internet, I learned that my book, The Great Soviet Encyclopaedia Farabi? tion I was trying to develop during opened new horizons of music and representatives of different reli- The philosophical offering of al- mentioned him only a couple of Al-Farabi was associated with all the guest lecture titled the Dossier of logic, cosmology and metaphysics gions, cultures and different peo- Farabi, is included in the catalogue times. But after the conference, the areas of knowledge, arts and educa- Abu Nasr al-Farabi at KIMEP. This which are the doctrines of intellect ples. of the National Library of Australia name al-Farabi was rehabilitated tion. In Baghdad, the stranger from issue is also raised in our joint work and language. Al-Farabi’s tolerance, as it seems with tags and keywords. and the international forum was Farab, because of his talent, was in with Academician Karl Baipakov to me, was also a type of openness Newton once said that he could seen as a good opportunity to es- demand as an expert in logic, music, titled “All roads lead to Turkestan,” Do you work with the originals and willingness to accept other peo- look so far because he stood on the tablish contacts with the Arab coun- astronomy, and later, as an expert on which was released late last year. while studying the works of al- ple’s knowledge and share yours. shoulders of titans. In our history, tries. The study of Abu Nasr also ancient sciences. He was an ances- The level of education of privi- Farabi? You are right, the pursuit of there are also titans and we must intensified in Kazakhstan. I must tor of Falsafa, who continued and leged Turks was quite high. This is No, I work with what is avail- knowledge and curiosity was his es- stand on their shoulders... say that socio-political treatises are developed the ancient traditions and evidenced by the fate of this great able in Russian and English. For my sence. He could look at the sky and You are right, according to al- a large part of his works. the philosopher’s essence by raising scientist, who got the name the Sec- book, the Philosophical Offering of think about the relation between the Farabi, philosophy is the abso- fundamental issues of world order ond Master (with the First Master al-Farabi, published in 2006, I used sublunary and superlunary worlds. lute knowledge present in various Did he create any social models? and cognition. being Aristotle). fragments of an al-Farabi transla- Then, knowledge was important, in forms in different nations. Its value Yes, but we must bear in mind tion provided by Russian philoso- that distant time, a tribute was taken is universal, its principles are uni- that his works are primarily philo- Can he be considered a bridge How is al-Farabi’s birthplace in phers Taufik Ibragim and Natalya not only in gold, but also in manu- versal. That is a philosophy, which sophical reflections and not an ap- between cultures and time? southern Kazakhstan marked? Yefremova. scripts, scientific translations in appeared as a consequence of Abu plied model for a state, political Yes and his great mission was to There are no specific symbols. Baghdad’s Bayt al-Hikma academy Nasr. Thought is the foundation of party or religious group. unite East and West. Representatives In Soviet times, it was on the Ovt- Where are the manuscripts of al- were compared with gold. world culture. A developed state In our country, al-Farabi is per- of various religions were among the sevod farm in the Shymkent region. Farabi’s works kept? needs philosophy. Without it, it ceived as a sort of rationalist and teachers of al-Farabi and his fol- Today, it is in the South-Kazakhstan His manuscripts are scattered It feels like you regret that mod- would be too mundane. Without as clear and understandable. In my lowers. Highly renowned Jewish region, in the Otrar district near throughout the world. Europe ern society has lost its spirituality latitude of the philosophical view opinion, these are false impressions; philosopher Moses Maimonides the modern village of Yeshki Kora knows Al-Farabi very well. Much and the measure of all things is of the modern world, human life be- in his treatises, he did not describe highly praised al-Farabi. He, as well which is comprised of only about 10 of his treatises were perceived by now money. comes devoid of prospects of spir- a specific country, Caliphate or spe- as al-Farabi, believed that philoso- homes. Oksus-tobe city, or Vesidzh, Christian thinkers such as Albertus Our society has changed, it has itual evolution. We must remember cific individuals for example. Some phy leads to intellectual and moral is located at a distance of 3.5 kilo- Magnus and Thomas Aquinas, be- its disadvantages, but there are this. B3 Nation&Capital Culture

Wednesday, may 28, 2014 Celebration of Kazakh Culture Kurmangazy Held in Jakarta Conservatory Performs By Rufiya Ospanova at Beijing Modern The Taman Ismail Marzuki concert hall in Jakarta hosted on May 13 the ceremonial opening Music Festival of Days of Culture of Kazakh- stan in Indonesia. By Julia Rutz different international music com- Within the Days of Culture, a petitions and festivals. Their per- gala concert with the participa- Almaty’s Kurmangazy Con- formances had success abroad. We tion of leading art masters of Ka- servatory Choir and choir rector have already performed in Europe- zakhstan, a photo exhibition and and People’s Artist of Kazakhstan an countries and Russia. This time a film festival featuring “The Zhaniya Aubakirova performed at we decided to go to Asia. This is the Path of the Leader” and “Zhau- the Beijing Modern Music Festival first time our choir has performed zhurek Myn Bala” were held. (BMMF) 2014, along with per- in China, although solo artists gave Prominent Kazakh performers formers and composers of modern concerts in South Korea and China as well as the Nurgissa Tlendiyev music from around the world. several years ago,” she said. academic folklore-ethnographic The festival took place in Bei- Aubakirova also noted that dur- orchestra Otyrar saz, ethno-folk jing from May 16-22 and included ing the festival she met meet with group Beles and state dance en- compositions by composers from the administration of the Guang- semble Saltanat took part in the across the globe, including Italy, zhou Conservatory and Central concert. the U.S., Moldova, Russia, Turk- Conservatory of Beijing. “We Diplomatic relations between menistan and Kazakhstan. were invited to visit the Guang- Kazakhstan and Indonesia start- After the performance, Auba- zhou Conservatory after the per- ed their dynamic development kirova spoke about the growing formance in order to conclude a after the state visit of Kazakh number of young, talented musi- cooperation agreement. We need President Nursultan Nazarbayev cians in Kazakhstan, the Kurman- to increase the cooperation oppor- to Indonesia in 2012. Cultural gazy Conservatory’s achievements tunities with our Asian colleagues. ties are just beginning to de- over the last 10 years and the suc- This September we are also plan- velop. Vice-Minister of Culture cessful international cooperation ning to visit Seoul,” she said. of Kazakhstan Askar Buribayev established by the institution. The 10-year-old Beijing Mod- and Minister of Education and “The conservatory cooperates ern Music Festival is supported by Culture of Indonesia Muhammad with partner institutions from all China’s Ministry of Education and Nuh also met during the Days of over the world. Our students have Ministry of Culture. The festival Kazakh performers demonstrate national dances at the Taman Ismail Marzuki concert hall in Jakarta. Culture to discuss increasing an performed on the stages of Berlin, has become a major modern music exchange of professional experi- London, Venice, Moscow, St. Pe- event in China and has a growing ence between the countries. performances of Indonesian mu- art of music, dance art and the the history, culture and traditions tersburg and other cities. In 2009, international reputation. “BMMF Cultural events started with sic by the Kazakh performers. traditional art of the Kazakh of the country. the student symphony orchestra is committed to disseminating the presentation of the movie, “Wonderful performances by people are at a very high level. In 2013, the Days of Culture toured the U.S., giving concerts modern music, promoting an inter- “The Sky of My Childhood,” as singers, dancers and the orches- The hall was crowded today,” of Indonesia in Kazakhstan were in Los Angeles, San Francisco, national artistic and cultural com- well as other films shot in Ka- tra. A complete delight! I want Buribayev said. held, including a gala concert Washington D.C., Boston and munication as well as building a zakhstan. to express my admiration for In the lobby of the concert hall, with the participation of lead- New York,” said Aubakirova. platform for young musicians,” Indonesian audiences respond- Kazakhstan,” said Viendu Nuri- a Kazakh delegation presented ing art masters of Indonesia, a According to the rector, there is reads the festival’s website. Over ed well to the performances of yanti, vice-minister of Education the photo exhibition, “Kazakh- photo exhibition, an exhibition no lack of talented young musi- the past decade, nearly 400 con- Kazakh artists, Kazakh music, and Culture of Indonesia. stan Today.” The exhibition in- of textile products, a fashion ex- cians among the students in the certs and 100 lectures and mas- virtuoso kyuis and songs. Jakar- “The concert of friendship cluded photographs chronicling position and the presentation of conservatory at the moment. “Our ter classes have been organised ta audiences were also treated to demonstrated that our culture, the growth of Astana as well as Indonesian films. students were among the winners at through the BMMF. Sidorkin Exhibition Shakeev, Bisengaliyev Held in Almaty perform new works with By Marina Mikhailova

ALMATY – Gazeeff Art Hall hosted an exhibition of the works London Symphony Orchestra of People’s Artist of Kazakhstan By Julia Rutz producer of the album Raikhan that they would like to work to- Yevgeni Sidorkin on April 24. Shaimerdenova. gether with the Berlin Symphony The exhibit spread awareness Songwriter and composer Erke- The album ‘Inception’, com- Orchestra and Dutch Royal Or- of Sidorkin’s life and his works sh Shakeev and violinist Marat posed for violin and orchestra, chestra which are considered to have become national treasures. Bisengaliyev introduced their new includes 11 music tracks cre- be among the top orchestras in the In Soviet times, his works were joint music project with the Lon- ated by renowned arrangers from world. displayed in the capital of every don Symphony Orchestra on May Great Britain, Canada and Italy. “We are also planning to work Soviet republic and in more than 19 in Almaty. The sound producer of the pro- with world famous opera artists 20 foreign countries. Germans, “The album recording started ject is British producer Alexander in the future. As for now, we are French, Americans and Canadians, on May 12 in London. The album Van Ingen. The album is expected recording about 40 compositions Britons, Italians, Japanese, Dutch, called ‘Inception’ features compo- to be released before the end of for Marat Bisengaliyev and the Finns, Swedes have all admired his sitions in neoclassical style. This June. symphony orchestra,” explained work, which has received the high- is a unique event for Kazakhstan. The two Kazakh musicians are Shakeev. est awards, including gold medals No one solo performer or orches- planning to release a second album The Kazakh musicians are plan- at exhibits in Leipzig and Krakow. tra from Kazakhstan had the op- as late as by the end of August. ning to perform their new concert Gazeeff Art Hall presented a se- portunity to work with The Lon- The recording of the second album programme on the stages of Royal ries of his lithographs, including don Symphony Orchestra before,” with a choir has already started. Albert Hall London, Carnegie Hall “Kazakh National Games,” “Read- said musicologist and executive Shakeev and Bisengalyev also said in New York City and in Berlin. ing Saken Seifullin,” “Kazakh Epic,” “Elders” and “From the Darkness of the Centuries,” which have all become national treasures. The great artist’s unique handwrit- ing makes them easily recognis- able; he is known for accurately and capaciously visualised images of Kazakh epics and literature. He has invested all of his talent in Kazakhstan’s land, history and people. “His deep understanding and sense of the Kazakh culture and people have helped his work be- the Kazakh National Games series. of Centuries” was created over come an integral part of Kazakh- Working on this series, Sidor- the course of two decades. In the stan’s fine arts,” wrote Gulmira kin wrote, “Kazakhstan’s national work, the author fully exploits Shalabayeva Ph.D. in her mono- games have never ceased to amaze the plastic language of graphics, graph album “Yevgeni Sidorkin: me with their courage and passion. which is in tune with folk art tradi- An Anthology of Artistic Meth- I feel a need to emphasise their tions regarding rhythm, colour and od,” which was published in 2005. timelessness. These games existed temperament. “His soulful, delicate work puts 200 years ago and they will exist His illustrations for Mukhtar viewers face to face with true mo- 200 years from now. After all, peo- Auezov’s epic novel Abai’s Way dernity, varied themes and genres ple love daring competitions; their have a special place in the artist’s and a range of creativity. Thanks to soul speaks loudest during them.” heart. Sidorkin was awarded the the gleaming talent of the artist, all Another major work of the artist State Shokan Ualikhanov Prize of new viewers have an opportunity is the lithograph series “Reading the Republic for them. to appreciate the richness and fla- Saken Seifullin.” It is thematically Some of the Kazakh artist’s vour of our national culture.” linked with the motifs and poetry works are in books, such as “Merry The wonderful artist made im- of the classic of the Kazakh lit- Deceivers, ” “Story of a City” by portant discoveries regarding plas- erature. As art critics have noted, Saltykov-Shchedrin, “Fables” by tics in graphics. In a single deco- the heroes of Seifullin’s poetry Sergey Mikhalkov and “Gargan- rative style with expressive black embodied in the graphics are seen tua and Pantagruel” by Rabelais. silhouettes and white contour as stone monuments thanks to the Each of his works is a masterpiece. lines, he created illustrations for increased scale of figures, their Sidorkin’s creativity, which glori- a Kazakh epic. The artist further unique rough textural appearances fies Kazakhstan’s domestic arts to developed and enriched his deco- and peculiar compositions. people all around the world, will rative technique while working on The series “From the Darkness live forever. B4 Nation&Capital Country

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Today, the factory carries out semi knocked down assemblage of helicopters, painting, installation of Kazakh Plant Produces medical equipment, configuration 100 Falcons and testing of connected devices and systems and ground and flight tests. Local involvement in the assem- Top-Quality Helicopters blage will gradually increase and in Released into the future, the factory plans to install dynamical systems, engines, gear- boxes, radio navigation equipment, antennas on the tail boom, avionics Kazakh Steppe and wiring systems. Localisation of By Olga Zolotykh the fastest birds.. Usually these production is expected to reach 30 birds live in areas inaccessible to percent over the next six years. AKTAU – About 100 falcons people, and therefore, the Man- Specialists note the helicopter’s brought from the United Arab gystau steppe is quite suitable fuel efficiency as one of its advan- Emirates (UAE) have been re- habitat for them. tages. Its fuel consumption is about leased into the wild in Kazakh- “Unfortunately, now the num- 220 litres per hour. Its range is 715 stan. ber of falcons in the Mangistau kilometres, its maximum speed 278 From the airport of Aktau, the region is not big. A lot of poach- kilometres per hour and its pay- valuable cargo was delivered by ing cases in the 1990s had a neg- load is 1,793 kilogrammes. There cars to the Mangistau steppe. ative impact on their population. is enough space in the aircraft to Two pairs of birds were released All birds released into the wild place eight equipped soldiers and at each of 28 stops. Members today as part of the programme additional medical equipment. of the delegation from the UAE to increase the population of fal- Moreover, the EU-145 has one of with Secretary General of the Ex- cons, implemented by the UAE the most reliable security systems ecutive Board of the UAE capital government, are ‘equipped’ with is the world. Muhhammed Ahmed Al Bovardi navigators. Thereby, migrations In parallel with the production, the removed from the heads of the of these birds can be monitored company trains technicians, avion- falcons a special leather case and from the satellite,” Azbayev said. ics and pilots in Russian and English gave them freedom. The programme initiated by Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering Company supplied the Ministry of Emergencies and the Defence Ministry on the territory of CIS and Central “In winter, falcons and gyr- Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al with EC-145 helicopters. Asian countries. falcons for a short period fly to Nahyan has been ongoing for 20 The international exhibition of the south skies for wintering, in years and has been operating in By Sergei Obolenskiy ters, including 14 helicopters for the Kazakhstan Engineering Na- arms and military equipment KA- particular to the UAE. But in the Kazakhstan for six years. the Ministry of Emergencies and tional Company and the Airbus DEX 2014 will allow the enter- spring, they return to Kazakh- “In two days, we will release ASTANA – Eurocopter Ka- six for the Defence Ministry. Helicopters. prise to present its product, both to stan for nestling. Our repub- 99 falcons and 18 saker falcons zakhstan Engineering Company is Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engi- On the eve of the international domestic and foreign consumers. lic is on the migration route of will find their home in East Ka- the only Commonwealth of Inde- neering is a joint venture estab- exhibition of arms and military Kazakhstan’s partners in the Cus- these birds,” said Chairman of zakhstan. We thank the regional pendent States (CIS) plant for the lished in April 2011 upon the initia- equipment KADEX 2014, sched- toms Union from Belarus, as well as the Committee on Forestry and administration for support of our assembly of EC-145 helicopters. tive of Kazakh President Nursultan uled for May 22-25 in Astana, Eu- representatives of the Central Asian Hunting of the Ministry of En- mission,” said General Director Since its establishment, the plant Nazarbayev and then French Presi- rocopter Kazakhstan Engineering republics, have shown interest in vironment and Water Resources of the International Foundation has supplied the Kazakh domestic dent Nicolas Sarkozy. The project organised a press tour of the plant acquiring helicopters assembled in Bagdad Azbayev. for the Conservation of Great market with 20 of these helicop- is carried out on a 50-50 basis by for the media. Kazakhstan. A peregrine falcon is one of Bustard Mohammed Sali.

Last year, the Akniet project in pilot mode was implemented in the Astana Hosts Karmakshy, Zhalagash and Syr Dari- Rural Entrepreneurs to Utilise ya districts of the Aral region. It has become very popular: about 1,500 applications were received for the Conference on Civil contest. After careful selection, the Development Grants special commission gave the green By Yuri Lee in his recent state-of-the-nation ad- tation of business initiatives. He light to 77 projects that involve the dress determined the development of stressed that in the current year, the improvement of rural infrastructure, Service Organised KYZYLORDA – Akim (Gover- SMEs to be the main instrument of sum of loans and macro-credits from opening new jobs for youth and so- nor) of the Kyzylorda region Krym- industrial and social modernisation the state will significantly increase: cially vulnerable people. bek Kusherbayev held a meeting in of Kazakhstan. in total rural businessmen will re- According to director of the Ka- late April to discuss the implementa- However, its share in the Aral Sea ceive 4 billion tenge (US$21.9 mil- zakh branch of LUKOIL Overseas with EU Support tion of the Akniet programme by the region is still low, just 8 percent of lion). Service Andrey Kirillov, the Akniet By Azamat Baigarin EU wisdom on civil service mod- Russian company LUKOIL, which the gross regional product. The re- Kusherbayev praised the Akniet project has proven its worth in the ernisation. The EU project Civil involves the utilisation of dozens of gional authorities intend to improve programme, which has become a Aral Sea region. Thanks to the ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Agen- Service Reform and Modernisation grants in the amount of 1 million the situation. new project of LUKOIL. It gives grants, dozens of furniture, clothing, cy for Civil Service Affairs and of the Government of Kazakhstan tenge (US$5,492) that were given to “Our goal is to increase this fig- villagers an opportunity to start their confectionery shops, mini-centres Academy of Public Administration will operate for four years (2012- rural entrepreneurs in 2013 for so- ure,” said Kusherbayev, noting that own business, to find a stable source and pharmacies, dental rooms and under the President of Kazakhstan, 2016) and promote the formation cially important projects. state bodies will work to provide of income and provide people with other enterprises of social infrastruc- in cooperation with the EU-funded of a professional state apparatus. Opening the meeting, Kush- comprehensive assistance to SMEs jobs. The previous programme, Arai, ture were opened in the villages of project, “Civil Service Reform and UNDP Resident Representa- erbayev highlighted the importance and make every effort to develop en- implemented in the Mangistau and the three districts. In this regard, LU- Modernisation of the Government tive in Kazakhstan Stephen Tull of small and medium-sized enter- trepreneurship. Aktobe regions, allowed the Russian of Kazakhstan,” and the UNDP in touched upon the importance of the KOIL and executive bodies have ex- The akim discussed measures to company to support and create more Kazakhstan, presented The Civil practical implementation of meri- prises (SMEs) for sustainable de- pressed readiness to continue its im- Service Personnel Management: tocracy principles and upgrading velopment. He stressed that Kazakh support SMEs and significant funds than 500 new small and medium- plementation. The project has been Current Issues and Prospects glob- the professionalism of civil serv- President Nursultan Nazarbayev allocated by the state for implemen- sized businesses. accepting applications since May 10. al conference on May 22 at the 7th ants in his speech. Astana Economic Forum. “In listening to the speakers, I Chairman of the Agency for Civil realised that the Kazakh state ap- Service Affairs Alikhan Baimenov paratus has gone a long way in a noted the significance of the dis- short period of time and much of cussion of opinions and experience this change has been for the better,” EBRD, National Bank to Make $1 on civil service while opening the said Wu Yongping, associate dean dialogue platform that brought to- of the School of Public Policy and gether prominent international ex- Management of the Tsinghua Uni- perts, researchers and government versity. According to the opinion Billion Available for Local Loans managers. of Honorary Professor of Public By Michelle Witte three-year period. The agreements nesses in local currency. Today’s major oil producer, Kazakhstan is He stressed that Kazakhstan is Administration of the University of were signed by National Bank agreements open the door for us to currently engaged in a number of open to the world and is always Southern California Chester New- The European Bank for Re- Governor Kairat Kelimbetov and significantly increase and improve state-sponsored activities intended ready to learn something new. He land, “the current system of civil construction and Development EBRD Managing Director Olivier our lending in tenge.” to diversify its economy and up- also noted the country’s readi- service in Kazakhstan is one of the (EBRD) and the National Bank Descamps during the Astana Eco- Kelimbetov said, “Thanks to grade its banking system. ness to share its own experience. best in the world, even in compari- of Kazakhstan have signed two nomic Forum held in the Kazakh today’s agreements, the EBRD The current strategy of the Baimenov reminded conference son to the United States.” agreements that will allow the capital from May 21-23. will be able to increase lending EBRD in Kazakhstan focuses on participants about the new civil ser- The Global Conference had EBRD to source up to $1 billion At the signing, Descamps said, for projects with Kazakh banks, supporting the non-resource sec- vice model based on the principles both theoretical and practical sig- in tenge from the NBK to use for “This step by the National Bank non-banking financial institutions tor, balancing the role of the state of meritocracy, transparency and nificance. It has become a use- loans to local institutions in local of Kazakhstan is extremely impor- and corporate clients. This will be and the market by promoting the public accountability that the coun- ful platform for the exchange of currency, the EBRD reported on try adopted in 2013. He also spoke experience and innovative ideas. tant for the EBRD and for Kazakh especially important for micro and private sector and providing access about the establishment of the Conference participants, including May 21. businesses, which will benefit SME [small and medium-sized en- to credit, and promoting low-car- managerial A Corps and the related government officials from across The two agreements include one from our financing in tenge. Our terprises] clients who need protec- bon growth and energy efficiency. eightfold reduction of the number the country, had the opportunity to repurchase agreement that will strategic priorities in Kazakhstan tion from foreign exchange risk.” Recent EBRD projects in the coun- of so-called political civil servants, learn about new trends and innova- make the tenge equivalent of $400 focus on diversification, develop- Kazakhstan, which became a try have funded energy-efficient as well as about the regional civil tions in public administration. million available to the EBRD and ment of the regional infrastructure donor to the EBRD in 2013, has buses, rolling stock purchases by a service hub that opened last year in Dr. Joachim Vollmuth, the for- a second swap framework agree- and strengthening the role of the received nearly $6.5 billion in in- public-private transport company Astana. It now brings together par- mer head of a division at the Min- ment for the equivalent of $600 private sector. These priorities re- vestment from the EBRD since and a project to modernise home ticipants from 28 countries and five istry of Internal Affairs of Ger- million to be provided over a quire us to lend more to local busi- operations in the country began. A heating systems. international organisations. many, spoke on the evaluation of Many participants of the con- civil servants and gave examples of ference considered Kazakhstan’s EU experience in his presentation. Sustainable Energy for All Serge successful experience in reforming Management expert Professor Ste- Martin and Co-founder and Man- this important area to be a valuable fan Hlawacek, former director of Kazakhstan to Become Official aging Partner of the TIMWE Ri- case study for other countries in the the Economic Development Insti- cardo Carvalho. region. tute of the Chamber of Commerce Planners hope the facilities be- The head of the EU Delega- of Austria, touched upon evalu- ing constructed for EXPO 2017 tion to Kazakhstan, Ambassador ating members of the A Corps. EXPO Flag Bearer in June will become an integral part of the Aurelia Bouchez, noted that the Baimenov noted that Kazakhstan By Alina Usmanova sion of the 7th Astana Economic He also underlined that in city and plan to apply the latest European Union fully recognises has prepared and will introduce a Forum (AEF) titled,“EXPO 2017: April, President Nursultan Naz- Kazakhstan’s achievements and new assessment system for civil technologies in their development. ASTANA – The official Inter- Preparation of the Infrastructure of arbayev of Kazakhstan launched “Today, we would like to present actively supports its government servants which will create some national Specialised Exhibition in further modernising its civil change within the corporate culture Astana.” the construction of the expo’s fa- some ideas about how the EXPO (BIE) flag will be transferred to service through a multi-year pro- of government bodies. “The government of Kazakhstan cilities. 2017 exhibition should help visi- ject. Bouchez emphasised that the A seminar titled Modern Meth- Kazakhstan, which has been cho- pays much attention to the con- The May 21 special session was tors to coordinate and facilitate EU assists in civil service reforms, ods of Civil Servant Development: sen to host EXPO 2017, during the struction and preparation of EXPO attended by Advisor to the Secre- transport and leisure as well as helping the Agency for Civil Ser- The Practices of EU Countries and BIE’s general assembly meeting in 2017, which is an event of national tary-General of the BIE on com- how the standard of living of the vice Affairs implement a new mod- a round table on relevant issues of June. significance. And in this case, the munication issues Ivan Prostakov, city’s residents will improve after el of civil service and develop leg- civil service personnel manage- Chairman of the Board of EXPO active participation of the citizens Nobel Prize laureate in Physics the exhibition. We believe that this islative initiatives in particular. In ment under the auspices of the EU 2017 Company Talgat Yermegi- of Kazakhstan is going to be the (2006) George Fitzgerald Smoot event will raise Astana’s develop- addition, the EU project will enable project were also organised as part yayev made that announcement key to its success,” Yermegiyayev III, Special Adviser to the United ment to the next level. This is the Kazakhstan to get access to the best of the 7th Astana Economic Forum. on May 21 during a special ses- said. Nations Fund for the initiative main idea,” Carvalho said. B5 Nation&Capital Society

Wednesday, may 28, 2014 Chevron-Sponsored Awards Given to Eco-Friendly Mega Young Students for Best Ecological Shopping Mall to Business Projects Open in Summer By Usen Zhanbatyrov “Today, it has become crystal clear that our future depends on ASTANA – Winners of the our commitment and ability to Chevron-sponsored School Chil- jointly resolve environmental is- dren’s Environmental Business sues,” said Yerkin Zikibayev, the Projects competition were rec- company’s Manager for Govern- ognised for their achievements ment and Public Relations in Ka- at an awards ceremony in Astana zakhstan. “This is why Chevron on May 14. pays particular attention to eco- The Public Fund “Dostiz- logical education and develop- heniya Molodykh” (Youngsters’ ment of environmental skills of Achievements) organised the our youth. In our 20 plus years competition that was supported in Kazakhstan, we have support- by both the Ministry of Educa- ed numerous ecological projects tion and Science and the Min- and initiatives.” istry of Environment and Water Isaak Mustopulo, a 5th grade Resources. Bektas Mukhamed- student from Taraz and author zhanov, Vice Minister of Envi- A new 100,000-square-metre shopping mall utilising innovative green building of one of the winning projects, technologies will open in Almaty on Aug. 1. This photo shows the existing Mega ronment and Water Resources mall in Almaty. presented the awards to the win- “Ecological Sand Graphics Stu- dio for Children with Disabili- By Julia Rutz ners. ing, nice background music and This year, the competition was ties”, was very happy to have a interesting art are going to create chance to make a contribution to ALMATY – A new 100,000-square- dedicated to World Environment metre shopping mall utilising innova- an atmosphere of peace and cosi- Day as part of the goal of pro- building a better environment. ness inside the shopping mall. A “Taking part and winning the tive green building technologies will moting social responsibility, de- open here on Aug. 1. 30-metre tall Tree of Life, created competition raised my self-con- by local architect Eduard Kazaryan, veloping best practices for eco- The new Mega Park Mall, which fidence. I will now have an op- and several pictures by Kazakh art- friendly projects and creating is part of the MEGA shopping mall portunity to produce animation ist Marat Bekeyev will also adorn environmental awareness among chain, will be located between Sei- films on ecological subjects,” he the mall’s interior. A fountain will Kazakhstan’s school children. fullin Avenue and Makatayev Street. said. be placed in front of the mall. In 2014, nearly 200 projects About 600 trees and bushes will from various regions of Kazakh- Another winner, 9th grade The mall’s food court will be di- be planted on the mall grounds and vided into several 100-square-metre stan have been reviewed by the student from the Aktobe Oblast two walls totalling 270 square me- sections to create a more intimate at- competition panel and 13 win- Serik Markhabat who had been tres inside the mall will be covered mosphere. The food court will offer ners received grants from Chev- awarded for his project, “Green- with flowers. ing the Territory of Baikadam 1,000 seats over four cafés, 12 fast ron to bring their business ideas The building’s green technologies food restaurants and six conventional Village and Protecting It from to life. Judging criteria included are expected to increase the facil- restaurants, including Il Patio, The the practicality of implementa- Sandstorms,” also expressed his ity’s heating efficiency by 85 percent. Sushi planet, Viet Cafe, Kolkovna, tion in the student’s home dis- gratitude. The use of light-emitting diodes will Dining Yard and Assorti. trict, preservation of the sur- “Thanks to the competition, also reduce electricity demand by 10 The first Macro centre supermar- rounding landscape, as well as our village will now be sur- times. Energy-saving technologies ket covering almost 3,000 square Isaak Mustopulo, a 5th grader from Taraz and author of one of the winning how well the project demonstrat- rounded by a beautiful garden. It will also be used during construction. metres will be located in the mall. projects, with his mother Maya Mustopulo (standing behind), who is also the ed an understanding of the en- will become a place for leisure According to French architects founder of the Batul Ana Society of Parents of Children with Disabilities, and The facility will also include a Victoria Shestel, director of the department of development of the Public Fund vironmental issue and potential of all villagers, especially for from MB Architects, who were Hapyloon children’s play area and “Dostizheniya Molodykh” and teacher at the Dostar School. solutions. kids,” he said. involved in the project, soft light- a parking lot for 1,600 cars. New Bike Lanes Proposed for Almaty By Julia Rutz struction of a 3-metre wide bicy- The first step will cle lane. This cannot be continued ALMATY – Bicycle lanes are to between Auezov Street and the be built in Almaty, following the be redesigning Essentai River Quay, however, be- suggestions of Dutch experts en- cause too many trees would have gaged in a project to improve the Timiryazev Street to be cut down. city’s traffic infrastructure. to include different The project also envisions two The draft bicycle lanes con- one-way bicycle lanes along struction project was presented on traffic lanes for cars, Shashkin and Baitursynov Streets. May 16 in Almaty during a meet- It is also planned to rebuild traffic ing with Mayor of Almaty City pubic transport and lanes for public transport, improve Akhmetzhan Yessimov. The sug- bicycles. According the canal system and plant trees to gestions made by the Dutch ex- separate the main road from the bi- perts were welcomed by the mayor calculations, cars cycle lanes. who charged responsible adminis- will get a 2.75-3.25 Three bicycle lanes currently tration officers to work on imple- exist in the city. The oldest and menting the project . metre lane while most-used route runs along Abai The first step will be redesigning Avenue and is 2.5 kilometres long. Timiryazev Street to include dif- public transport At the end of 2012, two more lanes ferent traffic lanes for cars, pubic lanes will be 3-3.5 appeared along the Talgar Route transport and bicycles. According and Momyshuly Street. Neither calculations, cars will get a 2.75- metres. is much used by local cyclists. 3.25 metre lane while public trans- According to Yessimov, there are port lanes will be 3-3.5 metres. The main purpose of the pro- 90,000 cyclists in Almaty. Experts say these measures will ject is to connect the southwest According to a survey conduct- reduce the speed of traffic, one of districts of Almaty with the city ed among Almaty bikers in Octo- the city’s main safety issues. This centre. One proposed bicycle route ber 2013, their main problems are would also save space for bicycle will pass two universities, which the need to share the road with lanes and prevent parking along could promote bicycles as student cars and public transport, which the streets. This suggestion, how- transport. The width of Timiryazev they find to be dangerous, uncon- ever, has not been included in the Street between Rozybakiyev and trolled pedestrian flows and ran- project yet. Auezov Streets will allow the con- dom parking. Festival Attracts Guitar Poetry Lovers to Southern Kazakhstan By Lyubov Dobrota Kenes Ismailov, chairman of competitors who performed their the festival’s main jury, said that own music and lyrics was won by SOUTH KAZAKHSTAN RE- South Wind is an attempt to revive Alexey Valeyev from the bard club GION – Lovers of guitar poetry the bard movement. The last large- Backpack from Aktobe. from Kazakhstan, Russia and Uz- scale competition of this type, Makhsat Rysimbetov from Shy- bekistan gathered recently in the Burgulyuk-89, was held a quarter mkent won the category “Com- south of Kazakhstan for the South century ago. poser.” Stepan Patrashkov from Wind 2014 festival. The event was organised by the The picturesque coastline of Almaty was the best among per- regional Department of Tourism Arys River was chosen as the ven- formers in Russian and Erzhan Association Centre for Tourism ue for the festival. Dozens of par- Tazhmakov took second place Industry of the South Kazakhstan ticipants from Kazakhstan, Russia among performers in the Ka- Region, the regional Slavic ethno- and Uzbekistan competed in four zakh language. No first place was cultural centre, with the support of categories. The largest category, awarded in this category. And An- the akimat (administration) of the which was known as “full author” drey Radchenko from Shymkent region. and included the largest number of won the Grand Prix of the festival. B6 Nation&Capital Tourism

Wednesday, may 28, 2014 Tourism Concept Seeks to Attract Neighbours, Create Tourism Clusters Continued from Page A1 ists to increase by 8 million tourists a year. What are the main challenges It should be noted that one work- for the development of tourism ing position in tourism costs 10 in Kazakhstan? How can they be times less than in industry, and cre- overcome? ates employment particularly for Today, the tourism industry faces youth and women. By 2020, taking big obstacles for future develop- into account the multiplier effect, ment. High prices for imported considering the implementation goods impact hotels and restaurants, of all measures, it is projected that leading to the need to set higher more than 200,000 new jobs will be prices. [Difficult] access to credit created. resources puts constraints on invest- ment and the opportunities private If Kazakhstan manages to at- entrepreneurs have to improve their tract more people to historic sites in businesses. Restrictions on obtain- Photo by Andrey Terekhov the south, what steps will you take Marat Igali ing permits for construction [and to protect these places from dam- The Bukhtarma water reservoir in East Kazakhstan to acquire land] cause low interest Industry Development in Kazakh- age? Do you cooperate with any historical and cultural heritage of ist attraction among them should idea was born during one of the of- from foreign and domestic inves- stan to 2020 by the government of state authority on the protection of the Silk Road, using a corridor ap- be underlined, as well as tourist fline meetings of the “How tode- tors. There are also issues regarding Kazakhstan on May 19. The main historical monuments? proach. Special attention was paid requirements for priority projects velop tourism in Kazakhstan” Fa- vocational education. strategic goal of the document is to The Tourism Industry Commit- to the overall management of fa- for long-term use and the state for- cebook group. The project’s goal is Resolutions for these issues are establish Kazakhstan as a globally tee and other state authorities are cilities and planning of tourist ac- est fund and ecotourism. With the to have tourism experts provide free reflected in the Concept of Tourism recognised tourist destination by actively cooperating to preserve tivity along the Silk Road through sustainable use and management training for the whole tourism com- Industry Development in Kazakh- 2020. historical and cultural monuments the development of guidelines and of sites and protected areas and the munity, including those who hope stan to 2020, which includes four The concept involves the devel- with international organisations strategies for the presentation and state forest fund for the implemen- to do business in tourism. The main main pillars: improving the legal opment of five regional clusters – such as the UNWTO [United Na- promotion of facilities based on tation of tourism projects, measures objective of the project is the suc- framework, improving infrastruc- Astana, Almaty, East Kazakhstan, tions World Tourism Organisation] best practices. This project uses to increase the liability of users who cessful development of the tourism ture, active marketing and cluster South Kazakhstan and West Ka- and UNESCO. In October 2013 in the possibilities offered by the final damage the environment through industry in the country. development with the support of zakhstan – with Astana and Almaty Almaty, the Ministry of Industry stage in the serial nomination of the activities like illegal wood chop- This is how the committee estab- significant projects. The concept seen as the centres for business and New Technologies of Kazakh- Silk Road as a World Heritage Site ping, water pollution, damaging lished feedback with the tourism contains a list of necessary changes tourism [and] Almaty as a centre of stan held an international working and its huge impact on the future of surface soil and other acts as well community, by creating an active to the regulatory framework: can- international mountaineering. [East meeting on the Great Silk Road tourism in the region. as mechanisms to promote natural dialogue platform where partici- celling the visa regime for citizens Kazakhstan will focus on ecotour- with the UNWTO and UNESCO. resources by increasing the area of pants discuss current issues, make of economically and politically ism, South Kazakhstan on cultural This working meeting provided a There are many national parks forest plantations, restoration of ob- recommendations, offer their ideas stable countries, creating special tourism, and West Kazakhstan on unique opportunity to discuss and in Kazakhstan, some with very jects of natural reserve fund will be – many of which were incorpo- tourist zones, creating tourist cer- cultural and beach tourism.] promote a joint UNWTO and UNE- sensitive ecosystems. What is being reviewed. rated into the concept – and share tificates, working to attract more National projects are to be imple- SCO project, which was announced done to protect and develop them? the latest news about tourism in Ka- inbound tourism, attracting inves- mented, [including] Burabai in the at the Meeting of Ministers of Tour- Currently, there are 12 national Are you aware of the movement zakhstan and the world. Within the tors and developing infrastructure Astana cluster, ski resorts in the Al- ism of the Silk Road at the Berlin parks and 10 nature reserves in Ka- called “Tourism is everyone’s busi- framework of the [concept] it is as- in tourist regions. maty cluster, Bukhtarma and Katon- Tourism Exchange in March 2013. zakhstan that are specially protected ness?” Do you cooperate with sumed that active work will be done Karagai in East Kazakhstan, Kend- For the first time, the four Central natural territories. Measures to fur- them to attract tourists to the coun- to attract tourists through online What are some of Kazakhstan’s erli in West Kazakhstan. When all Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Uz- ther develop the tourism industry in try and to develop the regions of marketing activities, including ac- recent achievements in tourism? projects within the concept have bekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan protected areas and forests are also the country? tivities on leading online platforms Probably one of the latest achieve- been implemented, growth in these – and China have joined efforts to included in the Concept of Tour- “Tourism is everyone’s business” like Google Earth and Trip Advisor ments in the field of tourism is the destinations is projected to increase develop a common strategy for ism Industry Development. The was created with the support of the and with the help of social networks adoption of the Concept of Tourism by 2.3 times and the number of tour- the development of tourism to the development of criteria for tour- Tourism Industry Committee. The such as Facebook and Twitter. Hyatt Regency Hotel to Open in Almaty in 2017 By Alex Lee well as the city’s location in one of the key financial centres in Central ASTANA – Hyatt Hotels Corpo- Asia, we believe the new hotel will ration announced on May 14 that connect both business and leisure a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a travellers from across the region. management agreement with Tur- Almaty’s growing economy pro- key’s Tavros Investment Holding vides an opportunity to introduce to open a new Hyatt Regency Ho- a globally recognised brand that tel in Almaty. The hotel is planned will resonate with the burgeoning to be launched in 2017 and will base of business and leisure trav- mark Hyatt’s return to Kazakhstan. ellers,” said President and CEO of The luxury hotel will feature 270 Tavros Investment Holding Tayfun rooms, including 41 suites, plus Doskaya. three restaurants and bars, a spa Hyatt Regency Almaty will join and a fitness centre. It will also of- more than 145 Hyatt Regency fer more than 1,500 square metres hotels currently open around the of meeting space, including a 600 world, including locations in China, square metre ballroom. The new India, Latin America, Europe, the hotel will be located on a 6,800 Middle East and the United States. square metre site in the city centre, Hyatt Regency Almaty opened between Satpayev Avenue and the in 1995 in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s Essentai River. capital then, and played an active “We are delighted to re-establish role in the life of the city. It spon- a Hyatt brand presence in Kazakh- sored the ABN AMRO Gold tour- stan,” said Peter Norman, senior nament for 11 years, including the vice president of acquisitions and Kazakhstan Open in 2010 with the development for Hyatt in Europe, participation of European golfers. Africa and the Middle East, ac- The hotel also supported the idea cording to a press release on the of hosting the first ever golf exhi- new development. “The develop- bition in December 2010 in Ka- ment of this hotel represents a sig- zakhstan within its walls. nificant step for Hyatt as the com- The hotel underwent renova- pany continues to expand its brand tion in 2008, and in 2011 it was footprint in Central Asia.” renamed Rahat Palace Hotel, with “Given the strength and appeal Hyatt leaving the Kazakh market of the Hyatt Regency brand, as that same year. B7 Nation&Capital Sports

Wednesday, may 28, 2014 Almaty 2017 Universiade Preparations Kazakh ‘Karate Kid’ Praised by FISU President Brings Home European Kyokunshinkai Title

International University Sports Federation President Claude-Louis Gallien praised Kazakhstan’s progress in preparing for the Universiade in Almaty 2017 follow- ing the presentation of a report on Kazakhstan’s preparation efforts.

By Alex Lee tournament. The Ice Palace with a The Torch Relay route for the of national university sports or- capacity of 12,000 spectators is also 2017 Winter Universiade has also ganisations and currently has 167 International University Sports under construction and will host been approved. The total duration member associations (national Federation (FISU) President figure skating competitions as well of the relay will be 45 days. In the federations) from five continents. Claude-Louis Gallien recently as the opening and closing ceremo- meantime, a promotional cam- Between 1949 and 2011, it was praised Kazakhstan’s progress in nies of the Universiade. paign ‘The Lessons of the 2017 based in Brussels, Belgium; since preparing for the Universiade in The technical and economic study Winter Universiade’ is running 2011, it has been based in Laus- Almaty 2017. for a Universiade Village project for throughout schools, colleges and anne, Switzerland. The official’s comments came 5,000 people is under development universities in Kazakhstan’s main It is the only international feder- Fifteen-year-old Temirlan Zhanibekov brought gold from the European Cham- following the presentation of a re- as well ,including an accreditation cities Astana and Almaty. ation with more than 50 sports on pionships in Bulgaria. port to the Federation on Kazakh- centre, clinic, dining hall with1,000 FISU is responsible for the or- its competition programme. The By Almir Iskakov stan’s preparation efforts. Accord- seats, restaurants, banks and more. ganisation and governance of FISU stages its events every two “The competition was held at a ing to the report, two new ice arenas Upon completion of the Universi- worldwide competitions for stu- years. They currently include two high level,” said the young fighter are being built. The Ice Arena will ade, the residential buildings in the dent-athletes between the ages Universiades (summer and winter) ASTANA – Fifteen-year-old after his win. “I had four matches. have a capacity of 3,000 spectators village will be incorporated into a of 17 and 28. It was founded in and 32 World University Champi- Temirlan Zhanibekov of Astana and will host the men’s ice hockey local college campus. 1949 as the world governing body onships. won gold at the Kyokunshinkai The toughest one was a semifinal, European Championships held in [where] I faced a Russian. He was Bulgaria on May 22. Kyokushinkai the current champion of Russia or kyokushin is a type of full-con- and Europe.” tact karate. Zhanibekov’s next goal is to win Thirty-seven national teams and in the upcoming World Cup, he Kazakhstan’s Top Tennis Players a total of 400 kids faced off in said in an interview with Kazakh the long battle for the title. When TV. the dust settled, Kazakhstan had In recent years, kyokushinkai claimed an unprecedented four has become very popular in Ka- Seek Roland Garros Success zakhstan. Currently, about 5,000 medals – Zhanibekov’s gold in the Continued from Page B1 15-16-year-old age category and Kazakh teenagers practice the three bronze medals. martial art. In a tough match of the first round the French Nicolas Mahut (40th in ATP rankings) lost on his home field to Kukushkin 3:6, 6:7, 3:6, 4:6. Yaroslava Shvedova (72) ousted Kazakh Judokas Lauren Davis (66) of the U.S. in a two day match 3:6, 7:5, 6:4. The last two sets were postponed as it was too dark to continue. Do Well in Zarina Diyas (96th WTP Rank- ing) beat Belgian Kirsten Flipkens (22nd) 6:2, 6:7, 6:3 in a two hour face off in the first round but lost European Cup to the fifth seeded Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic 5:7, 2:6 and was knocked out of the tour- nament. Kvitova sought for a re- match against Diyas for a loss five years ago but this was a complete- ly different game as both players came long way since then. Zarina Diyas Fabio Aru of Astana Pro Team Wins Giro d’Italia’s 15th Stage By Jan Furst

Italian Fabio Aru of Astana Pro Team won the 15th stage of the prestigious Giro d’Italia bicycle race on May 25. Aru, who is now fourth overall and a serious contender, attacked Kazakhstan judokas win competing against 300 athletes participating in the in the last part of the final climb of Open European Cup. a 225-kilometre trek from Valden- go and beat Fabio Andres Duarte By Alina Usmanova of the World Cup 2012 (Tash- by 21 seconds. Fellow Colombian kent), a bronze medalist at the and pre-race favourite Nairo Quin- Kazakh judo wrestler Zarina European Cup 2012 (Prague), a tana finished third, one second fur- Raifova won the Open European silver medalist at the World Grand ther back. The Italian left a whole Cup in the 78-kilogramme catego- Prix 2013 (Almaty, Tashkent) and group of bikers behind when he ry, which was held May 17-18 in took part in the London Olympics crossed the finish line. Orenburg, Russia. (2012) and the World Cup in Bra- “I’m very happy,” a tearful Aru Raifova defeated Natalya Tuk- zil (2013). She was also a silver said after the finish. “It’s thanks tagulova, Mariam Tovmasyan and medalist at the Kazakhstan Cham- to my teammates who have been Anna Pridannikova on her way to pionship (2013). Podryadova oc- amazing, not only today but all the title. cupies 27th position in the world race. This win is for them. It’s re- Alexandra Podryadova won the rankings and 16th in the Olympic ally pleasing, but I still have a lot competition’s bronze medal in rankings. to learn and to grow. I still can’t the 48-kilogramme category by On the final day of competition, believe it.” defeating Alana Lazarova in her Dilbar Umiraliyeva won the silver The 23-year-old Aru also cut final match. Katerina Nahaenka medal in the 70-kilogramme cat- into Rigoberto Urán’s overall lead of Belarus won the gold in the egory and Anar Seitimova took the and is now fourth at two minutes 48-kilogramme category and the bronze. and 24 seconds behind the Colom- silver went to Anna Dmitriyeva of The tournament gathered about bian. Russia. 300 athletes from Austria, Eng- “Aru was too strong,” Urán said. Podryadova was a bronze me- land, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Spain, “I decided to let him go. All is well dalist at the Junior World Cham- Italy, Poland, France, Ukraine, the – there is a week to the finish and I pionship 2006 (Santo Domingo, Czech Republic and other coun- Fabio Aru of Astana Pro Team. have the pink jersey.” Dominican Republic), the winner tries. B8 Nation&Capital Capital

Wednesday, may 28, 2014 Women’s Club Has Positive EXPO 2017 Will Include Impact on Nation’s Capital Astana Botanical Gardens By Jan Furst “As club co-chairs, we feel per- thousands of new Astana residents sonal responsibility for promoting who arrive each year settle in the ASTANA – Once just a Face- strong family values and smart capital and become part of the lo- book group, The Astana Ladies parenting. Within the club, we try cal community. Club is now a growing community to discuss, identify problems and Any woman is eligible to join of more than 2,500 members fo- find solutions on both a public and the club, whether employed or on cused on uniting women who live individual level,” said Zhakupova. maternity leave. The club has has in the capital and who want to have The club has worked over the an average age between 25 and 35 a positive impact. last three years in cooperation with years, Zhakupova explained. “Our main mission is sharing valu- various organisations, such as hos- “Certainly, our partners, guest able ideas, useful and relevant news, pitals, shelters and orphanages, speakers, event participants can events, asking and giving advice, and said Mustafina. “Club members be men and women. But we want organising master classes and discus- organised food charity fairs, fash- to have our intimate space where sions with inspiring persons, such ion shows, wall painting and oc- we can share concerns, problems, as writers, entrepreneurs, coaches, casionally we arranged help for in- ideas and our dreams,” Zhakupova trainers. The club has also been dividuals in need. We raised funds added. actively involved in various char- for children diagnosed with leuke- “Today, women are a driving ity projects,” club сo-chair Merey mia, children with cerebral palsy, power. With all our energy, we be- Mustafina told The Astana Times. and victims of human trafficking, lieve, we can make a difference. The club was founded in 2011 among others. It is in women’s na- The plan is to unite more ladies, by Aliya Zholboldina, who now ture to care and help. So we do,” organise interesting and useful lives in the United States, and is Mustafina said. events and become an organisation chaired by Mustafina and Gulya The group has also been in- that brings positive change in Ka- Zhakupova. volved in helping many of the zakhstan,” Mustafina concluded.

A design of a future EXPO botanical garden to be located between Kabanbai Batyr Avenue and Turkestan Street.

By Julia Rutz Forest, Asian Landscape, The Gar- As part of the project, Astana- den of Land and Mother, Tropical Zelenostroy company is going to ASTANA – A botanical garden Greenhouse, and gardens reflect- plant 2,593 trees and bushes, con- to be built in Astana as part of ing the countries of Iran, Spain, truct a 77.3-metre green fence and EXPO 2017 will become a sig- Japan, Great Britain, France, Italy, erect grass-plats totaling 39,000 nificant attraction, according to the China and Egypt. square metres. The second phase Astana City Communal Services According to information pro- of construction is expected to be- Administration. vided by the city administration, gin in 2015-2016. The 97-hectare garden complete the first phase of construction has After the exhibition, the botani- with a parking lot will be located begun and it is expected to be com- cal garden will be maintained as an between Kabanbai Batyr Avenue pleted by the end of the year. attraction for the general public. and Turkestan Street. The communal services admin- istration has also noted that the architecture of the garden should reflect the architecture of surround- ing buildings and be incorporated into the existing street network. As a result, new road configurations in the area are expected to emerge to reduce traffic. The botanic gardens projet is divided into six parts: two park zones, an entrance with fountains, an open ground garden that reflects the nature of the country, an artifi- cial lake to represent water plants and a botanic garden with green- houses. The greenhouses will have A Ladies Club community meeting with co-chairs Merey Mustafina and Gulya Zhakupova. themes such as Mediterranean Company Plans to Launch Recreational Fishing Pond near Astana By Maksut Irzhanov The new farm uses the most modern technologies available AKMOLA REGION – Head of and adheres to the most up-to-date the company Sarkrama 2006 Kanat standards. It should be mentioned Adilbekov has decided to establish that the construction of a pond a pond fish farm near Astana. farm on marshlands is not an inex- Kazakhstan is rich in fishable pensive undertaking. waters and therefore, is home to “About 6,000,000 tenge favourable conditions for inten- (US$33,000) of private funds sive fish farming. There are 48,000 were spent on the project’s prepa- lakes in the country, 45,000 of ration alone. We need another which are less than one square kil- 120,000,000 tenge (US$660,000) ometre in area. The lakes are une- for its completion. The Damu En- venly dispersed across the country trepreneurship Development Fund and are often separated from each is ready to provide us with the other by hundreds of kilometres. with small fish, such as bream and needed funds. The project is ex- But sometimes, they are located perch. With luck, one can some- pected to be completed by 2022. so closely to one another that they times manage to catch a stray carp. form a lake region. For example, We plan to breed freshwater fish, That’s why our company decided such as grass carp, perch and silver in the North Kazakhstan region, to open a pond fish farm in the ru- there are more than 22,000 of these carp in the beginning,” said Adil- ral Karaotkel district near the capi- bekov. reservoirs. Many of them are rich tal,” he said. in freshwater fish, namely carp and Fish farms need experienced “The authorities of the Tselino- professionals, workers, a strong perch. grad District have already put their According to Adilbekov, there fishing service, an operational staff support behind our project. This are more than 4,000 reservoirs and and security guards. The project novelty is part of an old and long ponds larger than 10,000 square hopes to create 100 jobs. kilometres in the country. They forgotten business. The problem is “Moreover, we plan to open a have accumulated a 90-cubic-kilo- that the fisheries on the Nura River holiday retreat on our farm com- metre volume of fresh water. But opened in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. plete with wooden cottages and most reservoirs are in the central, We are grateful to the Tselinograd a full range of services for year- southern and eastern Kazakhstan District business department for round recreation and fishing at a regions. People in the capital are their help in the pond fish and ag- reasonable price. We would also deprived of the opportunity to fish. riculture organisation project. The like to hold equestrian events and “Fishermen usually have to programme was drafted on April, grow vegetables and garden plants. travel 100-200 kilometres for a 20 2013 in accordance with Ka- I believe that fish farms must be real fishing experience. Fishing is zakhstan’s rules for fishery man- profitable. I am confident that in unfortunately expensive for many. agement, the technical regulations, a year or two, our dream will start Those who cannot afford it head as well as all sanitary rules and becoming a reality,” Adilbekov to the Yessil River and make do regulations,” he added. said.