+16°C / +10°C Wednesday, September 3, 2014 No 16 (59) www.astanatimes.com Kazakh President Calls for Truce in President Ukraine During Meeting in Minsk Nazarbayev visits Ankara, Participates in Presidential Inauguration handover ceremony that took place By Zhanara Abdulova at the Çankaya presidential palace. Meeting foreign leaders and ANKARA – President Nursultan guests at the entrance, Gul warmly Nazarbayev paid a two-day visit to welcomed Nazarbayev and invited Turkey’s capital Aug. 27-28 to at- him to proceed to the palace. tend the swearing-in ceremony of Gul and Erdogan, co-founders newly elected Turkish President of AKP, Turkey’s largest political Recep Tayyip Erdogan. party, each delivered a speech at Two weeks earlier in the first- the ceremony. ever direct presidential elections “I am honoured to hand over my on Aug. 10, Turkish voters chose post to Mr. Erdogan,” Gul said, ad- the former prime minister and dressing Erdogan as “a comrade, leader of the governing Justice dear friend and colleague of more and Development Party (AKP) as than 40 years.” After thanking the their 12th president. Erdogan re- foreign guests, Gul underscored he placed outgoing President Abdul- worked in harmony with civil soci- lah Gul. ety and the judiciary throughout his Heads of state, foreign minis- tenure. He also thanked his family, ters, representatives of internation- his wife, parents and friends for sup- al organisations, ambassadors and porting him during his long career. (L-R) Presidents of Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine Vladimir Putin, Nursultan Nazarbayev and Petr Poroshenko. media reporters from more than 90 countries of the world attended the Continued on Page A8 broadly, a mutually acceptable ac- President Nazarbayev supports frameworks. That is why in order By Malika Orazgaliyeva comodation for that country’s as- peaceful initiatives aimed at the to start a dialogue on the Ukrain- and Aliya Bitimova pirations for stronger ties with Eu- de-escalation of the armed conflict ian crisis, Kazakhstan has worked rope balanced against its extensive in the Donetsk and Luhanskob- with other countries to organise on MINSK – The presidents of trade relations with its neighbours. lasts, the Kazakh foreign ministry Aug. 26 the meeting of leaders of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia and Foreign Minister Talking about Kazakhstan’s said. the three countries of the Customs Ukraine, as well as high represent- position on the crisis in Ukraine, Recently, the foreign ministry Union, Ukraine and the European atives of the European Union met Kazakh President Nursultan Naz- stated that Kazakhstan has been Union in Minsk. in the capital of Belarus for multi- arbayev has called for all the par- and is working towards normali- At the meeting in Minsk, Naz- Visits Singapore, lateral and bilateral talks on Aug. ties involved to refrain from us- sation of the relations between arbayev called for a truce in 26 seeking solutions to the ongo- ing force and instead to address Russia, Ukraine and the West, and Ukraine. ing months-long bloody conflict the challenges through diplomatic towards translating them into civi- in the east of Ukraine and, more channels. lised internationally recognised Continued on Page A3 Seeks More Economic Cooperation Foreign Affairs and Minister of Nuclear Disarmament a Top Priority By Altair Nurbekov Justice Kasiviswanathan Shan- mugam. SINGAPORE – Beginning his Lee Hsien Loong is also Chair- tour of Southeast Asia, Kazakhstan man of the Board of the Govern- of Kazakh Foreign Policy, Official Says Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan ment Investment Corporation, sues of nuclear disarmament and which measures undertaken by treaty to the President of the United Idrissov paid a visit to Singapore which is one of the world’s largest By Zhanara Abdulova non-proliferation are among the Kazakhstan to eliminate the threat States Bill Clinton in 1994 as one on Aug. 28 to improve bilateral sovereign wealth funds. His wife, Ho Ching is the General Direc- top on the international agenda as of the use of nuclear weapons are of the depositary countries of the relations anddiscuss the further ex- On the eve of the Aug. 29 Inter- tor of the investment holding Te- they directly impact the security of most significant? treaty. Kazakhstan’s policy aimed pansion of trade and economic and national Day against Nuclear Tests, masek, which manages the major- all states without exception. That 2014 saw a number of major at eliminating nuclear weapons and investment cooperation. The Astana Times talked with am- ity of the largest corporations in is why the international commu- events in the field of nuclear disar- The main areas of cooperation bassador-at-large of the Ministry of strengthening the regime of non- Singapore. Temasek’s story is sim- nity attaches great importance to mament and non-proliferation. This between the two countries include Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Bar- proliferation of weapons of mass ilar to how Kazakhstan’sSamruk policies and measures taken by year We celebrated the twentieth public services, e-government, ed- lybai Sadykov about the most im- destruction (WMD) has earned the Kazyna National Welfare Fundwas countries to achieve a world free ucation, budget planningand sup- portant initiatives of the President of anniversary of Kazakhstan’s acces- recognition of the international com- created. Singapore is a country that port for small and medium-sized Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, of nuclear weapons. In your opin- sion to the nulcear Non-Prolifera- munity and strengthened the global has been successful in its socio- businesses. in the field of nuclear disarmament ion, what is the current situation in tion Treaty (NPT) as a non-nuclear leadership of our country in the field economic development and ability During the visit, Idrissov met and non-proliferation. the field of nuclear disarmament state when Kazakh President Nur- of nuclear disarmament, non-prolif- to actively adapt like Kazakhstan. and which are the most important sultan Nazarbayev handed a copy eration and nuclear security. with Prime Minister of Singapore It is generally known that the is- eventsthat took place in 2014, and of the ratification diploma of the Continued on Page B5 Lee Hsien Loong and Minister of Continued on Page A8 International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Hold Conference in Astana more than 1.5 million people living has deep relevance and is fully in By Dmitry Lee in Kazakhstan and their families. line with our initiatives on nuclear International Physicians for the disarmament,” stated the message The capital of Kazakhstan, Prevention of Nuclear War (IP- given by President Nazarbayev of Astana is often referred to as the PNW) has joined the Kazakh Kazakhstan and read by Minister “Heart of the Eurasian Continent.” government’s efforts this year in of Health and Social Development In many respects it is, due to its promoting peace and a nuclear- Tamara Duissenova, during open- central geographical location and weapons-free world. ing remarks. multi-vector foreign policy that From Aug. 25 through Aug. Kazakhstan plays a key role annually draws dozens of interna- 29, more than 500 delegates from in the world of non-proliferation, tional congresses, conferences and some 50 countries, including med- according to Abai Baygenzhin, forums. They include the Astana ics and international non-govern- president of the public association Economic Forum, the Eurasian mental organisations (NGOs) vis- Kazakhstan Physicians for the Pre- Media Forum, the World Religious ited Astana’s Independence Palace vention of Nuclear War. Forum and the UN International where IPPNW held an anti-nu- “This was all made possible by Day Against Nuclear Tests held clear weapons conference. “From our head of state, Nursultan Naz- every Aug. 29. a Nuclear Test Ban to a Nuclear arbayev. He shut down the Semip- On Aug. 29, 23 years ago by de- Weapon Free World: Disarma- alatinsk [nuclear] test site, gave up cree of Kazakhstan President Nur- ment, Peace and Global Health in the fourth largest nuclear arsenal sultan Nazarbayev and the will of the 21st Century,” was the motto in the world, continues to spread the Kazakh people, one of the big- of the congress. the message to leaders of many gest nuclear tests sites in the world “It is symbolic that this forum is international organisations and has was shut down and the country being held in Kazakhstan, a coun- made Kazakhstan an example for gave up the fourth largest nuclear try that has suffered from nuclear all other countries in making our arsenal in the world. testing and is now one of the lead- country free of nuclear weapons,” In its 40-plus-year history, the ers in the anti-nuclear movement. Baygenzhin said. Honorary Ambassador of the ATOM Project Karipbek Kuyukov delivers his speech at the International Physicians for the site brought tears and suffering to The global agenda of the congress Continued on Page B8 Prevention of Nuclear War Conference in Astana on Aug. 27.

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the first cargo trains onto the new NATIONAL railways. news in brief New Railway Lines Will Connect During construction, which lasted from June 2012 to August There is a need to strengthen 2014, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, measures in Kazakhstan aimed at Kazakhstan’s state-owned railroad the observance of legislation in the North-South, East-West monopoly, built more than 1,200 religious sphere, Deputy Prime Min- By Rufiya Ospanova kilometres of railroad; housing fa- ister Gulshara Abdykalikova said at cilities were built for workers and an Aug. 27 meeting. Abdykalikova President of Kazakhstan Nursul- staff as well. charged the Ministry of Culture and tan Nazarbayev launched two new Sport and the Ministry of Education The location and configuration rail lines, Zhezkazgan-Beyneu and Science to accelerate measures and Arkalyk-Shubarkol, at an of new railways can significantly inpreparation for the 28th World Aug. 22 event held on the central reduce the distance goods must Winter Universiade 2017. She also square of Zhezkazgan. A telecon- travel between east and west and noted the need to develop a net- ference with the main stations in from north to south, both in Ka- work of children and youth sports the Kostanai, Kyzylorda, Aktobe, zakhstan and over its borders, schools and student leagues and to promote healthy lifestyles and Mangistau and Karaganda regions Askar Mamin, president of Ka- was also held and station manage- sports. The Deputy Prime Minister zakhstan Temir Zholy informed stressed the importance of continu- ment gave readiness reports. Nazarbayev. Congratulating all people of Ka- ing to work towards the prevention He also added that the railways zakhstan, the President called the of religious radicalism and extrem- opening of the railways one of the will contribute to the development ismin the religious sphere in com- pliance with legislation. “The fifth most important events of the year. of central and western Kazakh- Congress of Leaders of World and Nazarbayev thanked the railroad stan, stimulating economic activ- Traditional Religions is planned for and construction workers for their ity and acceleratingthe develop- 2015. For the further strengthening hard work and service. ment of business and industry in of interfaith harmony it is important “Today, we are opening two the regions. to work out new mechanisms for new railway lines. This is a first According to Mamin, the launch the relationships between religious for us. The Zhezkazgan-Beyneu of new railways greatly increases communities,” she concluded. and Arkalyk-Shubarkol lines will affect the fate and future of several the potential of the trans-Kazakh- stan transport corridors from Chi- At an Aug. 27 meeting, Deputy of Kazakhstan’s regions for dec- Prime Minister Gulshara Abdyka- ades to come. Since independence, President Nursiltan Nazarbyev at the ceremony launching two new railway lines. na towards Russia and Europe. likova urged the Ministry of Cul- we have not stopped building new The total length of Zhezkazgan- ture and Sport to develop an action railroads and have stepped up our its ability to reduce distances and Zhezkazgan-Beyneu and Arka- pact on Zhezkazgan, as it is now Beyneu and Arkalyk-Shubarkol is plan for implementation of the new efforts,” the President said. delivery times.We have created a lyk-Shubarkol will facilitate a strategic stop along important more than 1,200 kilometres. The Cultural Policy Concept. “For the world-class railway network right growth in neighbouring areas. international and national transit According to him, the new rail- Zhezkazgan-Beyneu line is the development of this concept we here in Kazakhstan,” Nazarbayev Immediate benefits will be felt by lines. ways will breathe new life into shortest rail route from central need to adopt a special action plan, several regions in the years ahead. said. the residents and businesses of the Live broadcasts from construc- carry out specific events and work Kazakhstan to the Port of Aktau “These lines are drastically chang- Nazarbayev also noted that con- Karaganda, Mangistau, Aktobe, tion starting points in Beyneu in according to this plan,” she said. In ing the face of Kazakhstan. Zhez- struction involved 10,000 people Kyzylorda and Kostanai regions, the Mangistau region, Shalkar in and the border with Turkmenistan addition, the Deputy Prime Minister kazgan and Arkalyk are no longer and that another 3,000 will gain he noted. the Aktobe region, Saksaulskaya and the Gulf states. Arkalyk-Shu- noted the need to enhance inter- dead-end stations. They are lo- permanent employment. He ex- In addition, the President of Ka- in the Kyzylorda region, Arkalyk barkol is a route from the centre of national cooperation and promote cated along the path from Asia to pressed his gratitude to all who zakhstan emphasised that the new in the Kustanai region and Zhez- Kazakhstan to Russia and eventu- cultural heritage. “The government Europe. Kazakhstan benefits from took part in building the railroad. railroads will have a positive im- kazgan captured the dispatch of ally Western Europe. discussion of the document includ- ed a proposal to conduct a season of Kazakh culture abroad,” she said. in Kazakhstan is that the property Plans have begun to open a sports must belong to the real owner. camp in Shchuchinsk, Akmola re- Officials Clarify Questions about Kazakhstan’s government will gion in autumn 2014 for the devel- formulate procedures for docu- opment of winter sports, Minister ment submission and property le- of Culture and Sport Arystanbek galisation. Mukhamediuly told an Aug. 27 en- New Property Rights Legalisation All information submitted as larged board meeting of his minis- try. Kazakhstan is a perfect place for As for fees, they constitute 10 erty, the land plot or garage – the sation. One of the conditions for part of the programme will be held the development of winter sports. By Alimzhan Mussabayev percent of the cost of acquisition property is not eligible for legali- legalisation of property located under strict confidentiality. We will open a sports camp in or estimated cost of the property Shchuchinsk in October-November New legalisation regarding outside of the country. Tax pay- property in Kazakhstan will take this year, Mukhamediuly said. He ments on legalised money are urged focusing on completing con- effect on Sept. 1 and expire on made only in cases wherea resi- struction of unfinished buildings. Dec. 31, 2015. A law titled “On dent wants to remove the funds Amnesty for Citizens of the Re- from a special account in a sec- The issues of adaptation of hous- public of Kazakhstan, Oralman ond-tier bank before planned (be- es and public facilities to meet the and Persons with Kazakhstan fore five years), without investing needs of people with disabilities were Residence Permits, regarding the in the economy and if his property addressed by Deputy Minister of Legal Status of their Property” has is outside of Kazakhstan. Kazakh- Healthcare and Social Development been adopted. stan residents may be tax exempt Svetlana Zhakupova at an Aug. 26 In the bill, the government tried if their legalised money in sav- media briefing in the Central Commu- to identify all critical aspects of ings accounts has been held no nications Service (CCS). Addressing the forthcoming process of legali- less than 60 calendar months since the media representatives, Zhakupova sation, considering the inevitable the date of transfer to the account saidthat about 22,000 facilities under- emergence of an immense number for legalisation or if they want to went certification in 2014 and at the of questions from the country’s make an investment with that le- expense of the local executive bodies, population. galised money. about 127 facilities will be adapted All citizens of the Republic The date of the commission’s for the needs of people with disabili- of Kazakhstan, Oralman (ethnic or tax authority’s decision on le- ties within the Employment Road Kazakhs who have returned to galisation is considered to be Map 2020. The deputy minister also Kazakhstan since independence the official date of Kazakhstan emphasised that adaptation of houses in 1991) and persons with Ka- residents’property legalisation. In and facilities is not limited to the con- zakhstan residence permitshave regards to money, it is considered struction of wheelchair ramps. “It also the right to legalise and normal- legalised from the moment of its includes adaptation of the surround- ise the status of property. Persons transfer into a savings account. ing areas andentry elements -the door- who are affected by Article 222 of Thus, its security is assured by ways must be of a particular width, the Criminal Code of Kazakhstan legislation regarding the obliga- etc. Multi-storey buildings must have and have had their sentence come tory guarantee of deposits. Conse- specialised elevators. As we can see, a into force are not eligible to par- quently, Kazakhstan residents will set of measures should be undertaken. ticipate. get all their money returned within Currently, 127 facilities are undergo- Property, including money be- 60 calendar months of it being de- ing adaptation. We closely cooperate longing to residents, or money posited in a savings account. with NGOs in this sphere,” she added. received by them before Sept. 1, Credit is not eligible for legali- will be legalised. Legally contest- sation. Moreover, income tax will In 2014, drip irrigation will be ed property cannot be legalised. not be imposed upon it. used in a 1,000-hectare area in Ka- It is possible to legalise real es- In case of dissatisfactionwith zakhstan, Chairman of the Board tate outside of Kazakhstan. For the commission’s or tax author- of the Fund for Financial Support this to happen, Kazakhstan resi- ity’s decision, action or inaction, of Agriculture Narmukhan Sary- dents need to submit all necessary applicants may appeal their case bayev said at an Aug. 21 media documents to tax authorities in in court. There is one interesting briefing. “The issues of increasing respective jurisdictions for legali- detail that needs to be mentioned the labour productivity in the agri- sation. Also, potential participants for Kazakhstan civil servants cultural sector and crop husbandry are of special importance. One of have to keep in mind that recog- who have legalised their money the ways to increase productivity is nised property is property identi- and “forgot” to specify such in application of advanced irrigation cal to the property determined by declarations from previous years. technologies, including drip irriga- real estate according to Kazakh- According to the initiative, in tion systems. The President set the stan law. legalising income, these people task to increase the areas under crop Starting Sept. 1 and ending on are exempted from disciplinary where advanced systems of irriga- Nov. 30, 2015, the populace of liability for non-presentation tion are applied to 15 percent of the the country may submit the docu- or submission of incomplete or total area,” he said. The fund is one ments necessary for real estate le- doubtful declarations as provided of the KazAgro operators, which galisation to local akimats (region- by Article 9 of the law “On the financessmall farms that introduce al government administrations). It Fight Against Corruption,” dur- drip irrigation systems. “Vegetable will take 30 calendar days for the ing the period preceding the law farms and melon and gourd farms commission and tax authorities to coming into force. are interested in the introduction of consider requests from the date of However, it is necessary to con- this technology. They have small their submission. In case docu- sider that legalisation doesn’t ex- areas and this is exactly the cat- ments are returned for corrections, tend to property acquired through egory of manufacturers that we are the applicantis allowed to resub- corruption and crime. working with. This year, we plan to mittheir application,except forcas- Strict procedures for the legali- introduce drip irrigation inanarea of es involving money. All expenses sation of buildings is also being 1,000 hectares. By 2020, we will fi- connected with the registration of planned. If a Kazakhstan resident nance the introduction of this tech- legalised property go directly to- has an apartment which isn’t tak- nology at the area of about 10,000 wards legalisation procedures. en out of housing stock in prop- hectares,” Sarybayev said. A3 eurasia&world

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external news in brief In Indonesia, FM Idrissov Promotes Dialogue Kazakh Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Kairat Lama Sharif met on Aug. 25 with Chair- man of the Sarjah Chamber of of Civilisations, Bilateral Ties Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Abdullah bin Sultan Al Owais. By Malika Orazgaliyeva At the meeting, Sultan Al Owais and Altair Nurbekov was briefed on the activities of the Kazakh National Chamber of En- BALI, INDONESIA – Kazakh trepreneurs, its development and Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov government support of small and travelled to Indonesia from Aug. medium-sized businesses. Accord- 29-30 to promote bilateral ties ing to Lama Sharif the main aspects through high-level talks and to- of investment policy are aimed at takepart in the United Nations Al- improving the investment climate liance of Civilisations 6th Global in the country. The ambassador Forum. also highlighted the importance of On Aug. 29, the Kazakh minis- increasing investment cooperation ter participated in the Sixth Global between the two countries and par- Forum of the UN Alliance of Civi- ticipation of the Sharjah business lisations in Bali along with UN Sec- community in the development of retary General Ban Ki-moon, UNE- key sectors of Kazakhstan’s econ- SCO Director General Irina Bokova, omy. In this context, the chairman ministers and high-level delegations reaffirmed SCCI’s commitment to from more than 100 countries and strengthening investment coopera- international organisations. tion between the two countries. He Kazakhstan has fully supported also noted positive growth in the the idea of the Alliance aimed at number of small and medium-sized reducing tensions between the Kazakh companies registered in re- Western and Islamic worlds, the cent years within SCCI, which now minister said, and joined in the exceeds 100 companies. creation of the Group of Friends of the Alliance. Pursuant to the decision of the “We note the enduring impor- 21st session of the Assembly of the tance of the theme of the Forum People of Kazakhstan (APK), the which has brought us all together opening ceremony of the Kazakh- - “Unity in Diversity: Celebrating stan Centre of Peace and Accord Diversity for Common and Shared was held Aug. 26 in London. Dep- Values.” Kazakhstan highly appre- uty Chairman of APK and head of ciates the role of the Alliance as an the Secretariat of the Assembly Ye- important instrument of political A family photo of participants of the Sixth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilisations in Bali. raly Tugzhanov, Chairman of the and intercultural dialogue around Board of Directors of Kazakhstan the world. We believe that the ini- Kagazyand member of the British tiative of Spain and Turkey meas- zakhstan is committed to ensur- Nations Alliance of Civilisations Idrissov discussed issues on Diplomatic relations between House of Commons Sir Tony Bald- ures up to the expectations of the ing, and will continue to strive to member states in consideration the bilateral and international Kazakhstan and Indonesia were ry, British investors, scientists and international community to coun- ensure, the effectiveness and ef- of all items on the agenda of the agendas in more detail with his established on June 2, 1993. The representatives of companies in the ter the ‘plague’ of the 21st century, ficiency of the global platform for Security Council,” Idrissov said in counterpart,Foreign Minister of key areas of cooperation between two countries cooperating within extremism and terrorism, includ- interreligious and interfaith dia- his speech. Indonesia Dr. Marty Natalegawa. the two countries include politi- the framework of the agreements ing through the involvement of logue, the Congress of Leaders of The minister expressed hope “We welcome Indonesian busi- cal, interparliamentary, economic, on bilateral cooperation took part youth in creating inter-civilisation- World and Traditional Religions that the forum will contribute to nesses in Kazakhstan and in- cultural and humanitarian affairs, in the ceremony. At the event, Tug- al interaction,” the minister said. held every three years in Astana. the practical solution of problems vite you to actively participate as well as collaboration in interna- zhanov presented Kazakhstan’s “The world today is, once again, The fifth Congress will take place that mankind is facing and create in projects in various sectors of tional organisations. plunged into a phase of escalating model of interethnic tolerance and in 2015. The Congress has brought new ideas, forms of dialogue and the economy, such as oil and gas, One of the priorities of Jakarta’s tensions and increasing military social harmony and spoke about the together representatives of various cooperation in order to achieve the agro-processing, manufacturing, foreign policy is the development capabilities. Several old contro- Assembly’srole, mission and inter- religions from more than 80 coun- main goal of the Alliance of Civili- telecommunication, engineering, of relations with ASEAN partners. versies have become seriously ag- national cooperation. The deputy tries around the world. The Council sations, building a world based on tourism and hospitality, financial Indonesia has launched a number gravated and newly provoked. We chairman also said that representa- of Religious Leaders has now been mutual respect. and banking,” Idrissov said at the of regional security and anti/coun- observe that international law does tives of such countries as France, established, and includes repre- “As the Kazakh poet Fariza meeting. ter terrorism initiatives, including not work as it is supposed to and Germany, Great Britain, the United Ongarsynova once said, ‘to cre- The two ministers stressed the a proposal for the establishment of the principle of permissiveness sentatives from all major religions. States, Israel, Sweden, Turkey, “We are confident that the Con- ate means to be able to add to importance of further promotion the ASEAN Security Community, China, Russia, Spain, Holland and triumphs. We pay too high a price for the conflicts that do not solve gress will continue to contribute to something, already known to all, of the nuclear disarmament pro- which entails the formation of a others sent more than 60 requests the preservation of peace and trust a grain of your soul and personal cess globally including through single operational and legal frame- to APK to study its experience. The problems, only exacerbate them,” Idrissov told the gathering. between people of different na- experience.’ The culture of peace, the full legal establishment of the work for Southeast Asia. The main model was presented in the UN and tionalities and religions. It is very spirituality and harmony is a living Central Asian Nuclear Weapons point of the initiative was the idea in various OSCE countries. Tugzh- The minister went on to list spe- cific contributions Kazakhstan has important for us that the United creation of all of us. We all are dif- Free Zone (CANWFZ) under the ofis creating an ASEAN peace- anov emphasised that the opening Nations, represented by the Alli- ferent and yet equal. We all have Semipalatinsk Treaty of 2006 and keeping mechanism to ensure se- of the centre would serve as an been making in promoting better ance of Civilizations, appreciates one goal, which is the prosperity of the Nuclear Weapons Free Zone in curity and stability in the region. impetus for strengthening coop- understanding and dialogue inter- and fully supports the dialogue our countries,” the Kazakh minis- South-East Asia according to the ASEAN member states decided eration and expansion of bilateral nationally, including the triennial of religions on this platform,” he ter concluded. 1995 Bangkok Treaty. to establish a single ASEAN Eco- relations in the priority sectors of Congresses of Leaders of World said. “We consider it important During his visit, Idrissov met with At a joint press briefing follow- nomic Community by Dec. 2015, political, trade, economic, educa- and Traditional Religions, the es- to strengthen sustainable partner- President of Indonesia Susilo Bam- ing their meeting, Natalegawa which means the elimination of tional and cultural cooperation. tablishment of the Conference on bang Yudhoyono.The future of com- stressed that there were two gov- customs and immigration barriers Baldrysaid greater efforts should Interaction and Confidence-Build- ships between the Alliance, the UN ernment-to-government agree- between members. In addition, at be taken to strengthen cooperation ing Measures in Asia (CICA) and, member states and international prehensive and mutually beneficial the 21st meeting of the ASEAN when controversy mounts between last but not least, the functioning organisations, including the CICA cooperation between Astana and Ja- ments and 14 business-to-business nations and cultures in the world. of a unique model of social and and the Congress of Leaders of karta was discussed. “Indonesia has ones providing a solid foundation Summit in Phnom Penh on Nov. One of the goals of the centre is to ethnic inclusion, the Assembly of World and Traditional Religions.” an important place in Kazakhstan’s for the bilateral ties. Yet, he noted, 2012, the participants agreed on share Kazakhstan’s experience in the People of Kazakhstan (APK). “Our peaceful foreign policy foreign policy and is considered a the potential of such cooperation is the need for a new agreement building a united state and promot- “At the initiative of our country, aims at strengthening our sov- leader in South East Asiathat pos- far from being fully explored. on the Regional Comprehensive ing the development of scientific the International Year of the Rap- ereignty and statehood through sesses significant political and eco- The bilateral meeting resulted Economic Partnership (RCEP) initiatives. At the end of the cer- prochement of Cultures was held in maintaining good neighbourly nomic potential,” Idrissov said. in thesigning of amemorandum of between the member states and emony, the participants agreed that 2010, and the period of 2013-2022 relations and mutually beneficial The Kazakh minister invited In- understanding between the Minis- six ASEAN trading partners, with the opening of the centre would has been declared by UNESCO as cooperation. If elected to be a non- donesia to participate in the Fifth try of Foreign Affairs of Kazakh- which it already has a free trade make an essential contribution to the International Decade of Rap- permanent member of the Security Congress of Leaders of World and stan and the Ministry of Foreign zone agreement (Australia, New strengthening the policy of peace prochement of Cultures,” he said. Council, Kazakhstan will strongly Traditional Religions in June 2015 Affairs of Indonesia on bilateral Zealand, China, India, South Ko- and accord in the international According to the minister, Ka- promote the interests of the United in Astana. consultations. rea and Japan). community.

Kazakh Ambassador to Jordan Bulat Sarsenbayev said his country has developed a roadmap to boost cooperation between the two na- Kazakh President Calls for Truce in Ukraine tions.In an interview with the Petra news agency, Sarsenbayev said that the two-year plan aims to boost ag- ricultural, industrial, civil, defence During Meeting in Minsk and energy relations.The ambas- sador added that the new directives Continued from Page A1 the humanitarian aid campaign,” ern countries, but also countries of Kazakh political analyst Erlan teract with their European coun- came as a result of His Majesty said the leader of Kazakhstan. the East should contribute to the Karin in an interview with one terparts. Astana has a wider range King Abdullah II’s latest visit to Ka- “We are urging to immediately When speaking on the necessity effort. Such intensive efforts have of the Kazakh information agen- of tools in this regard. So, I think zakhstan and to cap the productivity resolve the humanitarian catas- of a peaceful settlement, Kazakh- a great importance to preventing cies, Tengrinews.kz, commented that the roles and tasks between of the country’s 21-year diplomatic trophe in the east of Ukraine. The stan’s President urged the parties an economic collapse in Ukraine. on the role of Minsk and Astana Astana and Minsk are distributed relationship with the Kingdom. task now is to ensure a large-scale to give up on military solutions. We should come up with an idea in the recent talks: “Astana and correctly.” The roadmap includes hosting joint humanitarian aid campaign to as- “There should be a peaceful res- foran international fund to bolster Minsk are trying to play the role Commenting on the results of meetings in Astana before the end sist Ukraine’s people. The efforts pite to save the lives of innocent Ukraine’s catastrophe, he said. of mediator. But here it must be meeting in an interview with Sin- of this year, including meetings of should be supported by interna- women and children who have be- On Aug. 26, Poroshenko held said that Minsk has perhaps more gapore’s Channel News Asia, the Higher Kazakh-Jordanian Com- tional organisations, including come hostages of the military con- bilateral meetings with Putin and- intense contacts with Kiev. [Be- Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan mitteeand foreign affairs officials, the Customs Union and the CIS flict. We are calling on the sides to Nazarbayev. His meeting with Pu- larus President Alexander] Lu- Idrissov praised the very fact that as well as of the Kazakhstan-Jordan [Commonwealth of Independent cease fire,” Nazarbayev said. tin reportedly lasted for two hours kashenko was at the inaugura- it took place and stressed the im- Business Council, he explained.The States],” he told other participants. Among other things, President well into the late evening. tion of Poroshenko recently and portance of continuing dialogue new cooperation in the agricultural “Kazakhstan is ready to ren- Nazarbayev stated it was impor- Poroshenko at the meeting with congratulated him on the occa- among all parties concerned even sector will benefit from the quality der all possible aid, including via tant to stop reciprocal sanctions Nazarbayev expressed his belief sion. … But Minsk is somewhat as signs were showing of growing of Kazakh wheat in Jordan and the the country’s Red Cross and Red that have an adverse affect on that Ukrainian-Kazakh relations limited in its maneuvers, in the tensions and continued fighting in region as well as establish partner- Crescent. Among other things, the common citizens and may trigger have great potential in many areas sense that Minsk cannot support the east of Ukraine. ships in the area of wheat farm- organisation could act as a neutral a new wave of the global financial and thanked Nazarbayev for his this process already with their According to President Naz- ing that take advantage of the vast middleman when escorting human- crisis. Nazarbayev urged a return support of Ukraine. European counterparts because arbayev, similar meetings will swathe of wheat-producing land itarian freights sent by other na- to constructive interaction and a “I know your strong principled of their already damaged person- continue, including the possibility in Kazakhstan.The directives also tions. There should be an unbiased gradual lifting of the sanctions. position. Thank you for your sup- al relationships. In this respect, of a meeting in Kazakhstan at the include cooperation in the field of international control system to en- “Not only Southeast Ukraine, but port and decisive action in the Astana has greater room for ma- request of the EU. energy, especially exploration of sure timely supplies of humanitar- the entire Ukraine needs large-scale protection of the sovereignty and neuver because it is a reliable “In any case, any talks are bet- uranium in the central parts of the ian aid to Ukraine. I would call the aid efforts from all of the interna- territorial integrity of Ukraine,” partner for Moscow, has contacts ter than the war,” he said after the Kingdom, the ambassador added. sides to declare a truce to facilitate tional community. Not only West- Poroshenko said. with Kiev and plus Astana can in- Minsk meetings. A4 economy

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economy KazTransOil Director Discusses news in brief Chairman of the Board of the Development Bank of Kazakh- stan (DBK) Bolat Zhamishev and Company’s Future, EEU Chairman of China Development companies confidence in planning gramme. Since the first initial level and corporate governance Bank (CDB) Zheng Zhijie dis- By Dana Saudegerova because each market, such as the public offering of the company’s ratings indicate continuous im- cussed the most promising areas Black Sea, Eastern Europe, the shares on the Kazakhstan Stock provement of the relevant sys- of cooperation between the two The state-owned operator of Baltic countries and othershas a Exchange, more than a year has tem. In 2013, the corporate gov- financial institutions at Aug. 27 Kazakhstan’s main oil pipeline specific price. passed. During this time, their ernance rating was 63.7 percent, talks in Astana. Zhamishev and and the largest oil transportation Kazakhstan oil is transported market value increased by 60 which is 3.1 percent higher than Zhijie expressed mutual interest in company in the country, KazTran- through Russia via the Atyrau- percent. What provides a stable the previous estimate. KazTran- the speedy implementation of the sOil, is gaining a reputation for Samara route at about 15 million level of stock quotation? sOil continues to grow. This year, general agreement to opena $500 its financial stability. Moreover, tonnes per year; up to 3,000,000 The dynamics of passed in Ka- 70.9 billion tenge (US$389.5 mil- million credit line, which was con- by the end of the first half of this tons is moved by the Makhachka- zTransOil shares confirms that ad- lion) was allocated to the group cluded between the two banks in year, the company had taken in la-Tikhoretsk-Novorossiysk pipe- mitting the company to the Peo- of companies for an expenditure May. DBK said that loans totaling 36.8 billion tenge in net profit, line annually. The agreement ple’s IPO programme as a pioneer programme, as well as a separate $300 million on the previously- signed three loan agreements with which is 10 percent more com- between the governments of Ka- firm was a wise decision. Indeed, 69 billion tenge (US$379 million) CDB were fully utilised, namely to pared to the same period in 2013. zakhstan and Russia on oil transit- its share price since the initial pub- for the company. The company has actively par- was recently extended until 2027. lic offering in December 2012 has finance the implementation of pro- jects in the areas of electric power, ticipated in the drafting of the Kairgeldy Kabyldin In the short term, we expect increased by approximately 60 What is the personnel policy of Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) growth in oil production, which percent from 725 tenge (US$3.98) metallurgy, transport and textiles. the company? In addition, during the meeting, Treaty which was useful for Ka- will mainly be fueled by the to between 1,130 (US$6.20) and KazTransOil is known for its zakhstan in preserving and con- the rules and standards for oil and Kashagan Field and increased 1,140 tenge (US$6.26). Zhamishev informed his Chinese petroleum products. In particular, highly professional staff. The counterpart about funding opportu- solidating its positions and inter- production at the Tengiz field. Re- We are proud of the fact that high quality of KazTransOil em- ests in the field of energy within the treaty will allow the energy nities in Kazakh projects in non-oil garding this, two major projects the company created additional ployees is known throughout the the EEU. sector of the member states to es- sectors of the economy and infra- are now underway: increasing pro- market financial instruments to country’s hydrocarbons sector. General Director of KazTran- tablish uniform requirements for structure. The current portfolio of duction in Kazakhstan’s section of benefit ordinary people and their KazTransOil has been the domi- sOil Kairgeldy Kabyldin spoke the transportation and quality of potential projects of DBK exceeds the Caspian Pipeline Consortium assets. In 2012, shareholders re- nant brand in its field since its 1 trillion tenge (US$5.5 billion). about the company’s future and oil and petroleum products. (CPC) to 52.5 million tonnes per ceived dividends of 10.34 percent establishment in 1997. We hold potential in light of the EEU and year by 2015 and increasing the of the initial price and by the end annual professional skills con- “Samruk Kazyna intends to pri- its ongoing investment projects. What are the company’s plans of 2013 – more than 15 percentof capacity of the Kazakhstan-Chi- tests among our cadre of special- vatise its assets in conditions of in light of the trilateral economic na (Atyrau-Kenkiyak-Kumkol- the initial price. In total, between ists. Winners take part in interna- maximum transparency,” Deputy What changes have taken union? What investment projects Atasu-Alashankou) pipeline sys- the final 2012 and 2013 numbers, tional competitions and compete Chairman of the Board Yelena place in the company in connec- are currently underway and what tem to 20 million tonnes per year more than 70.77 billion tenge had with workers of large oil transport Bakhmutova said at an Aug. 29 tion with accession to the EEU? is expected from them? by sometime between 2017-2019 been paid in dividends. companies from Belarus, Rus- public meeting for potential inves- The signing of the EEU treaty The EEU, of course, will have a as resources become available. As The growth in share price is- sia and Ukraine. Management tors centering on the participation by the leaders of Russia, Belarus powerful impact on all sectors of of today, the NPS-8 and NPS-10 based largely on our excellentper- personnel periodically undergo in the privatisation programme for and Kazakhstanwas a historic- thedomestic economy, including oil pumping stations have already formance in 2013. The consoli- 2014-2016. “In accordance with the event for our country that marked KazTransOil. As for cooperation been put into operation. They will dated volume of oil transportation re-certification. In 2013, 6,567 employees and 2,976 specialists request of the head of state Samruk the beginning of a new round of with oil-transport companies, I’d increase the capacity of the main reached 67.2 million tonnes, which Kazyna will wholly or partially sell in the first half of 2014took part integration. I’d like to note that like to note the following. pipeline, Atasu-Alashankou, to 20 is 2 percent higher than in 2012. 106 assets in a competitive envi- in specialty training. If they pro- KazTransOil, along with other In order to ensure the transpor- million tonnes per year. Also, the The consolidated turnover of oil ronment in 2014-2020. Of those, Kazakh enterprises, contributed tation of Kazakhstan oil through reconstruction of the Kassymov was 45.5 billion kilometre tonnes, duce good results, their salaries 64 companies are planned for sale a lot to drafting the document. In Russia and Belarus, KazTransOil Pumping Station (Atyrau) was which is 8 percent higher than and careers will grow.There is in 2014, one of which will enter the the energy sector, the EEU treaty signed contracts on the provision completed. Investmentsin the sec- the year prior. The volume of wa- also a knowledge test because of people’s IPO; the other companies is largely focused on the organisa- of transportation services through ond stage of construction of the ter supplied grew by 3 percent the technical, environmental and should be sold through a bidding tion, management, operations and Russian and Belarusian pipeline Kazakhstan-China oil pipelineto- to 23.4 million cubic metres. We other risks associated with the process,” she said. As Bakhmutova development of common mar- systems with the relevant trans- taled24.3 billion tenge (US$133.5 successfully implemented a cost company’s field. said, the Samruk Kazyna National kets for crude oil and petroleum portation and forwarding com- million), excluding VAT, as of management programme. Sec- We have a talent pool and a Welfare Fund is committed to the products. Member states must panies. Similar contracts were June 30. ondly, during 2013,a number of system of vocational training and privatisation of its assets in condi- guarantee long-term assurance signed with freight forwarding I would like to mention that important projects to modernise retraining. In January of this year, tions of maximum transparency of the transportation of crude oil services regarding exports of Ka- along with the development of and expand the system of trunk Verny Capital and the consult- and based on this reasoning, the and petroleum products on exist- zakhstan oil from offshore pro- export potential, a no less impor- pipelines and oil transportation ing company Reputation Capital sale of assets is being held through ing transport systems under their duction sites. These companies tant task is the development of infrastructure were implemented. Group presented their research the web portal gosreestr.kz, the jurisdiction, including trunk pipe- include AK Transneft, Gomelt- our internal network of pipelines. Last year, disbursement of capital on the corporate reputations of electronic trading platform of state lines. Tariffs for transportation ransneft Friendship, Transneft- We are investing to maintain our investments amongst the group of companies operating in Kazakh- property. “Only a part of the fund’s services of oil and oil products are Service, Neva Pipeline Company current assets, the integrity of the companies amounted to 34.1 bil- stan. KazTransOil took fourth assets will be sold through a two- set for economic entities of mem- and Primorsk Trade Port. pipelines and the efficiency of lion tenge (US$187.3 million), place in this public trust ranking. stage tender and only if it somehow ber states at a level not exceeding For example, the volume of ex- pumping stations. including a separate 28.8 billion After retailers and among realsec- poses a threat to national security. the rates established for business- ports through theAtyrau-Samara tenge (US$158.22 million) for the tor companies, we are first. This, I Notification of the auction with all es from the transitcountry. systemhas already been set for KazTransOil is the first par- company. Third, the credit ratings believe, is the result of the open- necessary information about the as- Also, EEU countries streamline the longterm. This gives our oil ticipant of the People’s IPO pro- of the company are at investment ness of our company. sets will be published on the web portal of the state property,” she added. According to her, Samruk Kazyna began to systematically inform the public about the pro- gramme since its inception and Atyrau Region Developing with will continue this campaign until the last asset is sold. Currently, the group of companies within the Samruk Kazyna privatisation sold Global Economic Trends three objects for the sum of 835.8 million tenge (US$4.6 million). At have the opportunity to put funds because its objective is to ensure and Russia, which may affect the By Rinat Kulmagambetov the same time, the companies were in industries and products that are food security. Investments in this cost of food in our country. By the sold at a price that exceeds the total in demand not only in Kazakh- sphere over the past two years way, in the next year we are go- estimated costs by 1.8 times. ATYRAU – Baktykozha stan, but also abroad. Thus, the increased fourfold, from 2.7 bil- ing to launch a plant for process- Izmukhambetov, Akim (Gover- number of projects implemented lion (US$14.8 million) to 11.3 ing and canning vegetables with The national railway company nor) of the Atyrau region, spoke within SPAIID over the past two billion tenge (US$62.1 million). the capacity of 25,000 cans. In the in an interview about the develop- Kazakhstan Temir Zholyrealised years has increased twofold, from Among the completed projects fall, it is planned to sow 200 hec- ment of the region as well as the assets within the second privati- 22 to 44. The volume of invest- is Pervomaiski, a dairy farming tares of winter rye and next year, investment attractiveness and the sation wave. At an Aug. 29 meet- ments increased 24-fold, from partnership built and equipped 200 hectares of millet, which need for new facilities due to the ing with the heads of the Samruk 63.7 billion (US$350 million) to with modern,Western technolo- showed good productivity in our growth in population. Kazyna group of companies, three 1,553.6 billion tenge (US$8.5 bil- gies. The number of Holstein- region. railway enterprises were pre- lion). Currently, 28 of 44projects Friesian cows will be increased Two years ago, you were ap- sented to potential investors, the have been launched, production from 500 to 1,000 and produc- The region’s population is pointed the Akim (Governor)of company’s press service reported. volume reached 26.2 billion tenge tion will grow to 7,200 tonnes of the region with an oil-bearing growing, which means that it Kazakhstan Temir Zholy started role – to give the country hydro- (US$144 million)and 4.1 billion milk and dairy products per year. needs new kindergartens and implementation of a comprehen- sive plan of privatisation for 2014- carbons and at the same time to tenge (US$22.5 million) in taxes Alga, the agricultural complex, schools, hospitals and sports 2016, developed in accordance expand other areas and develop was transferred to the national manufactures 400 tonnes of dairy complexes… Baktykozha Izmukhambetov with the assignment of the head industries with high added value. budget. These projects will create products in addition to the goat Over the past two years,67 pre- of state. Kazakhstan Temir Zho- Have you managed to achieve 5,000 jobs. By yearend,we will farm, which produces 320 tonnes schools for 5,115 students, in- salary rose from 180,400tenge lyvice president for economy and tangible results? launch seven projects worth 8.3 of dairy products per year. Among cluding in mini-centres, were put (US$991) to 214,400 tenge billion tenge (US$45.6 million) the most promising projects is the into operation under the Balapan finance Almas Lepesbayev pro- Oil provides a great opportu- (US$1,178). For the firstsix vided information on the activity nity to contribute to the national and in 2015 another five projects construction of a poultry factory, programme. Before the end of months of 2014, the execution of worth 12.9 billion tenge (US$70.9 broiler complex, goose farm and the year,it is planned to complete of Yertys Service LLP in Pavlodar, budget and to meet the challenges the budget was 99.9 percent (in Kazykurt-South LLP in Shymkent of diversification of the regional million) will be set up. One of the unique for Kazakhstan, a plant for construction of 12 kindergartens 2012 – 98.7 percent). This is one most important for the region’s processing 100 tonnes of camel for 2,910 children. This year,we and Bas Balkhash 2004 LLP in economy. The gross regional of the best indices in the coun- Balkhash. Yertys Service LLP and product, based on the results of enterprises is a house-building and 350 tonnes of sheep wool also launched construction of the try and inflation was 4.5 percent, factory, which manufactures per year and production of fin- Palace of Youth, which is a gift Kazykurt-South LLP are noted 2014, can reach more than 4 tril- which is also a good result com- to be operating on the market in lion tenge (US$22 billion). Based 150,000 cubic metres of concrete ished products. We have also in- of the Chevron company for the pared to the national average level products and builds 50,000 square tensified production of sturgeon 20th anniversary of its coopera- preparation of a rolling stock for on statistical data, it should be loading oil freights. The enterpris- of 0.3 percent. metres of housing per year. In ad- and caviar. The majority of these tion with Kazakhstan. noted that the Atyrau region is an es have all the necessary capacities dition, three projects are being projects are implemented at the Over the past two years,nine undisputable leader among other for steaming, washing, preparing regions of the country on many The Russians are interested implemented in the private indus- expense of private capital. Over healthcare facilities were com- in the investment opportuni- cars for loading oil and oil prod- indicators of socio-economic trial area. the past two years the crop area missioned in the region and by the ucts, carrying out the current un- development. Many parametres ties of the regionwith the crea- for potatoes grew 22-fold, vegeta- end of the year another 14 objects tion of a Common Economic coupling repair of freight cars and improved that directly affect the Residents of border areas were bles, 8 times. Of course, special will be put into operation. For the preparing tanks for repair. Mainte- Space (CES). The region, as it is social well-being of citizens. the first to feel the effect ofin- attention is paid to farmers who last six months, the birth rate per nance of locomotives is a primary known,is a leader in investments. Thus, the gross regional product tegration processes. But together introduce advanced technologies. 1,000 peoplehas been 13.6, the activity of Bas Balkhash 2004 LLP. grew from 3,292.5 billion tenge What are the most demanded with positive results and such ad- For example, the area under drip mortality rate decreased by 14.3 Hundreds of locomotive units are (US$18.1 billion) in 2012 to projects? vantagesas freedom of movement irrigation has increased 3 times percent and natural population annually brought to the enterprise 4,021 billion tenge (US$23.1 bil- Investment attractiveness of and open market, they are facing and in the future will reach 1,500 growth was 5 percent. for service and repair, with more lion) in 2014. the region is very high and it is increasing competition… hectares. Part of the harvest is de- In general, the region is devel- than 250 delivered in 2013. Lepes- At that, GRP per capita in the recognised by our partners in the From the first day of assump- livered to the market and the rest oping in line with the instruc- bayev assured potential investors region made up 6.6 million tenge Commonwealth of Independent tion of office, I announced sup- of the harvestto the stabilisation tions of the President and in line of Kazakhstan Temir Zholyof its (US$36,263). The regional share States (CIS) and far abroad. Due port for the regional AIC (Agro- fund. The creation of a food belt with the global economic trends, readiness for mutually beneficial in the country’s GDP increased to the State Programme of Accel- Industrial Complex). The state and sufficient stocks is especially focusing on innovationsand best cooperation and hoped for success from 10.8 percent to 13.2 percent. erated Industrial and Innovative goal is the development of the important in light of recent events practices, which are applied in in the privatisation campaign im- In the last six months, an average Development (SPAIID), investors agricultural and livestock sector, relating to the sanctions of Europe many areas. plementation. A5 Business

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completed the third stage of test- Business ing. Finally, 16 candidates were News in Brief selected who met all the require- Human Capital Drives Growth, ments of the company. All of them “Kazakhstan will expand its net- have good experience. In particu- work of liquefied gas filling sta- lar, many of them worked with the tions,” said First Vice Minister of Big Four. Almost all graduated Energy Uzakbay Karabalin at an Says Samruk Kazyna HR Chief from leading universities around Aug. 27 Central Communications with a global economy but also zakh languages. The final stage the world, such as the London By Violetta Shterk Service (CCS) media briefing. gives access to a wider range of includes ability tests. If a person is School of Economics and Political “This year, a memorandum was modern information ideal for per- not at the required level on one of Science, The FreemanSchool of The Samruk Kazyna National signed with big networks of gas sonal and professional growth. the stages, he or she is not permit- Business (USA), and others. Welfare Fund has launched a stations in order to expand the cov- ted to the next test round. revolutionary business transfor- erage of fuel gas (propane),” Kara- How many people are working Then the short-listed candi- Samruk Kazyna is your first ex- mation programme among its balin noted. According to him, the in the fund? dates will be interviewed with the perience in Kazakhstan. How do group of companies. On the road mechanism of sales of liquefied To date, the holding company department of human resources you assess the level of corporate to success, modernisation is not gas is as follows: gas suppliers employs only 137 people. You management and supervisor in culture development? possible without the best human in each region give orders for the have to admit that for guiding near- charge based on a competency- I found a nice, smart group of capital. Samruk Kazyna Chief supply of certain volumes of gas ly 600 daughter companies and based interview. The decision on people; hard working, committed Human Resources Officer Daniel and then receive fuel at the plants. employing 320,000 people, this employment is adopted from the (mainly) technocrats and experts Cruysberghs recently discussed He added that the final price of gas figure is very small, certainly bear- results of the collective interview with high loyalty to the Kazakh- thecandidate selection rules. is set at the local level and is under ing in mind the governmental re- of candidates with the commis- stan nation building. I saw people the control of anti-monopoly or- porting requirements given that the sion, which consists of the Chief with tremendous unlocked poten- You have worked for more than ganisations and local government Kazakh government and nation are of Staff, Chief for Human Re- tial at all levels. But I also saw 25 years in all areas of HR, in- offices. According to the Deputy our only shareholder. For example, sources Management, Deputy too much of a reactive order/task Minister, the transition to natural cluding 16 years at Philip Morris the world-famous Malaysian ana- Chief for Human Resources Man- culture, a power/status-based de- International. Your last position agement, the head of the structural gas will significantly save the cost Daniel Cruysberghs logue of our fund, Khazanah Hold- cision making process, too much of gasoline. at Philip Morris International ing, has 419 employees, whilst it unit and director in charge. As you bureaucracy and limited inter- was Vice President of Organisa- guides only 50 companies. can see, the whole process aims departmental and intercompany “Before the end of the year the tion Development, for which you are key ingredients for personal, towards maximum objectivity and collaboration or sharing of best first 12 kilometres of the Asta- covered 80,000 employees in 180 company and societal success. What is the average age of em- avoidance of external influence. practices. na-Temirtau four-lane highway, markets around the world. So Hence, we look for intellect com- ployees in the fund? Following the contest, we in- The platform for transforma- which is currently under construc- far, you have lived and worked in bined with leadership behaviours Thirty-seven years old. We are form the public who is chosen tion is there, the people potential tion, are scheduled to be put into eight countries around the world. and the motivation to positively blending experienced profession- with a short academic and career exists, but we have to unlock the operation,” Kazakh Minister of In- You have enough experience to contribute to the company and als with young potentials to gener- history of the new colleague to entrepreneurial spirit by working vestment and Development Asset compare the work of the fund. Kazakh society. ate the required climate, dynamics give full transparency. more as a commercial organisa- Issekeshev said on Aug. 25 after Does the fund’s personnel policy and environment for success. tion. We have to develop our peo- a visiting session was held with differ from the leading compa- What is the catch of Samruk Why are there so many can- ple into strategic change agents, executives of the contractors on nies? Kazyna in the race for brains? As you said, the fund tightens didates who want to work in the team players, people developers the issues of the roadway recon- In fact, there are no differ- I can say without false modesty candidate selection rules. How fund? and inspirational leaders who em- struction. Overall, the project is ences. SamrukKazyna, as all that we manage to find highl qual- does this happen? The flow of resumes shows not power their people to make sure scheduled for completion in 2016. successful international compa- ified professionals. The total num- The entire process takes place just the desire, but the strong de- everyone can become the best In September, contractors are ex- nies, is aimed at finding the best ber of our employees who trained under the sign of openness. When sire to become a part of our team. they can possibly be. We need to pected to be selected for two more professionals. We hire the best abroad is 44 percent, 14 percent of we have a vacancy, we do not hide For example, this year we had make our processes and structures sections and the road construction and develop them, for the simple whom are Bolashak scholarship it from view. The announcements 16 vacancies. Do you know how leaner, more effective, efficient work will be completely launched. reason that human capital is the holders. are posted on our website sk.kz. many resumes we have received: and fast. We need everyone to un- Following the meeting, Issekeshev main driver of growth. We are Thirty-three percent of the pro- We accept resumes of applicants 1,550 applications. As you can derstand that active learning, self- gave instructions to increase the not only looking for the brightest fessionals have masters degrees within 10 days and then we select see, this is a considerable amount. development and developing the pace of work and tighten qual- ones with the best academic de- in different branches, where 78 those who meet the qualifications. After processing resumes, only 98 right behaviours are key in mak- ity control, as well as ensure the grees, but for potentials who ad- percent have degrees from foreign The applicants pass through three- candidates met the qualification ing sure we realise the vision of requirements and they were in- safe passage throughout the sec- ditionally have leadership skills, universities. Eighty-four percent stage testing and then they are President Nursultan Nazarbayev vited for testing. Fifty-seven peo- tion of the road. The length of the who understand that self-devel- of our staff is fluent in English. short-listed. The first step allows for Kazakhstan to become one of ple passed the first stage. Only 42 Astana-Temirtau highway is 171 opment, an open mind, continu- For us, it is an important indicator. us to check the depth of profes- the top 30 developed countries in candidates were able to confirm kilomentres. As a result of the re- ous learning, integrity, passion, Knowledge of English is not only sional knowledge. In the second, the world. It will be a long jour- their language knowledge. As a construction it will pass to the first courage, strategic agility, team- conducive to mutual understand- they are tested for their level of ney, but all ingredients exist to result, 35 applicants successfully category as a four-lane highway work and social responsibility ing and cooperation in dealing proficiency in the English and Ka- make it happen. with a concrete surface. According to the ministry, construction work on the highway began in 2013 on two sections with a total length of 22 kilometres. At present, the work Quail Farm Helped by Business Road Map is underway on five sections with atotal length of 109 kilometres. stock of 500 birds can recoup costs then, they introduced in child care Kazakhs are also beginning Arasan and Kerimagash. Through By Asset Kalymov The work involves five contrac- in just two months. Caring for centres in Japan the use of two or to understand the benefit of this the Damu Fund, Zhappar took a tors, 640 units of road-building quail is also easier than tending to three quail eggs per day. Maybe exotic product for the country. business communications course ALMATY REGION – Zharkent equipment, five laydown machines hens, says Zhappar. Quail reach that’s why the Japanese are tech- Among regular clients of the farm and now plans to go to Germany resident Dinmukhamed Zhap- and five concrete plants. The con- reproductive age in one month par has launched a quail breed- nologically ahead of the rest of the are a number of local restaurants, to learn from the experience of his struction of the road attracted more and yield about 300 eggs per year. ing business with the support of a countries,” said Zhappar. cafes and sanatoriums Zharkent foreign colleagues. than 1,000 people. There eggs can also be stored for grant from the Business Road Map three times longer than chicken 2020 programme. He got the grant President Nursultan Nazarbayev eggs. All that is needed for a suc- after reading about the programme paid a visit Aug. 22 to Yutariya cessful quail-breeding business is in the newspaper and applying to Ltd., an industrial innovation com- proper feeding and constant tem- his regional branch of the Damu pany. During his visit the Presi- perature. Fund. dent saw the production technolo- “Once the Japanese, who took gies applied at the enterprise and His farm is small, but there are from China a batch of this bird, examined samples of the products already 1,000 birds in the poultry- were interested in the medicinal exhibited in the presentation room. runs, including adult and young properties of quail eggs used in Nazarbayev also saw the presenta- quails and chicks. Quail produce Chinese folk medicine. As a result tion of projects for enterprise de- eggs and meat. Despite the bird’s of studies, it was found that the velopment, including an industrial small size and weight, breeding product has a positive effect on the services plant in Satpayev and Ka- quails is a profitable and low-cost mental development of children zTexExpo, an automated produc- business, Zhappar said recently. and helps in the treatment of stom- tion complex created in the territo- For example, a house with a live- ach ulcers and radiation. Since ry of Astana – New City, a special economic zone (SEZ), and focused on participation in the internation- al specialised exhibition EXPO 2017. In addition, the akim (gover- Kazakhstan nor) of the Karaganda region Nur- mukhambet Abdibekov reported to the President on the implementa- tion of the comprehensive plan of solar panel factory the socio-economic development of the Zhezkazgan region. Chair- man of the Board of Kazakhmys Eduard Ogai informed the head of ready to export state on the activities and prospects and shuttle buses,” said Rustam of the company’s development. He By Azat Abyroi noted that, thanks to the support Osmanbekov, a repair engineer at of the state, the corporation got an the factory. opportunity to expand the mineral ASTANA – The Astana Solar The factory building itself resource base and thereby extend plant, which produces solar pan- serves as a kind of exhibition area the life of the field in the Zhezka- els, has been certified to meet with a rooftop covered in solar zgan region. Upon completion of world standards and is ready to panels and rotary turbines around enter the international market, ac- the meeting the President spoke the building’s grounds. Currently, cording to the website of the Asta- with the company’s employees, the company is building links wishing them success. Yutariya na city administration. The plant with various regions of Kazakh- Ltd. was created within the Busi- has been in operation for six years stan and as well as other countries ness Road Map 2020 programme and manufactures panels capable and specializes in the manufacture of producting 50 MW per year. for supply chain purposes. of special clothing for workers in “The plant is equipped with “The plant’s products extend to different industries by using com- modern, high-tech manufacturing all areas of Kazakhstan. In the fu- puter technology and graphics. equipment. Four production teams ture, we plan to export to France, The workshops of the factory have have been formed for the execu- Qatar, and other foreign coun- automated, computer-controlled tries. It is also planned that we sewing, cutting and embroidery tion of round-the-clock work. The will increase production by the equipment. The enterprise has in- total number of employees is 200 troduced innovative design pro- people. We would like to note time of EXPO 2017. We have ne- cesses of light industry products, the working conditions. Factory gotiations and activities to ensure the use of nanotechnologies and workers receive decent wages and that our products are widely used scientific and application develop- are provided a good benefits pack- in the area of the exhibition,” said ments. age, including medical insurance Osmanbekov. A6 EDITORIALs&opinionS

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Navigating Knowledge-Based Economy Economic Waters Essential to Kazakhstan’s in Times of Economic Economic Development son-official-scientist-businessperson. By Saken Yespayev We must also change the structure of science funding to the follow- Sanctions The main basis for the develop- ing proportions: 20 percent for ba- ment of Kazakhstan’s society is the sic research, 30 percent for applied lobal geopolitics is never as predictable as theorists prescribe. And in the twenty formation of a new model of a knowl- research and 50 percent for research first century, too many factors are making it difficult for the more traditional think- edge-based economy. Its introduction and development. ers to make sense of reality. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has ripple effects on primarily aims to increase the share Taking into account these sugges- many parts of the world and Kazakhstan, being closely tied to that country through of finished products in Kazakhstan’s tions, it is advisable to develop a new its common history and demographic composition, cannot be left unconcerned. export potential to 70 percent. law “On scientific, technological and GWhen the US and EU started imposing sanctions on Russian individuals and companies in late innovation activity,” especially as April, Kazakhstan was largely unaffected. By May, the European Bank for Reconstruction and De- precedents are available. For exam- velopment (EBRD) has downgraded its 2.7 per cent growth forecast for Kazakhstan to just 1.4 per To bridge the gap ple, a federal law on science and state In his state-of-the-nation-address, cent – as long as the crisis doesn’t escalate. With further sanctions being placed by more countries science and technological policy has “Kazakhstan’s Way 2050: Common on the Russian Federation, it can be expected that Kazakhstan will feel more pressure on its own been approved in Russia and a law on goal, common interests, common economy. scientific and technological activities future,” President Nursultan Naz- Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus have signed an agreement on May 29, 2014 to go ahead with the has come into force in Ukraine. arbayev noted the need to strengthen Eurasian Economic Union, and the new entity is planned to be officially working on Jan. 1, 2015, innovation in industrialisation and if the parliaments of all three countries approve the agreement. This union will further integrate the gave instructions to the government already existing economic links created by the Customs Union that has been in effect since 2010. SMEs are the main tools on drafting the second five-year plan Originally planned as a purely pragmatic relationship, new political interests add challenges for for the State Programme of Acceler- Kazakhstan and may put hurdles for the country’s talks for WTO accession. es rose to $250 million over the past of the 21st century ated Industrial and Innovation Devel- The President called small and But challenges always give rise to opportunities. Chairman of the Committee for State Inspection year. I believe it is expedient to cre- opment (SPAIID), for 2015-2019. In medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Agro-Industry (Agroprom) of the Agriculture Ministry of Kazakhstan Saktash Khassenov, refer- ate a special fund to ensure continu- addition, the President outlined tasks the main instruments of Kazakhstan’s ring to the fluent economic situation in light of sanctions on Russia and Russian sanctions on the ity of funding for innovative business for introducing a series of principles industrial and social modernisa- West, even said, “I think, here, we have an opportunity to increase exports, and it is primarily grain projects; in particular, to establish a and standards of the Organisation for tion in the 21st century. In order to exports.” He also addressed the issue of beef exports. “It is matter of price only. We are exporting fund for technological development, Economic Cooperation and Develop- help SMEs develop around new in- beef, and I must say, the volume of exports is increasing every year. It is a matter of price, because which could be fed by a fixed share of ment (OECD) to facilitate the goal of novative enterprises, the state must compared to the beef that Russia imports from Argentina, Brazil, our prices are uncompetitive,” Mr. deductions; for example, 0.5 percent joining the 30 most developed coun- approve a special list of goods and Khassenov concluded. of the corporate income of industrial tries of the world. This is to deter- services, the production of which has According to the head of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan Ablai Myr- enterprises. mine the main development path for not yet been established in the coun- zakhmetov, Kazakhstan has plans of occupying the niches previously held by the now banned im- It is also necessary to bridge the our society – the formation of a new try. Incorporating Germany’s expe- porters of agricultural products. “The President has clearly stated Kazakhstan’s position: we stand gap between the research and busi- model of a knowledge-based econo- rience and practice, SMEs will be for a peaceful resolution [of the conflict in Ukraine] and support a constructive dialogue. However, ness spheres. Today, this problem is my. As President Nazarbayev noted, given favourable long-term loans and we see some new opportunities emerging. You have witnessed Russia introduce sanctions against being solved through the creation of the creation of new, high-tech eco- their redemption may be provided by traditional suppliers of food products, fruit and vegetables, such as Moldova and Poland. Clearly, innovation clusters, technology parks nomic sectors will require increasing their goods and services. The risk of Russia will try to develop its own production, but for us, too, there are opportunities in the areas and venture capital funds. However, funding for science to not less than loan default can be balanced against that will be hit by the sanctions. [We should] increase our production of these goods, especially of experience shows that in addition to 3 percent of gross domestic product, this, we need technological interme- collateral or through co-financing of agricultural products, which is achievable,” Mr. Myrzakhmetov said. halving energy consumption and in- diaries to promote developments in projects. In addition, it is necessary The energy sector, however, is more vulnerable. Being a landlocked country, Kazakhstan relies creasing productivity by five times, the market, in patenting and licens- to consider revising the taxation of on its northern neighbour to export around 30 per cent of its crude oil. In 2013 Kazakhstan ex- from the current $24,500 to $126,000. ing, in consulting and in intellectual SMEs engaged in priority manufac- ported 15.4 million tonnes via the Atyrau-Samara pipeline, owned by Russian pipeline monopoly Kazakhstan’s technological mod- property management. turing and significantly reduce taxes Transneft, in which it is blended with Russian oil, and another 6.3 million tonnes by rail from the ernisation is to follow three key areas to 6-8 percent. Tengiz oilfield to the Russian Black Sea port of Taman. of the global technological revolu- It is also advisable to develop laws Another 28.7 million tones of Kazakh crude from Tengiz were exported via the Caspian Pipeline tion: biotechnology, nanotechnology Legislation is the on venture funds, commercial confi- Consortium led by Chevron. The route, running to the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, and information technology. Kazakh- dentiality, secret inventions, transfer has the status of an international pipeline but traders have said it could also face problems if stricter stan has all the prerequisites for the foundation of dual-use technologies, results of sanctions on Russia were imposed because some Russian oil is blended into the pipeline. Funding alone will not solve this intellectual activity and public pro- development of at least five of the problem. We need to amend Kazakh- 16 key areas determined in the world curements for creation of innova- According to the head of the National Chamber of stan’s Law “On Science.” First, a tions. It should be noted that almost forecast for technological develop- new Article 23 devoted to the results ment up to 2020. Coming innovative all developed countries have a sys- Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan Ablai Myrzakhmetov, of scientific activity must be intro- tem of government stimulation of breakthroughs may include biotech- duced to enshrine in the legislation nologies that sharply raise the ef- business. France has programmes to Kazakhstan has plans of occupying the niches previously norms on protecting and using intel- assist innovative enterprises, partici- ficiency of agro-industrial complex, lectual property. This would help in- held by the now banned importers of agricultural the medical industry and healthcare; pating in their cost through subsidies, crease the participation of businesses, tax exemptions, preferential loans, the development of information infra- including national companies, in products. “The President has clearly stated Kazakhstan’s structure based on modern systems of venture capital and consulting. The research activities through imple- most illustrative example of success- satellite and fibre-optic communica- menting joint projects, co-financing position: we stand for a peaceful resolution [of the tions; new cellular communications ful innovation policy, particularly in research projects and attracting a new the development of small and medi- conflict in Ukraine] and support a constructive dialogue. and other innovations. generation of highly qualified scien- The creation of a knowledge-based um-sized business, is China. tists and engineers. Following the experience of suc- However, we see some new opportunities emerging. economy, as the President said, In addition, we should legislatively rests primarily on the improvement cessful countries, we should develop provide more favourable tax condi- a map of innovative science in Ka- You have witnessed Russia introduce sanctions against of science in Kazakhstan. Over the tions to attract high-tech corporations next 10-15 years, we must create a zakhstan in order to form a knowl- from around the world to Kazakh- edge-based economy and a new law traditional suppliers of food products, fruit and knowledge-intensive economic base, stan. While encouraging the inflow “On the cluster economy. This must without which we cannot stand on of foreign technologies, however, we define the legal and organisational vegetables, such as Moldova and Poland. Clearly, Russia par with and compete with developed should also establish requirements to basis of the cluster policy and the countries. This will require improve- will try to develop its own production, but for us, too, “localise” finished products and in- principles for organising cluster pro- ment of our legislation on financing, crease local content. These require- duction in the country to help build a intellectual property protection and there are opportunities in the areas that will be hit by ments can be included in contracts on unified management system for clus- support for research and innovations, technology transfer. ter activities. the sanctions. [We should] increase our production of as well as the commercialisation of For example, China constantly these goods, especially of agricultural products, which is scientific research. introduces new rules of the game, Kazakhstan’s domestic innovation thereby forcing foreign corpora- Emphasis is on clusters achievable.” policy covers many areas that have tions to share their technologies with There is a need to develop fun- been developed globally. However, Chinese companies. Machinery and damental scientific research on the Russia is Kazakhstan’s leading trading partner with annual trade exceeding 23.5 billion dollars. not all measures provide a proper equipment is so far dominating in the global economy. The instability of the A shrinking Russian economy is not all that appreciated by Kazakhstan, after all, the two countries return. Sometimes, private business transfer of technologies in Kazakh- world economy requires a new glob- share the world’s longest uninterrupted border spanning 6,846 kilometres. cannot be relied on to support re- stan, while the acquisition of know- al financial architecture, President The only other countries that can take Kazakh exports are China, and the neighbours across the search and innovation. Therefore, it how and licenses is at a low level. In Nazarbayev has said. Research into Caspian Sea. Iran and Kazakhstan have a well-established oil trade route through the Caspian Sea is necessary to stimulate business and the balance of payments, the purchase trends and patterns of development of and Azerbaijan may see expansion in the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline. research, including through enhanc- of licenses accounts for only 1-2 per- the world economy, estimates of the In the extended meeting of the government on Aug. 6, Yerbolat Dossayev, erstwhile minister ing the role of foreign investors in the cent. impact of globalisation on national of economy and budget planning and now head of the new Ministry of National Economy, said development of science in Kazakh- The implementation of these meas- economies, generalisation of theories Kazakhstan has worked out a separate action plan to mitigate the effects of the ongoing crisis in stan. We should conclude contracts ures would require the revision of and practical experience in mitigating Ukraine. “Together with government agencies, we have developed an anti-crisis plan dependent on not only with industrial companies, policy documents specified in the the negative impact of global trends further development of the national economy. We have also drawn up a special action plan in case but also with research institutes. state-of-the-nation address. In order on countries’ macroeconomic param- further sanctions are introduced against Russia and the situation in Ukraine deteriorates. This plan Abroad, the share of foreign invest- to coordinate the acquisition of for- eters are very promising. will be updated in September 2014,” Dossayev told President Nazarbayev and his colleagues then. ment in research is up to 20 percent eign technologies, it is recommended In this regard, our institute contin- But the President, in his turn, accepting six newly appointed ambassadors in the Akorda presiden- of total spending, while in Kazakh- to create a national agency with the ues to conduct cluster development tial palace on August 12, has stated that “The ongoing conflict in Ukraine [and] the destabilisation stan the figure is 2.1 percent. Mean- main objectives of helping determine research, focusing on the impact of of the situation in the Middle East and other regions of the world are consequences of the global while, the share of foreign invest- the need for foreign technologies in accelerated industrialisation on the crisis that have spread beyond the economic and financial spheres. In these challenging times, it ments in fixed capital in recent years various industries, assisting in ob- national economy, on public-private is of utmost importance that further escalation of the conflict and toughening of sanctions against has grown to 30 percent. taining and analysing information partnerships in the education sector each other should be prevented. This is a road to nowhere. Finding areas of common ground and The next source of funding is a about alternative sources of technol- and on procedures and criteria for the negotiating is the only option. Kazakhstan continues to be committed to this option and is doing its one percent deduction from the ag- ogy and helping evaluate and choose self-employed. best to influence the situation. The main thing is not to stop looking for peaceful means of conflict gregate annual incomes of subsoil technologies. resolution.” users for research and development. Next, the management of a knowl- The author is director of the In- It remains to be seen whether any further sanctions will be imposed on the largest economy According to the former Ministry of edge-based economy should be stitute of Economics of the Min- of the emerging Eurasian Economic Union, and how these will affect the future of Kazakhstan’s Industry and New Technologies, the shifted from the principle of scien- istry of Education and Science of economy. amount of funding from these sourc- tist-official-scientist to businessper- Kazakhstan.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Kazakhstan Seeks to Increase Meat Exports where meat production in 2013 in- Positive dynamics are also seen beef cattle, the Kazakh government administrations and KazAgro have By Gulmira Issayeva creased by 13.5 percent and amount- in the number of breeding cattle. by its decree approved a compre- signed a tripartite memorandum on ed to 294,300 tonnes. Positive dy- Over the past three years Kazakh- hensive action plan for the devel- the export of almost 10,000 tonnes Meat production in Kazakhstan namics can currently be traced. As stan imported more than 40,000 opment of export potential of cattle of beef. At present exports of beef, is growing every year and the state of July 1, meat production in com- head of brood stock and more than meat in 2011-2015. At present, this including processed meat prod- sets the goal for the agricultural parison with the same period last 67 new, modern farms and repro- programme is an essential tool to ucts, reached 2,283 tonnes and the producers to steadily increase this year increased by 3 percent. Howev- ducers were created. As a result of ensure sustainable development of Western Kazakhstan region ac- volume and raise the export bar. er, imports of meat, including poul- these measures, the specific weight beef production in Kazakhstan and counts for the bulk of the exports By the end of 2013, meat pro- try, decreased in comparison to the of breeding stock grew by 8.8 per- to provide independence in import (1,308 tonnes of beef to Russia). duction in Kazakhstan reached previous year by 12 percent. cent and reached 510,600 animals. and export supplies of meat and As a result, the agriculture in- 871,000 tonnes, which corre- Since 2011, we have also ob- Meat and meat products are in- meat products. The project is being dustry will gradually saturate the sponds to a 3.1-percent growth served a trend in the growth of tegral elements in the structure of implemented ahead of the plans. internal market and entrench Ka- over 2012. In the total volume livestock in agricultural compa- the country’s strategic food plans. Thus, in 2013 about 4,500 tonnes zakhstan as a supplier of quality of production, beef was 383,400 nies. This means that the number Per capita consumption of animal of meat and meat products were products to the foreign markets. tonnes, lamb 156,300 tonnes, pork of professional farmers has also products is the main indicator of exported, including 340 tonnes of 99,900 tonnes, horse meat 89,400 Substantial growth in productiv- grown and has a positive impact on the well-being of the nation. premium-class beef. The Kazakh The author is Vice Minister of tonnes and poultry 135,800 tonnes. ity was observed in agro-formations, the livestock industry as a whole. To develop the export potential of Ministry of Agriculture, regional Agriculture of Kazakhstan. I Have a Dream: A World Free of Nuclear Weapons By Karipbek Kuyukov happened or allow others to re- tion and showing your desire for a vivors address our plea for under- is to make sure that every single main in the dark. nuclear-weapons-free world. standing and leadership. Sign and person around me knows what was The UN International Day I saw so much tragedy and suf- And over the last two decades ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear concealed for decades - the conse- against Nuclear Tests on August fering in my homeland that I de- we have seen progress. Even be- Test Ban Treaty. Help ensure that quences of testing nuclear weapons. 29 is an opportunity to remind the cided to do everything possible fore Kazakhstan became a fully not one more person suffers from Twenty years ago when I was in world about the inhumane conse- to ensure that my generation is independent country, our leader, the consequences of nuclear test- the United States, I met a Shosho- quences of nuclear explosions. It is the last to suffer such damage. and now President, Nursultan Naz- ing and nuclear weapons use in the ne Indian chief. When he saw me, a day which has a special meaning I became an activist in an anti- arbayev shut down the Semipalat- future. he fell to his knees, tears welling in for the many thousands of people nuclear weapons movement and insk test site in 1991 in defiance of his eyes, and whispered something who, like me, grew up in Eastern found peace in expressing my pain then Soviet government in Mos- China, Egypt, down into the ground. A translator Kazakhstan. through art. cow. On independence, our country explained to me that the chief was I was born 100 kilometres from I use my feet and mouth to hold also voluntarily gave up the world's India, Iran, Israel, begging for forgiveness from the the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site my brush and pour out in my own fourth largest nuclear arsenal, Earth. He later urged me and my where the Soviet Union exploded colours my inner world, calling on which we had inherited from the North Korea, friends to continue to warn the rest more than 600 nuclear devices be- others to follow my cause. Today, I Soviet Union. Similar courageous of the world about the dangers of tween 1949 and 1991. They have Pakistan and the decisions were taken by Ukraine, so profoundly defiling the planet. had terrible physical consequences am an honorary ambassador of The for the people who lived near them. ATOM Project, an online campaign Belarus and South Africa who all US are still to sign That is my mission. I don't have I came into this world without to encourage the global leadership renounced their nuclear weapons or arms. I can't know what it feels needed to totally eliminate the nu- nuclear weapons programmes. and ratify the like to grasp someone by the hand. arms. People often ask me if I tion-related cancers. As the United clear threat. In 1996, a major step was taken But I do have feet with which I can can be sure that radiation was the Nations confirms, more than 1.5 Since its launch two years ago, when the Comprehensive Nuclear Comprehensive paint and I have a voice that ena- cause. If you had lived in my home million people in Kazakhstan have The ATOM Project has taken the Test Ban Treaty was adopted by bles me to speak. town or region, this would not be suffered the effects of Soviet nu- Nuclear Test Ban a question. stories of Kazakhstan's nuclear test- the United Nations. It has since For as long as I can, I will use clear weapons testing. ing survivors around the globe. On been signed by 183 countries and whatever I have to tell the world In the place where I grew up, The most terrifying fact about Treaty. I saw mothers and midwives my travels, I have made many new ratified by 162. But the treaty about the catastrophic damage nu- this story is that we didn't under- shocked at the sight of their babies. friends in many countries who have cannot enter into force until it is clear weapons have done to the I saw families too embarrassed to stand the impact these explosions encouraged us to continue our work. signed and ratified by eight more I joined The ATOM Project be- planet and all who share it. show their children to the outside would have. We were taken com- We now have over 90,000 sup- countries: China, Egypt, India, cause it inspired me to complete world, hiding them deep inside pletely by surprise - and this, I porters from more than 100 coun- Iran, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan the mission I began decades ago. The author is the Honorary Am- their homes and bringing them out believe, is why it is so important tries and have set ourselves a goal and the United States. It may be that finally achieving the bassador of The ATOM Project. only briefly for fresh air and sun. that we use August 29 to warn the of reach the 100,000 mark by It is to the leaders and lawmak- goal of eradicating the planet's en- I witnessed families and whole world about the impact of nuclear August 29. You can help us reach ers of these eight countries that I tire nuclear arsenal will have to be This opinion was first published communities decimated by radia- testing. We must never forget what this milestone by signing the peti- and my fellow nuclear testing sur- left to future generations. My vision by Al Jazeera on Aug. 28. Turkestan Hopes to Increase Tourism Infrastructure its population is 64 animals. This and ceremonial sites. The staff will differ in comfort and service, and- It is very important for us, be- By Lyubov Dobrota nursery may well be included in also help visitors make an individ- definitely do not comply with the cause the city’s population over the tourist route and I’m sure that ual or group programme of visits level of foreign hotels. the past decade has increased SHYMKENT – The ancient city many tourists will enjoy seeing- to historical and archaeological We have conducted an analysis by 50,000 people and is about of Turkestan has great potential for how these precious animals live in sites and natural reserves. and found that most of our guests 150,000. The annual birth rate is the development of tourism which their natural habitat. usually limit their stay in the town to 7,000 babies. On the basis of this is not currently being used to the Unity with nature, long walks in What is the number of tourists one day, without staying overnight. dynamic, we expect that by 2030 fullest. Akim (mayor) Bakhytzhan the mountains along the wild al- per year who visit Turkestan? Now we are thinking about a spe- the population will reach 250,000 Ashirbekov told about measures leys of ash and hawthorn thickets, Their number is growing from cial programme to attract tourists people. Internal migration has also taken by local authorities for the bathing in a mountain stream and year to year. Statistics show that and arouse their interest to extend had an impact on the increase in development of the tourist cluster. even climbing the Khan’s throne in 2012 about 612,000 tourists vis- their stay in Turkestan. In coopera- the number of inhabitants. Our city According to Ashirbekov, the are offered to tourists in the Kara- ited the region; last year this figure tion with the Azret Sultan and Cen- has a relatively cheap cost of liv- infrastructure and standards form tau State Nature Reserve. It is the was already 701,326. According to tre of Tourism Services we intend to ing, so no wonder that many resi- the base to develop tourism, with youngest reserve in the country, data from Azret Sultan, the state develop a two-day programme– zi- dents from Kyzylorda and Zhezka- the additional need to create the established in consultation with historical and cultural reserve mu- yarat – a rite of worship to sacred zgan come here for shopping. As it hotel infrastructure, entertainment Bakhytzhan Ashirbekov the Global Environment Fund. seum, the number of visitors ex- places. If pilgrims spend at least one is known, the city is located on the industry, sports and other tourist We also recently opened the ceeded 564,323 in just the first half night in the town, the city’s econo- Silk Road and was historically the activities. With regard to stand- arched doorways on the site of the Centre of Tourism Service. The of this year. This is 65.3 percent my will only benefit from that and centre of trade. Our people tend to ardisation, it is necessary to cre- Kultobe hill. According to special- project’s cost is 405 million tenge more than last year. Of course, residents who work in the tourist provide services – they have an en- ate a tourist service corresponding ists, this cruciform building with (US$2.2 million) and occupies an there is still little share of foreign service will have additional jobs. trepreneurial streak. And this is a to world standards. The only way slotted loopholes in the walls was area of 1.4 hectares. This is a big guests among them. But we must But the situation is gradually very important aspect for creating to win the competition for tour- the most ancient nucleus of the city. service centre for pilgrims, includ- recognise the fact that we’re not changing. The owners of the hotel a tourism cluster here, even more ists is to meet international stand- No less interesting is the Sauran ing a hotel with 200 rooms where- quite ready to receive this category complexes are actively engaged in especially now that the transport ards. One monument of cultural complex, located 40 kilometres accommodations cost only 1,500 of tourists, first of all for the short- repair, for which they use modern corridor from Western Europe heritage, even one with such glo- from Turkestan. It is mentioned tenge ($US8.24) per day. There is age of hotels and quality of service materials, install mod cons and pay to Western China runs through balimportance as the Mausoleum by all medieval authors who wrote also a cinema, library, parking lots in them. Today they number 11, more attention to training personnel. Turkestan. of KhojaAkhmet Yassawi, is not about the events in region near the enough to attract tourists. Tourism Syr Darya River and the Kazakh is a whole sector of the economy, steppes. Even today, its ruins and which requires investments. walls attract attention as they rise above the steppe. What is the current income to At the end of last year we com- the local budget from the tour- missioned the Centre of Crafts- ism industry and how important men. It was designed as a tourist is its development for the city’s site, but at the same time has ap- economy? plied value. There are shops with- Last year, the contribution of local artisans in one of the three tourism to the regional economy blocks of the building. Their skill amounted to 83 million tenge level is very high. For example, (US$456,112). Of course, it is a potter Abaikhan Ryspayev and very small sum, taking into ac- jeweler Kasyl Khalmurzayev are count that Turkestan has great certified by UNESCO. Here you tourism potential. It’s not just that can buy any favourite thing or sou- the mausoleum of Khoja Akhmet venir in memory of your trip to the Yassawi was included in the UN- ancient city. ESCO list of the world’s cultural We have much to surprise not heritage in 2003. only pilgrims and tourists interest- Thus, the Turkestan archaeologi- ed in the history of the middleages, cal expedition of the Margulan In- but also supporters of ecological stitute of Archaeology excavated tours. Ten years ago we created a the most ancient layers of the cita- nursery for breeding deer just 30 del. The excavations near the mau- kilometres from Turkestan, in the soleum opened an architectural flood plain of the Syr Darya River. complex of the ancient citadel, the At the expense of the World Wild structures of which were surpris- Fund we brought two female and ingly well preserved. Now there one male of this endangered spe- are four-metre adobe walls with cies from the Almaty zoo. Now Turkestan has great tourism potential, and the mausoleum of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi was included in the UNESCO list of the world’s cultural heritage in 2003 A8 eurasia&world

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cooperation is the strategic partner- by 47 percent, exceeding $24 bil- ship between Nazarbayev Univer- lion in 2013 (before joining the CU sity and the Lee Kuan Yew School in 2009, it was only $12.9 billion). Foreign Minister Visits Singapore, of Public Policy. According to Idrissov, regarding In Singapore, Idrissov also spoke Kazakhstan’s membership in the at the Lee Kuan Yew School of CU and the Common Economic Seeks More Economic Cooperation Public Policy onEurasian integra- Space (CES), there has beenanal- tion and gave an interview to the most twofold increase in trade turn- Continued from Page A1 Singaporean press. The title of his over, exports and imports between speech was “The Eurasian Eco- 2009 and 2013. In that time period, During the meetings, Kazakh- nomic Union (EEU) and Its Impli- turnover has gone from $72 billion stan-Singapore relations and cations for Asia.” to $133 billion, exports from $43 prospects for further cooperation He explained the idea of the EEU billion to $83 billion and imports intrade, economic and investment as well as its objectives and benefits. from $28 billion to $49 billion. cooperation were discussed. The “Accession to the EEU serves the “The EEU will have no impact two sides exchanged views on is- economic interests of Kazakhstan. on Kazakhstan’s or other member sues of regional importance and The EEU offers great economic states’ bilateral or international rela- discussed cooperation within in- potential to Kazakhstan’s economy, tions or agreements and neither will ternational organisations. providing access to a common mar- Kazakhstan’s integration into other Idrissov welcomed the arrival ket of over 170 million people,” he organisations. The EEU respects the of Singaporean companies in Ka- said. sovereignty of its member states,” zakhstan’s market. He mentioned Idrissov stressed that the Eura- the minister said duringhis remarks the active engagement of Jurong sian common market has significant as he explained the benefits of the Consultants, which is involved potential over the next two decades, EEU for foreign companies and in the development of chemi- with experts predicting a 25 percent their cooperation with Kazakhstan. cal clusters in Kazakhstan. The Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov (l) and Singaporean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Justice growth in the member states’ gross Today, Singapore is an important National Export and Investment Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam speak on advancing bilateral ties in Singapore on Aug. 28. domestic product by 2030, which political and trade partner of Ka- Agency Kaznex Invest and Ju- industrialisation programme. He units for Kazakhstan’s oil and gas and science, which has become a equates to over $600 billion. Since zakhstan in South-East Asia. Diplo- rong Consultantshave developed also highlighted the work of the industry. staple of cooperation between Sin- the creation of the Customs Union matic relations between the two re- special economic zones (SEZ) joint venture Keppel Kazakhstan, The parties also talked about co- gapore and Kazakhstan. A good (CU), trade between Russia, Ka- publics were established on March in Kazakhstan under the Kazakh which builds barges and drilling operation in the sphere of education example of this mutually beneficial zakhstan and Belarus has increased 30, 1993.

touched upon key bilateral, region- economic bilateral relations and al and international policy issues. diplomatic ties marked by cordial- On the eve of the inauguration, ity, deep mutual trust and under- President Nazarbayev visits Ankara, Nazarbayev held an informal “no standing. Over the last two decades, tie” meeting in the Kazakh embas- the relationship between the two sy with Turkey’s outgoing presi- states has transformed into a good dent and his good old friend. neighbourly and all-around strate- Participates in Presidential Inauguration Nazarbayev and Gul discussed gic partnership, with a strong em- the major milestones of the Ka- phasis on economic collaboration. Continued from Page A1 the Kurdish conflict,” Erdogan an- Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov spoke about his upcoming visit to zakh-Turkish relations, noting that Turkey was among the first states nounced, noting the Turkish foreign and President of the Former Yugo- Turkmenistan and the opening of bilateral cooperation between the to recognise Kazakh independence In his inaugural address, Er- policy is aimed at promoting peace. slav Republic of Macedonia (FY- the new Kazakhstan-Turkmeni- two brotherly nations has been when the country declared its inde- dogan thanked the outgoing presi- At the end of the ceremony, Er- ROM) Gjorge Ivanov. stan-Iran railway. The sides also continuously growing and devel- pendence on Dec. 16, 1991. Dip- dent for his service and stressed dogan and his wife, Emine, said Speaking on the margins of the discussed the main directions of oping in the past years. lomatic relations between the two they had worked in full harmony farewell to Gul and his wife, Hay- inaugural ceremony, Nazarbayev bilateral cooperation in economy, On the occasion, Nazarbayev countries were established on March and coordination over the years. runnisa, with a military ceremony. and Gnassingbe discussed future trade, transport and transit and fuel said Kazakhstan attaches high 2, 1992. The two Turkic-speaking “We are now in the era of a new During the official ceremony, prospects for developing bilateral and energy sectors, as well as many priority to its warm relations with countries also engage in significant Turkey, the great Turkey that car- Nazarbayev congratulated the cooperation and exchanged views topical issues on today’s interna- Turkey that are based on mutual cooperation in international organi- ries the substance and spirit of the newly elected president on his vic- on international issues. The two tional agenda. trust, respect and understanding. sations such as the Organisation for republic,” he stressed. tory and wished him every success presidents stressed the need to Speaking about cooperation Nazarbayev thanked Gul for the Security and Cooperation in Europe “Our main priority will be de- in his office. intensify trade and economic re- between Astana and Skopje, Naz- valuable contribution he made to (OSCE), Conference on Interaction veloping the economy, increasing Nazarbayev held a number of lations, as well as cooperation in arbayev and Ivanov mentioned the the development of bilateral ties and Confidence Building Meas- welfare to continue with determi- bilateral meetings on the sidelines a number of fields that have the positive dynamics of their devel- and his strong commitment to ures in Asia (CICA), Cooperation nation on our strategic path to the of the event, including with Togo- highest potential for development. opment and stressed the need to strengthening relations between Council of Turkic-Speaking States European Union and continuing lese President Faure Essozimna In a conversation with his Turk- further enhance trade ties between Kazakhstan and Turkey. (CCTS) and Organisation of Islamic reforms and the solution process to Gnassingbe, Turkmen President men counterpart, Nazarbayev the two countries. The sides also The two countries enjoy fruitful, Cooperation (OIC). B Nation&Capital

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Culture Country Sports ‘Van Gogh Alive’ KazNU Named One of Top Kazakh Athletes Take 8 Medals Showcased in Almaty 50 Universities Worldwide for Tech at Second Youth Olympic Games B3 B4 in China B7 Doctors on Bicycles Offer Healing Message against Nuclear Weapons Yevgeny Chazov and a fellow of By Yelden Sarybay the USSR AMS Leonid Ilyin. The organisation was awarded a UN- ASTANA – A group of medical ESCO prize for its efforts in 1984 professionals and students from and the Nobel Peace Prize for ser- Germany, Austria, El Salvador, vices to public awareness and con- Estonia, India, Kenya, Nepal, the sciousness of humanity in favour United States and Kazakhstan trav- of peace in 1985. In the mid-1980s, elled here by bicycle from Semey. the number of members of IPPNW The ride is a planned demonstra- totalled about 145,000, and by the tion of peace organised by Interna- early 1990s, the movement had tional Physicians for the Prevention about 200,000 individuals from of Nuclear War (IPPNW) and lasted more than 60 countries. from Aug. 10-24. Spanning 800 kil- The network connects doctors ometres, the campaign was designed around the world through affilia- to promote the mission of IPPNW tions and activist links. One of the – a world free of atomic bombs and coordinators and organisers of the the threat of nuclear annihilation. Kazakhstan bike tour, Michelle Jin The end point of the tour was from the United States, became a marked with a student congress or- part the IPPNW movement in Iowa ganised by IPPNW students at the through the organisation Physi- Palace of Independence. During cians for Social Responsibility the congress participants took part (PSR). Jin is a Master of Public in plenaries dedicated to issues Health, focusing on maternal and such as, “How we as youth change child health at the University of the game and the power of social Minnesota. She continues to work media” and “Medical responsibil- to promote the elimination of nu- ity.” The student congress was or- clear weapons through local and ganised on the eve of the 21st Con- international events to raise com- gress of IPPNW that is being held munity awareness and assumed in Astana from Aug. 27-29, for the the role of a leader at IPPNW by first time on the territory of Com- becoming national and regional monwealth of Independent States student representative coordinator. (CIS) countries. Gurley Kuusk, of Tallinn, Esto- The bike ride, a planned demonstration of peace organised by International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) lasted from Aug. 10-24. IPPNW was founded in Decem- nia, is an oncologist and was also ber 1980 by collaboration among one of the organisers of the bike tour. American professor of cardiology Gurley became acquainted with the weapons free world. She organises a medical university in India and services for the poor and vulner- Together with their peers from at Harvard School of Public Health activities of IPPNW in 2002 at the student meetings, bicycle tours and is now a practicing doctor-intern able sections of society to improve Kazakhstan and around the world, Bernard Lown, the director of the European Students’ Congress in Es- street actions. in the department of pulmonology their standard of living. He has these enthusiastic promoters of All-Union Cardiology Research tonia and since then she has worked Another coordinator is Arash- and respiratory diseases. The main been associated with IPPNW since peace seek to give hope that a nu- Centre of the Academy of Medi- for the abolition of nuclear weapons deep Singh, from India, who gradu- areas of his professional activity 2008 and had various positions in clear weapons free world is possi- cal Sciences (AMS) of the USSR by promoting the idea of a nuclear ated with a Bachelor’s degree from are improving the quality of health the student organising committee. ble. Astana Marriott General Manager Physically Challenged Has Big Plans for New Hotel Entrepreneur Turns ject. They concerned the first phase of recruitment, making sure that Tragedy into Triumph, we’re establishing relationships with potential suppliers and that we understand the city and how it works. Helps Others the young man did not despair. What are your impressions of By Asset Kalymov Gradually, he began to exercise Astana? on a personalised programme de- So far, so good. Actually, I’m ALMATY REGION – Yeldos veloped by a massage therapist. very happy. It’s always exciting Baialyshbayev from Taldykorgan Then, his father and brother found By Yelden Sarybay to move somewhere new. I’ve is a real example of optimism and a suitable imported simulator on been away from home for almost spiritual strength. He helps the dis- the internet, which can help restore ASTANA – Philippe Mahuas is 30 years. I’m a French citizen by abled reclaim their health. muscle tone and joint mobility. But at the helm of operations of the birth but I moved from France Twenty-two-year-old Baialysh- the price of the equipment was very newest luxury hotel in Astana. The for the first time in 1986, so for bayev didn’t just stumble upon the high so the men decided to make long-awaited opening of the Mar- 28 years, I’ve been living abroad. idea. Three years ago, he became their own simulator. They made riott is welcome news for residents When I first came here, I did not permanently bedridden after get- drawings, welded and soldered the and guests of the capital. Mahuas Philippe Mahuas know Astana. I knew of Kazakh- ting involved in a serious car ac- parts and after two months, their sat down with The Astana Times stan, I knew it was a big country. cident. However, after receiving a creation was ready. for an exclusive interview to dis- I’ve worked on the project for with my family to understand the I knew of President [Nursultan] Group I disability classification, Continued on Page B2 cuss the company’s plans in Ka- almost two years. I started work- city before committing to move Nazarbayev of course, as well as zakhstan. ing on the project in October 2012, here for two, three, four or maybe of one of your sports ambassadors, but I moved to Astana in the mid- even five years. Then I had regular [cyclist Alexander] Vinokourov. How long have you been in Ka- dle of July last year. But before business visits that were aimed at zakhstan? then, I had visited a few times, first monitoring the progress of the pro- Continued on Page B6 Things to Watch september Burabay Golf Resort to Put schoolchildren palace Kazakhstan on World Golfing Map September 7 at 08:45 Group run By Yelden Sarybay VIP Room September 12 at 23:00 Svetlana Loboda Concert ASTANA – The Burabay September 13 at 00:00 DJ NICKY RICH Show Golf Resort near Astana, due to be completed in late 2015, will be managed by Troon, Astana opera one of the most prestigious golf management compa- September 17–October 5 Silk Road Festival niesinternationally. Located at 19:00 200 kilometres from Astana September 17 at 19:00 “Toska” opera on the northern shoreline of Lake Schuchiye, the resort will undoubtedly be a scenic museum of contemporary art getaway from the commotion of the capital. September 2 at 10:00 Painters of the Soviet Expected to open just be- Kazakhstan exhibition fore EXPO 2017, it will be September 11 at 10:00 Antique exhibition a grand new addition to the country’s developing tourism industry. Continued on Page B4 B2 Nation&Capital People

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Physically Challenged Family Adopts, and Raises, Entrepreneur Turns Tragedy 46 Children into Triumph, Helps Others

purchased abroad on special order. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the club, Baialyshbayev empha- sised that there is always hope for the disabled, they must not give up and they must believe in them- selves and in their own strength; onlythen will their wishes come true. Deputy Akim (Mayor) of Taldykorgan Galiaskar Sarybayev- said that Baialyshbayev is an ex- ample of steadfastness, courage and diligence. He gave hope fora better future to many people with disabilities thanks to his persis- tence and determination to suc- ceedand prove that disability is not a sentence and not a cause for self- isolation. The new fitness club has all Tamara and Anatoly Korolkovs, the founders of the Krokha children’s home, have lots of holidays for they celebrate amenities needed, not only for 46 birthdays. sports, but also for rest and com- By Alina Usmanova ers, had to develop horticulture barnyard. Now, he has graduated munications. According to Baialy- and animal husbandry as they from college as a veterinarian,” shbayev, this takes away fromth- PETROPAVLOVSK – Tamara and wanted their children to eat home- Korolkova said. epain and discomfort and relieves Anatoly Korolkovs are the founders made products. In this family they have lots of depression. Massage therapist of the Krokha children’s home that “In school and at home, I used a holidays, for they celebrate 46 Murat Zhadanov and coaches has existed for 25 years. The couple great method to stimulate the chil- birthdays. They prepare for holi- Yerlan Orunbayev and Nursultan has three children of their own and 46 dren’s interest in their studies – the days together by writing scripts Yeldos Baialyshbayev helps the disabled reclaim their health. Zhursinov all work together with whom they have adopted. spirit of competition. And it largely and baking cakes and cooking. Baialyshbayev. They offer train- “It all started 25 years ago. After worked. We provided the children Since childhood, the whole fam- seeing the TV marathon from St. Continued from Page B1 to the Damu Fund to participate ing and special procedures to re- with the freedom of choice and ily has become accustomed to Petersburg dedicated to orphanages, in the state programme Business store and strengthen the health of watching them we could identify work, such as spending a lot of my husband and I felt an urge to help Their years of grueling work Road Map-2020. He then, took a patients. both the character and abilities of time on the garden plot, thus de- children without parents, although the child,” she said. veloping the sense of responsibil- yielded results: Baialyshbayev got training course in business and re- In the future, the young busi- at that time our third child was only The girls spend more time with ity and satisfaction from the results to his feet and is already walking ceived a grant from the state for 3 nessman, who also heads the pub- three years old,” said Korolkova in their mother – at the sewing ma- of the joint labour. with the help of a stick, although million tenge (US$16,484). lic fund Asar and whose main goal an interview with Bnews.kz. chine, in the garden, in the green- “Generally speaking, the main the doctors said that he would The municipal administration is to improve the quality of life of Two months later, they opened house and in the flower garden, thing is if you adopt a child, you never get out of bed. He decided to provided a gymnasium and rela- people with disabilities, is plan- a children’s family home and lat- while the boys spend time fishing should take him or her into your share his success with others fac- tives and friends made repairs and ning to expand his business.His er the whole family of 20 people or repairing the car with dad. heart with love. Perhaps that is ing physical challenges. He devel- manufactured simulating equip- fitness club won best social project moved into the cottage. “One of our sons was the prin- why our adopted children always oped his fitness club and applied ment. Some of the equipment was in the Different – Equals contest. The Korolkovs, who are teach- cipal assistant to his father in the come back,” Korolkova noted. B3 Nation&Capital Culture

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 ‘Van Gogh Alive’ Showcased in Almaty The artist’s canvases are pro- The heavy hues virtually dis- By Rufiya Ospanova jected on large screens, which appear from the palette with beside the usual placement on Van Gogh’s move to Paris and ALMATY – The interactive the wall are located in the most the second period reigns with exhibition “Van Gogh Alive” unexpected parts of the exhibi- bright colours, gardens and fruit opened in early August in the tion space – the columns, the bowls. It was in France that the Dostyk Plaza Shopping and En- floor, the ceiling. The composi- painter experienced the happiest tertainment Centre in the Grande tion of the screens is arranged so and most productive period of Exhibitions Hall. Paintings by visitors appear to find themselves life. In Arles, he painted the fa- the famous artist Vincent Van inside the pictures. This gives a mous “Sunflowers” series. Yet it Gogh are represented with the completely different perception was also there where Van Gogh’s latest technology and the help of of the artist’s work, emphasising mental disorders started, which the 40-projector system Sensory his unique style. he suffered until the end of his 4to create a multi-screen show. The multimedia system repro- life. A series of letters sent to This exhibition presents 3,000 ducing the masterpieces consists friends and his brother Theo shed dynamic images related to the of 40 projectors and a surround light on many aspects of his life life and work of the artist. sound system which is synchro- and work. The multimedia repro- “Van Gogh’s creativity con- nised with the image. The tech- duction is completed with self- nects our countries with friendly nology, imported from Australia, portraits of the late period. relations. Nowadays, not only literally creates a true symphony “Van Gogh Alive” is being held do business and economy play of light, colour and sound. in honour of city day and will last a bridging role, but art also. The The exposition introduces the until Oct. 1. main thing is that Van Gogh viewer into the world and work The exhibition was created in shows us how important it is of Van Gogh from 1880-1890. 2007 by the Australian company to follow your dream and to be The exposition begins with his Grande Exhibitions. Since that faithful to it,” said Dutch Am- self-portraits, continuing to the time it has exhibited in Europe, bassador to Kazakhstan Hans early years in The Netherlands. Asia, the Middle East and Amer- Driesser as he opened the exhi- The paintings of this period are ica and has been visited by more bition. marked by dark shades. than 1.5 million people. The interactive exhibition “Van Gogh Alive” presents 3,000 dynamic images related to the life and work of the artist. Kazakh Movie to be Aired ‘Abai’ and ‘Shakarim’ at Toronto Film Festival Suites to Premier at New stan’s Dzhezkazgan in 1982. He graduated from the Kazakh Na- tional Academy of Arts in 2009 af- ter studying directing at the Damir York’s Carnegie Hall Manabay Workshop. Performing Arts. Members of the and Russian into Kazakh literary Yerzhanov has shot five films, By Dmitry Lee orchestra are winners of numerous translations to music he composed of which two, “Constructors” and national and international compe- himself. The other highlighted art- “Realtor,” have already received Abai and Shakarim suites, rich titions. In the past two years, the ist is Shakarim Kudaiberdiyev, attention from major international in Kazakh history and heritage, orchestra has recorded over 10 al- Abai’s contemporary, who was a will premier at Carnegie Hall in film festivals. He believes in - bums at Abbey Road and Angels Kazakh poet, writer, historian and New York on Nov. 12. They will dependent cinema evaluation and studios. a composer. Shakarim was a hu- demonstrate a small part of Ka- their home by a neighbour who is says that films are not there to en- zakhstan’s history and culture to The suite is dedicated to re- manist who stood against the op- By Bakhytbek Aduov backed up by a powerful relative, a tertain people. “Art does not exist the American audience. nowned 19th century Kazakh in- pression seen under the Russian police chief. The boys have no rel- in order to divert people from real- The Almaty Symphony Orches- tellectual and poet Abai Kunan- Empire and later under the Soviet ASTANA – Adilkhan Yerzh- atives to protect them but they do ity, but rather in order to motivate anov’s “The Owners” will be tra headed by Marat Bissengaliyev bayev who greatly contributed to Union in the Kazakh steppes. He not lose hope or leave the house. people to change their situation,” he Kazakh literature. He is considered was shot in 1931. Later, Soviet of- shown as part of the Contempo- After the Cannes Film Festival, will perform the pieces. The suites said in an interview with Interfax. the pioneer of written Kazakh. ficials continued the ban onShaka- rary World Cinema lineup at the many top film publications gave were composed by Karl Jenkins, “The Owners” was shot in the a Welsh composer. The composer His works ranged from poetry rim’s works. Toronto Film Festival, which will Yerzhanov’s work good reviews. Almaty region in 2013. Graduates specifically visited Kazakhstan to be held from Sept. 4 to 14. “The One of them, “The Hollywood of the Zhurgenov Kazakh National study and research traditional Ka- Owners” is young Kazakh writer Reporter” called “The Owners” “a Academy of Arts play the majority zakh instruments, explore nomad and director Adilkhan Yerzhanov’s caustic critique of small-town cor- of roles. lands and experience their life- fifth film. ruption and cronyism in contem- The Toronto International Film style. Films aired under the Contempo- porary Kazakhstan. It is also poet- Festival (TIFF), known originally The 52-year-old Bissengaliyev rary World Cinema heading are ones ic, surreal and visually arresting.” as “The Festival of Festivals,” was is a famous Kazakh violinist and that traverse uncharted waters and The Variety said that “This high- founded in 1976. There are no ju- conductor who won numerous push the limits of modern cinema. ly stylized, blackly comic low- ries and it is non-competitive. At awards and received honourable The world premier of “The budget drama is a biting piece of this festival, there are no custom- mentions for his remarkable per- Owners” was at the Cannes Film a social criticism that eventually ary awards like best actress or best formances. Festival under the free-floating goes over the top and enters Grand film, which are handed out at simi- “At the premier, the world will special screening category where Guignol territory.” lar events. The major prize is the be treated to a beautiful presenta- the film was highly acclaimed by According to Yerzhanov him- People’s Choice Award given to the tion of Kazakh heritage through critics. “The Owners” also made self, “This film is my civil and feature-length film with the highest the language of contemporary mu- the 68th Edinburgh Film Festival. artistic attempt to give society a ratings according to TIFF goers. sic and performing art,” Director The movie highlights some of chance to see an honest reflection Moreover, the Toronto festival is of the Symphonic Orchestra Rai- the difficulties related to property of what routine and ordinary social considered a backroom rehearsal khan Iskendirovasaid. ownership. The story is about a problems do to ordinary people be- before the Oscars, where the Acad- The Symphonic Orchestra was tragic situation in which two broth- fore they become complacent.” emy Commission takes people’s presented for the first time in 2012 ers and their sister are evicted from Yerzhanov was born in Kazakh- movie choices into account. during the First World Congress of Marat Bissengaliyev ‘Tosca’ to Open Silk Road Festival By Alina Usmanova famous directors as Franco Zef- khanov (Jailer) and Aisha Oryn- firelli, Luca Ronconi, Pier Luigi bassarova (Shepherd.) On Sept. 17, the Astana Opera Pizzi, Alberto Fassino, Declan The “Tosca” premier took place will open the International Silk Donnellan, Liliana Cavani and on Jan. 14, 1900 in Rome at the Te- Road Festival with the timeless Graham Vick. atro Costanzi. Vibrant music and opera Tosca, by Giacomo Puccini. Gazale, with his timbre rich an exciting plot make it popular This is a big event for the Astana baritone, performed more than even today. The play takes place Opera and will be highlighted by seventy roles on the stages of the against a backdrop of historical renowned “Tosca” singer Anna most prestigious concert halls and events that illustrate the hard times Pirozzi (Italy,) famous tenor Mas- opera houses such as La Scala, the of the year 1800, during which simo Giordano as Cavaradossi Vienna Staatsoper, Carnegie Hall Napoleon’s army invaded Italy. (Italy) and brilliant Italian opera in New York, the Deutsche Oper Despite the trying times, the love singer Alberto Gazale as Scarpia. Berlin, Teatro Real in Madrid, the between Tosca and her lover Ca- Kazakhstan audiences loved Opera House in Zurich and the varadossi grows. Pirozzi’s Tosca, which premiered Megaron in Athens amongst many The original performance of in May of this year. others. His repertoire includes “La Scala” was impressive thanks Eminent Giordano (tenor) and such operas as “Attila,” “La Tra- to the inexhaustible imagination Gazale (baritone) will sing for viata,” “Il Trovatore,” “Masquer- of Director Ronconi. The direc- metropolitan opera goers for the ade,” “Aida,” “Rigoletto,” “Mac- tor focused the main emphasis on first time. beth,” “Othello,” “La Boheme,” human passion, rather than on the Famed for his vocal prowess “Madame Butterfly,” “Cavalleria story of lovers who by the will and outstanding dramatic abili- Rusticana,” “The Barber of Se- of fate were involved in political ties, Giordano performs on the ville,” “Faust” and “Werther.” events and were the victims of world’s most famous stages. He The performance will also in- despotism, torture, and execution. has worked with leading conduc- volve Astana Opera soloists: Ar- The musical masterpiece written tors such as Claudio Abbado, Ric- thur Kaipkulov (Anelotti,) Sundet more than a century ago is today cardo Chailly, Bruno Campanella, Baigozhin (Sacristan,) Beimbet among the world’s top five operas. The “Tosca” premier took place on Jan. 14, 1900 in Rome, while its vibrant music and an exciting plot is popular even Gianluigi Gelmetti, Lorin Maazel Tanarykov (Spoletta,) Talgat It excites viewers and leaves them today. and others, as well as with such Galeyev (Sharon,) Bolat Yessim- interested in Puccini’s music. B4 Nation&Capital Country

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Almaty’s Barakholka Bazaars to be Reinvented ing conditions. The city authorities there, making it the second larg- By Yelden Sarybay are concerned that the market is in est market in Central Asia. Critics need of a revamp and are pushing of the new development plans are Almaty Akim (Mayor) for a redevelopment agenda that concerned that individual trad- Akhmetzhan Yessimov is actively has been ready for two years but ers will not receive compensation preparing for new business devel- faced resistance from market own- since they rent rather than own opments at the renovated Barak- ers. Four fires at different parts of their trading spots. holka. To do so, the people who the Barakholka last year spurred a But the retail boom that Kazakh- currently work there must first new incentive for renovation. stan is experiencing due to the leave. Barakholka, Russian for “junk growing number of middle class According to Yessimov, the trad- market,” originated chaotically in consumers is expected to cover ers of the street markets are regu- the 1990s as a flea market. At the that gap. According to the Statis- larly evading taxes, using illegal la- extended meeting of the govern- tics Committee of the Ministry of bor and selling contraband goods. ment on Aug. 6, President Nursul- Economy, retail sales have more This lowers the image of the city tan Nazarbayev instructed local au- than quadrupled over the decade as a modern metropolis and results thorities to close in on the shadow and as of last year are currently inthe problem of unenforced health economy by shutting down such hovering at $27 billion. Newly- and safety regulations. uncontrolled bazaars and replace built, modern shopping malls are The giant bazaar, a network of them with modern shopping malls. expected to open as early as Sep- smaller, separately-owned markets He also stated that the government tember of this year. spanning around eight kilometres, must take into consideration indi- Official ownership of the Bara- is famous for providing a wide vidual traders so they would not be kholka markets remains murky range of products, from house- hurt by the provision. and traders hesitate to name their hold items to specialty goods. The According to a World Bank landlords. However, the shadow According to a 2010 World Bank study, the Almaty market had annual sales of $1.7 billion and around 18,000 people metal containers that host the re- study in 2010, the market had economy is steadily being curbed, working there, making it the second largest market in Central Asia. tailersprovide low cost spaces but annual sales of $1.7 billion and as formal trade overtook informal and informal outlets accounted ing transparent, modern and clean as it seeks a bid to host the 2022 also very poor sanitary and work- around 18,000 people working trade in 2011, and last year bazaars for 47 percent of sales. Develop- markets is timely for the entire city Winter Olympics. KazNU Named One of Top Progress Continues 50 Universities Worldwide on Plans to Build Kenderli for Tech Resort in Mangystau By Tatiana Yevseyeva search opportunities for students special international recognition for 40,000 guests. Investments are The akimat (regional govern- andthe prevalence of scientific and of scientific and technological po- By Julia Rutz expected to exceed $3 billion. Ac- ment) of the Mangystau region Kazakh National Al-Farabi Uni- technical activities. The rating is tential of the university is demon- cording to approximations, Kend- is now developing transportation versity (KazNU) took 31st place in given to the universities by an in- strated by the funding of KNU ed- A cooperation agreement on erli resort may attract 640,000 related infrustructure for the re- a ranking of the 50 most high-tech terested third party and is based on ucational and research centres and the construction of Kenderli in tourists by the end of 2020. The sort. Technical and economic as- universities worldwide, which is available public information from laboratories by world-renowned the Mangystau region was signed project is aimed at foreign visi- sessments, as well as design esti- another example of the success the between the Samruk Kazyna Na- reputable sources. companies like Hewlett-Packard, tors – 70 percent are expected to mates have already been created university is having in making it- tional Welfare Fund and the Rixos Today, KazNU is the largest sci- Cisco, Intel, Konica Minolta and be foreigners and 30 percent lo- for several tourism projects in the self a top-tier academic institution. entific and educational institution Microsoft. Together with partners Group on Aug. 20 during negotia- According to astudy from the tions organised by the Kazakhstan cals; 54,000 jobs will be created. region. Construction of Kenderli in the country.It is comprised of from the United States, the UK, Annual profit is expected to reach International Airport has also been internationally well-known or- eight research institutes and more China, Germany, Finland, Japan Ministry for Investment and De- ganisation, Great Value Colleges, $800 million. approved. than 30 centres and laboratories and others, the university has car- velopment. Plans and financing the Kazakh National Al-Farabi As part of the United Nations Kenderli is located 210 kilome- devoted to the study of science, ried out 56 major international re- to build two hotels (four and five University was among the 50 most Green Bridge initiative, construc- tres away from the city of Aktau technology, the humanities and search projects funded by INTAS, stars), an aquapark and several cot- technologically advanced univer- tages are now under development. tion will be carried out in accord- on the Caspian seashore. Kend- social sciences. The lion’s share the Internatonal Atomic Energy sities in the world. It should be When construction is completed ance with the highest standards of erli was given status as a national of state-funded research in Ka- Agency, EU, NATO, the World noted that the Kazakh university is on the full resort, it will include 20 fourth generation resorts and will project under Kazakhstan’s 2020 zakhstan is carried out at KazNU Bank, and UNESCO. Every year, the sole representative of not only hotels, 8,000 villas and cottages incorporate sustainable elements. Tourism Development Concept. the Commonwealth of Independ- and 10 percent of these funds go to more than 1,000 foreign students ent States (CIS), but also Eastern support young scientists. It should and teachers choose KazNU for and Central Europe and Singapore be noted that in the last three study and scientific training. For and Japan in Asia in the rankings. years, KazNU’s research and de- example, 24 students from the Great Value Colleges uses a velopment activities increased by United States chose KazNU for multi-faceted approach in prepar- almost three times. Scientific ad- training this academic year. Last ing its world rankings of univer- vancements made at the university year, based on results from the sities in various areas of teaching are put into production and Ka- respected UK rating agency QS, and research; this helps people zNU scientific works are actively which is known for its rankings of choose the best college at which published in top journals and in- academic institutions, KazNU en- to get a quality education. The cluded in the databases of Scopus tered the top 300 best universities ranking takes into account the and Thomson Reuters. in the world, taking 299th place. presence of national, regional and KazNU is the first and the only Also, according to EU experts, international awards intechnol- university in Kazakhstan awarded KazNU is the undisputed leader ogy and innovation, specialised a special diploma for outstanding among universities in Kazakhstan laboratories and research centres, achievements in the field of sci- in scientific, technological and in- research units, availability of re- enceby Thomson Reuters. This- novative potential.

The future Kenderli resort will include 20 hotels, 8,000 villas and cottages for 40,000 guests. Burabay Golf Resort to Put Kazakhstan on World Golfing Map Continued from Page B1 build a five-star, 150-room hotel Troon was founded in 1878 as with a clubhouse totaling 35,000 a five­hole golf course following a Bruce Glasco, chief operating square metres. The golf course meeting in a pub by a group of golf officer and managing director of with all 18-holeswill be the work enthusiasts. In its centenary year, Troon’s international division said: of Korean firm In-Sung. 1978, it was granted royal patron- “This will be an exciting addition The Burabay area, known to lo- age and remains the first (and last) cals for its beautiful nature, will to golf in the country and the first club in Great Britain to have been golf resort to be built here. With provide an ideal setting for the vis- granted royal status under the long exciting developments of this sort, itors of the golf club who will be there are real opportunities to grow able to enjoy the imagery of moun- reign of Queen Elizabeth II. and heighten Kazakhstan’s posi- tains in the backdrop, a dense for- The Burabay Golf Resort is tion on the golfing map.” est of pine woods, distinctive rock Troon’s second development in Archetype, a French company formations and lakes. The club the region, joining the National KazNU is the first and only university in Kazakhstan awarded a special diploma for outstanding achievements in the field ranked in the top 100 architectural will also include 15 chalets and Azerbaijan Golf Club and will be of science by Thomson Reuters. firms in the world, is planning to two artificial lagoons. the company’s 41st venue. B5 Nation&Capital Society

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Kazakhstan Opens Exhibit for International Day Against Nuclear Tests in Kuala-Lumpur adoption of the next UN General By Altair Nurbekov Assembly resolution on CANWFZ. This year marks five years since KUALA-LUMPUR – Two days the adoption of the UN General before the Aug. 29 International Assembly resolution creating the Day Against Nuclear Tests, the Em- commemorative Aug. 29 occasion. bassy of Kazakhstan in Malaysia Since the Kazakhstan-initiated res- with the support of the Malaysian olution was adopted, Kazakhstan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the along with other countries around Malaysian Ministry of Tourism and the world, has conducted confer- Culture opened a week-long ex- ences, seminars, exhibitions and hibition dedicated to the day and other events calling for the early en- The ATOM Project, one of Presi- try into force of the Comprehensive dent Nursultan Nazarbayev’s most Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). prominent initiatives. Although all members of the nu- Among those who attended the clear club currently observe a mora- ceremony were representatives of torium on testing, a de jure global Malaysia’s foreign and defence min- ban on nuclear testing is not cur- istries, the National Nuclear Agency, rently in place. Putting the CTBT’s the foreign diplomatic corps, the into force is one of Kazakhstan’s top Malaysian public and the media, as priorities. well as students from Kazakhstan. Vassilenko put a special emphasis Chairman of the Committee on yet another important initiative of for International Information of President Nazarbayev, The ATOM the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Project, which seeks to enhance the of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko international community’s aware- represented Kazakhstan. In his ness of the human and environmen- welcoming speech, he briefed the Chairman of the Committee for International Information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko (centre-right), Kazakhstan’s Am- tal consequences of nuclear testing. audience on the background of Ka- bassador to Malaysia Daniyar Sarsekenov (r) and Malaysian officials cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the exhibition dedicated to the International Day “Today, almost 100,000 people zakhstan’s nuclear non-prolifera- Against Nuclear Tests. from more than 100 countries have tionand disarmament initiatives in- signed The ATOM Project’s online senal, which is the country’s most the official closure of the Semi- May, this initiative received the so atives of the nuclear five – Britain, spired by the tragic consequences petition at www.theatomproject. nuclear tests at the Semipalatinsk important contribution to global palatinsk test site as the Interna- called negative security guarantees China, Russia, the U.S. and France org, calling on world governments nuclear test site have had on the nuclear disarmament and an exam- tional Day Against Nuclear Tests. from the five recognised nuclear – signed a protocol to the CANWFZ to ensure that the Comprehensive country. He noted that the closure ple worthy of following. The yearly commemoration was weapon states, making an impor- treaty. The protocol will require ap- Nuclear Test Ban Treaty comes into of the Semipalatinsk test site was The Kazakhstan diplomat fur- conceived and promoted by Ka- tant further step towards zone legal proval by the parliaments of signa- effect early,” he said, adding that mandated by a decree of President ther elaborated on his country’s zakhstan.The diplomat specifically establishment of the zone. tory states before coming into force. stories of nuclear weapons testing Nursultan Nazarbayev in 1991 main anti-nuclear efforts, includ- noted the importance of the estab- As chairman of the CANWFZ, In October, a delegation from Ka- in Kazakhstan and other countries and that newly independent Ka- ing the adoption of the UN Gen- lishment of a Central Asian Nucle- Kazakhstan has made significant zakhstan will participate in the First should be told and live on to prevent zakhstan voluntary renounced the eral Assembly’s resolution in 2009 ar Weapons Free Zone (CANWFZ) contributions to its establishment. Committee of the UN General As- future generations from making the world’s fourth largest nuclear ar- proclaiming Aug. 29, the day of by the five regional countries. Last On May 6, in New York, represent- sembly in New York to address the same mistakes. Nuclear Disarmament a Top Priority of Kazakh Foreign Policy, Official Says Continued from Page A1 and other events that called for the international campaign designed the head of our state appealed to in the process of institutionalisa- early entry into force of the Com- to provide information about the the “nuclear five” to speed up the tion of the treaty. We hope for an Certainly, the Nuclear Security prehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Trea- threats and consequences of nu- signing of a protocol on the pro- early ratification by nuclear coun- Summit in March 2014 in The ty (CTBT) have been conducted. clear weapons testing. The project vision of negative security assur- tries. Hague with the participation of This year, on the eve of the fifth aims to involve civil society, non- ances to members of the treaty on our President has become one of anniversary of the adoption of the governmental and youth organi- the establishment of a zone free of What are the challenges in the the major events in this area. At resolution, the following events sations in the struggle to end the nuclear weapons in Central Asia. field of nuclear disarmament and the forum, the President gave an were and will be held: a confer- testing of nuclear weapons, pro- What is the current situation with non-proliferation facing the for- objective assessment and pointed ence on Aug. 27-29 in Astana and motes the early entry into force of the agreement? eign ministry? out the real way out of the crisis Semey by the International Physi- the Comprehensive Nuclear Test That’s right, President Nursul- The international agenda in the situation in the world. He stressed cians for the Prevention of the Nu- Ban Treaty and, finally, a world tan Nazarbayev at the Summit field of nuclear disarmament and that the root cause of the crisis of clear War, a conference in Semey free of nuclear weapons. Within made such an appeal, and his ap- non-proliferation is saturated, and global security is the lack of politi- dedicated to the 25th anniversary the framework of the project, any peal has been welcomed and sup- we have a lot of work to do on pro- cal will to put an end to the practice of the establishment of the anti-nu- person on the planet, who oppos- ported by the heads of the “nuclear motion of Kazakhstan’s initiatives of “double standards” and the se- Barlybai Sadykov clear movement “Nevada-Semipa- es nuclear weapons, can sign the five” states. Kazakhstan has made aimed at achieving a world free of lective application of international speedy abolition of nuclear weap- latinsk,” a special session on Sept. online petition to the leaders and a significant contribution to the nuclear weapons. law. There was made a call to focus ons and providing legally binding 10 in New York of the UN Gen- governments of the world calling establishment of a Central Asian- In October, our delegation will efforts on the most important ar- negative security assurances to all eral Assembly and an international to abandon forever nuclear tests zone free of nuclear weapons. Af- take part in the First Committee eas, such as general and complete non-nuclear-weapon states have conference on Sept. 15 in Wash- and to achieve the early entry into ter the signing of the Central Asia of the UN General Assembly in nuclear disarmament, which is the New York, where the adoption of also remained unheard by nuclear ington devoted to the International force of the CTBT. Nuclear-Weapon-Free-Zone Treaty only guarantee for nuclear security, the next UN General Assembly countries. Day Against Nuclear Tests. During the two years since the (CANWFZ) in 2006 in Semipalat- combating nuclear terrorism and resolution of a zone free of nu- In this regard, the initiative The CTBT is one of the key ele- announcement of the initiative, a insk, Kazakhstan has been making eradicating its foundations and es- ments of international nuclear dis- clear weapons in Central Asia will launched by the head of our state lot of work has been done to pro- practical efforts for the institution- tablishing zones free from nuclear armament and non-proliferation be discussed. We very much hope on the acceptance of a Universal mote it. Presentations of the pro- alisation of the treaty. We have de- weapons. He also noted that the and that is why it is so essential ject, as well as exhibitions of the that this time will be the first time Declaration on achieving a world veloped and agreed with the states way to a fair, transparent, multi- to take measures on its early entry paintings of famous artist and Hon- parties of the treaty on a single po- when the resolution is adopted by free of nuclear weapons in the UN polar, constructive world order into force. orary Ambassador of the ATOM sition paper on approaches to the consensus. frameworkis particularly relevant. is through the participation of all For five years since the adoption Project Karipbek Kuyukov, have interpretation of the treaty’s provi- We will continue to work on the In conditions of global security countries in the discussion and the of the resolution, through collec- been held in The Hague, Geneva, sions. Kazakhstan as a chairman text of the Universal Declaration crisis, it is crucially important search for political, rather than mil- tive action, there has been a great Washington, Oslo, Moscow, To- of the CANWFZ treaty for 2012- on achieving a world free of nu- to restore confidence both in the itary solutions, to global problems. increase in the number of countries kyo, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Berlin 2014, held meetings with the coun- clear weapons. global process of nuclear disarma- An important event in the field whohave joined and ratified the and at UN platforms in New York tries of the nuclear five, discussing We also plan to attend in October ment and non-proliferation, and of nuclear disarmament and non- treaty. Today, the treaty has been and Vienna, including the Prepara- the conditions of signing the proto- the first meeting on the prepara- in responses to international and proliferation was the third session signed by 183 and ratified by 162 tory Commission of the CTBTO. col. In total, more than 20 formal tion of the Nuclear Security Sum- of the Preparatory Committee for regional issues. Therefore, the ef- states, including three recognised Currently, the total number of bilateral and multilateral meetings mit in 2016 in Washington and in the Review Conference on the forts of the foreign ministry are di- nuclear powers: Russia, Britain signatories to The ATOM Project- and negotiations in the capitals of December in Vienna will host an Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of rected toward the development of and France. And, as known, its en- petition at www.theatomproject. the nuclear countries and on in- international conference on the nuclear weapons (NPT) of 2015, such a document. try into force depends on the sig- orgis approximately 100,000 peo- ternational platforms, both at the humanitarian consequences of nu- which took place in April - May nature and ratification of the eight ple from more than 100 countries. expert level, and at the level of the clear weapons tests, where a del- 2014 in New York. The session This year marks five years since countries mentioned in the so- In addition, last year on Aug. 29 a Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ka- egation from Kazakhstan will also once again showed how polar may the adoption of the UN General called Addendum II to the CTBT, minute of silence was observed by zakhstan have been conducted. participate. Together with interest- be the approaches of non-nuclear Assembly resolution, on the ini- which have nuclear weapons or the many people around the world in On May 6, 2014 in New York, ed governmental bodies, work also states and nuclear states in matters tiative of Kazakhstan, on the In- potential for the production and honour of the victims of all nuclear representatives of the “nuclear continues on the the agreement and of achieving a world free of nucle- ternational Day Against Nuclear testing of nuclear weapons: Egypt, tests. This year, the event will take five” – Britain, China, Russia, the its technical annexes on conditions ar weapons. Tests. Could you tell us what is be- North Korea, China, Israel, In- place again, and we encourage United States and France - signed for the creation of an International At the mentioned meeting, all ing done to implement this resolu- dia, Iran, Pakistan and the United everyone to take part in it. the protocol to the treaty on the es- Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) the countries of the “nuclear five” tion? States. We firmly believe that the tablishment of a zone free of nu- international bank of low-enriched declared “significant progress” in Of course, the first step towards Although today all the powers of stronger the public support that clear weapons in Central Asia. uraniumin Kazakhstan. Within the nuclear disarmament and stressed the development of a future non- the “nuclear club” observe a mora- will be generated by The ATOM Under the protocol, the nucle- framework of the IAEA General the importance of a phased ap- proliferation policy of Kazakhstan torium on testing, de jure global Project through its education and ar-weapon states have provided Conference in September this year proach to reduce nuclear weapons. was the closure of the Semipalat- ban on nuclear testing is not cur- outreach efforts and its internation- negative security assurances and in Vienna, meetings of representa- However, calls to eliminate the insk nuclear test site on Aug.29, rently valid. And for Kazakhstan al campaign to collect signatures committed themselves not to use tives of a Kazakh delegation with threat or use of nuclear weapons 1991. It was the first case of clos- to achieve the CTBT entry into for a petition against the testing of nuclear weapons against CAN- the organisation’s Secretariat to from the military doctrines of se- ing a nuclear test site in the history force is one of the country’s most nuclear weapons, the more effec- WFZ and threaten countries that discuss the agreement to place the curity, to conclude a comprehen- of the world at the will of the peo- important priorities. tive will the project be as support are parties to the CANWFZ treaty. bank in Kazakhstan is also sched- sive convention prohibiting the ple. After the closing of the Semi- to the efforts of non-governmental After the ratification of the proto- uled. use of nuclear weapons were not palatinsk test site, other major test Could you explain more about organisations, parliamentarians col by the parliaments of the signa- Nuclear disarmament and non- supported by the nuclear countries. sites in Nevada, Novaya Zemlya, The ATOM Project? What has and activists. Ultimately, this will tory countries, these commitments proliferation are among the key It is noteworthy that the major- Lop Nor and Moruroa fell silent. been done and what are the fu- help influence the leaders of lead- will be of a legal nature. priorities of the foreign policy of ity of the world’s states believe In the past four years in Ka- ture plans? ing countries to take the necessary The signing of the protocol to Kazakhstan, and in the case of that any threat or use of nuclear zakhstan and many other countries The ATOM Project is a new steps to achieve a world free of nu- the CANWFZ treaty undoubt- election as a non-permanent mem- weapons is a violation of the prin- around the world,in order to re- initiative of our President, which clear weapons. edly was an important event in the ber of the UN Security Council in ciples of international law, in par- mind the world about the terrible continues the policy commitment field of nuclear disarmament and 2017-2018, Kazakhstan will ac- ticular international humanitarian consequences of nuclear testing, to achieve global nuclear disar- In his speech at the Nuclear non-proliferation. However, it is tively promote them in this impor- law. Nevertheless, calls for the conferences, seminars, exhibitions mament. The ATOM Project is an Security Summit in The Hague, important, but only the first step tant UN body. B6 Nation&Capital Tourism

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 The Landlocked Shore: Kazakhstan’s Caspian Region stone and other types of rock has By Michelle Witte created mile upon mile of bare mountains, craters and caves. A landlocked country isn’t the obvious choice for a beach holi- day, and, to be sure, landlocked Valley of the Balls Kazakhstan’s Caspian coast isn’t One of the oddest sights in this bursting with foreign tourists. harsh environment is pink-and- This, however, is part of the re- white Sherkala mountain, which gion’s charm: clean water, rela- either looks like a yurt or a lion, tively undeveloped beaches and depending on your angle, and the intact traditions, plus mellow cit- strange “Valley of Balls” that it ies and unique, sun-blasted rock watches over. About 150 kilom- canyons. eters from Aktau is the small town The Mangistau region that en- of Shetpe, the closest town to the compasses much of Kazakhstan’s mountain and the balls. Stone Caspian shoreline is one of the spheres of different sizes, some focuses of the country’s new clus- of them huge, are scattered across ter tourism concept, but as yet it’s the valley, sometimes grouped in pretty quiet. The capital, Aktau, lines, as though part of some gi- sits on the shore overlooking mul- ant’s game of marbles. As you pass tiple public beaches. It’s also the through the valley and approach launching point for tours to the the chalk mountain, there are more region’s cultural destinations, in- underground mosques and cities of cluding the underground mosques the dead, plus evidence of ancient and necropolises Beket-Ata, Sho- caravan stops. Nearby are the re- pan-Ata and more. mains of the medieval settlement of Kyzykala, a 10th century Silk Salt, Water, Oil Road trading post. It’s only natural that a coun- The Mangistau region that encompasses much of Kazakhstan’s Caspian shoreline is one of the focuses of the country’s new cluster tourism concept. try of unusual superlatives (home Visitors Wanted to the aquarium farthest from the Because of its energy resources, sea, world’s biggest producer of tau are Manila beach, Nour Plaza tury. A respected warrior in the “They say it is a holy place, and followed in his father’s foot- and Dostar.” first part of his life, at age 40he and the nature is untouched. It’s steps as a mystic. His cave mosque Mangistau isn’t completely off the uranium) would have a share of beaten path. But the region is hop- the world’s largest enclosed body Shinar Bek of Astana visited Ak- became a Sufi, a follower of a beautiful – it doesn’t look like (thought to be built in the 10-11th tau with a friend in 2012, with only mystical facet of Islam, and be- anywhere else in Kazakhstan,” she centuries) was cut into the edge of ing to host visitors other than oil of water. There’s some debate as men. As Kazakhstan embarks on to whether the Caspian should be a Lonely Planet to guide them. gan to develop a reputation as a said. “They believe if you go there, a stone cliff on the edge of the Un- “We were there in the middle of teacher and a healer. He built four if you touch his tomb, your wish gazy mountain, and features stone a new tourism development pro- called a sea or simply the world’s gram, Mangistau is preparing for biggest lake. Its water is slightly July, but there weren’t a lot of tour- mosques and many schoolrooms will come true.” carvings and columns with the re- ists there. We saw many foreign- before his death in 1813. His ashes Most visitors there are Kazakhs, mains of ancient paintings visible. some major investment. Aktau salty; about a third of the salinity of city will be the center of a cluster most seawater. More than 100 rivers ers but not too many locals at the are interred next to one of these often believers on pilgrimage. Be- The arches between the columns beach.” The water was very cold, rooms in which he used to teach, fore and after visiting the mosque, have remnants of multi-colored of tourism development in Aktau, pour into the Caspian, including Ka- Suieuova told EdgeKZ. “The clus- zakhstan’s Ural river and the Volga, she said, but very blue and very deep inside a mountain in the mid- there are often prayers and time to murals. The complex includes clean, and the weather was perfect dle of a rocky Ustyurt desert. share tea and bread and fruit. cells for private contemplation as ter of Western Kazakhstan [which Europe’s largest river. In the shallow includes Mangistau] will be posi- north Caspian, oil and gas deposits for swimming. “We didn’t visit The underground mosque, called Bek and a friend hired a van well as larger prayer rooms, and tioned as the ‘Caspian Riviera.’ are being slowly, painstakingly ac- many places – every day we went simply Beket-Ata most of the time, from the town of Zhanaozen. Tours columns with the remains of old The main tourist products that will cessed; as the sea warms and deep- to the sea. We liked the beaches!” is a site of pilgrimage for many Ka- can also be arranged from Aktau. painted murals visible. be developed in this cluster in- ens toward the south, it becomes an Aktau’s beaches are not pristine zakhs, and certainly the 1.5 kilom- Advantour (http://www.advantour. clude beach tourism, cultural tour- important home for birds and other stretches of white sand, mind you. eter walk over winding, exposed com/kazakhstan/) organizes a 16- Blasted Land, Blessed ism and tours.” animals – including humans. This is Central Asia, not Southeast stone stairs down into a rocky hour, 600 kilometer tour from Ak- “The region is getting popular Humans have been living around Asia. But the water is cold and mountain hollow to his small tomb tau to Beket-Ata and back along an Land after TV commercials and some the Caspian for more than 10,000 clean and inviting, visitors say, and can feel like a major effort in the ancient caravan route. “For casual visitors, at first international programs about Man- years, drawn by the water and the the atmosphere is welcoming. heat. Along the way, there are rest- glance Mangistau may seem gistau, but it is not very developed abundant oil that even in the 10th Theo Navarro, 22, assistant direc- ing places with pumps that deliver colorless, withered, tired and yet,” Zamira Imanalieva of Ad- century was being dug for and tor at Study Inn in Astana, traveled clean, salty mineral water. Shopan-Ata burnt by the sun and wind. For vantours.com told EdgeKZ. “The used for heating. Now, its water to Aktau over the winter. “This was Bek visited Beket-Ata on her Beket-Ata iS often combined people in this land of deep grown and energy support Kazakhstan’s a trip in February, so it wasn’t cold, trip, tipped off to it by some stran- with a trip to Shopan-Ata, 100 kil- roots, it is a blessed land. Each region is mostly visited by people oil capital, Atyrau, plus Aktau and but it wasn’t swim season. The gers she met on the train to Ak- ometers away, the dwelling, tomb stone carries a history of the peo- who want to visit holy places, the other population centers. But Ka- beach was mostly empty but very tau. Traveling from Aktau to the and mosque complex of the older ples who once inhabited the Man- underground mosques Beket-Ata zakhstan’s Caspian region is still clean,” he said. “There’s also amaz- necropolis via Zhanaozen takes Sufi mystic who was Beket-Ata’s gistau,” reads a tourism brochure and Shopan-Ata for pilgrimage, largely a calm place, with friendly ing shashlyk [kebabs] in Aktau and about five hours, she said, and inspiration. Shopan-Ata was a distributed by Mangistau’s tour- locals and neighboring countries’ people, traditions still in practice people are friendly.” Service is bet- takes you from the seaside into a follower of one of Kazakhstan’s ism department. citizens.” and a slowly increasing stream of ter there than anywhere else he’s stark, bleached desert and through most important religious figures, “Withered, tired and burnt” The relative lack of interna- intrepid visitors. been in Kazakhstan, he said. the lowest point in the former So- Khodja Akhmed Yassaui, whose don’t usually make up a compel- tional tourists means English- viet Union, the Karagiye depres- mosque in Turkestan is perhaps the ling description – and yet the land speaking waiters, desk staff and sion, 132 meters below sea level. country’s most important religious they describe is full of intrigue, taxi drivers are not always going Legends in stone As you pass through the bleached to be at hand. That’s not a prob- The Landlocked Shore The Mangistau region is home to and historic site. color and mystery of its own. A number of beaches are acces- desert, color starts to creep back lem, Bek said. “Sometimes we some of Kazakhstan’s holiest and Shopan-Ata’s necropolis is a sible from Maтgistau’s mellow into the scenery. met people who spoke English. most mysterious cultural sites. The large complex: over 3,000 tomb- capital, Aktau. “Beach tourism in “I was surprised by the nature – Sometimes. We stayed in a ho- strange underground mosques and stones, plus structures and caves The Black Mouth Mangistau is developing,” Gul- the nature is different,” Bek said. The giant Karagiye (“Black tel and our neighbors were one tombs of Beket-Ata and Shopan-Ata with Islamic imagery as well as mira Suieuova, head of Mangis- “You see multicolored mountains Mouth”) depression, 132 meters Japanese traveler, one Korean are there, a few hours from Aktau, animal carvings and animist mo- tau’s tourism department, told in different shapes. The road goes below sea level, once held an an- and one Ukrainian.” The Korean where tours can often be arranged. tifs. EdgeKZ. “The swimming season way down into the mountains, then cient salt lake, and ringing its long traveler didn’t speak any English, is 5-6 months of the year. In recent way up high.” There are also often ago shores are the artifacts of the but got around fine using sign lan- years, there has been an influx of Beket-Ata camels by the side of the road, and Shakpak-Ata peoples it supported. The drying guage and smiles. “He said, ‘I be- tourists who want to relax on the Beket-Ata was born near Atyrau yurts and people wearing tradition- Shakpak-Ata was one of the of the ancient sea and the rise of have like Charlie Chaplin,’ and it sea. Beaches near the town of Ak- in the second half of the 18th cen- al clothes, she said. sons or grandsons of Shopan-Ata, underground water through lime- works,” she said.

have very much a long-term vi- sion and I think it is important to be part of the project Astana truly Astana Marriott General Manager is. The city is still young, the city is big, not in size, but rather be- cause people are speaking about it Has Big Plans for New Hotel everywhere I turn. Ten years ago, Continued from Page B1 with energy and environmental as- taking place each year in terms of my opinion. I would say our brand in Atyrau and Aktau. We have a if I had spoken of Astana, people sociations. One could say that Expo congresses, meetings and sports. I is an asset, the values that our brand Marriott executive apartment in would be like “what?” And now I knew of him as a cyclist, not as 2017 has already started. I think think Astana is positioning itself as carries, such as high quality service Atyrau, we have a Ritz-Carlton people know. the boss of the Astana team like he is corporations have already been do- a leading destination in terms of and attention to detail, as well as the that opened in October last year People associate Astana with now. He has done a lot in putting Ka- ing a lot of work related to EXPO. sports; the number of ice hockey facilities we provide. in Almaty and then there is [here] events, with strength, with the capi- zakhstan on the map. I knew it was The other type of organisation we clubs,wrestlers, footballers, etc., Our Marriott rewards loyalty pro- which opened in early August. tal, with sport, with Expo 2017. We very cold in the winter and very hot will be working with will be em- here is growing too. These are our gramme is again a leader in its field, And we have the Ritz-Carlton are delighted to be here and I think in the summer. But I can’t change bassies. Being Marriott, being a main segments. There will obvi- if not the leading programme in the due to open most likely in 2017. we are helping Astana put itself on that, you can’t change that, we just large international hotel company, ously be individual clients that just world of hotel loyalty programmes. At this stage, based on my knowl- the map with being the newest ho- wear warm clothes, that’s it. So far we have an international presence want to stay in a Marriott hotel for Our location in the new part of the edge, there is no further develop- tel in the city and in offering a new so good, it’s an exciting city. It’s a in most countries; we have over a weekend. They will come to have city, the hotel’s easy access to the ment plans for Kazakhstan. But I style and different location. Host- vibrant city with a youthful feel. 4,000 properties ranging from our dinner and eat in Aroma or Vista airport and close proximity to gov- believe with cities like Karaganda ing two restaurants like Aroma, Courtyard brand all the way to on the 27th floor. These, I would ernment ministries, which are on and Shymkent, why not in the which will be our all-day dining Who is your main target group? Ritz-Carlton. This gives us an edge say are our biggest segments. the left bank of the river are what future? These are corporate deci- room, where you can see our Mar- against our competition; people make us competitive. We will seek sions that are made between the riott breakfast and our selection of In terms of clients, the entities will recognise us as a hotel. Embas- What makes you different from to work with various business cen- company and local investors. grills, fish and meat as well as a lot that we will be serving the most are sies, the government and various the competition? tres, oil and gas consortiums such as of French-oriented dishes (our ex- NCOC or CPC, and others, which Do you have anything else to corporations. This is for two rea- ministries will be definitely one of Yes, we have competition. I think ecutive chef is French) will make the markets that we will serve. we are very clear about who our also gives us an edge. We are the add? sons: we are located in the capital us a notable dining location. In the and Astana has a strong presence in The rest will be just what we call competitors are. What makes us only hotel in Astana with an execu- I would just like to say that we next few weeks, we will be open- many fields, whether its oil and gas, one-shot events, whether they are different? I think it’s the brand. As tive lounge, an environment for cli- are delighted to be opening a Mar- ing Vista Bar and Lounge on the finance, etc. I feel that we will be regular events related to govern- Marriott, we are one of the lead- ents staying on the executive floor. riott in Astana. Like I previously dealing with customers involved in ment, i.e. the Astana Economic ing companies in the world, which And, last but not least, I think mentioned, I think it’s a fantastic 27th floor, which offers great views these fields for the most part. I feel Forum each year at the end of helps us position ourselves. When our team, our people will give us opportunity for us as a company to of the city. We will be serving what that EXPO 2017 is quite far ahead May, or events similar to the one travellers look at renting a room in an edge. position ourselves in the new capi- I would say classifies as “East in the future, but yet again, very, which took place at the beginning Astana, they will see Marriott and tal. I think it is important for the meets West.” So that means Asian- very soon and that the exhibition of May, put on by the Asian De- think “Ah, there is a Marriott!” So This isn’t the only Marriott in company to be located in all capi- influenced cuisine in small portions will be driving business not only velopment Bank. We will also ser- I think the Marriott name is impor- Kazakhstan; do you have plans to tals of the world and to be associ- that is easier to share when people during its operations. I think that vice the UEFA Congress in March. tant. I also believe Marriott’s pres- expand into other cities? ated with a city like Astana and the are travelling together. since Astana won the bid for EXPO There are a lot of events that are ence helps further put Astana on the In new cities, for the time be- vision of the President. The 2020 It’s an exciting time and we’re 2017, work with different countries taking place in Astana; there are map; it’s a give and take relation- ing, no. We are already represent- plan is almost complete. The Presi- looking forward to a successful re- has picked up visibly, especially an increasing number of events ship between both us and the city in ed with two Renaissance hotels dent’s plan lasts until 2050, so we lationship with the city. B7 Nation&Capital Sports

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Kazakh Athletes Take 8 Medals at Second Youth Olympic Games in China kilogramme weight category by Blagoja Naidenov with the score By Dmitry Lee defeating Natig Gurbanly of Azer- 0:3. baijan in the final. Among the bronze medallists At the Second Youth Olympic The boxer Abylaikhan Zhus- were the Greco-Roman wrestler Games held in Nanjing, China on supov of Kazakhstan was victori- Yevgeniy Polivadov, weightlift- August 16-28, young Kazakh tal- ous in the 60 kilogramme category ers Zhaslan Kaliyev and Tatyana ents managed to take eight med- after the final bout with Alain Li- Kapustina, and Kazakhstan’s als: three gold, one silver and four monta Buda of Cuba 2:1 and took gymnasts Viktoriya Guslyakova, bronze. gold. Amina Kozhakhmet, Nuray Ku- These eight medals put Kazakh- And Kazakh wrestler Mukham- marova, Dariya Medvedeva, and stan on the 21st place in the stand- bet Kuatbek became a gold medal- Aliya Moldakhmetova. ings while China led the Games list by beating Russian Amirkhan The Youth Olympic Games with 65 medals in total. Russia Guvazhokov (3:1), Armenian Vag- (YOG) is an international multi- and the mixed National Olympic inak Matevosyan (3:0), Brahma sport event organised by the Inter- Committee (NOC) teams made up Richards from New Zealand (4:0) national Olympic Committee. The of athletes representing different and Venezuelan Eliezer Aulara games are held every four years in Committees occupied the second (4:1). summer and winter. place. Another Kazakh boxer Vadim This year, around 3,600 athletes The Kazakh judoka Bauyrzhan Kazakov took silver, and gave from 201 nations participated in Zhauyntayev took gold in the 55 the gold medal to the Bulgarian the Games. Kazakh athletes brought three gold, one silver and four bronze medals from the Second Youth Olympic Games. Street Workout Site Opens Fans Make Predictions in Almaty Central Park as Golovkin-Rubio other advantage is the equipment cording to the organisers, fitness diversity – here you can find par- instructors from World Class will allel bars, gym wall bars, paral- organise master classes for all Fight Looms lel bars for chin-ups, climbing who are interested. Another street frames and a gymnastics complex. workout complex is expected to be The whole site is pretty big, so I opened soon in Mega Park Mall expect more people will be com- located between Seifullin and ing to the park to exercise. As we Makatayev streets. More workout know, about 100,000 people in sites are planned for construction Kazakhstan do street workouts,” in the Shakhristan and 29th district explained Labezki. living complexes. Entrance to the Managing Director of World street workout complex is free for By Julia Rutz Class Fitness Clubs Valikhan Ten locals and city guests. ALMATY – A new street work- said that a street workout champi- Street workout was recognised out site sponsored by the World onship will take place in the city as a sporting event in Kazakhstan Class Fitness Clubs chain opened next year. last year. According to one of the Aug. 22 in Central Park here. “I would like to invite all street organisers of the Street Sports The first visitors have already workout lovers to participate in Federation, Islam Badurgov, street tried the exercise and workout the championship we are going to workout is now actively supported equipment. According to Max organise next year in Almaty. The by sports authorities in the coun- Team captain Valentin Labezki, competition will take place in the try. Badugurov also said that street the rubber coating is one of the site opened earlier in the Mega workout can become a profession- main advantages of the new street Centre Alma-Ata shopping mall,” al kind of sport in the future and workout complex. said Ten. sportsmen will get the opportunity “Because of the rubber floor The new street workout site to make their hobby a lifetime bus- people can workout barefoot. An- measures 400 square metres. Ac- sines.

Gennady Golovkin (l) and Marco Antonio Rubio (r).

By Dmitry Lee fighter in the division and will walk has so much on the table for the in on Oct. 18 as the apparent fa- Kazakh boxer. As tickets went on sale Aug. 27 vourite. But recently Cotto’s coach If Rubio defeats Golovkin, in the US for the next big fight Freddy Roach made a rather derog- he’ll have his WBA title and will in WBA middleweight cham- atory comment to Boxingscene. remain as Cotto’s WBC manda- pion Gennady Golovkin’s (30-0, com in Golovkin’s address: “No- tory challenger as well. However, 27 KOs) career, fans predict and body knows who he is. On pay-per- according to the majority fan’s speculate on whether he will de- view he can’t do ten cents. Why predictions, Rubio doesn’t have a feat WBC interim middleweight fight a guy like that for no money? chance against the Kazakh. champion Marco Antonio Rubio Unless he’s bringing money to the Golovkin will also try to win (59-6-1, 51 KOs) on Oct. 18 in table we’re not going to fight him.” the audience in on the West coast Carson, California which, in turn, According to Golovkin’s trainer of the US with his fighting style, could give him a shot to face long Abel Sanchez, Cotto’s camp team which he calls himself the “Mexi- sought opponent Miguel Cotto, has been making “all kinds of ex- can style” that he learned from provided he wins. cuses” not to fight the Kazakh. his trainer Sanchez who turned Golovkin has not lost a single The win aginst Rubio will make Golovkin’s open fighting style into fight yet and has won Best Boxer Golovkin the mandatory challeng- a fighter with rapid powerful shots 2013 title. He is considered by er for WBC middleweight cham- and who pressures his opponents A street workout site sponsored by the World Class Fitness Clubs chain in Almaty. many fans the No.1 160 pound pion Cotto. This is why this bout constantly to wear them down. Zarina Diyas Advances to 3rd Round Doubles at US Open Krajicek from the Netherlands the first two rounds, she defeated 7:6, 6:2. Ukranian Lesia Tsurenko 6:1, 6:2 The duo had beaten American and 15-year-old Catherina Bellis Lauren Davis and Renata Voroca who played in front of her home from the Czech Republic 6:3, 7:6 crowd. on Aug. 29 to advance into the sec- Diyas is now the only remaining ond round. tennis player from Kazakhstan in Twenty-year-old Diyas was the U.S. Open. Kazakh players Al- eliminated from the singles com- exander Nedovesov, Yaroslava Sh- By Dmitry Lee petition when she fell to 17th vedova, Michael Kukushkin and seeded Russian Ekaterina Makaro- Andrei Golubev were all defeated Top Kazakh tennis player Za- va 2:6, 4:6 in the third round. In in earlier rounds. rina Diyas from Almaty and dou- bles partner Yi-Fan Xu from Chi- na advanced to the third round Diyas is now the only remaining in doubles at the U.S. Open in New York on Aug. 31 when they tennis player from Kazakhstan defeated Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic and Michaella in the U.S. Open. B8 Nation&Capital capital Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Bicycle Race Commemorates Constitution Day, 100th Anniversary of Local Cycling By Julia Rutz race proves that Astana is a city ate an image of a dynamic capi- of active and goal-seeking peo- tal. ASTANA – Local cyclists par- ple. I congratulate all [Kazakh- Such celebratory bicycle races ticipated in a bicycle race organ- stan residents] on Constitution have become a good tradition for lo- ised Aug. 24 to commemorate Day and wish them good health, cals. The event not only allows the the 100th anniversary of Kazakh welfare, good luck and all the city to promote the necessity of lead- cycling and celebrate the Aug. best,” said Tasmaganbetov. ing a healthy lifestyle, but also in- 30 Constitution Day. The starting “When we heard about the stills public spirit among youth. All point of the race was the Saltanat race, we decided that the whole the collected assets will be allocated Sarayi Wedding Palace. family would participate in it, so to promote sports among people More than 2,000 cyclists joined I came here with my wife and my with disabilities. The best cyclists of the Sunday race, among them two children. The mood is great the race received awards in the fol- Mayor Imangali Tasmaganbetov, and so is the weather. I think it lowing categories: the youngest cy- Olympic champion Alexandr Vi- is good that our city promotes clist in the race, the oldests cyclist in nokurov and bicyclists from the cycling. Of cource, we need to the race and the most athletic family. Astana Pro Team, including team reconstruct the whole city infra- Racers rode a 4,600-metre route captain and the winner of 2014 structure to let cyclists ride safe- from the Saltanat Sarayi Wedding Tour de France Vincenzo Nibali, ly,” explained race participant Palace to the Astana Arena sta- Jakob Fuglsang, Michele Scar- Ardak Tashenov. dium. The same route was chosen poni, Maxim Iglinsky and Dmitry According to another cyclist, for the Kaisar Keruen public race, Gruzdev. Alibek Dairbayev, such races organised this year to commemo- “I am really happy to welcome should be organised every Sun- rate the 16th anniversary of Capi- More than 2,000 cyclists joined the Constitution Day race, among them Mayor Imangali Tasmaganbetov, Olympic cham- all the participants today. This day to let people stay fit and cre- tal Day. pion Alexander Vinokourov and bicyclists from the Astana Pro Team. Bordeaux Star to Play Romeo in Astana Opera Production By Rufiya Ospanova ographer of the Bordeaux ballet and musical works that make troupe, Jude conveys the drama love an inexhaustible theme. ASTANA – Sergey Prokofiev’s and boiling passion behind the Jude, the director of the Bor- ballet, “Romeo and Juliet” will be ballet accompanied by the great deaux ballet troupe, is the winner presented to the metropolitan au- music of Prokofiev. Jude’s ren- of the Chevalier of the Order of dience on Sept. 19 with the star of dition is based off that of Rudolf Arts and Letters (1990) and Chev- the National Opera of Bordeaux, Nureyev, which is renowned for alier of the Order of the Legion of France, Roman Mikhalev playing its sophistication. Honour (1996). Romeo. Kazakh star and leading solo- ist Madina Basbayeva, who will Basbayeva played the role of Juliet play the role of Juliet, was cho- reographed by Charles Jude. The ballet will be performed as part of in France at the invitation of Jude the first Silk Road International Festival. and was well received by the French Basbayeva played the role of Juliet in France at the invitation public. of Jude and was well received by the French public. She recalled The production’s decorations Mikhalev, the leading soloist that the audience would not let and costumes will be designed of the Bordeaux ballet troupe, her go, giving a standing ovation by Italian designers Ezio Frigerio won third prize in the Maya-98 and shouting bravo. and Franco Skuarchapino. The international competition in St. The love story that has be- conductor will be Aidar Abzhakh- Petersburg (1999), first prize at come a world ballet classic took anov of Kazakhstan. the Nureyev International Ballet its niche in the repertoire of the Since the last century, more Competition in Budapest (2000) theatre after a big premiere in its than fifty movies by the same and second prize of the Ninth Kazakh star and leading soloist Madina Basbayeva will play the role of Juliet in Sergey Prokofiev’s ballet, “Romeo and first season. The classic staging name have been filmed world- International Ballet Competition Juliet.” of the world-renowned chore- wide, in addition to the literary (2001). International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Hold Conference in Astana Continued from Page A1 in hopes of eventually securing the the challenges to his future, he abandonment of nuclear weapons became an activist against nuclear Exactly two years ago, Presi- worldwide. tests and an artist that paints with dent Nazarbayev launched The “We hope that after this congress, his feet and mouth. ATOM Project, an online petition countries will show decisive initia- “I would like to say today that designed to raise awareness of tives in establishing a new treaty to throughout my life, I’ve seen a the consequences of nuclear tests ban nuclear weapons. Therefore, lot of families in which children and explosions. The project and we are here to discuss such a trea- were born only to be hidden from its Honorary Ambassador Karip- ty,” noted Ira Helfand, co-president the public by their parents. They bek Kuyukov, a renowned armless of IPPNW, during the congress. simply could not show their chil- painter and weapons testing survi- Kuyukov told the audience the dren. With a heavy heart, I saw that vor from Kazakhstan, have been story of his life and of his home- these parents loved their children. presented in numerous countries in town Egindybulak - a village lo- Today, standing on this stage, I am Europe, North America and Asia. cated only 100 kilometres from the proud that I live in Kazakhstan, Under the auspices of the project, Semipalatinsk test site. His parents the country which was one of the Kuyukov shares the stories of the were exposed to radiation, a fact first countries to renounce nuclear horrible consequences of nuclear which has impacted Kuyukov’s weapons.” tests and their impact on the people whole existence – he was born Kuyukov left the stage to a of Kazakhstan in the Semey region without arms. However, despite standing ovation.