+24° / +14°C Wednesday, june 15, 2016 No 11 (101) www.astanatimes.com Kazakh Security Council Considers Nation Mourns Dead, New Measures in Wake of Aktobe Attacks Stiffens Laws After Terrorist Attacks numerous violent clashes through- By Dmitry Lee, out the city between suspects and Malika Orazgalieyva and Artur Abubakirov anti-terrorism forces in the days that followed. ASTANA, June 13 – As Florida The violence has since subsided residents are still reeling from the in the western Kazakhstan city and horror of the June 12 nightclub authorities announced June 12 they shooting – the largest mass shoot- had arrested or killed the primary ing in United States history – resi- suspects involved in the attacks. dents of Aktobe are also struggling Eighteen suspected attackers were to regain a sense of normalcy in killed and nine arrested in the initial the wake of their own terrorist at- attack and in the search-and-capture tacks that killed four civilians and operations in the following days. Of- three Kazakh soldiers on June 5. ficials also confiscated 23 weapons On that date, 27 suspects robbed stolen from the weapon shops, ac- two weapon shops and attacked a cording to Ministry of Internal Af- local National Guard station in Ak- fairs Spokesman Almas Sadubayev. tobe. City residents also witnessed Continued on Page A2

President Nursultan Nazarbayev tasks officials to tighten security policies after Aktobe attacks at the meeting of the Security Council of Kazakhstan on June 10.

Vladimir Zhumakanov and Akim Nazarbayev also expressed his ists’ plans, law enforcement bodies By Malika Orazgaliyeva of the Aktobe region Berdibek Sa- gratitude to law enforcement per- managed to prevent larger losses Abdykalikova: parbayev presented reports during sonnel for their professionalism, among the civilians. He said that ASTANA – President Nursultan the meeting. loyalty, heroism and patriotism. almost all criminals were neutral- Nazarbayev chaired a meeting of In his remarks, Nazarbayev “We already know that it was ised, andassured that the rest will the Security Council of Kazakh- thanked all the people in Kazakh- a terrorist attack of followers Kazakhstan Creates be found and punished. (On June stan in the Akorda presidential res- stan for their support of anti-terror- of the non-traditional religious 12, the National Security Commit- idence June 10 to assess the June ist operations held in the country movement, Salafism. Even tee announced that all participants 5 terrorist attacks in Aktobe and and once again expressed his deep- though we provide freedom of in the attacks have now been ac- Conditions to determine measures to ensure the est condolences to all the bereaved religion in the country, we will counted for, including 18 killed country’s security. families and relatives on behalf of fight those who destabilise the and 9 apprehended during week- Prosecutor General Zhakip As- the council members. He stressed situation in Kazakhstan cover- long search-and-capture opera- sanov, Minister of Internal Affairs that the state will provide all pos- ing under the religious slogans,” tions). Develop Modern, Kalmukhanbet Kassymov, Nation- sible assistance to the bereaved Nazarbayev said. al Security Committee Chairman families. He noted that despite the terror- Continued on Page A2 Inclusive Economy Speaking at the conference, By Aiman Turebekova Abdykalikova noted Kazakhstan offers all the development condi- EAEU Seeks Deeper Cooperation ASTANA – Kazakh Secretary of tions for a modern, inclusive econ- State and National Commission for omy by implementing state pro- Women’s Affairs, Family and De- grammes such as Business Road mographic Policy Chair Gulshara Map 2020 and Employment Road with Key Integration Organisations Abdykalikova made a working Map 2020, as well as joint pro- visit to Warsaw to take part in the jects with the European Bank for agreement on forming a free- tablishing interaction between the nomic Union, for the future of our Global Summit of Women. The By Yerbolat Uatkhanov trade zone with Vietnam. Today EAEU and EU. states. We need the diligence and Reconstruction and Development conference was attended by del- and Asian Development Bank. we have discussed the issues of “We know that the interest in patience, wisdom and cooperation egations from 75 countries, ac- ASTANA – Presidents Nursul- closer cooperation with China, our economic union is growing of our peoples and the heads of Inclusive economic growth is not tan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan, cording to a press release from the only about expanding national India, Israel, Egypt, Iran, Cambo- worldwide. We also expand our states, as well as all ministries and Kazakh President’s press service. Vladimir Putin of Russia, Serzh dia and other countries. We also international contacts. I proposed state bodies. I trust in the future of economies, but also about ensur- Sargsyan of Armenia, Alexan- For more than 23 years, the sum- ing the reach extends to the most consider an opportunity of estab- to announce this year as the year the EAEU,” Atambayev said. mit has been connecting women der Lukashenko of Belarus and lishing trade and economic rela- of deepening of economic rela- “In spite of the fact EAEU is a vulnerable in society. Almazbek Atambayev of Kyr- worldwide and covering all sectors tions between the EAEU and such tions of the EAEU with third young organisation and the eco- – public, private and non-profit. Continued on Page A8 gyzstan met in the Kazakh capital integration organisations as the countries and key integration or- nomic difficulties that we have in May 31 as the council of heads EU, SCO, ASEAN and others,” ganisations,” added Nazarbayev. the process, we can state that the of member states of the Eurasian Nazarbayev told his counterparts “The EAEU was established in EAEU is a complete integration Economic Union (EAEU). They as they assembled in the Akorda May 2014. De facto, the union has product. Now, our economies are discussed issues of deepening presidential residence. operated for an even shorter period working and improving in accord- contacts with such integration He stressed the EAEU should of time. However, we can see that ance with the plans and terms we Ministerial Meeting in partners as the European Union become a transparent community it has enormous potential. Abso- outlined in the EAEU agreement,” (EU), Shanghai Cooperation Or- which is well-integrated into the lutely, we already have results and he added. ganisation (SCO) and Associa- world economic system and rep- success. Also, we have failures Nazarbayev indicated EAEU tion of Southeast Asian Nations resenting the reliable bridge be- and artificially-created problems. governments and businesses are Vienna Seeks Ways to (ASEAN) and ways to cooperate tween Europe and Asia. We have to clearly understand now gaining the required experi- under the current conditions of the Putin noted he welcomes Ka- that our peoples don’t have an- ence in terms of cooperation with economic crisis. zakhstan’s initiative to hold an other choice. We are responsible each other. “Last year, we signed the first international conference on es- for the future of the Eurasian Eco- Continued on Page A3 Promote Nuclear Disarmament Idrissov emphasised that the an- Kazakh President Calls for ‘Inclusive By Yerbolat Uatkhanov niversaries are linked. In closing one of the world’s largest test sites, VIENNA – Minister of Foreign Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Affairs of Kazakhstan Erlan Id- Nazarbayev made history as the Globalisation’ at Ninth Astana Economic Forum rissov took part in a ministerial first to legally ban nuclear tests. It meeting commemorating the 20th painful transformation that will re- This year, the AEF’s agenda was step in these areas. However, there wasn’t long before other nuclear By Zhazira Dyussembekova anniversary of the Comprehensive test sites were shuttered, follow- quire joint efforts at the global level “New Economic Reality: Diversi- are many countries that have failed. Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and coordination of the actions at fication, Innovation and Knowl- To solve this problem, I suggest ing this lead, which supported the ASTANA – Opening the ple- during his working visit to Vienna the level of national economies,” edge Economy.” Participants dis- forming the Human Capital Devel- conditions needed to ensure a ban nary session of the ninth Astana June 13, where he and other gov- he said. “It is important to ensure cussed the trends and challenges opment Fund under the UN. The on nuclear testing could become a Economic Forum (AEF) May ernment and organisational leaders global phenomenon, Idrissov noted. coherence and coordination of the of the global economy, as well as fund will aim to improve the quality 26, Kazakh President Nursultan discussed current nuclear disarma- According to the top Kazakh practical implementation of the long-term economic growth in the of education and health in the poor- Nazarbayev called for “inclusive ment initiatives. diplomat, the closure of the site generated decisions. Thus, it is nec- new economic reality and increas- globalisation,” in which the de- est countries,” stated Nazarbayev. Speakers and panellists com- paved the way for the adoption essary to take into account the views ing of the role of competition in velopment of all countries and the He also stressed the need to cre- mented on the new political mo- of the CTBT, and the date of its welfare of all people are taken into of all countries. There is a need in the integration processes. ate conditions for the recovery of mentum supporting the treaty’s closure – Aug. 29, 1991 – is rec- account. To achieve this goal, the the UN structure or establishment of In this regard, Nazarbayev pre- economic growth, which implies a entry into force and devoted par- ognised by the UN as the Interna- Kazakh President proposed estab- the special committee under its aus- sented a number of global ini- reinvestment of funds in the develop- ticular attention to countering the tional Day against Nuclear Tests, lishing a Human Capital Devel- pices to ensure such coordination. I tiatives. In particular, the head of ment of education, health and infra- threat of nuclear weapons falling now commemorated across the opment Fund under the UN aus- propose to use the interactive virtual state noted the importance of hu- structure instead of transferring into into terrorist hands, finding ways world annually. pices, funded by taxing offshore platform G-Global operating in Ka- man capital development in devel- speculative financial instruments. to bring forward the entry into Idrissov also stressed the rele- accounts from around the world, zakhstan, which unites more than oping countries. “Today, according to experts, force of the CTBT and generally vance of Nazarbayev’s recent initi- as well as developing a road map 30,000 experts from 140 countries.” “No state can develop without a around 30-40 trillion dollars are advancing a vision of a nuclear- ative – the Manifesto, “The World. to develop green economy based The May 25-26 AEF included literate, educated, healthy and enter- being kept in offshore accounts. weapon-free world. The 21st Century.” In the docu- on the recent Paris Agreement on 30 forums, master classes, semi- prising people. We know from our The introduction of even a one The meeting also took place dur- ment, Nazarbayev suggests the climate change. nars involving international eco- experience how hard it is to build percent global tax on these assets ing the year of the 25th anniver- international community develop “Only that type of [inclusive] nomic experts, business persons, effective education and health sys- would allow bringing education sary of the closure of Kazakhstan’s a holistic action plan to achieve global growth will be sustainable Nobel Prize laureates, heads of tems. It requires patience, knowl- and health in developing countries Semipalatinsk Test Site, where the a world free of nuclear weapons and we must strive towards it. This international organisations and edge and a huge investment. I be- to a qualitatively new level. Soviet Union conducted extensive and, ultimately, of wars. is the way of long, difficult and politicians. lieve that Kazakhstan made a big Continued on Page A2 nuclear tests over four decades. Continued on Page A8

Inside Nation Economy&Business EDITORIALs OPINIONS NATION&CAPITAL Drivers Recount Hijacking of Bus Used in Lagarde Urges Stronger Macroeconomic Renunciation of Nuclear Weapons: Is There Sargsyan: Eurasian Economic Union Almaty Residents Make Unusual Dog Aktobe Attack, Attackers Yell ‘Allah Akbar’ Frameworks, More Inclusive Economy A4 Another Choice? A6 Developing, Expanding Ties with Others A7 Rescue from Sairan Reservoir B1 While Storming National Guard Station A2 Kazakhstan Expects Restart of Oil Production KADEX Exhibition Helps Countries Maintain Dornfeldt: Success Story at a Global New Shymkent District at Kashagan by End of Year A5 Capable National Defence A6 Level: Kazakhstan on Foreign Policy between under Construction B4 East and West A7

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the attacks have also been coming in from abroad. NATIONAL news in brief “The violent attacks on June 5 Nation Mourns Dead, Stiffens in the city of Aktobe in Kazakh- A new draft law on compulsory stan caused several casualties. medical insurance with over 180 The European Union extends its amendments was reviewed at the Laws After Terrorist Attacks sincere condolences to the fami- National Chamber of Entrepreneurs lies of the victims and wishes a (NCE). The new medical insurance Continued from Page A1 and that any additional suspects his widow, he had worked for four expressed condolences to the fami- prompt recovery to the wounded,” law will enter into force from the will be found and punished. years in the shop. Though injured, lies of Onishchenko and Matrosov. Maja Kocijančič, spokesperson beginning of 2017. According to Twenty-five criminal cases have According to the President, he managed to press the alert but- After the shops were attacked, for the European External Action the Ministry of Healthcare and So- also been brought against the sus- these events demonstrated the ton. Two security guards from the attackers hijacked a bus and Service said in a June 7 statement. cial Development, it should make pects, which will be tried as one need to radically review the work- the Kuzet Company responded stormed a local National Guard “The European Union will con- the system more effective. The case, announced Kazakhstan’s Na- ing methods of law enforcement and were attacked. One of them, unit. Three servicemen were killed tinue to work with Kazakhstan developers of the law propose to tional Security Committee (KNB) bodies. Merkhan Tazhibayev, died; his there. and the other countries of Central expand the list of recipients of free Deputy Chairman General Nurgali “It is time to strengthen our leg- colleague was injured. Forty-year-old Major Daniel Asia in addressing security threats medical care and include foreigners Bilisbekov. islation. We need to analyse and Onishchenko, a 68-year-old Mailybaev, the senior detective and challenges together and in and permanent residents in Kazakh- make appropriate changes in the pensioner, died one day before his officer of the Military Counter- While terrorist attacks around preventing the spread of violent stan. However, the NCE spoke out intelligence Department of the the world have become all too fre- adopted programmes,” he said. 69th birthday. According to his extremism. The EU condemns against it. According to the business quent, Kazakhstan over its more Nazarbayev also noted that the wife, he had gone to pick up some National Security Committee of radicalism and extremism in all people, it would be an extra burden than two-decade history had some- tragic events in Aktobe proved the vegetables. On his way home, an the Regional Command Batys of its forms and reiterates that fun- on the budget. The ministry, how- how managed to avoid major ter- necessity of the enhancement of armed crowd from the Pallada Kazakhstan’s National Guard, was damental freedoms of all citizens ever, is more concerned that a third ror events. Therefore, Kazakh au- protection of important facilities. shop reached him and pulled him killed in the fight. He had a wife must be guaranteed in the pursuit of all healthcare costs are covered thorities acted forcefully to capture “All the airports and railway sta- from the car. The elderly man re- and four children. He was buried of security and counter-terrorism by citizens themselves. or kill those involved in the June tions must be equipped with the sisted and was shot. His widow in Talgar in the Almaty region. operations.” 5 attacks and begun considering modern systems of examination. saw the events unfold from the Junior Sergeant Berik Kaliyev “China expresses condolences to Astana hosted a meeting of the measures to prevent such attacks Houses must be provided with vid- balcony of their apartment and re- died at the age of 38. He was born victims of the Aktobe shootout and defence ministers of the Shanghai in the future. eo surveillance. All these measures mains in serious shock. in the West Kazakhstan region sympathy for the victims’ families Cooperation Organisation (SCO) “Even though we provide free- shall not cause any inconveniences According to Tengrinews, Ma- and worked in Aktobe. He also and the wounded,” Hong Lei, Chi- on June 8, Tengrinews.kz reports. dom of religion in the country, we for the citizens,” he said. trosov was going to buy fishing left a wife and four children, and nese foreign ministry spokesman, The heads of the Defence Ministries will fight those who destabilise the On June 8, citizens of Aktobe gear at the Pantera weapons shop, was buried in his hometown. Pri- said at a regular briefing on June of SCO member states exchanged situation in Kazakhstan under the bid farewell to the local victims of where some of the attackers went vate Dosbol Sapar, 19 years old, 7. “China opposes terrorism of views on international and regional cover of religious slogans,” said the attacks: Pallada weapons shop following the Pallada shop attack. a native of the South Kazakhstan any description and supports the security issues and noted the high Kazakh President Nursultan Naz- assistant Andrei Maksimenko; re- Matrosov and his brother were region, was killed while on guard Kazakh government in its fight level of mutual understanding be- arbayev in the days following the tiree Nikolai Onischenko, who planning a fishing trip. His wife duty at the guard station. He was against terrorism and in maintain- tween the SCO states in this area. attacks. happened to be near the store at the says that he must have resisted the buried in Koksu Village in South ing domestic stability. We would “With the growing threat of inter- “We already know that it was a moment of the attack; and Mikhail attackers, because his hands had Kazakhstan. like to strengthen cooperation with national terrorism and religious ex- terrorist attack of followers of the Matrosov, a fisherman who had injuries. Matrosov died; his broth- The country has shown its soli- Kazakhstan in the fight against ter- tremism, heads of defence agencies non-traditional religious move- come to the nearby Pantera shop to er was injured. darity with the residents of Aktobe rorism and in safeguarding region- emphasise the importance of coordi- ment Salafism,” he said, noting buy gear. On June 7, Akim (Governor) of by launching an online campaign al peace and security.” nated joint action to strengthen sta- that despite the terrorists’ plans, Forty-four year-old Maksimen- Aktobe Region Berdybek Sapar- “Pray for Aktobe” and lowering The Kazakh government and the bility and security in the area of the law enforcement bodies managed ko was killed immediately after bayev visited Maksimenko’s and the national flag everywhere on people of Kazakhstan, knowing all SCO,” the Kazakh defence ministry to prevent larger losses among ci- terrorists stormed the building, Onishchenko’s relatives and, along the national day of mourning on too well the tragedy of terrorism, said in a press release following the vilians. He said that almost all sus- dying on the spot from the knife with Deputy Head of the Nur Otan June 9. Statements of support for are now among those sending sen- meeting. In this regard, the ministers pects have been killed or captured injuries he received. According to party Mukhtar Kul-Muhammed, Kazakhstan and condemnation of timents of condolence abroad. agreed to enhance coordination and consultative security mechanisms and cooperation to counter military threats in the immediate vicinity of the borders of SCO member states, as well as to facilitate the rapid ex- Kazakh Security Council Considers change of information. A crew from the American TV channel HBO is in Kazakhstan New Measures in Wake of Aktobe Attacks shooting a special project dedicated to Gennady Golovkin, Tengrinews. Continued from Page A1 foreign funding of Kazakhstan’s methods of population registra- conveniences for the citizens,” In addition, Nazarbayev noted kz reports. The film crew travelled citizens and organisations. As tion,” Nazarbayev ordered. he said. that police officers must be re- to Karaganda and Astana. One of According to the President, reported earlier, the suspects re- “In the interest of security and Nazarbayev also stressed the spected in society. the main tasks of the project is to these events demonstrated the ceived their instructions from public order, there should be importance of an elaboration of “The man wearing the police show Golovkin’s fans in the na- need to radically review the abroad. compulsory registration of mi- an algorithm of actions during form must be under the special tive country and hometown of the working methods of the law en- “Legislation over the circu- grants who arrive in our country. the terrorist attacks and emergen- protection of the state,” he noted. champion, as well as the beginning forcement bodies. lation of weapons should be The National Bureau for Migra- cies, as well as the necessity of “I think our people will under- of his boxing career. Filming has “It is time to strengthen our strengthened. The gun shops tion should be created under snapshot notification systems in stand correctly why we have to taken place in Maikuduk, where legislation. We need to analyse must not be located in apartment the Ministry of Internal Affairs, all large cities. take these measures. Peace and the Golovkin brothers lived, stud- and make appropriate changes buildings,” Nazarbayev said. which will be responsible for the “Special attention must be stability in our country is the ied and first went to a boxing gym. in the adopted programmes,” he He noted that uncontrolled control and regulation of migra- given to the measures of safety basic condition for the develop- “Everyone was training hard in this said. migration, illegal settlements, tion processes,” he added. in military facilities, including ment and achievement of all our gym. It was shameful if someone Nazarbayev stressed that a including those formed by land Nazarbayev noted that the trag- military towns and units,” he em- goals. We will not stop only by didn’t try hard enough or was late. number of foreign countries, squatters, create a favourable en- ic events in Aktobe proved the phasised. the listed above measures. In the One didn’t have to be a champion, including the United States, Is- vironment for criminality. necessity of the enhancement of The head of state ordered the nearest future, comprehensive but a workaholic. Because every- rael and Germany, use different “The government should speed protection of important facilities. Ministry of Health and Social solutions will be made over all one understood that great things mechanisms directed at ensur- up the work on creating an inte- “All the airports and railway Development together with aki- other matters. I want to say that could be achieved with sweat and ing the transparency of foreign grated migration control system stations must be equipped with mats (regional and city admin- peace and stability in our country hard work,” Golovkin said. funds. He suggested the govern- based on modern technologies, the modern systems of examina- istrations) to work with unem- will be fully secured. To ensure ment consider their experience as well as create a draft law on tion. Houses must be provided ployed individuals. He said that this we have all opportunities, re- South Korean manufacturers of and submit proposals on the im- fingerprint registration. Before with video surveillance. All these changes in the labour code are sources and people,” concluded railway products are ready to par- plementation of a monitoring of that it must enforce the existing measures shall not cause any in- possible if necessary. Nazarbayev. ticipate in Kazakhstan’s new in- vestment projects. South Korea and Kazakhstan have already cooperat- ed on the construction of Almaty’s metro system – that is when the Drivers Recount Hijacking of Bus Used South Korean companies learned more about the Kazakh market. Now, South Korean manufacturers want to deliver their products to Ka- in Aktobe Attack, Attackers Yell ‘Allah Akbar’ zakhstan and participate in the con- struction of new railways. “South Korea will have a great opportunity after the launch of the New Silk While Storming National Guard Station Road. This corridor is conveniently the gates or else I would die…” he just want a peaceful sky over our located for transportation. We have By Dmitry Lee said. heads in Kazakhstan,” she said. a large amount of traffic from Japan “When I stormed through the After the incident, the couple and the east coast of China. There- ASTANA – In an exclusive in- gates, I deliberately stalled the en- went to their home town of Kobda fore, we believe we are going to use terview with The Astana Times, gine. I thought the guards would in the Aktobe region with their this line,” Gook-Hwan Jeon, pro- Aktobe bus conductor Aigul react and not let us inside the base. 5-year-old daughter. Issekenov is fessor at Seoul National University Zhumabayeva details how she But the terrorists opened fire. They currently in a hospital recovering of Science and Technology, said. and her husband, driver Murat Is- were shooting right above my from post-traumatic shock but still South Korean railway transport is sekenov, were forced at gunpoint ear. I was stunned and blinded for having headaches. Memories of well known for its innovations. to drive the bus that attacked the some time. At some point I felt I the assault and images of the ter- National Guard station during the was unconscious.” rorists continue to haunt him, said Kazakh citizens can now obtain deadly June 5 attacks in Aktobe. The attackers then left the bus, Zhumabayeva. driver’s licenses in categories A, “The day started as a regular storming the military base while At press time, anti-terrorism A1, B and B1 within about two routine,” Zhumabayeva told The yelling, “Allah Akbar,” Zhuma- operations continue in Aktobe, hours. A new law governing the Astana Times, recalling the mo- bayeva recalled her husband tell- which has been the site of contin- licensing process has come into ef- ments before being caught up ing her. ued deadly clashes with suspected fect and now citizens can take driv- in the violence that ultimately aktobenews.kz Photo credit: Issekenov escaped the bus as the attackers in the five days since the ing tests to get said licenses without claimed the lives of three Kazakh Murat Issekenov attackers exchanged fire with the initial attacks. Eighteen suspects special training in driving schools. soldiers and four civilians when National Guard security forces. have been killed either in the initial Now, future drivers need only assailants attacked two weapons Issekenov to take them to the mili- leave. Witnessing all that, my hus- Meanwhile, after being forced attack or in the clashes that have come to the special service centre shops and the National Guard sta- tary base. band talked me into getting off the off the bus at gunpoint, Zhuma- followed. Thirty-nine people have and pass a two-hour test. Before the tion. “We didn’t have too many “I was shocked and I don’t ex- bus.” bayeva had flagged down a pass- sought medical assistance, all in test, however, they need to pass a passengers that day, just a cou- actly remember what was hap- After Zhumabayeva got off the ing car and asked the car to fol- all, including 16 who were hospi- medical examination and pass the ple.” pening. They ordered everyone bus, the assailants told Issekenov low the bus. “They stopped right talised. Aktobe’s 400,000 citizens theoretical and practical exams. It As the couple drove their regular out; they were threatening us with they would kill him if he didn’t before the military base and I saw are being told to stay inside their would seem an easy procedure for route, their bus was blocked by a guns. They told me to get off the drive them to the National Guard the bus storming the gates. Then homes as the city is still under the obtaining a driver’s license, but the police car engaged in a clash with bus, but I said the driver was my station. my husband called me,” she recol- red state of alert. practical exam remains the main the assailants. “At that moment, husband,” Zhumabayeva told The “They said [runover] anything lected. Life in some parts of Aktobe has challenge. According to one special we heard gun shots. Everyone laid Astana Times. “I didn’t want to that stands in the way [of the bus],” “I was shocked when I got off returned to a more normal life, but service centre instructor, Bagdat down,” she said. As her husband leave my husband with them, but Issekenov told other media. “But I the bus, I wanted to get back to the for those who witnessed the at- Akhmetov, even experienced driv- struggled to unbuckle his seatbelt, they surrounded me and threat- tried to avoid collisions and hitting bus but I don’t exactly remember tacks, such as Zhumabayeva and ers rarely manage to pass the test on a group of armed attackers board- ened me with guns. They told me people. When we got to the gates what I was doing. I thank the Al- Issekenov, the recovery is just be- the first attempt. A special computer ed the bus and began shouting for they would shoot me if I didn’t of the base, they told me to storm mighty that my husband is alive. I ginning. programme evaluates driving skills. A3 eurasia&world

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EXTERNAL news in brief EAEU Seeks Deeper Cooperation Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines launched direct scheduled flights from Kazakhstan to Batumi and Sochi from June 5, Tengrinews. with Key Integration Organisations kz reports. The flights link Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Atyrau and Ak- Continued from Page A1 tobe with a connection in Aktau and are operating twice a week on a Boe- “Internal issues of cooperation ing 737. The duration of the flight are mostly settled. I am confident from Aktau to Batumi is 1.5 hours. that implementation of the tasks At the moment, one way tickets start we set and observance of the prin- from $120 and round trip tickets ciples of our union will be a good from $220. Flights to Sochi operate impetus for the economies of our on Fridays and Sundays from Al- countries,” he said. maty, Astana, Shymkent, Atyrau and “The EAEU common market Aktobe with a connection in Aktau. has to become a link between the Tickets from Aktau for adults will be East and West. Free movement of from $171 in the same direction. For goods and services within the un- children up to 15 years of age, there ion meets the initiative of the Silk is a discount system. Road Economic Belt S programme announced by the Chinese presi- The Khorgos-East Gate Special dent. It is planned that the project Economic Zone is becoming in- will include those cooperation creasingly popular among retail spheres that represent the econom- tourists, Kazakh TV reports. Tourists ic benefit and mutual interest for from Kazakhstan and other Central our countries,” he added. Asian countries travel to Khorgos to The Kazakh President said his Heads of EAEU countries at the roundtable talks in Astana on May 31. enter China without a visa and do nation has built a reliable platform their shopping at the more than 30 for interregional cooperation by Chinese port of Lianyungang are us using the EAEU platform. Our memorandums of mutual under- mission should be actively in- stores at the international centre just implementing infrastructural pro- underway. commission, governments, all of standing with the governments of volved in this issue. I would like across the border. Shoppers can find jects under the Nurly Zhol pro- Nazarbayev suggested the us have to look for additional op- Mongolia, Peru and Chile. We also also to praise the support rendered everything from consumer goods gramme. Construction and mod- EAEU countries look for addition- portunities because the situation is plan to sign trade agreements with by the EAEU business council. In and food to clothes and accessories ernisation projects such as the al ways for cooperation under the tough. We have a rapid downfall Serbia. The agreements on coopera- my opinion, this area of work is from famous brands, and items at Western Europe-Western China current conditions of the economic of mutual trade now and thus we tion with South Korea, Ecuador and very important. As you know, Vik- Khorgos are about 15–30 percent highway, Kazakhstan-Turkmeni- crisis. have to find another way for our Mercosur are being drafted now. tor Khristenko has been recently cheaper than they are in other retail stan-Iran-Persian Gulf railroad, an “The negative things that are cooperation,” he said. Iran, India, Israel and Egypt are also appointed its chairman. I would like centres. In the first five months of international seaport on the Cas- now happening in the world econ- Putin noted the recent inking of interested in the establishment of to take this opportunity to invite all the year, the centre was visited by pian shore and the Kazakhstan lo- omy are a challenge for all of us certain documents. close ties with the EAEU,” he said. of you to our next meeting in De- almost 2 million people. The figure gistics terminal functioning in the and they require more efforts from “The EAEU commission signed “The Eurasian Economic Com- cember in Moscow,” he added. has doubled compared to 2015.

A flashmob to honour the Day of the State Symbols of Kazakhstan on June 4 was held in Moscow, 24.kz reports. Kazakh students KADEX 2016 Brings Together Military studying in Russian universities lined up in the shape of a heart near the monument dedicated to Abai on Chistye Prudy, Moscow. In the Experts, Producers from 40 Nations centre of the heart, students raised velop its Armed Forces and pays Deputy Defence Minister Okas KAE also agreed to supply in- Ukraine’s Motor Sich and the an emblem of the Kazakh flag. The By Yerbolat Uatkhanov great attention to training its mili- Saparov said Kazakhstan will frared lenses and thermal imagery Kazakh aviation industry signed young people danced the national tary men, according to the Akorda receive four Mi-35M helicopter cameras to Russia’s Edelweiss an agreement on the transfer of ASTANA – KADEX 2016, the Kazakh dance, Kara Zhorga, and press service. gunships from Russia this year. factory for their further use in un- technologies for upgrading MI-2 sang the Kazakh national anthem. international exhibition of military KADEX 2016 brought together The Mi-35M’s functions include manned aerial vehicles. and MI-8 helicopters and engine “The coat of arms and flag are part equipment and armament, took approximately 350 local and for- strikes against armoured vehicles, A memorandum of cooperation overhaul for MI-8s. A contract of our nationality, part of our na- place June 2-5 in the capital. The eign companies and in excess fire support for ground troops, de- in communications and electron- on overhaul and upgrade of SU- tional identity. It brings a sense of event displayed aircraft and space of 3,500 participants from more livery of airborne assault groups ics was signed on the sidelines of 25 jet aircraft was signed with pride in our country, and patriotism. technologies, army and navy ar- than 40 nations. The exposition and cargo and evacuation of in- KADEX 2016 between North Ka- I believe that it is necessary to carry maments, air defence systems, IT Belarusian Aircraft Repair Plant was housed in eight pavilions and jured personnel. The model is cur- zakhstan’s S.M. Kirov Plant and No. 558. out such activities, particularly out- technologies, robotic systems and open platforms with a total area of rently used in Azerbaijan, Brazil, India’s Elcom Innovations. Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engi- side of Kazakhstan,” said Dauren military equipment utilising alter- 90,000 square metres. Russia and many other countries. A trilateral agreement of col- neering (ECKE) finalised sev- Kaztuganov, a student at Lomono- native energy sources, with local The international event opened Kazakhstan Engineering (KAE) laboration was inked among Pe- eral documents on the possible sov Moscow State University. and foreign producers closing a its doors to the public June 3 and entered into long-term coopera- tropavlovsk Heavy Engineering number of important deals. was visited by thousands of city tion agreements with foreign and Plant, Kazakhstan Paramount supply of its helicopters to local Kazakhstan has assumed the Kazakh President and Supreme residents who came to see the local companies totalling 45 bil- Engineering and Israel’s Elbit companies and state bodies. The chairmanship of the International Commander of the Armed Forces achievements in the domestic and lion tenge (US$134.6 million), Systems. Kazakh Gidropribor company entered into memoran- Code of Conduct against Ballistic Nursultan Nazarbayev participated foreign military-industrial com- according to the Ministry of De- and Spanish company SAES also dums of intention for the pur- Missile Proliferation, Today.kz re- in the opening ceremony. He be- plex. Russian aircraft pilots dem- fence press service. The company agreed to launch joint production chase of seven ЕС125 helicop- ports. Kazakhstan’s chairmanship of gan by surveying a number of pa- onstrated aerobatics, showing their signed a road map with Aircraft of naval mines. ters with the East Kazakhstan the Hague Code of Conduct (HCoC) vilions showcasing domestic and excellent skills and pilotage. Ar- Repair Plant No. 405 and Russian A major contract was concluded administration and 18 ЕС130 recognises the country’s contribution foreign military equipment and moured military vehicles and tanks Helicopters to implement joint by Semey Engineering and MCM helicopters with KazMedAir. to the strengthening of international armament. passed through the exhibition terri- projects. The aim is to expand Pacific Pte, with the aim of deliv- ECKE also plans to carry out security and the implementation of Nazarbayev stated Kazakhstan tory and guests also had the oppor- post-sale maintenance of the heli- ering conversion vehicles to My- technical maintenance of KazA- the foreign policy priorities of Ka- has done tremendous work to de- tunity to witness combat shooting. copters. anmar. viaSpas EC145 helicopters. zakhstan regarding the nonprolifera- tion of weapons of mass destruction. The main objective of the HCoC is to strengthen confidence-building measures, transparency and security in relations between the participating CIS Heads of Government countries through a voluntary ex- change of information on existing na- tional missile and space programmes and on advance notice about planned Discuss Cooperation in Bishkek ballistic missile launches. There are ments on countering oncological 138 states within the HCoC as of to- By Malika Orazgaliyeva diseases, prevention and treatment day; Kazakhstan joined the organisa- of diabetes. One of the maintopics tion in 2005. ASTANA – The Council of of discussion was the issue of op- Heads of Governments of the timisation and adaptation the CIS Kazakhstan has improved its Commonwealth of Independent to modern realities,” Jeenbekov position in the ranking of the States (CIS) discussed cooperation added, informed kyrtag.kg. most peace-loving countries, Ten- in the spheres of economy, indus- According to Jeenbekov, the grinews.kz reports. In the annual try, energy, innovations and health meeting confirmed the need to ranking of the Global Peace Index care, during a meeting in Bishkek, maintain the CIS as a regional in- published by the Australian Institute Kyrgyzstan June 7. Prime Minister tergovernmental organisation. The for Economics and Peace, Kazakh- of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov parties reached a common under- stan rose from 87th to 75th place. In attended the event. standing on simplification of the the regional index, which includes In particular, at a closed-door agenda of the following meetings of all post-Soviet countries except the meeting, the heads of delegations the Council of Heads of States and Baltic states, Kazakhstan placed debated the amendments to a sin- Council of Heads of Governments. second after Moldova. According to gle budget of the CIS structures for the report, Iceland was recognised 2016, informed Chairperson of the The next meeting of the Council as world’s most peace-loving coun- Executive Committee and CIS Ex- of Heads of Governments will take try. The list also included highly ecutive Secretary Sergei Lebedev. place in Minsk on Oct.28, Lebedev peaceful countries like Denmark, Also, they heard a report of the ex- said. Austria, New Zealand, Portugal, ecutive committee on implementa- First Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Switzerland, tion of the protocol decision of the Azerbaijan Yaqub Eyyubov Ab- Canada, Japan and Slovenia. The Tass.ru Photo credit: dulla oglu, Vice Prime Minister of Council of CIS Heads of States The Council of Heads of Governments of the Commonwealth of Independent States gathers in Bishkek on June 7. most dangerous country is Syria, concerning proposals of Kazakh- Armenia Vache Gabrielyan, Prime followed by South Sudan, Iraq, stan of Oct. 16, 2015. closed-door meeting,” Lebedev country’s chairmanship in the tegration associations, which will Minister of Belarus Andrei Kob- yakov, Prime Minister of Moldova Afghanistan, Somalia, Yemen, the “During the meeting, a construc- said, according to primeminister. commonwealth, especially dur- contribute to strengthening the Pavel Filip, Prime Minister of Rus- Central African Republic, Ukraine, tive conversation and exchange of kz. ing the 25 anniversary of the CIS, competitiveness of our countries, sia Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Min- Sudan, Libya and Pakistan. The views on improvement of the CIS In general, more than 20 draft bnews.kz reported. especially in times of economic index takes into account 23 indica- activities were held. The partici- ister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzo- documents designed to strengthen “It is necessary to strengthen crisis,” Jeenbekov said. tors, including the level of violence pants adopted a protocol decision da, First Deputy Prime Minister of and crime, military spending and appointing the CIS Council of cooperation among CIS countries trade and economic cooperation Jeenbekov noted that more than Uzbekistan Rustam Azimov also defence, relations with neighbour- Permanent Plenipotentiary Repre- were reviewed. between the CIS and the Eurasian a third of documents included in participated in the meeting. ing countries, the presence of armed sentatives, Economic Council and Opening the meeting, Prime Economic Union (EAEU). In our the agenda of the meeting were Following the event, Massimov conflict, the percentage of refugees the Executive Committee to con- Minister of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai view, it is possible to consider the designed to increase humanitarian and Jeenbekov held a bilateral in the country and respect for hu- sider all the comments, opinions Jeenbekov said that Kyrgyzstan introduction of a full-term free cooperation. meeting in the Ala Archa state resi- man rights by the authorities. and views expressed during the places great importance on the trade regime between the two in- “We approved conceptual docu- dence. A4 economy

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economy Lagarde Urges Stronger Macroeconomic news in brief The Western Europe – Western China (WEWC) transport corridor should be launched by the end of Frameworks, More Inclusive Economy 2016, said Minister of Investments Karim Massimov also attended the The same day, Lagarde deliv- works, more effective and trans- and Development Asset Isseke- By Zhanna Shayakhmetova event. ered a speech to faculty members parent institutions, a more open shev in early June. “Some 2,028 “President Nazarbayev initi- and students at Nazarbayev Uni- and integrated economy and a kilometres of the road have been ASTANA – International Mon- ated the five institutional reforms versity. more inclusive economy. Speaking completed and also the part from etary Fund (IMF) Managing Di- and the 100 Concrete Steps pro- “Forging a path for future pros- about the gender issue, she noted Shymkent to the Russian border to rector Christine Lagarde visited gramme. Today, we discussed perity therefore requires unleash- Kazakhstan ranks 47th out of 145 Orenburg and the part of the road Kazakhstan for the first time May the steps with Ms. Lagarde and ing new drives of growth. To re- in the World Economic Forum’s from Taraz to Almaty have been 24, meeting with Kazakh Presi- the IMF representatives to imple- main successful, Kazakhstan will Gender Gap Index, with higher opened since the beginning of the dent Nursultan Nazarbayev at ment these reforms. I believe that have to go through another trans- ratings on economic participation WEWC,” he added. Issekeshev the Akorda. The agenda included the only way for the country to formation that may also take a and opportunity, and considered it also noted work is ongoing on the priority directions of coopera- overcome all the challenges that number of years to complete,” she commendable. Most women, how- following parts: Almaty–Khorgos tion between Kazakhstan and the Photo by Kapital.kz are currently facing the economy said. ever, are less active in formal sec- (304 kilometres), Shymkent–Tash- fund as well as the key trends in Christine Lagarde and Kazakhstan, in particular, is a She added Kazakhstan can tor activities. kent (100 kilometres) and Shym- the global financial and economic continuation of the economic re- build a new, efficient and inclu- Addressing the students as en- kent–Taraz border (81 kilometres). system. to reduce the economy’s depend- forms,” he said. sive growth model based on the lightened, empowered and en- The sections are to be completed The head of state noted Kazakh- ence on raw materials for over six Lagarde noted Kazakh authori- students’ knowledge and energy. gaged young people. Lagarde by year’s end and will then be stan has collaborated with the IMF years,” he said. ties have taken steps to address Lagarde also spoke about the per- challenged them to think about opened. More than 900 kilometres over the past 25 years. Lagarde noted the IMF supports new challenges, including the de- spectives of the global challenges, education, embrace technologies of roads are to be reconstructed by “The fund provided enormous the reforms Kazakhstan has ex- cline in commodity prices and the opportunities for the region and the and green industries and connect the end of 2016 and 16 projects are technical and financial assistance ecuted in the country’s economic, slowdown of key regional econo- country, policies to support the re- with the world and the IMF. being implemented as part of the in Kazakhstan’s early years of in- industrial and infrastructure devel- mies, by notably floating the tenge gion’s next transformation and how “Abai Qunanbaiuly, the father Nurly Zhol programme, he said. dependence. Today, approaching opment. to help the economy adjust. the younger generation can contrib- of modern Kazakh literature, once the 25th anniversary of independ- “I would like to thank you very “The regional roundtable with ute to implementing this vision. said: ‘A strong man may defeat Kazakhstan is planning to extract ence, our country is able to im- much for your partnership with the senior government officials from “Think not only of the big players one hundred enemies, but a learned about 35,000 tonnes of oil in De- plement more in comparison with IMF. We highly value Kazakhstan neighbouring countries provided who export grain and machinery, man – one thousand.’ Fortunately cember 2016 after the resumption other post-Soviet countries. Cur- as one of our long-standing mem- a unique opportunity to share but also of the smaller companies there are no enemies in sight, but of production at the Kashagan field, rently the Kazakh economy, as bers. Very shortly after your inde- views on the economic issues and entrepreneurs who will benefit there will be new challenges that reported Kazakh TV, citing the Ka- well as the global economy, are pendence you joined the IMF and facing the region. We were able from new opportunities in light in- must be conquered. Creativity and zakh Ministry of Energy. The pro- in difficult conditions. A number I am pleased that we could help at to deepen the dialogue about the dustrial goods, biotech, green prod- innovation will increasingly deter- ject involves such companies as of factors including the decline the beginning and we continue to strong policy responses needed to ucts and services. These businesses mine success for your generation. KazMunaiGas (KMG, one of the in commodity prices and the de- provide the technical assistance tackle challenges and the many also need the appropriate environ- Striving for excellence in math and major shareholders of the Caspian lay of the structural reforms we that you want,” she said. opportunities ahead. We at the ment to succeed and flourish… Ka- sciences will equip you with the Pipeline Consortium), CNPC, Eni, are implementing, as well as the During her official visit, Lagarde IMF believe that the Central Asia zakhstan has gone through sev- range of skills necessary to create ExxonMobil, Inpex, Royal Dutch situation in Russia and the eco- participated in the inaugural IMF region can increasingly serve as a eral transformations over the years. innovative products and services. Shell and Total. The geologic re- nomic situation in China, impact regional conference as part of the bridge between Europe and China This year in particular marks a suc- For example, this could involve serves of the Kashagan field are this fact. Despite this, we have 9th Astana Economic Forum 2016. and serve as a hub for new activi- cessful transition from a centrally- software applications, bio-medical estimated at 4.8 billion tonnes of not allowed the reduction of the Representatives of Belarus, Cen- ties in logistics and communica- planned economy to more market- innovations or satellite-tracking oil. Total oil reserves amount to 38 GDP and have ensured posi- tral Asia, the Caucasus and Rus- tions, energy and green industries based institutions,” she said. devices to ensure the efficiency of billion barrels, including 10 billion tive dynamics which we hope to sia discussed current economic and agriculture,” she said in a Lagarde touched on the four cargo traversing across Kazakh- barrels of extractable reserves, and maintain this year. Our country problems, regional integration and statement at the conclusion of her key areas that need further action stan from China to Germany and natural gas reserves amount more has been implementing measures reforms. Kazakh Prime Minister visit. – stronger macroeconomic frame- beyond,” she said. than one trillion cubic metres. The total investment in the project is approximately $50 billion.

Fifteen business applications worth 645 million tenge ($1.9 Kazakh President Calls for ‘Inclusive million) have been approved in Taldykorgan as part of implement- ing Business Road Map 2020, the unified business support and devel- Globalisation’ at Ninth Astana Economic Forum opment programme, according to Continued from Page A1 green economy and sustainable use Chakrabarti, founder of AliBaba talked about the importance of the sent the whole generation of the Kazakh TV. The funds will be allo- of natural resources based on the Group and business magnate Jack Chinese economy and its rapid internet. Confirming words about cated for working capital financing, The funds from this tax could be Paris Agreement. It must include Ma, an American economist and growth. Talking about the issues courage, the founder of the larg- investment and construction and directed to the above-mentioned not only the reduction of harm- director of the Earth Institute at of global politics, he said he hopes est internet company said that he refinancing current liabilities. In fund for the development of hu- ful emissions into the atmosphere, Columbia University Jeffrey Sachs, many conflicts between coun- almost did not know how to use a addition, the entrepreneurs will be man capital. I believe that the In- but also measures to preserve land, who was also recognised as one of tries will be resolved. According computer before his career started. provided with preferential interest ternational Monetary Fund and the fresh water and bio environment. the three most influential econo- to him, it is important for NATO During the discussion of the rates and subsidies. Borrowers lack- World Bank should propose effec- The obligations should be taken not mists of the world by The Econo- to tell the world they do not want global economy, the speakers ing collateral will be ensured with tive measures for the ‘deoffshori- only by the countries but also by mist. During the session, a video to move closer to the Russian or talked about positive examples of guarantees from the Damu Fund to sation’ of the global economy,” global corporations,” he said. address by Managing Director of Ukrainian borders. Kazakhstan. IMF Managing Di- obtain the required loan amount. said the Kazakh President. Also at the plenary session, poli- the International Monetary Fund During his speech, Jack Ma rector Christine Lagarde positively Nazarbayev also stressed that ticians, business persons, heads of Christine Lagarde was also shown. talked about the importance of assessed Kazakhstan’s decision to Prices in April for new housing complex environmental issues also major financial institutions took Economics journalist and Associate globalisation and openness of the move to a free-floating exchange increased by 12.5 percent and for need attention. part as speakers. Editor for the Independent Hamish world. According to Ma, there are rate. And Sir Suma Chakrabarti secondary-type housing, 11.5 per- “A global initiative to combat These included Director-General McRae moderated the session. three important things that cannot noted a positive development of cent. As reported, the 31-percent climate change is very important, of the World Trade Organisation According to Sachs, there are be changed by any new economy: the country, by saying that Ka- difference in prices in primary and but we must not forget about other Roberto Azevêdo, President of the two important trends for Kazakh- openness, courage and wisdom. zakhstan is clearly moving in the secondary real estate markets was almost unchanged compared to 30 problems. I suggest developing a European Bank for Reconstruc- stan, technological development He added that after the 1980s, 1.8 right direction, assessing the ambi- percent in April 2015. As of April road map for the development of the tion and Development Sir Suma and cooperation with China. He billion people were born, who pre- tious goals in the field of economy. this year, the most expensive new residential buildings were spot- ted in Astana, the Kazakh capital, while the second-most expensive new properties were recorded in the Atyrau region. The Mangys- Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy Introduces tau region closed the list of the top three most expensive properties at 309,500 tenge (US$927.50) per square metre of new housing. The Renewable Energy Auctions figure is 49 percent more expensive Bozumbayev stated three per- than the cost of new housing in the By Yerbolat Uatkhanov cent of electric energy will be country on average. green in overall energy balance. ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of The new mechanism of energy Kazakhstan has been building up Energy Kanat Bozumbayev said purchase will enable the Ministry its sovereign gold reserves for the the Ministry plans to use special to accurately define participants’ past 42 months, according to Ka- auctions to purchase renewable en- responsibility in the renewable en- pital.kz. In the first quarter, Kazakh ergy from energy-producing com- ergy market both at generation and gold reserves increased by 2.9 per- panies. The auctions will make the by consumption transfer. cent, or 6.5 tonnes, to 228 tonnes, selection process for projects and “There is already an open op- according to the World Gold Coun- investors transparent and clear, in- portunity for Kazakhstan to par- cil and the International Monetary creasing the effectiveness of tech- ticipate in the [EU’s] Horizon Fund. A significant shortage of gold nologies and minimising influence 2020 programme. Its idea is that supply was marked in the global on tariffs. people who work in the institu- market. In particular, in the first “First of all, the government will tions, researchers and scientists quarter the total demand exceeded make a renewable energy sources gather to implement specific supply by 155 tonnes. map which will indicate suitable lo- projects. They participate on the cations, types of sources and capac- basis of the tender. If the project The Eurasian Economic Union ity in terms of climatic conditions is really competitive, the EU will (EAEU) is planning to launch a and in terms of power system sta- finance it. In addition, within specialised exchange for reciprocal bility and network bandwidth. The EXPO 2017 in Kazakhstan there trade in oil and oil products, report- map will be in the public domain. are plans to hold an international ed Tengrinews.kz, citing the Min- This is what we will have done by contest of start-ups in the field of istry of Energy press service. The the end of the year. Then, we will renewable energy. According to mutual trade will be executed with gradually launch auctions for the the country’s Ministry of Energy, bilateral agreements. The launch of purchase of electricity in those re- it is expected to attract major oil a common gas market, based on the gions. The winning companies will companies in the world which priority of meeting the internal de- sell it at market price,” he said. will contribute to the develop- mand for gas in the common mar- “Meanwhile, Kazakhstan in- Photo by Bnews.kz ment of the industry,” said Traian ket, is also anticipated. The main tends to strengthen cooperation renewable energy sources. The The Minister emphasised state contingent upon the analysis of Hristea, head of the EU delega- objectives will be to increase ener- with the European Union (EU) in countries will cooperate in joint support of renewable energy in the best world practices, cooperation tion to Kazakhstan. gy security, reliability, availability the development of renewable en- work to improve the legislative country is based on long-term poli- with European states, international Approximately 48 projects on and quality of the gas supply to gas ergy. Last year, our country signed framework in this field, exchange cy and realised by means of devel- organisations and institutions and renewable energy production have consumers in the EAEU territory an enhanced partnership agreement statistical data and implement joint oping and improving the standard participation in seminars, summits been launched in the state to date, and enhance the economic efficien- with the EU . One of the chapters projects,” said Bozumbayev, ac- and legal base. The decision to and workshops to improve the leg- with plans to implement more than cy of the gas transmission systems of the document is dedicated to cording to Kazinform.kz. introduce the auctions was made islative base. 100 projects by 2020. located in the common market. A5 Business

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BUSINESS news in brief Kazakhstan Expects Restart of Oil The mortgage market concen- tration has reached its maximum: at the end of 2015, just five banks formed almost the entire mortgage Production at Kashagan by End of Year loan portfolio. A year earlier, the He stressed the importance of five banks accounted for 86.2 per- By Kseniya Voronina creating favourable conditions for cent of the total portfolio, accord- the motor fuel market develop- ing to the analytical portal Rank- ASTANA – Thirty-five-thou- ment. ing.kz. Strengthening the positions sand tonnes of oil will be produced “We have adopted a compre- of the largest participants in the at the Kashagan field in December, hensive plan of natural gas vehicle market is happening amid the side- announced Kazakh Minister of En- market development until 2020. ways trend in the development of ergy Kanat Bozumbayev during a KazTransGas in cooperation with the Kazakh mortgage market. The recent public briefing. the akimats (regional and city volume of mortgage loans in the “The launch of the Kashagan administration) of the gasified first quarter of 2016 decreased to field is expected by the end of regions are taking steps to build the minimum for the last 5 years, 2016, as we planned it. We expect natural gas filling stations,” said totalling 24.4 billion tenge (US$73 the initial volume of production Bozumbayev. million). at Kashagan at the level of about The minister noted that there 35,000 tonnes in December,” he are 12 natural gas vehicle refuel- Banks in Kazakhstan may be said. ling compressor stations and four obliged to notify customers of com- Bozumbayev also informed more stations are at the design mission rates before making trans- about the Karachaganak field ex- stage in the gasified areas of the actions, as well as introduce a unilat- pansion project. country. eral ban on changing the conditions “Currently, we have been exam- “In addition, the Gas Vehicle of the contract between the bank ining the concept of further devel- Association of Kazakhstan was and the client, said National Bank of opment of the Karachaganak field founded to promote the use of mo- Kazakhstan Chairman Daniyar Aki- with increased volumes of gas in- duction. The work on the optimi- together with the contractor. The will be put into operation in 2022. tor fuel and proposals of organisa- shev. He also announced the terms jection on the field for an extended sation of the concept to maximise draft extension of Karachaganak is This will create more than 6,000 tions and entrepreneurs to expand of the banks’ payment execution period of stable hydrocarbon pro- the country’s income is carried out expected in 2017 and new facilities new jobs,” said Bozumbayev. the use of this fuel,” he said. will be reduced. In particular, Aki- shev noted the draft law introduces a limit on recovering benefits, social benefits and housing benefits from citizens’ bank accounts under the requirements of third parties. Internet Platform Provides Information for Thirty foreign investors will start new production this year. Accord- ing to Minister of Investments and Country’s Entrepreneurs and Investors Development Asset Issekeshev, the information, spheres of activities Wealth Fund subsidiaries and provides information on domestic ganisation of the export of Kazakh ministry is reviewing more than Staff Report and their legal status. In addition, mining companies. Registered producers, their production and goods included in the register. 200 initiatives by foreign investors each business person will be listed business people will also auto- technologies. In other words, po- “For example, an entrepre- in the manufacturing sector with a The Atameken Centre for Moni- in the special registry of the plat- matically receive a notification tential customers, both domestic neur has 1,000 heads of cattle. total potential investment in excess toring and Market Expertise re- form. about the beginning of the pro- and foreign, get easy and quick ac- He wants to export meat, which of $40 billion. He stressed particu- cently launched a Business Reg- The entrepreneurs can also curement process of goods, works cess to the necessary information means he has to freeze it, organ- lar attention is being paid to work- ister, an online business platform place some information about and services, which correspond to about Kazakh producers and their ise transportation, find translators ing with trans-national companies. listing local entrepreneurs and for- themselves, which will be avail- their interest. products. and most importantly, foreign “At present, we have more than 40 eign investors. able to all users of the website. “Our task is to attract more en- All the information available on buyers of the goods. We can help such initiatives. Each multinational According to the head of Atame- Another section will include re- trepreneurs to provide information the web site will be translated into with all of these issues, including company has a concrete plan of ac- ken, Nariman Tulegenov, the web- views about the chosen entrepre- about their products and services. the English, Chinese, Persian and transport and customs logistics, tion which we monitor almost on a site – located at www.business- neur, his goods and the service It can make business more con- Arabic languages. It is planned certificates and permits. We find daily basis,” said Issekeshev. As an reestr.kz – is designed to work in quality his company is providing, venient and transparent, so that to integrate the business platform customers, help send consign- example, the minister noted “(Ital- the business-to-business format as well as procurement plans on both buyers and sellers can profit into the largest internet websites in ments, which we also certify, so ian company) Tenaris runs in the and contains information about all goods, works and services of all from that,” said Tulegenov. the future. that later producers are able to Mangistau region the production of public bodies and organisations, There is also a separate section oil pipes with premium connections entrepreneurs who legally operate Furthermore, the Atameken work without our support,” con- in July 2016,” as well as the Euro- in Kazakhstan, including contact the Samruk Kazyna Sovereign in the business registry, which company plans to assist in the or- cluded Tulegenov. Chemcompany which will begin construction of a fertilizer plant.

Kazpost, the national postal company, has signed memoranda ULJANIK of cooperation with the Agrar- ian Credit Corporation and Credit Unions Association, reported Ka- zakh TV. The parties agreed on to Construct the provision of cash management services to agricultural credit asso- ciations and producers, as well as on the agency services’ provision 155-Metre Ferry to credit associations to register loans through Kazpost branches in all districts and regions. In ad- dition, experts say the company is now developing online financial services and postal operations. Ka- zpost is a member of the Universal Postal Union and PostEurop, the Association of European Public Postal Operators, as well as pay- ment systems VISA International and MasterCard Worldwide.

Saxo bank experts conducted financial market research and de- scribed the image of an average Kazakh investor, according to Kazakh TV. The majority of par- ticipants were 30-40 or older. As Eurasianet.org Photo credit: a rule, they are business owners, the company will supply ferries By Aiman Turebekova general or financial directors and as well as carry out the transfer of private investors. Due to the high ASTANA – On June 3, Kazakh- technology to work further in the concentration of natural resources field of shipbuilding. in Kazakhstan, including the oil, stan Temir Zholy (KTZ) Express and Croatian shipyard ULJANIK KTZ takes an active part in the gas and mining sectors, individu- implementation of the Nurly Zhol als can invest 100,000-500,000 signed a shipbuilding contract for the construction of one wagon car- programme to develop transit and Euros (US$113,429-$567,149) or transport and logistics infrastruc- more. According to experts, Ka- rier with a total bearing capacity of 54 wagons, reported the press ser- ture in Kazakhstan. Products of the zakh investors are also more aware company contribute to an increase of financial markets. vice of KZT. The 155-metre-long and in transit traffic through the terri- tory of the country and the provi- The National Industrial Petro- 17.5-metre-wide ship will be driv- sion of multi-modal transportation. chemical Park in the Atyrau region en by two diesel engines enabling will be allocated more than 200 the ship to reach a sailing speed of In addition, KTZ intends to pro- billion tenge (US$599.4 million) 14.5 knots. According to the con- ceed with the construction of a from the national budget, report- tract, delivery time is scheduled ferry complex in Kuryk to increase ed today.kz.The announcement for the end of 2017. The document the transportation of goods to oth- was made by the Mazhilis during was signed by KTZ President er ferry complexes in the ports of a meeting of the commission for Askar Mamin and General Direc- Russia, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan the control of target and effective tor of ULJANIK Gianni Rossan- and Iran. expenditure of budgetary funds da. President of Croatia Kolinda “The company has close ties and the monies of the National Grabar-Kitarović as well as Ka- with partners from Azerbaijan, Fund of Kazakhstan to implement zakhstan’s Ambassador to Croatia Georgia, Turkey and China to in- Nurly Zhol, the state programme. Aslan Mussin attended the signing crease traffic on the Trans-Caspian According to Samruk Kazyna ceremony which took place at the international transport route. De- Sovereign Wealth Fund Manag- presidential palace in Zagreb. velopment of this corridor will ing Director Nurlan Rakhmetov, “Kazakhstan is an important part ensure the efficiency of logistics 93 billion tenge (US$278 million) of the global market with great po- and growth in international trade. has been allocated from the 2014- tential for mutually beneficial co- In order to achieve these goals we 2015 state budget to finance the operation,” the Croatian partner of need modern ferries,” Mamin said construction of the park. KTZ emphasised and noted that at the event. A6 EDITORIAL&opinion

Wednesday, june 15, 2016 Renunciation of Nuclear Weapons: Zhoshybayev: EXPO 2017 Is There Another Choice? Is an Opportunity to Get t was not long ago when supporters of nuclear But he went on to challenge countries, including his weapons confidently claimed that, while the de- own, which hold nuclear stockpiles to show “the struction they could cause would be catastrophic, courage to escape the logic of fear and pursue a world their possession was actually preserving peace on without them. We may not realise this goal in my life- a Glimpse of the Future EIarth. It was an argument based on deterrence and the time, but persistent effort can roll back the possibility of belief that no rational leadership would ever sanction catastrophe,” he said. By Yulia Mager their use knowing that it would inevitably unleash His visit and his words will strengthen international unimaginable devastation on their own countries and efforts towards nuclear disarmament. There is now a In less than one year – on June 10, 2017 – the the world. growing recognition that in an era where the main threat international specialised exhibition EXPO 2017 It was always a morally questionable argument. It left to peace is from violent extremism, a doctrine based under the theme of Future Energy will open its out, for example, the possibility of their use being trig- on a balance of terror or the threat of retaliation can’t doors to visitors. In an interview, Rapil Zhoshy- gered accidentally or by misjudgement. We now know guarantee security. bayev, the national EXPO 2017 commissioner that our world came perilously close on occasions in the President Obama is right, as well, that nuclear disar- spoke about the preparations and what guests past to nuclear war precisely for these reasons. mament will not be achieved overnight but in a series should expect. Nor, of course, was it an argument which had much of small but important steps. One such milestone would resonance in a country like Kazakhstan. As a country be the universal signing, ratification and the entry into Regarding the way attracting participants has which was the reluctant setting for nearly 500 nuclear force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty been going, are you sticking to the plan? weapon tests in the second half of the 20th Century, we (CTBT). Of the 100 states and 15 international organi- have seen for ourselves the horrific and lasting impact Twenty years after the Treaty was open for signature, sations expected to participate in the exhibition, of nuclear explosions on the health of our citizens and this has still not happened. While it has been signed by 90 countries and 16 international organisations our environment. It was why we had no hesitation, 183 countries and ratified by 164 countries, the Treaty have already officially confirmed their participa- when we had the power, to shut the Semipalatinsk nu- has not still entered into force. Its future depends on tion. We have signed 53 participation agreements clear test site and to renounce the nuclear weapons we actions by eight specific countries with nuclear weapons and are preparing to sign agreements with Latvia inherited from the Soviet Union. or nuclear capabilities, listed in the so-called Annex 2 to and the South-East Asian countries in the near Rapil Zhoshybayev But whatever the balance of arguments in the past, the the Treaty. India, Pakistan and North Korea have still to future. At this stage, the process of documenting emergence of a new threat has made the case against nu- sign the CTBT. China, Egypt, Iran, Israel and the United our relations with participants will be kept on a we could hardly think about as a part of our daily clear weapons undeniable. The question we now repeat- States have yet to ratify it. Each country which takes constant basis. And, of course, we keep attracting life. This is a good opportunity for young scien- edly hear is how to prevent nuclear weapons falling into that step puts more pressure on the others to follow new states. We are aiming to attract more than 100 tists to introduce their ideas even if they seem to the hands of the new breed of terrorists and extremists and brings the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons countries to EXPO 2017; if we manage to do so, be crazy and unreal now. Each state wants to dem- who pose such a danger to global safety and security. closer. it will be kind of a record for specialised exhibi- onstrate the best. We already know from bitter experience how these As UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon put it earlier tions. groups glory in mass destruction and death. For them this year, “The eight countries that must ratify for entry- Moreover, 16 international organisations will What will Kazakhstan demonstrate? and their perverted supporters, the slaughter and long- into-force have a special responsibility. They can ad- take part – it’s even more than we planned. It Nowadays we have 137 scientific and technical term economic and environmental damage that the vance us on the road to a nuclear-weapon-free world.” should be noted that some organisations such as projects as candidates to be presented in the na- detonation of a nuclear device would cause would be a Progress toward universal ratification and signing in World Bank, IAEA (International Atomic Energy tional pavilion. We will show technologies thanks cause for jubilation not regret. Even more worrying is this 20th anniversary year is the aim of current CTBT Agency) and IRENA (International Renewable to which renewable energy sources and energy ef- the evidence that these violent extremists are actively co-chairs, Kazakhstan and Japan, and a special high Energy Agency) are involved in the expo for the ficiency can become an integral part of our life. seeking weapons of mass destruction. We have, in fact, level event dedicated to this anniversary was rightly first time. Such interest is a sign of the true impor- These technologies have already been applied in been lucky that their ambitions have up to now been held by the CTBT Organisation Preparatory Commis- tance of our proposed theme. constructing buildings for the exhibition: for ex- thwarted. sion in Vienna on June 13. ample, we set photovoltaic panels and geothermal It is why it is absolutely critical that strengthening nu- Another important initiative would be to see the cur- What countries that have already confirmed systems. It will be possible to see a mock-up mod- clear security so that these weapons do not fall into the rent regional nuclear weapon-free zones extended and participation are leading in the EXPO 2017 el of a Kazakh-made Tokamak, a fusion reactor. hands of terrorists has been made such a priority by the new ones created. They can provide the building blocks theme? Our state is one of the richest in mineral re- international community. While there is a long way to towards the ultimate goal of global nuclear disarma- For sure, first of all among the European states sources and many people were surprised that Ka- go, significant progress has been made in recent years. ment. that make a lot of efforts to develop renewable en- zakhstan had chosen the future energy theme. But But in the end, it is nuclear disarmament which is the The leadership of countries such as Japan and Ka- ergy sources and introduce country programmes, we think about tomorrow. We are the only CIS only rational solution to this threat and is in the interests zakhstan, which have suffered so much from nuclear there is a common strategy for the European Un- (Commonwealth of Independent States) country of all countries. It must be, as Kazakh President Nursul- weapons, is vital for this ambition. But so too is the ion. Switzerland, the United Kingdom, France, that has adopted a concept on transition to a green tan Nazarbayev said in his Manifest “The World. The pressure for action on governments from their citizens. Germany, Holland, Japan, South Korea and UAE economy and renewable energy sources. We sug- 21st Century”, the cause of our time. The ATOM (Abolish Testing. Our Mission) Project, have great experience and they will present their gest establishing a dialog on alternative energy It is against this background that President Barack whose goal is to share the tragic and continuing legacy achievements in Astana. Among the leaders in the sources during EXPO 2017 and moreover we raise Obama’s visit to Hiroshima in May – the first by a of nuclear weapon testing with the global community, is sphere of alternative energy are the Scandinavian the issues of reducing carbon dioxide emissions, serving U.S. President since the dropping of the atomic one vehicle to harness global public opinion for a new states – Sweden, Denmark and Norway – where use of oil, environmental protection and exhaust- bomb in 1945 – is so important. During a visit steeped urgency to see the CTBT in operation. Time and time even now about 60-65 percent of energy is gener- ing the mineral and carbon resources of the planet. in emotion, the President spoke eloquently about the again in history we have seen the impact of popular ated from renewable sources and they plan to fully dangers to humanity of nuclear weapons. There is a pressure in improving our world. renounce the use of hydrocarbons by 2050. We are Expo is not only exhibition pavilions. What “shared responsibility” to look into the “eye of history” President Obama deserves credit both for his visit to negotiating to involve them in the expo. Accord- kinds of events will be held in Astana during and ask what must be done to prevent another nuclear Hiroshima and for his appeal to step up global efforts to ing to the IRENA rating, 90 percent of the top 20 these three months? weapon from being used, he said. lift the shadow of nuclear weapons from our world. As states in the sphere of alternative energy have al- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs planned and As we could not eliminate man’s capacity to do evil, President Nazarbayev said, it is rightly the cause of our ready confirmed participation in EXPO 2017. was supported by the head of state to organise nations had a duty to defend their citizens, he added. time. By inviting states to the exhibition, we also major international events during our exhibition. learn many new things about them and very in- The SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) teresting surprises can happen. For example, the summit will be timed to coincide with the opening Vatican will take part in EXPO 2017. Today, it is ceremony of EXPO 2017. There are plans to hold the greenest state of the world; the first and only international ministerial meetings on ecology and country that uses 100 percent alternative sources tourism and the OIC (Organisation of Islamic KADEX Exhibition Helps Countries to meet its energy needs. Cooperation) summit on science and technology However, I would like to note that expo exhi- is timed to coincide with the closing ceremony. bitions are a platform that is open to the whole These are only those events that concern our min- international community with no exceptions. That istry. Maintain Capable National Defence is why developing states are as valuable for us as In total, over 7,000 events of different lev- he terrible events in Aktobe on 5 June have vehicles and tanks built in Kazakhstan were displayed leading states. els and directions will be organised during the once again demonstrated that no country – not for the event’s thousands of visitors. exhibition – cultural, sport, and economic. It is even a society as stable as Kazakhstan – is Developing Kazakhstan’s military-industrial complex Future Energy is a very extensive theme. Is clear that we will use the expo platform to prop- immune from the threat of rogue religious remains very important, especially at a time of eco- there a vision of what will be showcased in the erly show Kazakhstan to the world, but there Textremists. The cowardly attack underlines how interna- nomic challenges for the country and the region. The exhibition? will be many foreign guests as well. Tradition- tional cooperation and readiness to fight terrorism and experiences of other developed countries have shown For example, during negotiations we learned ally, national days of participants are organised. extremism are more important than ever. how the skills and technological know-how that flow that the United Kingdom plans to demonstrate up- Moreover, international organisations involved Encouraging this cooperation and providing countries from a strong defence industry are vital for a thriving to-date technologies on waste management and in expo want to organise their activities. I think with the capabilities to defend their citizens is a major and diversified economy. reducing the demand for electricity. Malaysia will that many pleasant surprises are waiting for ex- part of the aim of KADEX, the international exhibition It is pleasing to know that KADEX has helped show innovations in bio-fuel production; Arab hibition visitors and guests of Astana. It will be of weapons systems and military equipment that took Kazakhstan attract foreign investment and develop its states, know how in solar power. The Netherlands interesting. place in Kazakhstan for the third time on June 2-5. The defence industry. It is also reassuring to know that our is ready to showcase the experience of the state’s four-day event at the international airport in Astana country has partners around the world we can rely on transition from industrial and agricultural produc- Preparation for the exhibition provides active showcased the latest military products and space tech- and that are keen to cooperate with us on defence mat- tion to a green economy. Major companies will contacts with almost all states of the world. It nology and provided the opportunity for Kazakhstan ters. also present interesting technologies. Vestas, a certainly has offered opportunities to develop bi- to further develop ties with its international partners Kazakhstan is, of course, a peaceful nation. Since our new generation of wind power stations; Toyota, a lateral relations between Kazakhstan and other around the world. independence, it has championed diplomatic solutions hydrogen-powered car and Tesla plans to present states, has it not? More than 300 companies, including 200 foreign to global crises. Today, Kazakhstan continues to call the newest models of electric cars. Let me start with the fact that thanks to the prep- organisations from 40 countries, participated in the upon the international community to work together to EXPO 2017 will have a Best Practices Area aration for expo we have established diplomatic exhibition. Kazakhstan signed contracts with de- find solutions to the conflicts that have engulfed the and leading experts in energy and green tech- relations with almost ten states. fence establishments from around the world and has Middle East and have had a destabilising effect all over nologies are selecting the content of this pavilion. In general, when we go to invite another coun- launched talks on further developing the country’s the world. Kazakhstan continues to urge global leaders Implemented technologies and projects in differ- try to the exhibition it is only a part of the pro- defence sector. to give a greater priority to development needs rather ent spheres of sustainable energy sources will be gramme. We meet with heads of state and gov- Among the agreements reached were contracts signed than military spending. demonstrated there. Silicon Valley companies and ernment, ministers, businessmen and scientists, by Kazakhstan Engineering Company with Ukraine and However, the tragic and shocking events in Aktobe professors from Stanford University, Indian In- discuss our bilateral relations and see what direc- Belarus. KazTechnologies Company has agreed to sup- have shown that every country must be well prepared dustrial Tech Park (Bangalore), China, UAE, Aus- tions of interaction should be intensified. During ply ammunition to the UAE, the United Kingdom and to defend itself against external and internal attacks. It tralia and Singapore are preparing to present their visits within the preparation process for the expo, Bulgaria. It also signed deals with the Chinese company is the duty of every government to protect its citizens most interesting innovations. we signed agreements with many states on partici- Norinco Corporation and Turkish firm Diarsan. and interests, which is why Kazakhstan has invested in Expo construction will be completed in Novem- pation in different spheres, on the visa-free regime At a national level, Kazakhstan signed a memoran- a modern and professional Armed Forces. Kazakhstan’s ber and we want to hold the third international and attraction of investors. We concluded agree- dum for the supply of a missile ship by the German military is more than capable of not only protecting the participants meeting at that time in order to let ments in the field of tourism with more than 30 Abeking & Rasmussen Company to the naval forces of nation, but also participating in peace-keeping missions participants see the exhibition site. In January, states. We worked on opening new flights – to Eu- Kazakhstan. An agreement on military technical coop- around the world. states will start working on the content. rope, Arab states and Asia including South-East eration was also signed with Pakistan. KADEX this year has been vital for the development Expo exhibitions were always valuable because Asia. It is a task set by the head of state to open During the exhibition, Kazakhstan demonstrated its of Kazakhstan’s defence industry and for increasing co- they demonstrate something new; they give an op- the sky over Astana. We are on the way to creating military capabilities and how its own defence sector operation with our partners. Our country must continue portunity to look into the future. This concept still a major transport hub and this result will also be a has grown and strengthened. Aircraft, unmanned aerial on this path. remains the same; here you can see projects which part of the EXPO 2017 legacy.

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tries and the main task is to create equal conditions for all participants of common markets and stimulate EEC Chair Sargsyan Says Eurasian Economic competitiveness. The adoption of several second-level regulatory documents is being postponed be- cause of a difficult discussion about Union Developing, Expanding Ties with Others how to implement the registration of of the union, attract investment and all. This allowed companies to sig- As part of the single market of ser- new medications and how to avoid By Liliya Syzdykova support the economic growth of the nificantly reduce shipping times for vices, service suppliers are provided creating advantages for certain busi- EAEU as a whole by creating condi- goods going to the markets of the un- the highest attainable standard of ness entities. Without them, com- May 29 marked two years since tions for the diversification of trade ion’s countries and to reduce the costs freedom, which includes supplying mon markets of pharmaceuticals the day the Treaty on Eurasian Eco- and economic relations. of cargo clearance. Cancelling cus- and receiving services without limi- and medical products cannot work nomic Union (EAEU) was signed in toms controls between EAEU coun- tations, withdrawals and additional fully. But the discussion is being Astana. Chairman of the Board of Increased cooperation with tries allowed manufacturers to ramp requirements, except for certain conducted and all issues will soon the Eurasian Economic Commission China is also being discussed, and up exports to other countries of the cases … be overcome. (EEC) Tigran Sargsyan spoke to the the EAEU and that country have union and expand cooperation with Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper decided to link the EAEU and Chi- companies from other countries… Does the EEC discuss its deci- What about citizens? How has about what the integration union is na’s New Silk Road Economic Belt A simplified procedure for declar- sions with the business commu- the union benefited them? and what has changed with its emer- programme. Have any steps been ing international carriage of vehicles nity? By establishing a common labour gence for EAEU citizens and busi- taken on this so far? registered inside countries of the un- We are in constant dialogue market, first of all. Working people nesses. Tigran Sargsyan On May 20, at the EEC session ion was legislatively fixed and is be- with the business community. The from EAEU countries now have of the Intergovernmental Council in ing implemented in the EAEU. interaction is carried out via coun- significant advantages over migrant The Treaty on the EAEU is now The commission is in dialogue with Yerevan, the commission received The first phase of the four-stage cil committees and work groups. workers from other countries. Par- two years old. Has the union gained the Association of Southeast Asian a mandate for conducting negotia- programme of liberalisation of Creating favourable conditions ticularly, they have an opportunity any global recognition so far? Nations (ASEAN) and discussing tions with China about concluding coastal shipping by car began Jan. 1 for the efficient development of to stay inside the country without A huge amount of work, creating coupling the integration processes an agreement on trade and economic this year … business inside countries of the registering with migration service real results, was done over a fairly of our union with the Shanghai Co- cooperation between the EAEU, its Work on providing access to state union, improving regulatory sys- agencies for 30 days instead of sev- short period of time. The interest operation Organisation (SCO). member states and China. This is big procurement markets to companies tems and reducing barriers are the en. They have the right to social and in our economic project from the We are also successfully cooper- step forward. It means that our five from EAEU countries is being con- main tasks of the commission. medical provisions, including free more than 40 countries that have ating with countries and unions of countries will be jointly holding ne- ducted. Today, mutual access is al- We strive to promptly respond to care in clinics … expressed a wish to develop trade Latin America – the commission gotiations in a single format. ready provided for companies from requests by entrepreneurs. Elimi- Moreover, the mutual recognition and economic cooperation with the has signed memorandums of under- Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia. nating the remaining barriers is of diplomas is valid for all technical union is evidence of that. An agree- standing with Peru and Chile, and How can the EAEU and China Technical regulations were de- necessary for this. The earlier and most humanitarian specialties ment on establishing a free trade discussions on concluding a memo- cooperate? veloped and accepted within the they are withdrawn, the faster we (except for pharmaceuticals, medi- zone between the EAEU and Viet- randum of cooperation on trade and An advisory panel examined of- EAEU that will allow optimal re- will establish a united market cine, law and pedagogy.) Work on nam was signed last year and the economic issues with the common fers from Chinese businesses and quirements for providing a neces- and the more comfortable busi- an agreement regarding pension pro- advisability of entering into agree- market of South American countries countries of the union. The list of sary level of product safety to be ness entities will feel. Expanding visions is in the final stage. After its ments with India, Egypt, Israel and (MERCOSUR) are being conducted. prospective EAEU projects to be established … this means reducing the range of authority passed by signing, citizens of the EAEU will Iran is being negotiated. Regional economic integration linked with the New Silk Road costs and removing trade barriers countries to a supranational level be able to receive a pension for the At the initiative of Kazakh Presi- is a defining trend of the modern Economic Belt was agreed upon. for business. … Manufacturers and is equally important. This will al- period of their labour activity from dent Nursultan Nazarbayev, chair of world. Countries understand that We plan to discuss an agreement importers do not need to adjust to low the EEC to actively render as- the state of the union where they the EAEU in 2016, deepening eco- jointly overcoming new challenges on trade and economic cooperation various national standards. sistance to businesses. were working, even if they are not nomic relations with third countries and risks is more efficient in the between the union and China. To re- its citizens. and integration unions are priorities quickly changing conditions and the flect the interests of the EAEU busi- A single market of services has Common markets of pharma- The problem of double taxation of the EAEU this year. uncertainty of the global economic ness community to the utmost is our been launched. What does it mean? ceuticals and medical products of value-added tax (VAT) when in- The Asian aspect of our interna- environment. In that sense, the main goal here. If our manufacturers What has changed for businesses were started this year, but they are dividuals import goods of personal tional cooperation is developing. EAEU is developing in the main- can enter the huge Chinese market, with its emergence? working in a restricted mode, as not consumption and during transmis- Memorandums of understanding stream of a global trend. this will be create huge potential for Now, 43 sectors are part of a sin- all the necessary documents were sion of material assets by structural were recently signed between the The EAEU’s international activ- the development of the union. gle market of services, in total being accepted. What are the difficulties units of one legal entity located in EEC, Cambodia and Singapore. ity, including concluding agree- over 25 percent of the gross domes- and when will the markets be work- different states of the union was also Both parties are interested in deep- ments on free trade zones with third What has the EAEU done to sup- tic product of each member state. ing at full capacity? resolved. ening cooperation, down to signing parties, will foster the development port business so far? Work on liberalising 21 more ser- The pharmaceutical field is devel- The process of decreasing prices an agreement on a free trade zone. of export products from countries Opening customs borders, first of vice sectors is underway. oping very fast inside EAEU coun- for roaming has also begun.

fort to tackle the situation and es- Asia Water Initiative, also known tablish peace in Afghanistan. The as the Berlin Process. The country country provided its distant neigh- stands for fair water resources man- Success Story at a Global Level: Kazakhstan bour with humanitarian and techni- agement in the region to benefit all cal assistance. Kazakhstan is also Central Asian states. intensively engaged in the Istanbul Kazakhstan has demonstrated its Process on Afghanistan. firm commitment to peace and sup- on Foreign Policy between East and West This Central Asian country is ports UN peacekeeping operations. peaceful initiatives by Kazakhstan, been adopted on Kazakhstan’s ini- strengthening its partnerships with The Kazbat peacekeeping unit took By Matthias Dornfeldt including the efforts of President tiative, including on countering the major regional organisations in the part in demining operations during Nazarbayev to settle the conflict illegal production of drugs, helping world: in Europe with the European the international stabilisation force Kazakhstan, a vital partner of in Ukraine. European partners rec- develop economic relations with Union, the OSCE and the Council mission in Iraq in the mid-2000s. Germany in Central Asia and one ognise Kazakhstan as an anchor of Afghanistan and restoring the for- of Europe; in the Asian Pacific re- Kazakh officers worked as military of the leading countries in the post- stability and security in Eurasia and mer nuclear test site in Semipalat- gion with the Association of South- observers in different UN peace- Soviet space, is celebrating this as a reliable partner in the global insk and the Aral Sea. Kazakhstan east Asian Nations, the SCO and keeping missions in Western Sahara year the 25th anniversary of its in- struggle against international ter- is gradually implementing its plans, CICA; in Eurasia with the Asian and Ivory Coast. According to me- dependence. rorism. Kazakhstan’s considerable manifesting its diplomatic flexibil- Europe Meeting Forum, the Eura- dia reports, citing the government Its achievements are self-evi- contribution to strengthening in- ity and proper situation assessment, sian Economic Union (EAEU), the as the source, Kazakhstan intends to dent, thanks to the balanced for- ternational security and expanding and investing effort in solving the Commonwealth of Independent send its officers as military observ- eign policy of President Nursultan multilateral diplomacy could be problems of Islamic countries. States and the Collective Security ers in the UN missions to Haiti and Nazarbayev, who enjoys major viewed favourably as it pursues its These plans were reflected on the Treaty Organisation; in America Liberia. In this respect, Kazakhstan standing across the world due to bid. Establishing the Conference agenda of the country’s chairman- with the Organisation of American suggests that all peace building op- his mediation efforts in numerous Sept. 8, 2006, the foreign minis- on Interaction and Confidence- ship of the OIC Council in 2011– States, the Caribbean Community erations must be carried out only crises and conflicts, as well as due ters of five Central Asian countries building Measures in Asia (CICA) 2012 at the ministerial level. and Common Market Organisation within the relevant UN Security to his proactive participation in signed a historic document – the is one of the exemplary efforts by The increasing role of Kazakh- and the Union of South American Council resolution in accordance global nuclear prohibition and non- Treaty on a Nuclear Weapon Free Kazakhstan’s leadership. stan in Central Asia and beyond Nations; and with the African Un- with all norms of international law. proliferation processes. Kazakhstan Zone in Central Asia. Six years It is expected that Kazakhstan, brings me to the conclusion that ion in Africa. The EAEU is the most pivotal has become both a politically and ago, at the initiative of Kazakhstan, if it becomes a member of the UN the state has a good chance to be- Kazakhstan confirms its leading economic integration body in the economically stable country with a on Dec. 2, 2009, the 64th General Security Council, will continue come a modern, reliable leading position in Central Asia through the post-Soviet territory. The EAEU higher per capita income than some Assembly of the United Nations developing its peaceful initiatives. country among the numerous OIC consistent and permanent enforce- started functioning Jan. 1, 2015. EU member states. The Kazakh decided to establish Aug. 29 as the Lastly, Kazakhstan will try to seize member states. During its chair- ment of regional security and sus- This organisation is an embodiment President was able to build up the UN International Day against Nu- every opportunity to bring all par- manship, Astana initiated a range tainable development. Central Asia of the idea of President Nazarbayev multi-ethnic nation of Kazakhstan, clear Tests. This date aims to high- ties to conflicts to the negotiating of measures for the OIC’s reforma- is one of the strategic priorities of on Eurasian integration, which he and the society of the ninth largest light the continuous efforts by the table. This policy can be illustrated tion, including the intensification of Kazakh foreign policy. firstly voiced in 1994 at Moscow country on the planet lives in peace. UN and all involved parties to pro- with the principle, “It’s better to collaboration with the EU, OSCE, The government in Astana is State University. The union pro- These favourable results in the hibit nuclear tests. achieve some progress than to face CICA, SCO and the Congress of keen on fostering economic rela- vides Kazakhstan with many ad- development of the country are Moreover, in 2013, the Kazakh an escalation of the conflict.” Leaders of World and Traditional tions with all neighbouring coun- vantages. It is a common market certainly connected with distinctive city of Almaty was twice the venue Kazakhstan gained profound ex- Religions. Former OIC Secretary tries in Central Asia and at the same of 180 million potential consumers aspects of Kazakhstan’s foreign for negotiations regarding the Iran perience in strengthening regional General Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu time respects the positions of coun- and its production volume is esti- policy, which can be briefly charac- nuclear programme in the 5+1 plus security not only during its chair- called the chairmanship of Kazakh- tries in the region regarding vari- mated at $900 billion. terised by the following descriptive Iran format, which were success- manship of the Organisation for Se- stan in the OIC one of the most ous political, economic and social Kazakhstan systematically and epithets: pragmatic, balanced, pre- fully finalised in Geneva last No- curity and Cooperation in Europe impressive chapters in the history development issues. Kazakhstan consistently deepens relations and dictive and multi-vectored. vember. (OSCE), which successfully cul- of the organisation, outlining the welcomes consolidating initiatives economic ties with all countries. One of the most important as- The agreement between Kazakh- minated in the summit for the first meaningful and highly professional with neighbouring countries; for The country is a member of the pects of Kazakh foreign policy is stan and the International Atomic time in 11 years in December 2010 work of his Kazakh colleagues. example, the proposal of Turkmen- World Trade Organisation as of the abovementioned domain of Energy Agency (IAEA) on estab- in Astana, and its chairmanship of Therefore, the country’s bid for a istan on holding an International 2015. Russia and China are impor- nuclear disarmament and non-pro- lishing a low enriched uranium the Shanghai Cooperation Organi- non-permanent seat on the UN Se- Forum on Peace and Security in tant neighbours and close partners. liferation. It is understandable that bank was signed in Astana on Aug. sation (SCO) in 2010–2011, but curity Council is no coincidence. Central Asia. The foreign policy Europe is the largest trade partner; Kazakhstan would take the lead on 27, 2015. The project is unique also during its chairmanship of the Kazakhstan has good prospects for of Kazakhstan is focused on pros- the U.S. is second to it in terms of this path, seeing that the nation has and unprecedented in the history Organisation of the Islamic Confer- the future due to its vast territory, perity in Central Asia, which can investment. Openness to trade, in- the bitter experience of the horrify- of the organisation. Establishing ence (OIC). rich natural resources and highly only be achieved and successfully vestment and new ideas is the main ing aftermath of nuclear tests on international reserves of low en- Holding the 38th OIC Meet- educated population. Additionally, realised through full trust, constant aspect of the multi-vector foreign its territory. The nuclear test site in riched uranium under the auspices ing of Foreign Ministers in Astana professional Kazakh diplomats are dialogue between all regional coun- policy implemented by Kazakh- Semipalatinsk, shut down in 1991 of the IAEA will provide member during Kazakhstan’s chairmanship always ready to proactively address tries and mutual commitment to bi- stan, allowing the country to in- by the decree of President Naz- states guaranteed access to nuclear is worth mentioning in this con- existing security challenges. They lateral collaboration. crease its gross domestic product arbayev, remains a painful wound fuel without violating their rights text. The Permanent Commission possess huge experience in the in- Kazakhstan is the only donor 19 times since independence. for the nation. Therefore, everyone of sovereignty and support the on Human Rights was established ternational arena and participate in country in Central Asia. It provides With its location in the centre of believes in the sincerity of Kazakh development of their own peace- and the Plan of Action for develop- global processes, promptly and ade- humanitarian assistance both bilat- Eurasia, Kazakhstan is a bridge be- initiatives in this regard and no one ful nuclear energy programmes in ing cooperation with Central Asian quately tackling modern challenges. erally and within multilateral in- tween East and West. The country’s can deny the historic contribution accordance with the provisions of countries was adopted at that pe- Kazakhstan has been active as stitutions. Kazakhstan established role in the international arena will of Kazakhstan to global nuclear the Treaty on Non-proliferation of riod. Nazarbayev’s speech to the an international mediator, promot- recently the National Agency on grow gradually, and its success- disarmament. Back then, all nucle- Nuclear Weapons and the charter of Muslim community became the ba- ing confidence building measures Technical Assistance and Develop- ful external policy will continue to ar warheads were removed from the the IAEA. sis for the OIC Astana Declaration. and acting as an honest broker. The ment (KazAID). One of its main help stabilise the world order. country. Thus, Kazakhstan volun- Kazakhstan’s bid for a non-per- And it was during Kazakhstan’s country is famous for its neutrality, activities will be implementing hu- tarily abandoned the fourth largest manent seat on the UN Security chairmanship that the organisation a balanced and efficient approach manitarian projects in Afghanistan, The author is a visiting fellow nuclear arsenal in the world. Council for 2017-2018 is ambitious was renamed the Organisation of towards international actors, states as well as in some other countries at the Berlin Centre for Caspian In the Kazakh city now called and at the same time promising. Islamic Cooperation. and organisations. of Central Asia. Kazakhstan is ex- Region Studies, Free University Semey (former Semipalatinsk), on This is supported by a number of A number of resolutions have Kazakhstan has made every ef- tensively involved in the Central of Berlin. A8 eurasia&world

Wednesday, june 15, 2016 Parliamentarians, Religious Leaders Discuss Ways to Unite Religions against Terrorism in Astana committed to the principle of “uni- “Religious leaders and parlia- Organisation for Security and promoting understanding between root causes of terrorism, including By Zhazira Dyussembekova ty based on diversity.” mentarians, being prominent and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) countries. poverty, hunger, unemployment, “Terrorism seeks to undermine powerful representatives of their Parliamentary Assembly Vice Parliamentarians from differ- instability and conflicts.” ASTANA – The international international law, principles and people, should be extensively President and Special Representa- ent countries, representatives Those involved in the confer- conference, Religions against Ter- mechanisms of cooperation be- involved in counter-extremism tive for Central and Eastern Asia of Islam, Christianity, Judaism, ence supported further promotion rorism, was held May 31 in the tween states and their commit- activities including prevention Christine Muttonen noted “diver- Buddhism, Taoism and Hinduism of the UN Global Counter-Ter- capital’s Palace of Peace and Har- ments to human rights and free- measures, crisis management and sity is not an obstacle for peace and members of international or- rorist Strategy and welcomed the mony, one day before the 15th ses- doms. Better consolidation of the the reconstruction of societies that and stability.” ganisations had an opportunity to outcome of the UN high-level dia- sion of the Secretariat of the Con- human civilisation can be the only suffered from terrorism and ex- “On the contrary, we can find speak on the agenda and express logue “Religions for Peace,” initi- gress of the Leaders of World and response to this menace. Our soci- tremism,” he said. many proofs that diversity can their proposals on resolving the ated by Kazakhstan and held May Traditional Religions. eties, and first of all mass media, Tokayev urged everyone to take be an invulnerable promoter for issue. At the end of the day, the 6 in New York. They also backed The event was convened at Ka- should establish and spread out a common position condemning development, wealth, content 28-point conference statement Nazarbayev’s proposal to estab- zakh President Nursultan Naz- ethical norms to prevent any in- actions of anti-religious extremists and rich cultural expression,” she was read aloud by Roberto Mon- lish a global anti-terrorist coalition arbayev’s initiative, which was citement to religious hatred,” the offending the feelings of believers. said. tella, secretary-general of the under UN auspices and adopt a first voiced at the United Nations message said. “Consequently, another task fac- She noted the important role of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. comprehensive UN document on General Assembly in September. “In broader terms it is essential ing us is to separate freedom of inter-parliamentary diplomacy, The document indicated confer- countering terrorism. More than 60 international delega- to eliminate extreme poverty, hun- speech from blasphemy. This is promoting tolerance and under- ence participants “underline the “We urge the international com- tions came to the city to participate ger and epidemics to which we a complex task that requires con- standing between religions and importance of adopting a UN Gen- munity to support President of Ka- in the conference. have committed ourselves in the tinued attention, dialogue and co- supporting interfaith cooperation. eral Assembly resolution banning zakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev’s “The threat of terrorism has fun- 2030 Agenda for Sustainable De- operation, which our conference “Only together can we fight defamation of religions and their manifesto ‘The World. The 21st damentally changed the notion of velopment. We also should solve stands for,” he said. this. Diversity and respect for symbols and emphasising the prin- Century,’ which proposes a global international security. Terrorism military conflicts, which serve as Dr. Amal Abdulla Alqubaisi, of multi-confessionality are not only ciples of tolerance, peaceful coex- strategy of concerted and respon- knows no boundaries, does not a breeding ground for terrorism. the United Arab Emirates Federal cornerstones for our history and istence and interfaith dialogue.” sible actions by countries to elimi- make any distinction between rich Education and enlightenment are National Council, presented her identities, but also preconditions The role of women and fami- nate the virus of wars and con- and poor countries. There is no crucial. These two pillars are yet viewpoint during the debates. for peace, stability and growing lies in countering terrorism was flicts,” noted the document. exact and comprehensive solution to be improved so that the young “Terrorism should not change us prosperity within the OSCE re- stressed as well, especially con- “We call on the international to this problem yet. Therefore, we people are aware of the evil nature or change the values we live by. gion. Terrorism is a crime that has cerning education of youth, who community to follow the example need to step up joint efforts to seek of terrorism,” said Tokayev in his We cannot trade security for dig- no justification,” said Muttonen. raise concerns in becoming more of Kazakhstan, which renounced an effective response to this global opening speech nity and we should not allow ter- Axel Fischer, a member of exposed to extremist ideology. the fourth largest nuclear arsenal threat. It is of crucial importance for He also mentioned Nazarbayev’s rorists to change our beliefs and the German Bundestag and Vice “We emphasise the importance and closed the Semipalatinsk Nu- politicians, religious leaders, opin- Manifesto “The World. The 21st values. Let us through that timely President of the Parliamentary As- of good religious education and clear Test Site 25 years ago, which ion leaders and media to align ef- Century,” in which the head of and important conference develop sembly of the Council of Europe, the need for specialised training set an example in building a secure forts to root out the ideological ba- state warns about the erosion of a set of declarations that are com- spoke about promoting diversity in of religious leaders in order to ef- future for the whole planet,” the sis of terrorism by means of raising international law and cooperation. prehensive and actionable and let the state and its role in countering fectively confront the spread of statement also read. awareness,” noted Nazarbayev’s “It concerns national counter- us pledge to follow up on these terrorism. terrorist and extremist ideologies,” “We note the special role of the message read by Kassym-Jomart terrorism policies that should be recommendations by creating ap- “In Kazakhstan’s 2050 Strategy noted one of the points. Congress of the Leaders of World Tokayev, Chairman of the Kazakh based on the central and coordinat- propriate follow-up mechanisms,” of President Nursultan Nazarbayev The participants welcomed UN and Traditional Religions, which Senate and Head of the Secretariat ing role of the United Nations in she said. I received lots of good ideas for Security Council Resolutions has become an effective platform of the Congress. global affairs. We need to realise Alqubaisi added terrorism is “a successful ways, especially in the 2250 and 1325, which “emphasise for global inter-religious dialogue. The President added the con- that terrorism must be countered symptom of serious disease” which part about a good basis for success the importance of the participation We urge the whole international ference is encouraging dialogue not only by individual countries has many faces, such as poverty, of multi-ethnical and multi-con- of women and youth in decision- community to join efforts to coun- between political and religious or their groups, but by the entire ignorance and intolerance. Tend- fessional society,” he said. making at different political lev- ter terrorism and underline the leaders and the fact that it is tak- world community,” said Tokayev. ing to those issues is essential in Fischer also mentioned the els.” need to continue the constructive ing place in Astana is particularly Religion and parliamentary di- fighting terrorism, whileeducation significance of the President’s As many speakers talked about dialogue among parliamentarians important since Kazakhstan, home plomacy play an increasing role in and economic development also initiative to create a global anti- the issue, the statement stressed the and religious leaders,” read Mon- to more than 100 ethnic groups, is modern societies. play a vital role in countering it. terrorism coalition and its role in need for efforts “to eliminate the tella to end the statement.

man, Malaysian and Vietnamese delegations. Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh Abdykalikova: Kazakhstan Creates Conditions spoke about a free trade agreement between her nation and the Eura- sian Economic Union (EAEU), adding it would open new coop- to Develop Modern, Inclusive Economy eration opportunities for the two countries, as well as for Vietnam Continued from Page A1 cation and development of human duced from 62 percent [of the av- partner and thanked the country’s ence regarding social protection and other EAEU nations. capital. erage wage for men] in 2006 to 67 leadership for supporting Kazakh- and gender policies. Abdykalikova participated in In her speech at the ministerial Abdykalikova indicated these percent in 2015. In 2015, Kazakh- stan’s accession to the World Trade In a session with Agata Kornhaus- the conference’s June 11 closing roundtable, the Secretary of State measures have allowed Kazakh- stan took 25th place in the Global Organisation, as well as Poland’s er-Duda, Abdykalikova thanked ceremony and invited participants noted Kazakh President Nursultan stan to increase women’s partici- Competitiveness Index indicator official confirmation to participate Poland’s first lady for the excel- to visit EXPO 2017, adding a Nazarbayev has set the task of en- pation in the economy. The pro- “Working women, the Proportion in the upcoming EXPO 2017 in lent organisation of the summit and women’s forum under the auspices tering the top 30 most developed portion of women in business has in Relation to Men.” Astana. emphasised the importance of suc- of the Global Summit of Women countries of the world. In order to reached 50 percent, 42 percent of The Secretary of State used the Abdykalikova also held talks cessfully developing educational is planned during the exhibition. achieve this ambitious goal, large- whom run small and medium-sized opportunity to meet with Polish with Elżbieta Rafalska, Poland’s cooperation between the countries. She called on women leaders from scale institutional reforms have businesses. The level of female Prime Minister Beata Szydlo and Minister of Economy, Labour and More than 500 Kazakh students are around the world to join the dis- been implemented, including in unemployment declined from 9.2 discuss topical issues of Kazakh- Social Policy. They discussed a currently studying in Poland. cussion of innovative ideas and areas of accountability of the state, percent in 2006 to 5.6 percent in Polish relations. Abdykalikova number of issues, including the The Secretary of State also met advanced technologies in the field the rule of law, economic diversifi- 2015 and the gender wage gap re- stressed Poland is an important need for an exchange of experi- with the heads of the French, Ger- of green economy.

The core of his exhibitions is al- ways the fight against the nuclear weapons that marred the land of Ministerial Meeting in Vienna... Kazakhstan. globally – that could result from “The diseases, tragedies, graves CTBT ratification by the remaining and pain that I witnessed in my life states. While CTBT has now been spur me to campaign against this signed by 183 states and ratified by evil to my dying day. I call on you to sign The ATOM Project’s online 164 states, it still cannot enter into petition, which now has more than force until eight specific countries 250,000 signatures from more than sign and ratify it. Following their 100 countries, to finally put an end presentation, key academic and civil to all nuclear weapons and their de- society experts on disarmament and velopment,” Kuyukov said at the nonproliferation discussed the role event. of civil society groups in promoting Karipbek Kuyukov The legacy of nuclear weapons the treaty and raising awareness of testing lives on, with children born of terror demands attention, ensur- the urgency of achieving its entry to this day with horrific health is- ing the safe decommissioning and into force. sues associated with their family’s disposal of all nuclear weapons for The event in Vienna included re- exposure to these tests generations the sake of mankind. Its urgency ceptions, a 360 ̊ virtual reality film past. was underlined with the recent Nu- installation, an evening concert and “The Cold War has ended but a clear Security Summit hosted by an exhibition of paintings by Hon- new era of terrorism makes this call U.S. President Barack Obama in orary Ambassador of The ATOM ever more urgent. Let us not give Washington, D.C., and attended by Project Karipbek Kuyukov, which these terrorist madmen the chance to 55 world leaders. was visited by a number of partici- acquire any nuclear-weapons grade “Eradicating nuclear weapons pants. material to sow their carnage. This from this earth is not a Cold War Kuyukov is a victim of the nu- is a real danger and one that should relic or a fashion of the 60s and 70s. (L-R) EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, CTBTO Executive Secretary clear testing at the Semipalatinsk It is the responsibility of our genera- Lassina Zerbo, Foreign Minister of Romania and Chair of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission Lazar Comanescu, spur nations holding or developing Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov and UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Kim Won-soo open the site in Kazakhstan. His parents were nuclear weapons to sit around the tion in securing our children’s future CTBT-themed exhibition at Vienna International Centre on June 13. live witnesses to the nuclear tests table of peace and negotiate a final, and putting an end to the genera- conducted for 40 years at the site fair and secure end to all nuclear ar- tions of suffering of millions of si- Continued from Page A1 world and strengthening the stabil- academic representatives and par- near their home and had two chil- senals. The starting point would be lent victims,” Kuyukov concluded. ity of the planet. He also remarked liamentarians participated in the dren who didn’t live to reach one for the remaining eight nations to He asked visitors to consider It highlights the need to create upon the long 20 years that the event, holding conferences and pan- year old. Kuyukov was born with- sign the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty,” signing The ATOM Project’s peti- sustainable peace; to eliminate mili- CTBT, a treaty designed to be a key el discussions. out arms. the artist said. tion to global leaders by visiting its tary blocs, which impede broader element of the international secu- The Civil Society Panel aimed to He expresses his creativity and “I weep when I hear those call- website. international cooperation; to adapt rity system, had waited to enter into promote dialogue and creative col- frustration through painting and ing for a return of nuclear weapons. EU High Representative for For- the international disarmament pro- force and condemned the actions of laboration between experts in nucle- has devoted his life and art to mak- I fear for our planet and human- eign Affairs and Security Policy cess to new historic conditions; and North Korea’s leadership, which he ar nonproliferation and disarmament ing sure that no one anywhere else ity when I read news stories about Federica Mogherini, Foreign Minis- to ensure fair global competition in said damaged international nuclear and the next generation of specialists suffers the devastating effects of countries rebuilding their nuclear ter of Romania and Chair of the CT- international trade, finance and de- disarmament efforts and under- in these fields in order to advance the nuclear weapons. Kuyukov has arsenals. After all the horror, all BTO Preparatory Commission Lazar velopment. mined efforts to ensure the CTBT’s entry into force of the CTBT. travelled the world on this mission the fear, and all the danger, the re- Comanescu, UN High Representa- Idrissov expressed confidence entry into force. Representatives of CTBTO Youth and has spoken out against nuclear cent terrorist attacks, have we learnt tive for Disarmament Affairs Kim that the initiative could guide the in- Members of the Group of Emi- Group presented findings from their weapons, calling on everyone to nothing? How many more, like me, Won-soo and CTBTO Executive ternational community in achieving nent Persons (GEM), members of research on benefits and new oppor- sign a petition to world leaders to must suffer?” Secretary Lassina Zerbo also partici- its common goals of ensuring a safe the CTBTO Youth Group (CYG), tunities – nationally, regionally and ban them for good. 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People Culture Sports Hungarian Author Introduces Book Abai Keshi Charity Gala Dinner Astana Pro Team’s Vincenzo Nibali on Eurasian Ethno-Linguistic Group Raised $1,800 for Children of Wins Giro d’Italia 2016 B2 Atyrau’s Orphanages B3 B7 Digital Kazakhstan 2020 to Be Launched ‘Kazakhstan Next Year, Says Zerde Holding Chair Through the Eyes By Zhazira Dyussembekova of Foreign Media’ ASTANA – Next year’s launch of the Digital Kazakhstan 2020 state programme was announced June 9 during the SAP Forum. The Contest Entries results and goals of the strategic partnership between Samruk Ka- zyna Sovereign Wealth Fund and SAP, the world’s third largest in- due June 25 dependent software manufacturer, area, sightseeing activities and a were also discussed. By Aiman Turebekova cultural programme, along with Implementing Digital Kazakh- interview opportunities with Ka- stan 2020 will be carried out in ASTANA – Non-Kazakh jour- zakhstan’s senior government of- four key directions, said Zerde Na- nalist wishing to participate in the ficials and leading academics and tional Infocommunication Holding third annual “Kazakhstan through journalists. Chairman Assel Zhiyenbayeva. the Eyes of Foreign Media” com- Last year’s winners were jour- The first step is creating the so- petition need to submit their work nalists from Argentine, Egypt, In- called Digital Silk Road, which and applications by June 25. donesia, Poland and Uzbekistan. involves developing a reliable, af- The contest is open to foreign They visited Kazakhstan in August fordable, high-speed, secure digi- journalists who have had their 2016. tal infrastructure. The second is written work about Kazakhstan This year’s competition is spon- widespread introduction of digital published in non-Kazakh media sored by Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, technology to enhance the com- between Jan. 1 and June 25. Ap- the National Olympic Committee petitiveness of various sectors of plications must be sent to con- of Kazakhstan, the Rixos Presi- the economy. The third is forming [email protected]. Winners will be dent Astana and Rixos Borovoye a “proactive digital government” The main theme of the forum of any size and specialisation to five years with the help of SAP’s announced July 6 on the eve of hotels and the Argymak Transport by improving the electronic and was the “way to digital economy” manage their business more effec- business solutions. Astana Day. The contest is meant Company. mobile government system, de- and more than 70 speakers, includ- tively by creating unique solutions The company’s technologies are to promote Kazakh culture and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, veloping open government com- ing top managers of large local and for different cases. currently in the highest demand news internationally. which launched flights to and from ponents and optimising the supply foreign companies, leading SAP SAP signed an agreement on in the country in areas such as re- Five winners from across five Astana in May 2016 in addition to of public services. The last direc- experts and their partners, shared strategic partnership with Sam- tail, distribution and banks, said global regions will receive trips the service to Almaty that is in ex- tion is establishing a “creative so- their experiences and stories. ruk Kazyna in 2015 aimed at an SAP Kazakhstan Director Maksim to Kazakhstan, including visits to istence since 1995, is the competi- ciety,” which implies developing With an excess of 44 years of increase in labour productivity, Lamskov. Astana, Almaty, the Burabai resort tion’s international partner. the competencies and skills for the experience, Germany-based SAP positive economic effect and spe- “Another direction where we digital economy, upgrading digital has more than 310,000 customers cial personnel training course. The can be useful in Kazakhstan is the literacy and training specialists for in approximately 190 countries. fund’s transformation programme sphere of state administration. industry. The corporation helps companies will be implemented in the next Continued on Page B4 Kazakh Felt Almaty Residents Make Unusual Manufacturer Dog Rescue from Sairan Reservoir Brings Ethnic bing him by the scruff of the Club of “Kind Souls”) Instagram By Kamila Zhumabayeva neck and dragging to the water’s page, which thousands watched in edge. one day. The video later went vi- Items to World ASTANA – Five Almaty men Unable to climb the slippery in- ral, evoking heartfelt emotions and the beautiful traditional material, formed an uneasy human chain to cline or place his dog on the land, praises from users. By Zhanna Shayakhmetova felt, with our customers and part- rescue a dog that fell into Sairan the man waited for another person “It was very scary for a dog, espe- ners,” she said. Reservoir and could not escape to join the human chain reach- cially when it began to slide down. ASTANA – The Aigul Line The company has repeatedly due to the steep slopes. The video ing from the railings on top of the But the guys were really good!!!! company’s Kazakh-style goods represented Kazakhstan at inter- detailing the operation shot by an bank to the waterside. Passers-by They did not pass by and the first are a great example of a success- national and national trade fairs eyewitness has gathered millions and fishermen formed the chain guy did not hesitate to descend into ful Made in Kazakhstan campaign. and exhibitions of applied arts, of views on social media. by linking their hands together and the icy water. There are still indif- The items produced by the com- including L’Artigiano in Fiera The rescue, which Maryana carefully sliding down the concrete ferent people in our world! Fine pany include interior and design Milano 2013, the World Travel Khadeyeva filmed on her smart- slope. fellows!!!!” You Tube user Anasta- objects, clothing, footwear and ac- Market London 2013, the Tour- phone and posted on YouTube, When one more man joined the siya (last name unknown) noted on cessories made of felt. They also ism Fair Fitur Madrid 2013, Chi- shows a frightened pooch that row, it became long enough for the Khadeyeva’s video post. offer classes for felting skills. na’s New Silk Road 2014 and the got caught in a strong current and owner to reach his pet, grab him The video even reached foreign Aigul Zhanserikova, a biologist International Tourism Fair Berlin struggled to stay still. and pull him to safety. All the res- commenters on other social media. by occupation and founder of the 2014. The company’s shops are Stuck in the middle of the run- cuers were safe and happy to have “Yes, we love to see videos like Aigul Line brand, shared with The located in Astana, Almaty and ning water, the dog could have lent a hand. News sources report this! Thank you to all from this Astana Times how her ordinary The Hague. been trapped for a long time or the way the dog ended up in the group!” wrote Sybilla Lazaj Au- carried away into a weir had his water was not revealed. bree on the Facebook post that as hobby became a unique business. owner not rushed into the water. The video of the touching res- of June 13 had gathered more than “The company’s slogan ‘Pre- senting the best Kazakh traditions’ How it all started The young man slowly and care- cue operation was posted on the 21 million views and nearly a quar- The Almaty-born Zhanserikova fully approached his dog, grab- Club Dobryakov Almaty (Almaty’s ter million shares. has a mission to revive traditional received a biology degree and Kazakh crafts and disseminate best worked on environmental and sus- practices with the introduction of tainable development projects. modern technology and design. EXPO 2017 Chairman Yessimov Our friendly team shares a love of Continued on Page B2 Things to Watch & Congratulates First Ticket Holder Places to go exchange the ticket 24 hours in ad- By Aiman Turebekova vance. The preliminary sales period will Astana opera ASTANA – Capital resident continue through June 9, 2017. June 15 at p.m. Abai. Opera Olzhas Onalov, 24, received an Discounted tickets will be available invitation to the EXPO 2017 chair- for pensioners, mothers with many June 24-25 at 7 p.m. Notra Dame de Paris man’s office after making the first children and school and university online ticket purchase to the event. students. Customers and especially Akhmetzhan Yessimov congratu- foreign guests can use the currency ramada plaza astana lated him on the successful pro- calculator to help to determine the June 18 from 11 a.m. First Mama Fest curement. prices in different monies. “It is very symbolic that the first The lowest prices will be offered ticket holder to the exhibition is a during the promotional period METRO supermarket resident of Astana. I hope all peo- from June 10-July 10. A 50-per- June 18 at 9 p.m. OPEN AIR PARTY ple in Kazakhstan take advantage cent discount will be available of online sales of tickets,” said June 10-20; a 30-percent discount Yessimov. if tickets are purchased by June Munaitpasov stadium Onalov noted he was happy to 30. The final discount period is hold the first pass. speaking, the ticket price surprised ent price categories, with open through July 10, when tickets will June 18 at 4 p.m. American Football: Astana Wolves me. I invite all the people in Ka- and fixed dates for weekdays and “I am very pleased to become be reduced by 20 percent. VS Bishkek Bars the first purchaser of the ticket. I zakhstan to visit this exhibition. I weekends. A promotional period will be always wanted the expo to be held believe we will see something new An open-date ticket allows the also be offered July 10-Aug. 10 kazkahstan concert hall in Kazakhstan; thus, I can invite my and breathtaking,” he said. holder to visit EXPO 2017 any day to tour operators and resellers. Of- June 26 at 7 p.m. Radio&Juliet Quatro whole family to the exhibition. I had Electronic tickets have been on (weekday or weekend will be shown fline offices throughout Kazakh- by Denis Matvienko a chance to attend the international sale on the official website, tick- on the ticket). Guests must confirm stan will open Sept. 1. Exhibition exhibition in Shanghai and I was ets.expo2017astana.com, since their visit using their personal ac- partners such as Kazakhstan Temir impressed by what I saw. There- June 10. Buyers can purchase count or at the ticket office before Zholy, Kazpost and Air Astana fore, I bought four tickets. 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you come with a new theory, you paper. That’s very important,” will get critics. People will some- he said. Marácz recommends his times write friendly critiques and PhD students not focus only on in- Hungarian Author Introduces Book sometimes they will be unfriendly. novation, otherwise they will get That’s the individual fate of the au- too much criticism and never be thor. The most important thing is able to finish their articles. on Eurasian Ethno-Linguistic Group that as a scholar, you should some- The professor also noted that times be convinced that all the the- the scientific community is getting kic and Hungarian people and also not correct. You have groups of By Zhanna Shayakhmetova ories are possible. You should go more and more worried about the about the ancient history of Cen- languages that show some cohe- beyond existing theories and try to unstable global economy. tral Asia.” sion, like Turkic, and you under- ASTANA – Well-known Euro- innovate. … That’s what research- “Today’s world is not moving “I try to make a connection be- stand Azeri, Uzbek, Kyrgyz and pean linguist László Marácz pre- ers should do,” he explained. in a peaceful direction. If this at- tween the Hungarian and Turkic so on. So that’s clearly a group. sented his new book, “Towards As an honorary professor at Gu- mosphere reaches the network languages. There are a number But Hungarian is also a group, but Eurasian Linguistic Isoglosses: milyov Eurasian National Univer- of interacting scientists, it will of similarities in the lexicon and a group in itself. It has some rela- The Сase of Turkic and Hungar- sity, Marácz also delivers lectures be much more difficult to keep ian,” for the first time at the Great grammar of both languages. We tions with Ugric and with Finnish and conducts consultations with contact with experts all over the Steppe Human Sciences Forum [are dealing] here with very old but more with Turkic,” he said. young researchers. world. Science should be objec- May 24 in Astana. The event was relations. And it shows that the The book is planned to be pre- “I am pleased that there are tive. It should help the world de- organised by the International Tur- forefathers of the Hungarians once sented at Izmir University in Tur- many talented students with am- velop in a peaceful and prosperous kic Academy with the participation László Marácz dwelt here in this area. I suppose key, and in the Netherlands and bitions to get into the top levels manor. I hope Kazakhstan’s policy of the Library of the First President they could be the Scythians. We Hungary. In November, there will of scientific research. Kazakh will continue in the same direc- of Kazakhstan – Leader of the Na- involved with Turkology and the have to search for the connection, be a conference at the University students doing PhDs are required tion. Kazakh President Nursultan and it must lie somewhere in Cen- of Padua in Italy where this topic tion and the Ataturk High Council ancient history of this area. to publish an article in a high- Nazarbayev has been one of the tral Asia,” he said. is on the agenda. ranking journal. So the will is fighters for a peaceful world, free of Culture, Language and History. “The book deals with the Tur- A professor of European stud- According to the author, those As a scientist, Marácz considers there, ambition is there and talent of conflict and nuclear [weapons]. kic languages and the relation ies and one of the initiators of languages have been treated sepa- that there will be a lot of work to is there. If you require students in I think from this point of view, the “Mobility and Inclusion in between the Turkic and the Hun- rately: the Turkic language as part do in the coming years. Kazakhstan to do this, you must Kazakhstan should be one of the Multilingual Europe” consortium, garian languages,” said Marácz in of the Altaic family and Hungarian “A new theory in a scientific do a lot of good coaching. You countries that should stand firm Marácz shared insights from his an exclusive interview with The as part of the Finno-Ugric family. community leads to criticism. And must train people. You must give and also be a guarantee of objec- book with a crowd of scholars Astana Times. “It is about the Tur- “I think both classifications are this is normal, because anytime them the opportunity to write a tivity in science,” he said.

ness and can always successfully perform their tasks. Also, the win- ners of the competition will par- Batyr Arular Contest ticipate in a special photo shoot for the calendar. The maximum number of votes Announces Best Servicewomen (4,883) was given to Zhanar Ibrayeva. Among other finalists servicewoman of 2016. After the According to the press statement Staff Report were Ainur Abugaliyeva, Azai- open voting, which was held on of the defence ministry, before the khan Barakbayeva, Elmira Molda- the website of the Ministry of De- award ceremony, the finalists of The names of winners of the sheva, Sandi Smagulova, Rimma Batyr Arular Second National fence from the beginning of April the contest will demonstrate their Ramazanova, Elvira Ayazbayeva, Contest of Female Soldiers were to the end of May, 12 female repre- physical and combat skills, fight- Symbat Karzhaubayeva, Aizhan recently announced. sentatives of the Armed Forces of ing techniques and exercises in the Musayeva, Aigerim Idrissova, Eighty participants competed Kazakhstan become winners. field. They will have to prove that Aiym Bytkova and Laura Bektur- for the right to be called the best More than 253, 875 people voted. they are in constant combat readi- ganova.

five years. To me, the quality of products and provide exclusive or- our products is important. I always ders. Felt came into fashion, thus adhere to the principle of ‘less is we are contributing to the develop- Kazakh Felt Manufacturer Brings more,’” she noted. ment of ethnic style. We are plan- The company’s staff consists of ning further expansion, as there are 15 employees who are master ar- a lot of ideas and projects.” Ethnic Items to World Market tisans. “Sooner or later, the designers “I often take part in international and artists return to their cultural Continued from Page B1 Zhanserikova visited the work- exhibitions, where there are a num- roots and look for ethnic motifs. shops of many German felt mak- ber of artists from many countries,” My goal was to revive this craft As a representative of the Cen- ers and studied the organisation of Zhanserikova said about her team. in Kazakhstan. I suppose it has tral Asian Mountain Partnership their activities in 2009. She saw “But I am always proud that all our already been achieved, as I have (CAMP) Programme financed that the traditional Kazakh craft products stand out among all the a lot of followers. Currently, felt by the Swiss Agency for De- provided them with a stable source others and are recognised for their is gaining popularity worldwide. velopment and Cooperation, of income and decided to intro- all-natural quality. We always up- This is more proof that this mate- Zhanserikova initiated a project duce their successful experience in date and renew our range of new rial is invaluable,” she said. on the revival of felting in Ka- Kazakhstan. zakhstan. As part of the project, “I faced the choice of whether Austrian and German craftsmen to continue working with inter- conducted masterclasses to im- national environmental projects, plement the project on felting go to the civil service or continue revival. scientific and teaching activities “I was inspired by the skilled in 2009, upon completion of the European women, who produced CAMP programme. But I decided with their own hands brooches, to demonstrate to all my students hats and bags made of felt and sold that folk crafts can be developed at special markets during Christ- The first felt handicrafts work- Pavlodar and the East Kazakhstan into business,” she said. mas fairs. I was surprised that we shop, Ak Kiiz (White Felt), was regions participated in sessions After working a few years as a had forgotten about the crafts that opened as Zhanserikova organised over the next few years. However, solo entrepreneur, Zhanserikova [remained] really interesting in the first national training specifi- felting remained for many at the founded the Aigul Line brand and other parts of the world. Foreign cally for Kazakh women in 2004. level of a hobby. My project is patented the trademark of the same masters appreciate the positive name in 2011. properties of felt – its natural, en- “I developed various training not only environmentally friendly, vironmentally friendly qualities modules on felt crafting in col- but turned out to be socially sig- and beneficial health properties. laboration with the United Nation nificant, as many formerly unem- The business of craft Felt became a subject of creativity Development Programme and the ployed women started to revive “We are representatives of a for many European women,” she Civic Alliance. More than 250 the ancient craft and earn a living,” small business. But our little com- said. women from Almaty, Akmola, she said. pany has been a stable business for B3 Nation&Capital Culture

Wednesday, june 15, 2016 Abai Keshi Charity Gala National Geographic Dinner Raised $1,800 for Children Magazine Photo of Atyrau’s Orphanages Exhibit Opens in activities,” noted Kozhanazar on the fund’s Facebook page. The money raised at the dinner Astana will be used to improve the liv- ing conditions of children from orphanages in Akmola and Atyrau region. The contributions will be given to Atyrau Regional Boarding School No. 1 and Atyrau Regional Residential Care for Children with Intellectual Disabilities, according to the Abai Foundation press an- nouncement. “The event aims to promote dis- tinctive Kazakh culture and make it more accessible for foreign guests of Astana, which is why it was held in Kazakh and English languages,” it added. Abai Keshi was attended by guests from Aktau, Almaty and Atyrau cities, the United Kingdom and Tengizchevroil, Chevron and formation and Communications of Staff Report other companies involved in the Kazakhstan Dauren Abayev, who diplomatic, culture, education and The exhibition of the Fifty Best in his speech stressed the signifi- oil and gas fields. cance of the fact that a well-known Guests had a chance to hear Ka- Photos of National Geographic magazine opened May 27 in the magazine is now publishing in the zakh artists and culture activists Kazakh language. Organisers, volunteers, hosts and young attendees pose at the Abai Keshi venue. sing Abai’s songs and read his po- National Museum of Kazakhstan in Astana, as part of the official “I believe our diverse natural ems and see performances of the landscapes, spreading from Altai Boarding School No. 1. They per- public fund, Kozhanazar worked presentation of the National Geo- Akku dance ensemble and Tattim- Mountains to the Caspian Sea, By Kamila Zhumabayeva formed the Kara Zhorga dance and to establish the non-profit Abai So- bet academic orchestra, composed graphic Kazakhstan publication, rich history and unique traditions Abai songs… People were crying; cial Trust Foundation in 2013. The of 33 soloists and dancers. Items reported the press service of the will offer a wide range of interest- ASTANA – Approximately were also on display from Zhide- museum. it was very touching and pleasant first Abai Keshi event was held the ing topics for future stories,” said 600,000 tenge (US$1,800) was and we are still getting feedback same year in Atyrau. bai Borili, Abai’s state historical, The exhibition features some raised for children from orphan- Abayev. from our guests,” said host Zha- “Back then we were not offi- cultural and literary-memorial of the most amazing pictures that ages in the Atyrau region June 4 have been created during the 128- The event was also attended by nagul Kozhanazar in an interview cially registered; we didn’t know reserve museum in Zhidebai, the during the Abai Keshi charity gala poet’s motherland in Eastern Ka- year history of the publication. Fazila Zhanaltay –a photo of her dinner. The event, dedicated to the with The Astana Times. how to get started, how charity These included the famous Afghan was published in the National Ge- The event, which has become and public funds work… With the zakhstan. arts and heritage of famous Ka- Ornek fashion house presented girl by Steve McCurry, Michael ographic magazine in 1954. a kind tradition in Atyrau, is a good reputation that the Atyrau zakh philosopher, composer and Kazakh national costumes, manu- Nichols’ iconic Jane Goodall, The National Geographic Maga- unique opportunity to pay tribute Burns’ Society has earned over the poet Abai Kunanbayev, was held facturer Empire Group showed Thomas Abercrombie’s unique zine is distributed in 38 languages for the first time at the Hilton Gar- to an honoured poet whose spirit- many years of their charity activi- national souvenirs and gifts and view of Mecca and other well in more than 80 countries. Main den Inn in the Kazakh capital. ual heritage remains interesting to ties in Atyrau, we managed to gain Kazyna Gold exhibited national known photo compositions. The topics of the publication embrace “We constantly work with, sup- the modern world. In association the trust of many people and raise jewellery. Traditional snacks and visitors could also discover in- the fields of history, geography, port and visit the Atyrau Regional with the Atyrau Burns’ Society significant funds for our charity drinks were on display and Arba teresting historic facts behind the archeology, science and culture. Wine vineyard and winery pre- exhibited pictures, which usually The magazine promotes careful sented their exclusive collection. remain behind the scenes, as well attitude toward the planet and the “People complimented them as see other versions of the scenes, necessity of preserving its unique on their white and red wines. On which were taken before the best beauty. one hand, this supports our local shot was finally made. The first issue in Kazakh was company and shows that wines are The official opening ceremony presented in February with four produced in Kazakhstan, too,” said was attended by the Minister of In- published this year. Kozhanazar. She stressed her wish to invite guests to the next Abai Keshi event to be held in mid-October. “This is becoming a tradition and developing into a business and networking platform for en- trepreneurs and young designers, for example, and this is one of our goals. We want them to make new connections and improve existing relations as partners during this event,” said Kozhanazar. The fund will be organising Abai Keshi in every city and town, not just Atyrau and the capital. “We surely will take into ac- count people’s earnings in each of the regions so that everyone has a chance to participate in Abai Ke- shi. We are now looking for like- minded young volunteers,” she Hosts of the evening Lyazzat Shatayeva (L) and Yergulan Zhanpeissov. said. Astana Opera to Premiere ‘Notre-Dame de Paris’ on June 24-25 “It is not the beautiful gypsy tury performance,” noted the press only a big bell onstage. It is truly By Zhazira Dyussembekova who is in the centre of his ballet, release. beautiful and Quasimodo is all but Quasimodo. The choreogra- The 1965 version is also famous the way up there. ‘Notre-Dame ASTANA – Audiences will have pher, who was also the first per- for costumes by designer Yves de Paris’ is always a huge success the chance to witness ballet the former of this part, did not need to Saint Laurent, who shocked the everywhere we stage it and I think way it was directed a half-century put on a disfiguring costume and Parisian beau monde at the time. that it will also delight the Kazakh ago , as Astana Opera will present make-up – he ‘danced’ his hump. He dressed the heroine in minis, audience,” he said in the interview June 24-25 its premiere of “Notre- Quasimodo’s regeneration – from which were only entering the on the opera’s website. Dame de Paris.” The state opera Esmeralda will be played by Ka- and ballet theatre will dance the the dog-like loyalty to his ‘master’ fashion scene. He felt the “beau- 1965 choreography of Roland Petit Claude Frollo to the heroic attempt tiful and conquering Esmeralda” zakh Honoured Workers Madina to the music of Maurice Jarre. to save the innocent Esmeralda should enter the stage wearing a Basbayeva and Gaukhar Ussina Based on the novel by Vic- and take revenge for her death – is white-lilac mini-dress, added the and Aigerim Beketayeva. Quasi- tor Hugo, Jules Perrot originally convincingly presented on stage,” press release. modo will be portrayed by Kazakh staged “La Esmeralda” in 1844. it said. Revival choreographer and bal- Honoured Worker Rustem Seitbek- Petit wrote the libretto and changed The sharp grotesque, imbued let master Luigi Bonino provided ov and Bakhtiyar Adamzhan. Serik the title and the ballet entered the with modern plasticity, accentu- an overview of the presentation. Nakyspekov, Gaziz Ryskulov list of classics of world choreogra- ates the perfect beauty of classical “At the time, the eminent cou- and Doszhan Tabyldy will dance phy shortly after its premiere. dance in the ballet ‘Notre-Dame de turier [Saint-Laurent] himself cre- the part of Frollo. Phoebus will “I want the Middle Ages to be Paris.’ The harsh reality and grim ated all the costumes for the Paris be played by Kazakh Honoured forgotten, so that the tragic sense fantasy are intricately combined premiere of the ballet and now the Workers Zhandos Aubakirov and of Victor Hugo’s creation becomes in this monumental tragic specta- viewers of the Astana Opera will Tair Gatauov and Arman Urazov. clearer to the audience,” Petit was cle. If the 19th century’s ‘La Es- be able to admire the restored crea- The set designs are by René Al- once quoted as saying, according meralda’ had an obligatory happy tions of the designer. The sets are lio and the conductor and music to Astana Opera’s press release. ending, the lone miserable Quasi- fantastic! When the curtain opens, director is Arman Urazgaliyev.

The statement outlined the dif- modo is the only character who is it makes a huge impact on the au- The ballet will be performed at 7 Karla Nur Photo credit: ferences between the two versions. granted life in the severe 20th cen- dience. In the second act, there is p.m., June 24 and 6 p.m., June 25. Madina Basbayeva and Gaziz Ryskulov during rehearsal. B4 Nation&Capital COUNTRY

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According to professor of histor- ical sciences, Zeinulla Samashev, the quality of research has shifted International Archaeologists Examine to a higher level, and the involve- ment of foreign experts is benefi- cial for both sides. Ancient Mounds of East Kazakhstan “Our challenge is not only to find artefacts for reconstruction, and Eleke Sazy in the Tarbagatai sented at the Valley of the Kings Staff Report but the further use of archaeologi- district. forum. The regional administra- cal findings for patriotic education The team consists of 20 experts tion has allocated 100 million An international team of histori- and development of science and from 10 countries, including pro- tenge (US$296,000) this year to ans and archaeologists has started technology, as well as tourism. I large-scale excavations of five an- fessors and scientists from Japan, support the scientific project. also hope this step will bring us cient monuments in East Kazakh- Great Britain, Hungary, Turkey “It is important that we actively closer to the establishment of a stan, reported the InfoCentre of the and China, as well as geo-archae- work on the implementation of the major scientific centre in Kazakh- region. ologists from Italy, Belgium and development plan on archaeologi- stan,” said Samashev. The archaeological expedi- Russia. At the moment the scien- cal activities in light of the 25th The recent research conducted tions are being conducted in tists are conducting air-photogra- anniversary of Kazakhstan’s inde- in the Ablaikit fortress has gath- the Berel mounds in the Katon- phy and geo-scanning of the re- pendence. We have invited archae- ered information about the spread Karagai district, the Shiliktinsk search area. ologists from around the world, of Tibetan Buddhism in Kazakh- Valley in the Zaisan district, The research is going to last as our mounds deserve much at- stan. On the Berel mounds, the Ablaikit fortress-monastery in three years and will be divided tention of the world known scien- working group of architects and the Ulan district, Kyrykungir into several stages. The gathered tists,” said Akim (Governor) of the restorers plan to build an open-air monuments in the Abai district Kazpravda.kz Photo credit: results will be published and pre- region Daniyal Akhmetov. museum. Global Conference Discusses UNDP, EU Support Kazakhstan’s Best Practices for Civil Move to Green Economy integration of the Sustainable De- tect the environment,” the release By Dmitry Lee velopment Goals into the national said with the note that the “concept plans and policy frameworks. With is part of Kazakhstan’s aim to be- Service Development ASTANA – International experts the Presidential 100 Concrete Steps come one of 30 most developed na- About 20 leading international Officer Leo Smits and Abdrassi- pledged support for Kazakhstan’s programme and an aspiration to el- tions by 2050. UNDP has provided By Dmitry Lee experts and specialists from Azer- lov. efforts to establish a green economy evate the national economy to the support to Kazakhstan’s goals on baijan, Canada, Estonia, France, The conference was organised during a conference titled “Green ASTANA – Alikhan Baimenov, OECD’s standards, a strong mo- greening its economy encapsulated Germany, Kyrgyzstan, the Neth- by the Kazakh Ministry of Civil economy: Providing social innova- mentum exists and should be seized in national strategies.” Steering Committee Chairman of erlands, Russia, South Korea, Service Affairs, Kazakh Academy the Civil Service Regional Hub tion, economic diversification and upon to deepen the economic diver- The European Commission has Tajikistan and the UK discussed of Public Administration, the Civil located in the city, outlined “the environmental sustainability” at the sification processes,” she added. adopted a new Circular Economy issues such as modern trends and Service Regional Hub and UNDP. quality of human resources and May 25 Astana Economic Forum The Sustainable Development Package to help European busi- international best practices for “The proposal for the establish- the quality of systems which cre- (AEF). Goals are aimed at ending pover- nesses and consumers switch to improving the civil service sys- ment of a Civil Service Regional ate conditions for realising full “We applaud Kazakhstan’s lead- ty, fighting remaining inequalities an economy where the value of tem, issues of good public admin- human potential” as vital points Hub has been inspired by the ership’s foresight and vision to and injustice and tackling climate products, materials and resources regarding institutional and long- istration, developing preventive Agency of Civil Service Affairs establish a sovereign wealth fund change by 2030. They were intro- is maintained for as long as possi- term sustainable development. He diplomacy and improving public of Kazakhstan jointly with the from its oil proceeds when the duced at the United Nations Sus- ble and where waste generation is made the comment May 26 during services quality, innovation in UNDP in Kazakhstan,” accord- markets were favourable, which tainable Development Summit in minimised. the global conference on profes- training civil servants and con- ing to an official statement. “It can catalyse the green growth September 2015. “The circular economy involves sional civil service for success- ducting public administration re- was envisioned that the regional initiatives in the country,” said “Promoting similar ideas, UNDP a fundamental change,” said head fully implementing institutional search projects. hub would be a multilateral plat- UN Assistant Secretary-General, and the EU in Kazakhstan united of the European Union Delegation reforms held as part of the Astana “Well-known scientists, the form engaged in the exchange of UN Development Programme their efforts in implementation of to Kazakhstan Ambassador Traian Economic Forum (AEF). world’s leading experts and poli- experience and knowledge, unit- (UNDP) Assistant Administra- the project ‘Supporting Kazakh- Hristea, admitting the challenge is Baimenov stressed public ad- ticians gave talks during the con- ing efforts to reform and build the tor and Director of the Regional stan’s transition to a green economy huge. “It really means re-thinking ministration plays a key role in ference,” the Civil Service Re- capacity of civil services in the Bureau for Europe and the Com- model.’ The joint project aims to the way we design, the way we creating such systems. gional Hub said in a press release. member states of CIS, the Cauca- monwealth of Independent states integrate green economy principles produce, consume and dispose of Welcoming speeches were given Among the renowned names sus and beyond.” (RBEC) Cihan Sultanoglu. into the water sector of Kazakh- products. We want to unlock the by Kazakh Minister of Civil Service were Estonian Minister of Fi- Such hubs play an important “It is laudable that Kazakhstan stan,” a UNDP press release said. potential for more re-use, re-manu- Affairs Talgat Donakov, UN Assis- nance Sven Sester, UN Regional role in enhancing bilateral and has initiated a series of structural “Kazakhstan adopted the concept facturing and recycling of products, tant Secretary-General, UN Devel- Centre for Preventive Diplomacy multilateral cooperation between transformations aimed at creating of transition to a green economy in and for that we need new solutions, opment Programme (UNDP) Assis- for Central Asia head Petko Dra- countries, enabling them to share a more diverse and stable economy. 2013 to seek green drivers for eco- sometimes unconventional busi- tant Administrator and Director of ganov, Korean National Human accumulated experience in devel- More importantly, these transfor- nomic growth, create more sustain- ness models using modern commu- the Regional Bureau for Europe and Resource Development Institute oping civil service systems while mations could support a deeper able livelihoods for people and pro- nication tools.” the Commonwealth of Independ- President Oak Dong-suk, Cana- supporting regional cooperation. ent States (CIS) Cihan Sultanoglu, dian Institute for Citizen-Centred The formation of a platform based Kazakh Academy of Public Admin- Service Executive Director Dan on leading international experi- istration Rector Bolatbek Abdrassi- Batista, Dutch Institute for Public ence may be the most practical lov and Baimenov. Administration Chief Executive and effective joint solution. Zhayik – Ural Expedition Kicks Off at the National Museum the Day of Kazakhstan State Sym- that such noble work can be done By Azamat Syzdykbayev bols. Today, we make conclusions only by people with pure hearts. of long-term work in the National “Today, the Russian delega- ASTANA – The anniversary 20th Museum of our country. Let me tion headed by Vice Governor of expedition devoted to the Day of congratulate all participants of the Orenburg region Pavel Samsonov Kazakhstan State Symbols kicked expedition and all our associates arrived. Such great expedition is off recently in National Museum. and teammates. We are happy peo- organised in cooperation with Rus- Members of Assembly of the Peo- ple, because we live on our land, set sian side for 20 years. This expe- ple of Kazakhstan and ethnic and a high value on our wealth and pre- dition has not only historical, but cultural centres took part in the ex- hibition. The “Ural – the River of serve our region. We are the patriots even more cultural meaning. It Friendship” photo exhibition was of our states. This is the 20th expe- aims at cleaning of the Ural River,” held as well. dition and the event was established Tugzhanov said. Deputy of Mazhilis (lower house by the Kazakhstan side. Our idea The first expedition started in of Parliament) Yelena Tarassenko was supported by our neighbours 1997 and in 2001 it became an is a permanent member and one of from friendly Russian Orenburg. international one. Deputies of the organisers of the expedition. We have cooperated for 15 years,” Mazhilis, representatives of politi- “We celebrate the 25th anniver- she said. cal parties, legislative and execu- sary of Kazakhstan’s Independence Deputy Chairperson of the As- tive power, experts and scientists, this year. It is very symbolic that our sembly of the People of Kazakh- historians and archaeologists took Speakers of the Global Conference. event takes place in anticipation of stan Yeraly Tugzhanov emphasised part in the event. New Shymkent District Digital Kazakhstan 2020 to Be Launched Next Year... under Construction Continued from Page B1 “Ministries should do those ser- because it will allow you to direct- megapolis of the Central Asian close to the Baidibek biy Monu- vices that they are supposed to. ly transfer the experience of other Staff report region. First of all, we create new ment. The area will have modern Based on the experience of our They should not be engaged in ac- countries to increase the effective- living standards of our city. It is a infrastructure, convenient condi- cooperation with developed coun- counting or personnel work. They ness of the digital government de- ASTANA – Construction of a sort of testing site where progress tions for living and doing business. tries in terms of implementing digi- should be aimed at [providing] velopment. It is important not to new district in Shymkent aims to and careful attitude to nature, as The conditions will correspond to tal strategy in state administration, qualified service for consumers. It is repeat the mistakes of others if the develop the city as the third major well as the highest level of safety the highest standards of planning we understand that the key aspect the foundation of effective govern- country wants to make a digital city of the state under the order and comfort will be properly com- and architecture. of the effective and transparent state ment,” he added. breakthrough,” said Lamskov. of Kazakhstan President Nursul- bined. Here new business and new Laying of roads and other in- administration is state services ori- This year, the company launched During the forum, SAP organised tan Nazarbayev. Construction of jobs will be created. The district frastructure has started. Construc- ented at consumers,” he added. SAP Institute for Digital Govern- a special exhibition for participants so called “Shymkent City,” a new will become the business card of tion of the area’s central park will Digital Kazakhstan 2020 is present- ment, a global initiative of non- to present the latest innovations administrative and residential area the city, the centre of entrepreneur- begin in 2017. The project is part ly under discussion and Lamskov not- commercial partnerships which in their industries. ArcelorMittal, started recently. ial activity and a leisure place for of the Concept of Shymkent De- ed SAP can increase the transparency unites experts of various govern- ERG, Halyk Bank, Kaspi Bank, “Today is a fateful moment, locals,” Akim (Mayor) of Shym- velopment Plan until 2020, which of the state administration process by ment organisations to exchange ex- Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, KazTran- when we start to build our future, kent Gabidulla Abdrakhimov said. was presented last year. The con- implementing its technologies. SAP perience on executing digital gov- sOil, Technodom and Zhol Zhonde- a new milestone of Shymkent de- The new district will be located struction will be funded by private successfully operates a project at the ernments. ushi are among the company’s larg- velopment, development of major in the northern part of the city, investment. Kazakh Ministry of Finance. “It is important for Kazakhstan, est Kazakh partners and clients. B5 Nation&Capital SOCIETY

Wednesday, june 15, 2016 Almaty Entrepreneurs Produce Natural Playgrounds, Promote Socially-Beneficial Activities balanced activity where you not development. Due to this, the con- environment. During production, By Zhanna Shayakhmetova only take but also give something. tribution to urbanisation issues and we take into account age and the And this is very important,” she solving the social problems are the psychological and physical needs ASTANA – Social entrepreneur- said. essential parts of the project,” she of the children. We do not just ship is a global movement being Nugayeva, a psychologist by said. produce the goods, but we create a successfully implemented in Ka- trade, once headed the children’s In mid-May the Eco-Culture caring environment for children,” zakhstan. When small companies development centre and obtained a Fund provided furniture for kids, he added. build values-driven businesses and management degree. Her husband, including playhouses, tables and The project won the Saby Chari- identify themselves as social entre- Arseniy Tarasov, was involved chairs for the autism rehabilitation table Foundation’s grant this year. preneurs, it has a positive effect on in manufacturing musical instru- centre. The financing helped purchase the economy and population as a ments. “Our philosophy is simple. equipment, including milling, en- whole. Initially, young people made Many people think that their graving and laser machines for a Teplaya (Warm) and Eco-Cul- the wooden playgrounds and con- home ends at the doorstep and vast number of complex operations, ture Public Fund head Alesya ducted eco-programmes. Later, the city with its grey background and produce a line of wooden toys. Nugayeva runs a small business they expanded and refocused their does not belong to them. And it’s “Our furniture is affordable producing unique, environmen- workshop to produce children’s better to wait for the ‘hero’ who for any customer. Our clients are tally-clean kids’ furniture, play- outdoor furniture. will change the world. Then, the in sympathy with our individual houses, accessories and household As a like-minded activists’ ini- parents send this message to their approach, eco-friendliness, reli- items. Last year, the project was tiative, the Eto Dvor (This is a children. We do believe that these ability, design and the social com- put into action in 10 yards in Al- Yard) project was launched three norms in society are abnormal ponent of our business. We are maty and Esik town in the Almaty years ago. The mission is to pro- and we offer the tenants to start happy to welcome new partners region with the participation of vide children with outdoor play with their own yard,” said Nu- and parties interested in the de- more than 800 children and par- equipment. gayeva. velopment of our project. At the ents. “We transform, together with Their project is unique because same time, we are not afraid the “At the moment of profit gen- children and parents, the space they make furniture from environ- programme will fail if the finan- eration, businessmen always have they live in. We also organise the mentally-friendly materials, noted cial support is not provided,” said the question what to do next? To eco-art education programme in- Tarasov. Nugayeva. reinvest in your business, invest cluding reading evenings, watch- “We do not use particleboard The entrepreneurs aim to enter in expansion or start a charity pro- ing cartoons on the walls of and use only wood, plywood, the national market and become ject? So, we chose the third option. houses, master classes on street water-based paints and wax. Fifty competitive with foreign manu- Of course, we understand that by art and flower planting. The key percent of our enterprise is socially facturers in designing eco-friendly “As part of the project, our staff also participate in the installation doing this we have extended our moment here is to create an envi- oriented and the part of the profit furniture with a careful approach and volunteers provide creative en- and painting and they also show business line, because it is crucial ronmentally-friendly and creative we provide for the municipal pro- to the child and respect of his or vironmental classes and urban Sat- solidarity in the maintenance of the for us to maintain a harmonious, atmosphere and take part in urban grammes supports the children’s her psychological needs. urdays. The residents and children playground equipment,” she said. Z Camp Invites Teens to Dive into the World of Business, Technology and Design preneurs, key employees or crea- added. of participants and mentors. and effort to study than was neces- home all summer or wasting their By Zhazira Dyussembekova tive people. Many of them live or Over the summer, the Z Camp Z Camp is the first start-up camp sary. And we agreed that the 15–20 time. By the way, young people work abroad, so they communicate team plans to welcome around 80– in Kazakhstan and is one of the years we spend in the education actively participated in the drafting ASTANA – Z Community, a with the teens online. 100 people in Astana and Almaty. projects created by Z Commu- system still do not allow us to fully of the programme, so I am fully project and educational platform According to her, the main ad- “It’s a small amount, but we em- nity. Z Community was founded unleash our potential and to inspire confident that each participant will for young people, proposes a new vantage of Z Camp is its cool at- phasise our quality and our ability by Ildar Tapalov and officially us to future achievements,” said like it,” said Tapalov about the Z way for teenagers from 12–18 mosphere. “We change formats all to devote time to each participant, launched only a year ago. Tapalov in an interview. Camp summer programme. to spend their summer vacation: the time. Now it’s a master class, to lay the first brick in building “Two years ago, myself, my part- He stressed that he is not criti- “Z Community combines the to join Z Camp, a two-week pro- tomorrow there will be a business their future, full of ideas, creativ- ner Diya Batenova and a couple of cising teachers or educational in- features of a business school, a gramme where participants can game and the day after tomorrow ity, and large-scale projects,” said like-minded people were discuss- stitutions in any way. “But any platform for the realisation of immerse themselves in the world we will have a competition for the Batenova. She added that the pro- ing the importance of education in well-established model of work ideas and a co-working space for of business and start-ups and find strangest idea for ​​a start-up, which gramme will definitely become an human life. Each of us had had an changes under the influence of teenagers. [Teenagers] can come new like-minded friends. will then need to be defended,” she annual event with a large number experience of spending more time time and technology. And now the to us and go through a basic course “The programme consists of world is beginning to understand on the basics of business, pro- three areas: start-ups and business, the importance of personalised gramming, marketing, design and new technology and programming, education, a learning model that is personal development and receive and active holidays. The main mis- right for you and for harmonious mentoring from entrepreneurs and sion of Z Camp is to help [partici- development,” he added. professionals,” said Tapalov. pants] find their business [activity] This is how they came up with and to discuss the possibilities of the idea of Z Community, a com- It is hoped that participants will our time. Our friends-mentors help munity of teenagers who want to begin working on their own crea- us. Among them are Google em- do what they like and become the tive, scientific or business projects ployee Madiyar Aitbayev; one of best at it. The development of the during the camp or after. Teens are the best programmers in Kazakh- concept, through discussions with encouraged to work on any idea, stan, Dmitry Melnik; designer and teachers, parents and children, took even those that seem insignificant, student at the European Institute around a year. Some 400 teenagers Tapalov said. of Design Aidana Zhanysbayeva; in Astana and Almaty took part in “Perhaps some of these ideas human resources director of an in- their programmes while the con- will grow into real businesses or ternational company Elmira Kus- cept was being developed. productions, but most will certain- sainova and others,” said Diya “We had the idea of a start-up ly remain amateur projects. More Batenova, programme coordinator camp from the very beginning. important are the skills they ac- at Z Community, in an interview And like all the best ideas, it was quire in the course of project work, with the Astana Times. pointed out by the teenagers them- and the self-reliance they learn,” Most camp mentors are entre- selves, who get bored sitting at ended Tapalov. Chevron and Nazarbayev University Students Introduce Model Eco-Village Project and environment-friendly settle- istration, professors and experts. By Serzhan Bekturov ment that could be built 25 km We plan to submit it for presen- from Astana. The eco-village is tation at EXPO 2017. And I have ASTANA – Chevron’s contri- designed to be energy efficient, no doubt that we will succeed,” bution to science and technology sustainable, based on innovative shared his confidence Daniil Tara- development in Kazakhstan is de- technologies, and integrate har- sov, a 3rd year student and project signed to create opportunities for moniously with the natural land- manager. “To be part of this pro- students and young researchers scape. ject is a great honour and price- to develop their professional and The 3D eco-village model is less experience for me.” academic skills while searching a result of a year-long research Later this year, the project team for solutions to improve the qual- carried out by a team of 25 uni- plans to arrange a peer-review by ity of life. versity students representing local expert community. The company helps local uni- various departments and con- Since its establishment in versities in purchasing advanced tributing their knowledge and 2010, Nazarbayev University has equipment, upgrading laboratory skills in the areas of design, swiftly developed into one of the infrastructure, supporting faculty engineering, ecological studies, leading educational and research research programmes, and pro- energy studies, and IT. Men- institutions in Kazakhstan. Start- viding funds for scholarships and tors from the university worked ing from 2012, the university and project teams of young scientists hand in hand with students on Chevron entered into a long-term and students. project management and techni- partnership based on the shared Last May, in partnership with cal issues. philosophy of striking the right the Nazarbayev University, “The whole modelling part was balance between environment Chevron introduced a model implemented by the students with preservation and the advancement eco-village – a futuristic, human the support of university admin- of technology. B6 Nation&Capital Tourism&EXPO 2017

Wednesday, june 15, 2016 Ust-Kamenogorsk – City that Kept a Secret large-scale production of lead, sil- By Yerbolat Uatkhanov ver, copper and many other metals. Titanium Magnesium Plant spe- ASTANA – Ust-Kamenogorsk cialises in producing and selling was founded in 1720 as a military nonferrous metals. fort at the confluence of the Irtysh Ulba Metallurgical Plant manu- and Ulba rivers under the order factures hi-tech uranium, beryl- of the Russian Emperor Peter the lium and tantalum products for Great. The city developed into a the needs of atomic engineering, major mining and metallurgical electronics, metallurgical and centre during the Soviet period and other areas. The plant is currently was very closely connected with the largest nuclear fuel producer the Soviet nuclear bomb project. for the nuclear industry among the For many years Ust-Kamenogorsk Commonwealth of Independent was closed to outsiders and one of States (CIS) nations, the only one its numerous plants, which pro- in Eurasia that makes all kinds of duced and still produces uranium beryllium products and the only products, was kept entirely secret producer of tantalum in the CIS. despite employing thousands of The Low-Enriched Uranium people. (LEU) Bank, which is expected to

asked them to escape. Gardening ers and climbers. Winter makes Traffic in the city is more than a hobby, a gift, too – numerous ski resorts The city’s economy is diversi- because it unites not only mem- with high-quality services offering fied. Ust-Kamenogorsk’s small bers of a family, but those who are reasonable rates. and medium-sized enterprises not related. It is a sort of unoffi- (SME) are quite developed and cial club with more than 200,000 city residents work in many fields, members. In early March they start Hockey especially in the plants. This fact is to think, plan and actively discuss Hockey is a big deal in the city demonstrated by the thousands of their gardens, instruments, houses and young and old know when the cars moving from each of the giant and vehicles and often begin to re- local team is playing. The love is facilities at the same time. Traf- pair all the tools and plant the first based on the success, past and pre- fic is not usually heavy, but every seedlings on their window sills. sent, of Kazzinc Torpedo hockey local knows that twice a day it is team. This squad has produced such packed because of the employees. Soviet and NHL hockey legends as After staff members arrive at their Tourism Boris Alexandrov, Nikolai Antrop- work places or homes, the city Locals go abroad but usually ov, Max Birbraer, Anton Khudobin, roads are free again. foreigners come to the city, be- Yevgeniy Nabokov, Yevgeniy Pala- cause it is located in an amazing- dyev and Konstantin Shafranov. ly-beautiful part of Kazakhstan. It Popular activity possesses high mountains such as This city has a very popular ac- 4,506-metre Belukha Peak, hun- Old city tivity among its inhabitants. Even Part of the city is quite old and the be operational by the end of 2017, Azia Avto car assembly plant dreds of rivers and lakes, snowy if people didn’t have or never city administration has preserved the is to be hosted at the Ulba Metal- manufactures 34 models of Chevro- winters and hot summers. As a re- Economy lurgical Plant, which already stores let, Kia, Lada and Skoda, making it wanted to have a garden, they will sult, locals buy or construct small architecture. Businessmen recon- The city has three giant plants 800 tonnes of uranium materials the largest facility of its kind in the if they live in Ust-Kamenogorsk. and big villas close to tourist at- struct the old buildings and very of- which employ most of its citi- and has 60 years of experience in Central Asian region. A new plant, Most locals are vegetable grow- tractions and relax there as often ten build new ones in a similar style, zens. storing and handling such supplies. established by Azia Avto together ers and real fans of their gardens. as possible, but also make money making them appear as if they were Kazzinc is a fully-integrated, The LEU bank is expected to hold with Russian Lada, is currently un- Nothing will stop them from gath- renting them to guests. Most trav- erected 150 years ago. All this creates major zinc producer with consid- 90 tonnes of uranium hexafluoride, der construction. The facility will ering all the necessary equipment ellers come to the region from all a special touch and charm. Walking erable copper, precious metals and which will be stored as an option of produce up to 120,000 cars per and travelling to their country parts of Kazakhstan and Russia, the city streets can transport one to lead credits. The company contin- last resort for countries with peace- year, exporting most of them. house every Friday evening. Those giving high marks to the quality- the past in his or her imagination and ues seeking to have a stable posi- ful nuclear power programmes in A large part of electric energy in the who are unaware of the interest price ratio. Three months of sum- only the up-to-date cars parked under tion among the world’s five low- the event of a disruption of their region is very cheap and clean thanks will wonder why 70 percent of the mer in the East Kazakhstan region big trees serve as a reminder that the est cost zinc producers. It also has commercial fuel supplies. to five hydroelectric power stations. city leaves in hurry, as if somebody are great for beach recreation lov- person is not in a time machine. Ethnographic Camp Allows Visitors to Live as Ancient Nomads throughout the camp, which will tions, the participants will be ex- Staff Report allow them to get acquainted with cluded from the camp. All camp the life, traditions and customs of participants are obliged to follow The Nomads of the Great Steppe Kazakh ancestors. For those who the rules and requirements of the ethnographic camp will open its want to learn how to work with organisation committee. doors June 10. felt, leather and silver, the camp In the camp, each guest will The three-day festival will be will offer special master classes. need to have comfortable sports organised on the Ili River in the Almaty region and held under Besides lessons, guests will be hiking clothes, warm clothes, a the motto: “Living in the present, able to participate in recreational hat and sun protection products, thinking about the future, without activities and competitions and at- as well as personal utensils, in- forgetting the past!” tend a concert of ethnic music. sect repellent and camping chairs According to the organisers of The camp organisers also re- if needed. Also, potential partici- the event, the ethnographic recrea- mind that life in the camp will be pants are recommended to bring tion camp is a new and ambitious established in accordance with the national costumes and national project aimed at the expansion and laws of the steppe. This means that musical instruments (kobyz, saz- strengthening of a common cul- only traditional nomadic cuisine syrnai, sybyzgy, dombra etc.). The tural space, promotion of national will be available for guests, which travel expenses will be covered by cultural traditions, moral values, includes meat (mutton, horse the participants themselves. patriotism and respect for history. meat, veal), dairy drinks (kymyz, The camp voucher costs 7,000 It will also promote traditional boza, ayran, tan), as well as special tenge (US$21) for adults, for crafts and national sports games. meals like іrіmshіk (curd), kurt students and schoolchildren the The camp participants will (dried salted cheese) and kaimak price is 5,000 tenge (US$15) and get an opportunity to visit sev- (sour cream). In case of alcohol for children up to 6 years – 2,000

eral thematic events taking place consumption or discipline viola- tenge (US$6). centralasia-travel.com Photo credit: International Interest Increases in EXPO 2017 Participation replace traditional oil and coal with EXPO 2017 will be held in the year gas. However, thanks to govern- By Aiman Turebekova alternative energy sources, such as of the 100th anniversary of Fin- ment programmes, today our coun- solar energy and wind power. To try is in a leading position in the ASTANA – During the Ninth land’s independence. this end, over the next 20 years, the field of green energy. We are con- Astana Economic Forum May 25- 26, EXPO 2017 Commissioner country intends to invest $109 bil- EXPO national fident that EXPO 2017 will be an Rapil Zhoshybayev signed EXPO lion to develop solar energy infra- ideal platform for us to present to 2017 participations agreements structure. company signed the world the latest developments with Poland, Saudi Arabia and Sin- Currently, Singapore is develop- agreements totaling in the field of renewable energy,” gapore. Austria confirmed May 23 ing a concept plan for their pavilion Cohen emphasised. its intention to participate in EXPO under the theme Future Energy. $113.2 million As of the end of May, the Asta- 2017. Poland is developing alternative na EXPO 2017 national company Austrian authorities also an- energy sources in accordance with and collected signed agreements on partnerships nounced plans to celebrate a Na- the European Union’s programmes $744.5 million in with domestic and foreign com- tional Day of the country on June to achieve 20 percent of its total en- panies totaling $113.2 million and 27 during the expo, to hold an eco- ergy consumption from renewable investments. collected $744.5 million in invest- nomic forum, to illustrate the best sources by 2020. In 2015, Poland ments. Austrian technologies in the field adopted a new law on renewable Commissioner of the Israeli sec- Chair of the company of green energy and to provide cul- energy sources. tion of EXPO 2017 Elazar Cohen Akhmetzhan Yessimov and mem- tural events with participation of In addition, on May 26, Finland confirmed his country’s participa- bers of the Foreign Investors Coun- Austrian artists during EXPO 2017. formally decided to participate in tion in the international exposition cil under the President of Kazakh- By 2040, Saudi Arabia plans to EXPO 2017. Helsinki attaches par- to be held in Astana. “A few years stan met May 27 to discuss the eliminate the use of fossil fuels and ticular importance to the fact that ago, we were dependent on oil and expo’s preparations and goals. B7 Nation&Capital Sports

Wednesday, june 15, 2016 Astana Pro Team’s Vincenzo Nibali Wins Giro d’Italia 2016 among the snow-capped Alps. Ni- disadvantage at Chavez’s back? de France I had bad days. But I al- By Anuar Abdrakhmanov bali’s attack secured a stage win Vinokourov was right to point out ways try to come back. This Giro and helped him climb into sec- cycling was at least partly a team was crazy – I felt the pressure on TURIN – The Astana Pro Team, ond place with a slight lag behind sport and a good team nearly al- me as a favourite to win. The race part of the Presidential Sports Club, Chavez. ways wins. Strong partners turned itself was exhausting. But I coped once again confirmed its status as Commenting on Nibali’s stage out to be a key factor in Nibali’s with this pressure and we created a one of the best cycling teams in the victory, Team Astana’s General eventual success. Tanel Kangert, big show [and drama],” said Nibali world. Captain Vincenzo Nibali Manager Alexandre Vinokourov Michele Scarpone and Jakob Fugl- following the race. proved he has strong spirits, win- noted the group’s wisely-chosen sang – all pulled out and secured Astana Pro Team’s sports direc- ning the Giro d’Italia 2016 after a strategy. and laid a solid foundation for the tor Alexandre Shefer called the vic- poor second week at the multi-day “We showed a good team and club’s victory. tory one of the most difficult for the event. work and tactics. Nibali is our cap- What about Nibali? He showed Kazakhstan-backed squad in recent The race was held May 6-29 in tain and his shape means a lot to he was the strongest in the race and years. the foothills of the Western Alps and the team. Tactically, we acted well. at its critical moment demonstrated “The team worked brilliantly. the last week saw developments that Two guys were sent to a breaka- an incredible will to win. The Ital- The entire Giro we were up and nearly turned it upside down. Before way group. We are very glad that ian captured more than a minute and down. But the last two days were Photo credit: Sports.kz Photo credit: the start of the decisive mountain our young Kazakh rider Bakhtiyar a half from Chavez to overtake the spent on the maximum. Frankly, climb, Nibali lost more than four Cycling is full of surprises, some Nibali decided to attack. Neither Kozhatayev played a role, too, in Colombian in the overall standings. many did not expect this result. For minutes to the holder of the pink of which are unpleasant, and Krui- Spaniard Alejandro Valverde of assisting Vincenzo today. Nibali Valverde took third place, leaving Vicenzo, one day was normal and jersey, general classification leader jswijk’s fall played a role in the fi- the Movistar Team nor Colom- found his feet and met the challenge Kruijswijk behind the podium. another was not. But yesterday he Steven Kruijswijk of LottoNL- nal outcome. On the way down the bian Esteban Chavez of Orica- like a true champion,” he said. “At times I thought everything showed his class and has set the bar Jumbo. It seemed cutting that lag mountain the Dutchman fell and GreenEDGE could meet his chal- Astana’s fans had reason for had been lost. But at the same time, high. Of course this is his victory was something fantastic. In the 19th was injured, which unfortunately lenge, as racers had to face serious concern before the decisive bat- I understood that the race was not first of all, but also of the entire stage, however, where riders rose to excluded him from the fight for fluctuations in temperature when tle for the pink jersey. Could Ni- over yet. I knew that something team, of all the guys who believed the highest mountains of the race, victory in the general classification. exhausting heat was replaced by bali recover after such a difficult could change in the last week. I in him to the end and worked hard Nibali showed who was who. Given this change of events, chilliness while climbing the roads stage and overcome a 44-second never gave up. During the last Tour to secure his success,” he said. FIBA 3×3 U18 World Astana Arlans Fall in WSB Championships Completed Semifinal in London Nursultanov (75 kg) defeated Troy “All of the guys boxed well and By Anuar Abdrakhmanov Williamson, 2:1; and Mukhamed- fought to the end. Unfortunately, zhan Erkin (91 kg) lost to Josip-Be- we could not win. Boxing in away in Astana ASTANA – Last season’s cham- po Filipi, 0:3. matches is always twice as difficult By Zhazira Dyussembekova “The number one 3×3 player stan took 11th place among 20 pions of the AIBA World Boxing The Brits increased their advan- as it is at home. The match in London in the U18 women’s category, countries. The men’s team was Series the Astana Arlans, part of tage on the second day and eventu- proved this. The boys fought worthy ASTANA – The Qatar men’s Veronika Kanyasi, dominated represented by Kamal Aubakirov, the Astana Presidential Professional ally secured their victory. Azamat fights and many Kazakhs living or team and France’s women’s team the skills contest in every round. Bakhtiyar Namazabayev, Artem Sports Club, were defeated in this Isakulov (52 kg) lost to Koryun studying in London gathered to sup- were the winners of the 2016 Julia Niemojewska (Poland) won Parfenov and Ilyas Zhunusov. year’s World Series Boxing (WBS) Soghomonyan, 0:3; Zakir Safiullin port us. We are thankful to everyone International Basketball Federa- silver and Nathaly Pinelo won On the first day of the champion- semifinals by the British Lionhearts (60 kg) lost to Luke McCormack, who backed our team. We reached tion (FIBA) 3×3 U18 (under 18) the first-ever medal for Guatema- ship, the team defeated Romania, by a score of 3:7. The two-day match 0:3; Nurdaulet Zharmanov (81 kg) the semifinals; I think that the season World Championships. The tour- la at a 3×3 event,” said the press 17-12, before losing to Italy, 19-14. took place in London May 26-27. was defeated by Radoslav Panta- as a whole was fairly good for our nament was held June 1-5 in the release. Two days later, the Kazakhs beat On the first day, Zhomart - Yer leev, 0:3, and Kamshybek Kunka- team,” commented Astana Arlans capital. In the shoot-out contest, Poland’s Indonesia, 15-12, but were topped zhan (49 kg) fell to Galal Yafai, 0:3; baev (+91 kg) was beaten by Frazer Director General Serik Sapiyev. “Exciting, urban and innovative, Weronika Nowakowska won gold, by Qatar, 21-9. Nursultan Koshegulov (56 kg) was Clarke, 0:2. The only victory for In the WSB finals, the British Li- 3×3 is inspired by several forms of Hamish McDonald (New Zealand) Madina Baibolekova, Railya stronger than Peter McGrail, 2:1; the Kazakh boxers on the day came onhearts will meet Cuba’s Droma- streetball played worldwide and is struck silver and Robert Füzi col- Mybarakova, Karina Olenberg and Samat Bashenov (64 kg) gave way from Aslanbek Shymbergenov (69 dores, who in the second semifinal considered the world’s number one lected bronze. Luiza Zukova composed the wom- to Pat McCormack, 0:3; Meyirim kg), who defeated Joshua Kelly 2:1. eliminated the Uzbek Tigers, 10:0. urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, Belgium’s Zaccharie Mortant en’s team. games see two teams of three play- captured the gold, while Alberto The girls began June 2, winning ers face off on a basketball half- Perez (Spain) earned a silver medal against the Netherlands, 12-11, but court,” noted the event website. and Krisztofer Durazi from Hun- losing to Italy, 21-6. Usually known as streetball or gary gained the bronze in the dunk The team ended its run on the street basketball, the game has contest. final day, defeated by the USA, 19- gained the popularity throughout In the final standings, Kazakh- 14, and Poland, 12-10. the world. Kazakhstan has fol- lowed the trend and two teams rep- resented the country at the tourna- ment. Qatar defeated Brazil in the fi- nals, 20-12. Italy beat last year’s champion New Zealand, 21-14, in the bronze medal game. Similar to 2015, France and the US met in the finals. The French team stayed undefeated in the tour- nament, defeating the Americans, 21-12. Spain and the Czech Repub- lic met in the game for third place, with Spain winning, 18-12. In addition to the team event, the

championship had three individual Photo: VK page of the event contests. Kazakh National Team Kazakhstan Ranks First at AIBA Women’s World Championships support of the home fans Kyzaibai defeated Nouchka Fontijn (Nether- By Anuar Abdrakhmanov managed to win. lands) in the final. China’s Yang Xi- “I am happy that I won today. In all aoli (81 kg) also took the gold after ASTANA – The city’s Barys the matches, I tried to show my best her win in the finals against Kaye Arena played host May 19-27 to qualities. I won thanks to all the fans Scott (Australia). the AIBA Women’s World Boxing who have supported me throughout “Once again, we have seen a re- Championship and the host country the championship,” she said after the markable development and a healthy ended the event with the top ranking. fight. state of women’s boxing champion- The tournament’s lineup featured The second gold for the Kazakh ships. My congratulations to all the not only defending world champi- team was captured by Dina Zhola- boxers who were part of this amazing ons, but also Olympic champions man (54 kg), who defeated expe- event, particularly to the new world and many younger talents. Com- rienced Bulgarian athlete Stoyka champions. With every tournament, bined, they held what became argu- Petrova. the quality of boxing and organis- ably the strongest tournament in the In an unexpected turn, another ing effort keeps improving and the 15 years of its existence. world champion was the debutant Kazakhstan Boxing Federation no The eight days culminated in of the competition, when Kazakh doubt organised the best Women’s amazing finals that produced 10 de- Valentina Halzova was opposed by World Championship in the 15-year- serving winners. In addition to the China’s Gu Hong in the final. With long history of the competition,” said title of world champion, licenses to an enormous advantage in the form AIBA President Dr. Ching-Kuo Wu the Rio Olympics were contested in of fierce support from the host fans, after the closing ceremony. the flyweight, lightweight and mid- Halzova brought the country its third Kazakhstan Boxing Federation dleweight categories. gold in the tournament. Executive Director Bekzhan Bek- The final bouts featured represent- The home team also got the vic- tenov noted the nation was pleased atives of 13 countries. Kazakhstan tory in the heavyweight category to have held the event. took first team place with four gold (more than 81 kilogrammes). The “Kazakhstan is very proud of its medals, followed by China with two gold went to Lyazzat Kungeibayeva history of boxing and was honored and one each for the athletes from in a hard-fought contest with Shah- to host the AIBA Women’s World France, Great Britain, Italy and the dasia Green (USA). Championship, which will go down United States. Zhayna Shekerbekova reached the in the history of our sport. I thank Kazakhstan’s Nazim Kyzaibai, finals in the up to 60 kg weight cat- AIBA for entrusting us with confi- opposed in the final by China’s egory, winning a ticket to this year’s dence in our abilities and we look for- Yuyan Wang, retained her title in the Games. ward to continuing to work together lower weight category up to 48 kg. As anticipated, American Olympic in the future. Women’s boxing now The fight was tense, but thanks to the champion Claressa Shields (75 kg) looks stronger than ever,” he said. B8 Nation&Capital capital

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ing international participants to the success of the financial centre, the financial sector,” the Kazakh because if we doubt the independ- President said, expressing his hope ence and transparency of the judi- Foreign Investors Council Focuses that Astana will rightly become the cial system to [decide] our disputes hub in the chain of world financial fairly by qualified and impartial centres. judges with decisions coming in on Astana Int’l Financial Centre “The key task for Kazakhstan force both inside and outside of over the nearest future is form- Kazakhstan, investors may be re- course, are provided under the re- ing the new model of economic luctant to participate in the Astana By Yerbolat Uatkhanov forms launched by President Naz- development, which will allow to Financial Centre. And the centre arbayev,” Chakrabarti said. join the top 30 developed countries may fail to live up to its potential.” ASTANA – The Foreign Inves- According to him, the EBRD of the world. We have to take the According to experts, the total tors Council devoted to the Astana will assist the AIFC in establishing right measures now, and this is ex- cumulative effect from the crea- International Financial Centre regulation frameworks, strategies actly what we are doing, and will tion of the centre, its regional ex- (AIFC) took place in Astana on and other elements, as per the bi- May 27. President Nursultan Naz- be doing in future,” he added. pansion could reach about $40 bil- lateral memorandum. “I invite you, members of the lion over the next 10 years. arbayev of Kazakhstan along with “This memorandum will help Foreign Investors Council, to take The new financial centre will European Bank for Reconstruction us establish adequate regulation an active part in the creation and be at the site of the EXPO 2017 and Development President Sir frameworks in such sectors as work of the centre and promote it international exhibition, which Suma Chakrabarti, who co-chair capital market, currency market abroad. Being friends of Kazakh- means all facilities built as part of the council, and numerous CEOs and corporate management. Our from some of the world’s largest experts have already held seminars stan and heads of the world’s larg- the expo will be used to generate companies discussed the future of with the AIFС on development of est companies, you can spread the income under the new project. Par- the AIFC as a financial centre in stock exchange and capital mar- word in your countries about this ticipants of the centre and its staff the heart of Eurasia. ternal financial sector. But we be- vestments in the state. He also em- kets. Half of our financing proce- important initiative on the territory will be exempt from paying taxes. “Thinking about the future we lieve that the Astana International phasised that the EBRD has been dures in Kazakhstan are carried of the Eurasian continent,” Presi- They will also benefit from a sim- definitely want to see the Astana Financial Centre and domestic a good partner for Kazakhstan for out in national currency,” high- dent Nazarbayev said. plified visa and labour regime. The International Financial Centre at- market must develop together and 20 years. lighted the EBRD president. “Kazakhstan is ready to consider independent court will guarantee tract investments, assets and in- we will work on this together with EBRD President Chakrabarti Chakrabarti assured that a team and support all your proposals on the protection of investors’ rights. novations. It is called to become a you,” Chakrabarti said. stated that the EBRD considers of EBRD experts would move to partnership within the framework President Nazarbayev proposed financial gate for the entire Eura- President Nazarbayev noted the Foreign Investors Council an the EXPO 2017 facilities, where of the centre. I am sure that our to have the theme of the next coun- sia,” the Kazakh President said, the composition of the council, effective mechanism to attract the AIFC is to be set up, as soon cooperation will facilitate the sus- cil called “New Energy” and hold highlighting that Astana would which includes top executives foreign investors and promote re- as possible. tainable, social and economic de- it right on the territory of the exhi- develop as a business, cultural and from diverse companies such as forms in Kazakhstan and noted the “We know such centres as To- velopment of Kazakhstan and the bition within the framework of the scientific centre and have all up-to- Chevron, ExxonMobil, Total, An- high level of interaction in agricul- kyo, London and New York. We do entire region,” he added. opening of the expo. date transport and logistics system. adolu Group, Sembol, METRO ture and food production. He em- not have to think about comparing Baker & Mckenzie Global Ex- The Foreign Investors Council “We believe that the Astana In- Cash&Carry, PolPharma, Cameco phasised the importance of creat- us to these centres, yet. First of all, ecutive Committee member Erik was established in 1998 to ensure ternational Financial Centre must and Sberbank of Russia among ing the AIFC for EBRD’s activities we have to conquer our region that Scheer is a strong supporter of dialogue between the Kazakh serve as an anchor conducting re- others, has been expanded in re- and expressed interest in the priva- lacks such centres and then show the project. He said, “One of the government and foreign investors forms and developing the domes- cent years, which proves the in- tisation process in the state. our potential to other regions. We key elements for the AIFC will be and discuss issues investors face. tic financial sector. Some financial terest of international business “Kazakhstan is our fourth larg- create unprecedented conditions the new court and new arbitration The council has 38 members from centres, like Dubai, decided to communities in Kazakhstan and est market out of 36 we are work- with nothing close anywhere in centre for financial and invest- among foreign companies and top separate their activity from the in- the constant inflow of foreign in- ing on. These investments, of the post-Soviet space for attract- ment disputes. They are critical to Kazakh officials. Business Centre Head: Uber Launches Service I Love Astana, I Miss in the Capital uberX, with vehicles of comfort Mall would cost around 400 tenge By Dmitry Lee class, will be the first service for (US$1.2). The trip from the shop- Astana, This Is My Problem the residents of the capital; these ping center Duman to the Astana ASTANA – Uber has big plans include such makes of cars as Toy- Mall on the right bank would cost is a great place for many types of for Kazakhstan and took its first ota Camry, Hyundai Accent and about 500 tenge (US$1.5). From By Yerbolat Uatkhanov activities and a client can spend 24 step June 10 launching service in Kia Rio in excellent condition and the Palace of Peace and Harmo- hours in it. The team showed their the capital. no older than 7 years. ny to the train station a trip can ASTANA – Kaskad Business guest that a hotel is an enjoyable According to Deputy Akim According to forbes.kz, it will be estimated at around 650 tenge Centre head Huseyin Sahin is a place,” he added. prominent representative of the (Mayor) Malika Bekturova, the cost 170 tenge (US$0.51) to call (US$2). He noted Kazakhstan was a Kazakh authorities have been ne- city’s medium-sized businesses. “brilliant market” for businessmen The high level of corporate activity gotiating with the company for in 1990s, as President Nursultan quite some time. Uber’s non-cash in the Kazakh capital attracts busi- Nazarbayev opened the nation’s nesspeople throughout the world payment method fits with the gov- doors to all businesspeople. ernment’s payment transparency and renting commercial space is “As of today, EXPO 2017 is considered quite profitable. policy. brilliant for businessmen. Busi- “The transparency of Uber will “I studied in Turkey. My special- nesspeople come to the country ty is economy, but my background aid in the further development of Huseyin Sahin and every year you can see that small and medium-sized business, is hotel business. Also, I studied in business activity is growing,” said the USA, attending general man- bring revenue to the state budget When they arrived in June 1998 Sahin. and introduce one more world ager programmes. I came to Ka- Sahin and his team experienced He stressed the significance of zakhstan as a member of the Inter- brand to the market,” she told lo- many universal issues, beginning providing superior service for his cal media. continental [Hotel] opening team with being a local or an expat. clients. in 1998. I can say that my busi- “Our start-up is dynamically de- “In the beginning we had a lan- “I don’t think it is hard to com- veloping and growing,” said Uber ness comes from the hotel field. guage problem, as we didn’t know pete with other business centres in Of course, you can say what is the General Manager in the Common- Russian and only few staff mem- Astana. The most important thing wealth of Independent States (CIS) connection between hotels and the bers spoke English. That is why I for me isn’t to sign a rent agree- business centre. Actually, I think Alexei Stakh. am here. I am here to solve prob- ment. The most important thing is “We [operate] in over 400 cities that our business is a kind of a ho- lems. The best thing in my work is to furnish services after the sign- tel, but hotel guests move quickly. and 70 countries around the world. to see how my staff members grow ing of the agreement. There is a We are very glad to enter the Ka- Our guests move much more slow- and get better and better positions. big difference in how you provide ly. But we actually provide almost zakhstan [market] starting with the The most important thing for me is services: properly or not, in full or capital. … Today we see how the the same services here,” he said. to also witness how they get pro- not,” he said. Kaskad Business Centre is con- government welcomes innovations moted to high positions,” he said. While Turkey is his motherland, a cab, 40 tenge (US$0.12) per one After each trip, drivers can be sidered one of the best in the city that improve the existing scope. Sahin originally found the capi- Sahin considers Kazakhstan to be kilometre and five tenge (US$0.01) evaluated by customers on a scale and Sahin noted the most impor- We will undertake all measures so tal to be a small city with two ma- his second home. per minute, where the kilometres of one to five, where one is terrible tant thing is how its administration Kazakhs would receive the service and the timing are summed up at and five is excellent. Uber moni- solves clients’ problems and takes they expect,” he added. the end of the trip. tors drivers with bad reviews and action: on time or not. Using his Sahin: ‘‘Kazakhstan was a ‘brilliant Uber can be downloaded from So the trip from the House of suspends unsatisfactory perform- experience from the hospitality either the Apple Store or Google market’ for businessmen in 1990s, as the Ministries to the Khan Shatyr ers. sector, he emphasised it is crucial Play Market while the affordable to know whether a client is satis- President Nursultan Nazarbayev opened fied. “As for me, the most important the nation’s doors to all businesspeople.’’ subject is a guest. It doesn’t mat- ter, hotel guest or business centre jor streets, Abai and the Republic “My wife is from Kazakhstan. guest. Avenue, and with nothing on the My kids were born in Astana and All our staff members are con- left bank. The Intercontinental, all of them have Kazakh passports. stantly trained. We have weekly then the tallest building, was the We are Kazakh already. I would trainings and monthly trainings,” only one visible from the Astana like to call Kazakhstan people to he said. airport. be more mobile and contributing Sahin, who hails from Istanbul, “Now you can’t see it. I came to their state. I would like to call has been living in Kazakhstan for for two years and I was sure that them to think how they can devel- 18 years. He has no problem resid- I would go back after my contract op their country, make it better and ing in his adopted nation. expired, but I have now lived here improve our economy,” he said. “Actually when I go to my for 18 years,” he said. “Also, I want to show our Ka- country I have problems, be- He added he has seen a remark- zakhstan culture to all visitors of cause I am missing Kazakhstan. able evolution in the capital. EXPO 2017. People from dozens This is a problem. My home city “Now in 2016 I can’t say 100 of states will arrive and we should is Istanbul, where almost 20 mil- percent, I say 300 percent change show them the highest level of lion people live and move. When in the city, because the popula- services in airports, hotels and I come to Astana, I feel that I am tion grew up and education greatly restaurants. We should show what on vacation. I have enough free improved. People became more Kazakhstan is. Actually, all details time for myself after work. I go to educated and highly skilled. They are very important. Foreigners will a gym after 6 p.m. and spend time know much more about the world, come and they will see our culture, with my children. The situation is because they travel and understand our food and facilities. All of us, I absolutely opposite in a big city, what Kazakhstan is and what it am speaking as a Kazakh, should where you have to organise your means for the world,” he said. show who we are and show our time very properly. You have to The Intercontinental was the positive attitude and the world make a choice to go somewhere to city’s first five-star hotel. should see that our state handled spend time with your family. I love “People in Astana thought a ho- EXPO very well and the state and Astana. I miss Astana. This is my tel was just a sleeping place, but its economy is ready to handle any problem,” he said. my team had to show that a hotel big function,” he said.