Congress of Religious Leaders Discusses Role of Religion in Building Peace Youth Are Key to Enhancing National Competitiveness
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+8° / -2°C WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 No 20 (158) www.astanatimes.com Kazakh President urges dialogue at ASEM Kazakhstan retains Summit to resolve global conflicts position in WEF ranking the new methodology, the ranking By Saltanat Boteu was reviewed to 59th last year and remained the same this year,” said ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked Khudaibergenov. 59th, maintaining last year’s po- The rating is composed of 98 indi- sition, on the recently-published cators. Kazakhstan improved in 50, World Economic Forum (WEF) weakened in 34 and remained the 2018 Global Competitiveness In- same in 14. The country’s advantag- dex (GCI). The Centre for Strate- es are the labour market (30th place) gic Initiatives (CSI) held a press and dynamic business (37th), while conference Oct. 17 to elabo- it is weaker in its financial system rate on the report, with director (100th), healthcare system (97th) Bakhytzhan Sarkeyev and senior and innovation potential (87th). partner Olzhas Khudaibergenov A significant improvement is answering questions. noted in institutions, which rose by Kazakhstan has participated in 12 positions to 61st place, and the the rating since 2006. From 2007- goods market, which rose by ten 2011, its rating remained between positions to 57th place. The largest 60-70 and improved to 42nd from decline is noted in education and 2012-2015. skills, falling five positions to 57th “Kazakhstan took 57nd place place, and the healthcare system, last year according to the former which fell three positions to 97th methodology. The ranking im- place. proved from 53rd to 57th place. By Continued on Page A4 Astana Hub seeks to become regional innovation centre One of the hub’s main achieve- By Aidana Yergaliyeva ments together with the state is the While in Brussels, President Nursultan Nazarbayev met with (clockwise from top left) King of the Belgians Philippe, President Emmanuel Macron of France, law on venture financing, which President Moon Jae-in of South Korea, and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, among other leaders. ASTANA – Astana Hub envi- sions developing from a country- entered into force July 21. With the new law, Astana Hub is gain- plenary session on Oct. 19, urging international community is falling he told the gathering, which was level support for start-up projects ing more popularity among foreign By Elya Altynsarina ASEM “to effectively solve these short of such dialogue and mutual themed Global Partners for Global to a regional innovation centre participants, as it eased visa proce- and Ramazan Keleshek issues.” understanding.” Challenges. for the entire global IT commu- dures and employment regimes for He compared the current con- The Kazakh President noted that “I call upon leaders of the above nity, said Pavel Koktyshev, Zerde them in the fledgling technopark. BRUSSELS – Kazakh Presi- frontations to the Cuban crisis in unless major countries start a dia- mentioned countries (the U.S., Holding Deputy Chairperson of In addition, the government is dent Nursultan Nazarbayev urged 1962 as NATO is now expanding logue, confrontations will escalate Russia, China, and the EU) to get National Information and Com- working on a new draft law that European and Asian leaders at the its frontiers to the borders of Rus- problems in places such as Syria, together to discuss these burning munication. should exempt foreign participants Oct. 18-19 Asia-Europe Meet- sia. Ukraine, and international terror- problems. Perhaps a UN special Many start-ups, even the most from certain taxes. ing (ASEM) Summit in Brussels The global community should ism will continue threatening the session should be called for this promising ones, must often termi- The hub has been actively pro- to avoid escalating current global call upon the United States, Rus- world as long as the proliferation of matter. If need be, we stand pre- nate their work in the very early moted at international IT confer- conflicts. sia, China, and the European Un- ballistic missiles remain possible. pared to offer Astana as a platform stages, as they have difficulty find- ences, forums and exhibitions. “The number of conflicts is ion “to realise their responsibility “Everyone is aware that national for such a meeting,” he declared ing more experienced mentors and This year, its start-ups visited the growing in different corners of the to humankind and look for the path leaders before us have managed reaffirming Kazakhstan’s readi- community and financial support. TIBO exhibition in Minsk and world. Due to sanctions and trade to resolve international confronta- to find understanding after World ness to cooperate in countering the Thus, state support tools like Astana wars on the rise, international tions,” as a condition to promote War II, at the time of bloody wars global challenges facing Europe Hub are essential to create the right were invited to the Echelon Asia politics have become tense,” Naz- inclusive sustainable productivity, and in combating terrorism. This and Asia. ecosystem and start-up culture. Summit in Singapore. arbayev began his speech at the Nazarbayev said. “Regretfully, the is also the demand of this time,” Continued on Page A2 “A startup is the beginning of “This is how the guys get ac- entrepreneurial history. [It is] a quainted with the international stage when a business model is ecosystem, assess the reaction of only groped, when an entrepreneur the external market, establish net- explores the relevance of the idea working and present their business and the reaction of the client,” said model. Congress of religious leaders discusses Koktyshev. Continued on Page A4 role of religion in building peace Youth are key to enhancing national competitiveness, note Mazhilis members The Kazakh population cur- By Dilshat Zhussupova rently includes approximately four million people aged 14-29, 2.3 ASTANA – Investing in youth is million of whom live in cities and crucial for fostering an economi- 1.7 million in rural areas. Accord- cally dynamic, peaceful, inclu- ing to the 2016 Global Youth De- sive and sustainable society for velopment Index, the nation ranks the future, concluded the Kazakh 61st among 183 countries. Mazhilis (lower house of Parlia- “The most progressive and ac- ment) members at the Oct. 19-20 tively developing countries rely on conference “Investing in Youth: young people, recognising that their Leaving No One Behind” held in expenditure is an investment in the the capital. future,” said Mazhilis chairperson The conference was organised by Nurlan Nigmatulin. “Kazakh youth the Mazhilis, Ministry for Social are an important factor in enhanc- Development and Asian Forum of ing national competitiveness.” Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Tao- first time in 2003, is organised Jomart Tokayev noted the po- Parliamentarians on Population and By Assel Satubaldina ism and Zoroastrianism, repre- every three years and this year tential of the Astana meetings to In his state-of-the-nation address, Development (AFPPD). Partici- “Growing welfare of Kazakh citi- sentatives of religious and pub- marks the 15th anniversary with address old problems and with pants from more than 35 countries zens: increase in income and quality ASTANA – The Sixth Con- lic organisations and high-level the topic “Religious Leaders for a the “new political era, with all gathered to discuss current issues of life,” President Nursultan Naz- gress of Leaders of World and officials, including President of Safe World.” its geopolitical, legal, interna- affecting the rights and interests of arbayev singled out the comprehen- Traditional Religions kicked off Serbia Aleksandar Vucic, who Opening the third Council of tional and ideological changes,” young people and exchange legis- sive support of young people as a Oct. 10 in Astana gathering more was on his official visit to Ka- Religious Leaders one day prior, the need to bring new meaning to lative experience on creating and state policy priority and proposed than 80 delegations, representa- zakhstan. Congress Secretariat Chair and the council activities. implementing state programmes 2019 as the Year of the Youth. tives of Buddhism, Christianity, The congress, convened for the Kazakh Senate Chair Kassym- Continued on Page A8 on youth development. Continued on Page A2 INSIDE NATION ECONOMY&BUSINESS EDITORIAL OPINIONS NATION&CAPITAL Government approves draft National Action World Bank to provide $500 million loan, Kazakh President sounds urgent call for JALMUKHANOV: Launch of Islamic Gender equality trends are promising, society Plan to increase citizens’ welfare A2 consulting to develop agricultural industry A4 international cooperation A6 Organisation for Food Security to needs to engage more, say experts B1 Highly qualified civil servants are driving AIFC opens centre to increase investor bring results A7 Kazakh Tourism promotes six travel directions force of economic growth, says academy literacy A5 KUSPAN: Kazakhstan can be crucial link in in TV series B6 rector A2 ASEM connectivity endeavours A7 US$ 1 = 365.49 KZT € 1 = 420.35 KZT 1 = 5.6 KZT A2 NATION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 NATIONAL Government approves draft National Action NEWS IN BRIEF The fourth annual meeting of the Astana Club will be held Nov. 12 and 13 at the Nazarbayev Centre. Plan to increase citizens’ welfare The discussion platform and politi- ing socio-economic stability in support business, the Business goods and services. The respec- map to modernise internal affairs cal forum will bring together more By Aidana Yergaliyeva the country,” he said. Road Map programme will be ex- tive ministry also plans to con- bodies. It entails introducing a than 50 experts, politicians and As the title of the address “Grow- tended until 2025,” he added. struct a national scientific oncol- new format for working with diplomats from 30 countries to ex- ASTANA – The approved draft ing Welfare of Kazakh citizens: The ministry noted additional ogy centre in the capital equipped the public and providing safety plore this year’s theme, Building a of the National Action Plan in- Increase in Income and Quality 24 events will focus on education with the most advanced technol- monitoring systems.