+17° / +6°C Wednesday, may 11, 2016 No 9 (99) www.astanatimes.com Celebrates Defender Nazarbayev of Fatherland Day, 71th Anniversary Declares Moratorium of Victory in Great Patriotic War on Latest Land Code Changes between now and 2017 to better By Malika Orazgaliyeva explain those elements. He added the moratorium will be lifted if its ASTANA­ – Citing a failure of measures are adequately explained the government to adequately ex- plain four elements of the nation’s to the public and won’t be lifted if new Land Code relating to the sale satisfactory solution is not found. and lease of agricultural lands, “I instruct the government to Kazakh President Nursultan Naz- clarify all the details. If you do arbayev placed a moratorium May manage to explain to the people, 5 on those elements until 2017. we will remove the moratorium. Speaking at a specially con- If not, then not,” Nazarbayev said vened high level meeting with during the meeting held at the parliamentary leaders and govern- Akorda presidential residence con- ment officials, the President said vened following several protest the government instructed to set rallies in cities across the country up a Commission on Land Reform over the past two weeks. that will hold public meetings Continued on Page A2 At UN, Kazakh FM Photo credit: kazpravda.kz Photo credit:

By Kamila Zhumabayeva Urges Support for Idea Day and the Great Patriotic War are reaping today,” said the head ous anniversary of the birth of the follow one another of state. country’s Armed Forces. ASTANA – President Nursultan on our festive calendar. This em- During the Great Patriotic War “This year, we will mark this Nazarbayev congratulated all the phasises continuity of glorious in 1941-45, about 1.2 million Ka- memorable day in preparation for of Global Anti- people of Kazakhstan on Defender military traditions of all genera- zakhs fought on the fronts. One the 25th anniversary of our inde- of the Fatherland Day and the 71th tions of our people,” the Kazakh hundred thousand compatriots pendence. Creating the national anniversary of the Great Patriotic President said. were awarded orders and medals army, air forces and naval fleet is War victory. The latter was marked Nazarbayev expressed special for military merit and 500 people one of the most important pages of Terrorist Coalition with commemorative events held gratitude to war veterans and the became Heroes of the Soviet Un- sovereign Kazakhstan’s biography. The subject of this year’s theme throughout the nation. workers in the rear. ion. About 630,000 people died in A long way has passed from form- By Galiaskar Seitzhan was “In a World of Risks: A New “For centuries, the motherland “The Great Victory is a sym- battle from wounds and illnesses, ing the first military units to the Commitment for Peace.” Partici- defenders have always been an bol of our heroic history and went missing or never returned current, modern national defence NEW YORK – On May 10, the pants of the debates, in the context embodiment of honour and prow- the friendships of nations, who from captivity. and security system,” he said. last day of his visit to New York, of an overview of the global situ- ess, courage and bravery and pat- shoulder to shoulder overcame Commemorative events were “Defence expenditures are fi- Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister ation, discussed security issues, riotism and selfless service to their and defeated Hitler’s fascism. held throughout the country. The nanced as a matter of priority, even participated in the such as peacekeeping, peace build- people. Kazakh people cherish the Taking care of your welfare is Great Victory Day celebration in despite difficulties,” Nazarbayev High-Level Thematic Debate of ing, gender aspects in armed con- memory about feats of all genera- only a fraction of the tribute by the capital started with concerts continued. “New types of military the United Nations General As- flicts and in times of peace, as well tions’ heroes who gave their lives the present generation for your and national festivities at Student hardware are introduced, in full sembly on Global Peace and Se- as the interrelationship of security for freedom and independence,” he self-sacrifice during the difficult Park, the square in front of Akimat compliance with a re-armament pro- curity. The event is organised an- with sustainable development and said at a May 6 concert dedicated years of war. Your feat of arms (city administration) and Baiterek gramme. In the coming years, no less nually under the patronage of the environmental protection. to Defender of the Fatherland Day. will never be forgotten on Ka- Monument. Viewers listened to than 70 percent of all types of weap- President of the General Assembly. Continued on Page A3 “Battle awards of grandfathers zakh land. Thank you and a low songs from the war years and saw ons and equipment will be renewed, and fathers are priceless relics for bow to all veterans for heroism theatrical performances. while certain categories will see up Kazakh families. It is symbolic and for the Great Victory, the re- The President noted Defender to 100 percent of revamping.” that Defender of the Fatherland sults of which we, your children, of the Fatherland Day is a glori- Continued on Page A2 Louvre Opens Photo IOFS Will Promote Innovations Exhibition ‘Marvels in Agriculture and Food Security of Kazakhstan’ dissement Carla Arigoni said at the By Aiman Turebekova By Dmitry Lee opening of the exhibit, as quoted by Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry. ASTANA – Government repre- ASTANA – A photo exhibition “This is a real joy for the partici- sentatives of the Organisation of showcasing picturesque photogra- pating photographers, I am really Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member phy from Kazakhstan opened in Par- glad that more people will discov- states gathered in the city April 28 is, at Carrousel du Louvre on May 9 er Kazakhstan,” said Maxim Zolo- to witness the establishment of the and will be ongoing until June 9. tukhin, a well-known photogra- Islamic Organisation for Food Se- A total of 26 three-by-two-- pher from . curity (IOFS). four-metre photographs are now One of Zolotukhin’s works was se- The body is focused on creating a hanging at the exhibition, which lected by the French publication Le collective platform to promote food was organised with the help of the Figaro to be portrayed at the Louvre. security, expanding sustainable ru- Embassy of Kazakhstan in France Visitors of the exhibit are taking ral and agricultural development by and the Astana national part in the #WelcomeToKZ con- mobilising all available resources company to promote country’s tour- test with the winner getting a re- within the countries, exchanging ism in the run up to the international turn trip to Astana from Paris and best practices and experiences and Asylzhan Mamytbekov at the sev- The corresponding Resolution as a sufficient amount of natural re- exhibition in Astana next year. a three night stay in the Kazakh promoting investment and transfer enth OIC Ministerial Conference No. 3/39-E on Establishment of sources, about 24 million hectares “These landscapes are truly en- capital and a visit to the Astana of appropriate technologies. for Food Security and Agriculture OIC Food Security Institution in of arable land and 180 million hec- chanting. I want to go there as soon EXPO next year. Kazakhstan’s candidacy was ap- Development. Kazakhstan was adopted at the 39th tares of pasture. as possible,” Chairperson of the mu- Carrousel du Louvre is visited proved for the post of a presiding The establishment of the IOFS Session of the OIC Council of For- Kazakhstan has allocated nicipal committee of culture of the by more than 1.5 million people a country at the IOFS General As- was initiated by President Nursultan eign Ministers, held Nov. 15-17, $749,000 to create the IOFS budget month. sembly on the same day. Accord- mayor’s office for Paris’s 1st Arron- Nazarbayev at the 38th OIC For- 2012 in Djibouti. to maintain the office and neces- ing to the organisation’s charter, eign Ministers Council, held in the The organisation will seek to sary infrastructure, said IOFS Sec- Kazakhstan will be a permanent Kazakh capital in 2011. The action solve the problems of the Islamic retariat Director General Yerzhan member. Côte d’Ivoire and Pales- Zhalmukanov. Countries will pay tine were elected vice-chairs of the involves Kazakhstan’s consistent countries’ population by economi- transformation into a food hub of cally ensuring more affordable a mandatory membership fee based organisation. on their GDP. “I am grateful for the support of international scale. food due to climatic conditions and Recognising the need to address geographic location and creating the During the IOFS General As- Kazakhstan’s candidacy for the sembly inaugural session, agree- post of a presiding country in the the major food security problems most favourable route of transport facing their member states, particu- and logistics. ments were signed with the Islamic general assembly of the Islamic Development Bank totaling more larly the spate of hunger, malnutri- Kazakhstan has a high potential Organisation for Food Security. than $300 million aimed at imple- tion, famine, widespread poverty, for food security. For five years, the Currently, the number of member menting two projects in the water growing population as well as food country has occupied a leading po- states of the Islamic Organisation sector, improvingthe drinking wa- for Food Security has reached 31. shortage, the member states of the sition in the world’s export of flour ter supply of rural settlements and I would like to congratulate us all second largest international organi- and grain. At the same time, it has restoring irrigation systems. on this achievement,” said now for- sation after the United Nations sup- reserves to improve the productivity mer Kazakh Minister of Agriculture ported the crucial initiative. and efficiency of agriculture as well Continued on Page A3

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through the media, but also through non-governmental organisations. NATIONAL news in brief Significantly, the new minister will Nazarbayev Declares Moratorium be appointed by the President, as are the ministers of defence, internal af- President fairs and foreign affairs, which would met with John Watson, CEO of mean his or her special and higher Chevron, in Akorda on May 6, where they discussed cooperation in oil and on Latest Land Code Changes status and level of responsibility. gas sectors, implementation of joint agement issues is to be transferred bodies. It will also work to attract On May 6, President Nazarbayev projects. Nazarbayev noted Chevron from the Ministry of National Econ- investment and technologies to de- completed the reshuffle of the min- omy to the Ministry of Agriculture. velop the media and will be charged is a paramount partner for Kazakh- isters following his criticism of gov- stan, “We are great friends. Our co- Secondly, a new government en- with ensuring information security. ernment’s lack of explanations of the operation is mutually advantageous. tity, the Ministry of Information and “The people of Kazakhstan do new Land Code. Kuandyk Bishim- We set your company as an example Communication is to be established. not want scenario, I know bayev, former head of the Baiterek for other counterparts.” Nazarbayev It will be charged with monitoring that,” the President told the meeting Holding was appointed new Minister also drew attention to the fact that the media, including the Internet and referring to the social and politi- of National Economy; Askar Myr- Chevron has contributed $113 billion social media in order to ensure ad- cal upheavals in that country over zakhmetov, former deputy chair of the to the country’s budget. “85 percent equate and timely government reac- the past two years and promising Party, was appointed Minis- of employees of Tengizchevroil LLP tion to problems being raised there. to take “the toughest measures” to ter of Agriculture, a position he held are Kazakhs, 73 percent of managers It will further study and analyse the those who would want to bring sim- in 2005-2006; and Dauren Abayev, at all levels are also our citizens. This most acute issues for the people and ilar developments to Kazakhstan. former press secretary and advisor to is a good example for other inves- Continued from Page A1 Commission on Land Reform un- develop state information policies, According to Nazarbayev, the new the President, was put in charge of the tors,” said Nazarbayev. In turn, Wat- der First Deputy Prime Minister as well as coordinating information- ministry will also work to communi- newly established Ministry of Infor- son thanked Nazarbayev for provid- “You had to bring [information] Bakytzhan Sagintayev will help related activities of government cate government’s positions not only mation and Communication. ing a favourable investment climate explain the Land Code to the public to the people who do not understand in the country and attention to indus- that there is no sale of agricultural and work on reaching the common trial development. lands. It was complete specula- understanding of its priorities. tion, which means that we did not Current Minister of National Kazakh Armed Forces Supreme bring the point to the concrete target Economy Yerbolat Dossayev, 46, Commander Nursultan Nazarbayev groups. However, the mechanisms who had served in the position since visited the Interior Ministry’s new and rules of the adopted law were Aug. 6, 2014, also resigned during Special Forces centre of military not widely discussed with the pub- the government meeting. His deputy, and methodical training located in lic. Anxiety and concerns of the Kairbek Uskenbayev, was also to be Zarechny village in Almaty region. people are justified in many ways. It dismissed from his position, while More than 6 billion tenge (US$18.4 is not correct if Kazakhs do not un- Minister of Agriculture Assylzhan million) was spent for construction, derstand and do not trust the taken Mamytbekov was reprimanded. which was started in April 2014. The decisions. That means that society Nazarbayev also announced nu- centre includes a Robotech complex has doubts on a number of legal pro- merous other decisions at the same for sniper training, central command visions on this issue,” he added. meeting. post, military power items, 10 sites According to Nazarbayev the First, the regulation of land man- Kuandyk Bishimbayev Dauren Abayev with shooting equipment, two indoor rifle ranges, barracks for 500 people, club room and sports complex.

The per capita living wage in Ka- zakhstan increased an average of Nazarbayev Signs Law Kazakh Government Discusses 7.8 percent in April 2016 compared to the same month in 2015, reach- ing 20,527 tenge (US$63), reported to Promote Green the Committee on Statistics press Property Legalisation, service. The figure increased by 0.5 percent compared to March 2016. The living wage for men is 24,375 Economy Development Forest Fire Prevention tenge (US$62.5); women, 19,349 norms for water consumption and tenge (US$59.3); young men aged By Zhaniya Urankayaeva wastewater. By Malika Orazgaliyeva shev told the government meeting, fire . Currently, 4,779 units 14-17, 25,916 tenge (US$79.5) The changes remove restric- adding that 30 banks and Kazpost of vehicles, 11 helicopters with and young women, 19,860 tenge ASTANA – Kazakh President tions on investment preferences ASTANA – Approximately took part in the programme. water drainers, 47 fire trains and (US$61). The living wage for chil- Nursultan Nazarbayev signed the in regard to methane extraction 86,000 Kazakh citizens have in- Minister of Internal Affairs Kal- more than 34,000 people are ready dren under the age of 13 stood at law “On introducing amendments projects, coal seams, while imple- troduced nearly 1.2 trillion tenge mukhanbet Kassymov also briefed around the country to fight forest 16,688 tenge (US$51.2) and the and addenda to some legislative mentation within the framework of (US$3.7 billion) worth of previous- the gathering on the prevention and steppe fires. figure for retirees is 19,201 tenge acts of Kazakhstan on the transi- the priority investment project was ly off-the-books property into the of forest and steppe fires. He said He also noted problems with the (US$59). tion to green economy,” reported added to the entrepreneurial code. official Kazakh economy as a result 4,000 forest and steppe fires oc- country’s fire-fighting capabili- the Akorda on April 28. The law “On supporting the use of a programme allowing citizens cur annually in Kazakhstan, im- ties, including the failure of some Almaty Agriculture Department The amendments seek to im- of renewable energy sources” was to register such property without pacting an average 180 hectares regions to budget for fire suppres- Deputy Head Maksat Rakhme- prove legislation related to ecolo- supplemented by amendments , Finance Minister Bakhyt and causing 230 million tenge sion efforts, construct reservoirs tov said plans are underway to al- gy and renewable energy. Changes on the development of renewable Sultanov told a regular session of (US$705,341) in damage. and build fire barriers and fire- lot 40 hectares of land in the city’s were made to articles of the Land, electricity, the creation of a reserve the Kazakh government on May 3. “Sixteen fires over a total area fighting service roads. Kassymov foothills to Kazakh investors who Water, Environment, Tax, Enter- fund in the field of renewable ener- Of that 1.2 trillion tenge, 794 of 285​​ hectares with the amount also said agencies and local gov- intend to revive Almaty apples prise codes and the law “On Ad- gy and improvement of the mecha- billion tenge (US$2.4 billion) of loss of 1.7 million tenge ernment bodies do not have suffi- (Aport), reported Kazinform. Ap- ministrative Offences.” nism of their connection to the has been legalised under the pro- (US$5,213) appeared since the be- cient fire-fighting technology and ple World inspected the land close The environmental code up- networks of the unified electricity gramme over the last five months. ginning of the year. Four-hundred- that fire stations and fire-fighting to Butakovka, where apples were dated environmental and natural system of the country. Citizens have also opened 910 bank ten fires in an area of​​2,180 hectares units are not operating efficiently. grown in the 1940s and 1950s, he added. Public Council Chairman resources protections and was Kazakhstan’s transition to a accounts under the programme and were registered in the steppe area. He also noted that 90 percent of Rakhman Alshanov noted 154,000 complemented by the principles of green economy involves multi- 83 percent of all money legalised There were no victims or damage fires are the fault of the public and tonnes of apples are imported to Al- extended producer responsibility. ple sectors, such as the sustain- under the programme was regis- [to facilities],” he informed. urged greater education of fire pre- maty from , Kyrgyzstan and The changes also increased envi- able use of water resources, the tered over the first four months The Ministry of Internal Af- vention and safety rules. annually. ronmental monitoring of mineral development of a sustainable and of this year, Chair of the National fairs has developed a plan to pre- Prime Minister Karim Massi- resource activity in the state pro- Bank of Kazakhstan Daniyar Aki- vent forest and steppe fires in the mov chaired the meeting. highly productive agriculture, en- President Nazarbayev called on tection area in the northern part of ergy saving and energy efficiency, the Caspian Sea in the winter. all people in Kazakhstan to actively electric power development, waste visit the Astana EXPO 2017 exhi- Changes to the water code ex- management system, reduction of panded standards for water con- bition during his tour of the expo air pollution, conservation and ef- town, according to inform.kz. He sumption and wastewater and re- ficient management of ecosystems. fined procedures for establishing said tourists, primarily from the re- Astana Commemorates gions, should come to the city and visit the expo. The President also asked residents of each region to create a schedule of their arrival in Kazakhs Who Helped Clean advance. Astana EXPO 2017 head Kazakhstan said 3,000 events are planned during the three up after Chernobyl months long exhibition. Celebrates Defender “There is a book about the Cher- President Nazarbayev ordered nobyl catastrophe published to establishing a unified call centre dedicate the 15th anniversary of under the Kazakh government, re- of Fatherland Day... the accident. This year, another ported the Akorda press service. Continued from Page A1 sponsibility and personal involve- book is presented to the public as The head of state stressed residents ment in ensuring the defence of the part of the commemoration of the received more than 1.2 million As part of the modernisation of motherland,” said Nazarbayev. 30th anniversary. It is called ‘The public services in the first quarter the military complex, science-in- He went on to call for more glob- Witnesses of the Dead City’ and of the year through the electronic tensive production and transfer of al cooperation to ensure peace. it tells the story about the history government portal. He added creat- technologies will be prioritised, he “Global peace will strongly and of the accident and heroes from ing a unified call centre will provide added. reliably protect peoples and nations. Kazakhstan who came after the ac- a way to explain the new norms to The President also noted Ka- That is why I have put forward for cident to help the liquidation mis- people, how to use the electronic zakhstan develops military tech- the international community the sion. The young generation should government and where to go for any service. Nazarbayev stressed nical cooperation with foreign Manifest, ‘The World. The 21st Cen- know the brave men of their home- the centre should provide people countries, while Armed Forces tury.’ It is a call to join forces against land. The new publication is based with all the information they need. train through joint exercises with the global war and take measures to on materials which were collected during the past 15 years,” said counterparts from Collective Se- free the mankind from the threat of A unique museum of the Middle Deputy Chairman of the Cherno- curity Treaty Organisation and the self-annihilation. It is especially rel- Ages opened in North Kazakhstan, Shanghai Cooperation Organisa- evant on the eve of the 25th anniver- byl Union Marat Zhunisbek. reported Kazakh TV. The Faizul- tion, as well as under NATO’s sary of the closure of the Semipalat- As per the decision of the Asta- lin family from Petropavlovsk Partnership for Peace programme. insk nuclear test site which we will na city maslikhat (city adminis- outfitted the whole kingdom with The head of state noted defend- commemorate in a few months.” Staff Report and their relatives as well as offi- tration) about rules of social as- cials, public figures and representa- a real fortress, palaces and towers ing the motherland is the most “Achieving a fair global system sistance to certain categories of and locals are very surprised to see Astana recently held a ceremony tives of the diplomatic corps of Rus- honourable and respected profes- free from nuclear weapons, mili- citizens of the city of Astana, per- such a display. They are also de- sion. He expressed his conviction tary threats and challenges to se- honouring the more than 30,000 sia and attended the event. sons who took part in the clean veloping sketches and collecting that the country’s Armed Forces curity of the peoples based on the Kazakhs who helped clean up and More than 800,000 people from up the Chernobyl disaster will building materials, such as stones, will always be an indestructible principles of trust and cooperation mitigate the consequences of the across the former receive financial assistance for bricks and even slate, and will then stronghold of independence, peace of all nations is the foundation of April 26, 1986 Chernobyl nuclear participated in the cleanup as the utilities and other services start- proceed to construction. Anvar and accord in the nation’s society. our foreign policy. Working to- power plant accident. explosion contaminated about ing in January. In addition, 557 Faizullin said the museum really “I thank service people and ci- wards that step by step, we The ceremony started with a min- 150,000 square kilometres of soil Chernobyl victims living in Ka- looks like a palace or castle. Ruslan vilians who work in the defence will be making the protection of ute of silence followed by the laying around the epicentre and the radio- zakhstan are entitled to free den- Faizullin noted the castle is like one complex and all the people of Ka- our motherland stronger and more of wreaths at a monument. The peo- activity started to radiate out of the tal prosthetics, public transport from Alexander Dumas’ books and zakhstan for a high patriotic re- reliable,” Nazarbayev said. ple who helped clean up the accident accident zone. and health resort treatment. building it was his dream. A3 eurasia&world

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leaders, will meet by the end of May EXTERNAL in Astana. This meeting will be fol- news in brief lowed by a meeting of leaders of the President Nazarbayev Attends Victory Day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Director of the International Uni- (SCO) in Tashkent in June. versity Sports Federation (FISU) “There are many meetings on the for Winter Universiades’ prepa- agenda of this year. Currently, the rations Milan Augustín said that in , Meets President Putin EAEU is developing in its normal preparations for the 2017 Winter By Malika Orazgaliyeva Nazarbayev said, adding that the mode. We will overcome the dif- Universiade in Almaty city are in spaceport was “state-of-the-art.” ficulties of the crisis,” Nazarbayev process. He said that a wide range ASTANA – Kazakh President “You have done it, you have said. of documents have been prepared, Nursultan Nazarbayev discussed made history for Russia and it will In turn, Putin expressed confi- adding that the organising com- bilateral cooperation as well as be remembered by many genera- dence that Russian-Kazakh rela- mittee and FISU maintain constant international and regional issues tions. As an ally, as a closest part- tions will continue to develop. Pu- dialogue. The director of FISU for with Russian President Vladimir ner, I am impressed,” he added, as tin thanked Nazarbayev for visiting Winter Universiades noted that Putin during a May 8-9 trip to reported by Tass.ru. Moscow and said Nazarbayev’s the 60 countries that had already Russia. Nazarbayev also partici- The first launch from the new participation in the Victory Day confirmed participation in the up- pated in the grand Victory Day Vostochny spaceport with the help Parade will strengthen the trust be- coming Winter Games would be Parade in Moscow’s Red Square of the Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket tween the two countries. pleased with its organisation. May 9. took place at 05:01 a.m. Moscow “Undoubtedly, it is a manifesta- Nazarbayev congratulated Putin time (02:01 GMT) on April 28. tion of our special relations, our Chairman of Senate of Poland on the 71th anniversary of the victory Nazarbayev also noted during his allied relations. It is very pleasing Stanisław Karczewski thanked Ka- in the Great Patriotic War and Rus- trip that the Supreme Council of the for us and we would like to thank zakhs for their warm and kind attitude sia’s first rocket launch from its new “I have arrived here to con- technological success, the launch Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), you for that,” Putin said, according to the Poles living in Kazakhstan. Vostochny spaceport in the Far East. gratulate you on Russia’s huge from the Vostochny spaceport,” including the Russian and Kazakh to Tass.ru. He said it at a meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan Yeraly Tugzh- New York) expressed on behalf of anov, Kazinform reports. Tugzhanov the American people gratitude to told the foreign guest about the activ- Kazakhstan for the leadership and ity of the Assembly of the People of UN Hosts Religions for Peace Discussion contribution to the global process Kazakhstan and noted that the Poles of interaction between different re- are among the most active members ligions and cultures. of the assembly. Kazakhstan is home The participants exchanged ideas for 32,000 Poles now. Most of them on Kazakhstan Initiative in the context of the decisions and live in Karaganda, Pavlodar, North values, should be a major asset in lent doctrines and emphasise the Council for 2017-18, will spare objectives of the Fifth Congress of Kazakhstan and Akmola regions. By Galiaskar Seitzhan bringing people together and pro- peaceful and tolerant values inher- no effort to work with the interna- Leaders of World and Traditional moting peace,” he said. ent in their theologies. We need tional community to drive progress Religion held in June 2015 in Asta- Kazinform reports that over NEW YORK – Foreign Minis- UN General Assembly Presi- religious leaders to condemn the towards these important goals,” he na, as well as discussed issues relat- five years the number of foreign ter Erlan Idrissov represented Ka- dent Mogens Lykketoft stressed destruction by extremists of an- stressed. ed to the role of religious leaders in citizens arriving in Kazakhstan zakhstan at the high-level forum the importance of the forum’s cient sites that are the testimony of Idrissov also noted that on May building a world based on tolerance, has not changed. Employment of titled Religions for Peace at the theme. “Terrorist attacks all over the history of the ancient cultures 31 Astana will host an internation- mutual respect and cooperation. foreign workers in Kazakhstan is United Nations General Assembly the world demonstrate very clear- and symbols of pluralism and tol- al conference under the title “Re- More than 30 representatives of regulated by quotas, which means (UN GA) May 6. ly that achieving harmony and erance,” he underlined. ligions Against Terrorism,” which various religious movements in the that the government sets the maxi- Kazakh President Nursultan strengthening intercultural and As one of the essential means of will bring together faith leaders, U.S., including Protestantism, Or- mum number of foreign workers Nazarbayev put forward the initia- interreligious dialogue is a great strengthening global security, Id- politicians, and academicians to thodoxy, Mormonism, Hinduism, arriving to Kazakhstan. This quota tive to hold the forum designed to challenge and perhaps more im- rissov highlighted the fight against elaborate working recommenda- Islam and Judaism, and others, at- does not exceed 0.7 percent of the build upon the efforts of the UN to portant today than at any time in the threat of nuclear weapons and tions on tackling the harmful ide- tended the event. economically active population. combat violent extremism and pro- our recent past. Violent extremism the “virus of war.” In this context, ologies of violent extremism. The annual dinner with reli- Thus, in 2016, the quota is 63,000 mote peace and security at the 70th is a particularly serious concern,” he presented the participants with Earlier, on May 5, Idrissov at- gious leaders in America that was people. In the previous year, the session of the UN GA in he said. According to him, a con- President Nazarbayev’s recently tended the seventh annual dinner launched in 2008 found broad quota was about the same. 2015, as well as at the meeting with structive exchange of views of announced Manifest, “The World. with American religious leaders, support, both in religious and po- UNESCO Director General Irina leaders in this area is designed to The 21st Century.” representatives of the U.S. ad- litical circles of the U.S., as well President of the Republic of Bokova in Paris in November 2015. ensure that all world religions have “We call upon religious leaders to ministration, experts and the U.S. as became an effective forum for Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso re- The proposal found backing from made a substantial contribution to endorse the concept of a world free business community. further strengthening relations be- ceived Kazakh Ambassador to Iran UN Secretary General Ban Ki- combating terrorism and the ideol- of nuclear danger and actively par- The meeting discussed the is- tween Kazakhstan and American Bagdad Amreyev who delivered a moon, the Organisation of Islamic ogy of violent extremism. ticipate in a global drive to make this sues of religious tolerance promo- societies, the Kazakh Embassy in message from President Nursultan Cooperation, the UN member states High Representative of the UN dream a reality. We must also admit tion, interfaith understanding and Washington said. Nazarbayev, Kazinform reports. and leaders of religious congrega- Alliance of Civilisations Nasser that durable peace is not achievable countering violent terrorism in the The Kazakh foreign ministry The parties discussed the pros- tions and international NGOs. Abdulaziz Al-Nasser thanked the without measures to restore mutual context of international initiatives also reported that while in New pects of bilateral relations and co- Idrissov, in his address, stressed Kazakh delegation for the initia- trust between states,” he added. of Nazarbayev and his Manifest. York Idrissov held working meet- operation. The President of Congo that the forum testified to the joint tive and representatives of all re- According to Idrissov, Kazakh- According to a press release ings with regional groups of the highly evaluated Kazakhstan’s response from UN member states ligions for voicing their concerns stan also believes strongly that from Kazakhstan’s Embassy in UN to discuss Kazakhstan’s bid achievements in building state- and faith leaders to Nazarbayev’s and putting forward their practical peace and development must be Washington, DC, President of the for a non-permanent membership hood, foreign policy and economy. initiative to break the alleged links recommendations at the forum. the central pillars of a strategic Asia Policy Society Institute and in 2017-2018. Nguesso emphasised Nazarbayev’s between terrorism and religions. “The engagement of religious plan to commemorate the 100th former Prime Minister of Aus- contribution to ensuring interna- Idrissov’s visit in New York leaders is essential to counteract anniversary of the UN and deliver tralia Kevin Rudd commended tional security, disarmament pro- “The attendance of so many dis- concludes on May 10 with par- the messages of the leaders of ter- the vision of a nuclear-weapons- Kazakhstan’s efforts in promoting cess and establishment of the global tinguished figures at this high level ticipation in another High-Level rorist groups who distort the core free world by the date. mutual understanding and respect dialogue of civilisations. Amreyev conversation clearly reflects the Thematic Debate at the UN Gen- “I can promise our country, if we between religions and cultures. thanked the President for the sup- importance and urgency of the cri- of religious beliefs for self-serving eral Assembly titled “In a World are successful in our bid for a non- Among other participants, U.S. port of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy sis we face. The task is clear. Our purposes. We need religious lead- of Risks: a New Commitment for permanent seat on the UN Security Representative Steve (D – actions within the international great faiths, with their common ers to assert their rejection of vio- Peace.” organisations and expressed hope for establishment of a constructive dialogue between Kazakhstan and Congo in trade and economy.

Permanent Representative of Ka- At UN, Kazakh FM Urges Support zakhstan to the UN Kairat Abdra- khmanov and Charge d’Affaires a.i. of Liberia to the UN George Patten for Idea of Global Anti-Terrorist Coalition signed a joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic rela- Continued from Page A1 weapons and anti-terrorist initia- the establishment of a unified list and Jehangir Khan, Director of the noted that the next Secretary- tions between the two states in New tives of President Nursultan Naz- of extremist and terrorist organisa- UN Counter-Terrorism Implemen- General for this purpose should York. The parties exchanged opin- Mogens Lykketoft, President of arbayev. tions, as well as the elaboration of tation Task Force (CTITF). more actively utilise Article 99 of ions about the prospects of coopera- the General Assembly; Jan Elias- “The world will benefit from a commonly agreed terminology in Idrissov also participated in a the UN Charter, which envisages tion at the bilateral level in terms of son, Deputy Secretary-General of both the end goal and the process the fight against international - ter ministerial-level working lunch on that the Secretary-General may important issues of the agenda of the United Nations; Susilo Bam- of disarmament: moving towards rorism. This work is to culminate the theme, “The Next Secretary- bring to the attention of the Secu- the UN representing the mutual in- bang Yudhoyono, former President a nuclear-weapons-free world will in the adoption of the UN Com- General in a World of Risks: Ex- rity Council any matter that in his terests of Kazakhstan and Liberia. of Indonesia; Leymah Gbowee, the equip humankind with a coopera- prehensive Instrument to Combat pectations vs. Realities,” organised opinion may threaten the mainte- Fulfilment of the goals of sustain- renowned Liberian peace activist tive mechanism to sustain and sup- Terrorism as an outcome of estab- by Mogens Lykketoft. During this nance of international peace and able development, protection of the and the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize port security at the lowest levels lishing a unified global network, or event, the Kazakh Foreign Minis- security. Laureate; Amr Moussa, the sixth of armaments. Such a process will coalition, to counter international ter moderated a discussion group environment, healthcare, peace- Among the key tasks of Idriss- Secretary-General of the League release excessive expenditure to be terrorism and extremism. focusing on challenges to global keeping and post-crisis development ov’s visit to New York was also of Arab States and foreign minis- transferred to social and economic “We call on member states to peace and security. The group re- are among the priorities. The parties the promotion of Kazakhstan’s also noted the importance of the ex- ters and deputy ministers from 25 development in line with Kazakh- endorse Kazakhstan’s proposal viewed ways to adapt the global UN member states attended the stan’s initiative to allocate annu- to establish a global anti-terrorist architecture of collective security candidacy for a non-permanent pansion of mutually beneficial con- seat on the UN Security Council tacts between the states, especially high-level debates. ally 1 percent of national defence coalition (network) under the UN, to modern threats and challenges Idrissov told the audience about budgets to sustainable develop- as well as universal mechanisms to at a time when the UN needs to re- for 2017-18, and familiarising the in the education sphere. Kazakhstan international community with the also thanked Liberia for the decision Kazakhstan’s approaches on the ment,” the minister said. bring perpetrators to justice,” the main a publicly accepted and cred- priorities of the country if elected to take part in EXPO 2017. meeting’s issues. The foreign During the debates, the delega- minister urged. ible structure. minister highlighted the main tion of Kazakhstan also urged im- Idrissov also discussed related The participants also discussed to serve on this prestigious body. A delegation from Kazakhstan provisions of the Manifest “The plementation of the anti-terrorist issues in meetings with Jean-Paul the role of the next Secretary- He held a series of meetings with took part in a meeting of Executive World. The 21st Century,” along initiatives offered by Nazarbayev Laborde, Executive Director of the General of the UN in implement- his counterparts from the around Committee of the International Ex- with other anti-war, anti-nuclear- last September at the UN, such as UN Counter-Terrorism Committee ing these processes. The group the world in this connection. hibition Bureau in Paris. Members of the executive committee heard the reports on the preparation for sition of the water sector from EXPO 2017, the press service of budget dependence to self-suffi- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of IOFS Will Promote Innovations ciency and improving its invest- Kazakhstan informs. Head of the ment attractiveness. Secretariat of EXPO 2017 Ayan OIC, a successor of the Organi- Yerenov reported about the work sation of the Islamic Conference conducted since the last meet- in Agriculture and Food Security established in 1969, was renamed ing of the executive committee Continued from Page A1 water supply network. Also, [there drainage systems in the Repub- restored with surveillance cam- during the 38th session of the on the attraction of international is] construction of a wastewater lic of Kazakhstan,” provides for eras installed on them and about OIC Council of Foreign Minis- participants, development of the “Under the project on improving treatment plant with a capacity of restoring the irrigation system in 270 irrigation channels and 50 ters. It is the only regional asso- legal framework and on measures the water supply in Almaty region 18.8 m3/day and the restoration of 58,000 hectares of land in some operational bridges are to be im- ciation designed to represent the on fulfilment of the obligations (Enbekshikazakh and Karasai dis- the six existing drainage wells. The districts of Almaty region and plemented. The project will cost universal interests of the Islamic of Kazakhstan before the Inter- tricts), construction of water pipe- amount of attracted funds is $75.3 improving the soil condition of $235.5 million, with co-financ- world in the international arena. national Exhibition Bureau. The lines is planned in 15 locations.The million,” reported the Kazakh Agri- 92,500 hectares in the Maktaral ing provided by the United Na- Members include 57 countries in International Exhibitions Bureau total length is 680 kilometres, in- culture Ministry press office. and Shardara districts of South tions Development Programme Africa, Asia, Europe and South positively assessed the progress of cluding 234 kilometres of distribu- The second project, “Recon- Kazakhstan region. A total of 512 (UNDP).The projects are part of America, with a population of preparations for EXPO 2017. tion pipelines and 446 kilometres of struction of the irrigation and vertical drainage wells are to be the reforms on the phased tran- about 1.6 billion. A4 economy

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economy Int’l Experts to Discuss IMF Releases Updated news in brief Minister of Agriculture As- sylzhan Mamytbekov, who on May 6 resigned his post, earlier Challenges of Global Regional Economic Outlook said 176 billion tenge (US$540 limit public expenditure cuts that million) will be allocated un- By Zhazira Dyussembekova harm long-term growth prospects der the Agrobusiness 2020 pro- and safeguard targeted social gramme to support the agricultur- Economy at Astana ASTANA – The International spending. Overall, it is vital for al and industrial complex in 2016, Monetary Fund (IMF) released its sufficient savings to be set aside reported Kazinform. He indicated updated Regional Economic Out- for future generations and for pub- the amount increased 2.6 times look for the Caucasus and Cen- lic debt to remain on a sustainable compared to 2011. The global re- Economic Forum 2016 tral Asia (CCA). The document, footing,” according to the op-ed. forming of the complex’s subsidy presented April 25, indicated the system using further automation

Photo credit: Bankist.ru Photo credit: The IMF recommends modern- By Kamila Zhumabayeva economic growth in the region has ising the exchange rate and mon- of the process will be continued, slowed to a two-decade low, “ow- growth will dip from 3 percent etary policy frameworks, which added Mamytbekov. He explained ASTANA – The main trends and ing to the large and sustained de- last year to 2.6 percent in 2016, in essence requires replacing the the main idea of the reform is to challenges of global economic de- cline in commodity prices, wide- the positive impact of cheaper exchange rate with an effective in- reduce non-working subsidies velopment and ensuring long-term ranging spill-overs from Russia’s oil is being more than offset by terest rate instrument as the nomi- and state expenses. Plans have economic growth in new reality con- recession and the slowdown and lower remittances from Russia, nal anchor. been made to cancel the hectare ditions will be discussed May 25-26 rebalancing of China’s economy.” lower demand from China for “This should be supported by subsidy in 2016 and change it to at the 9th annual Astana Economic “Two thousand sixteen is an CCA-produced goods and lower making central banks truly in- cattle breeding. Forum (AEF) to be held under the historic and momentous year for prices in other commodities, such dependent and improving their theme of “New Economic Reality: the countries of the Caucasus and as copper, aluminium and cotton,” institutional capacity, transpar- Senate Speaker Kassym-Jomart Diversification, Innovations and Central Asia – their 25th year of he added. ency and accountability. It is also Tokayev said Kazakhstan must Economics of Knowledge.” independence since the breakup strengthen its position in the Rus- Experts from the monetary Prize in Economic Sciences win- of the Soviet Union. From rather sian market within the Eurasian community, politics, leaders of ners Christopher Pissarides, Ed- challenging beginnings, the CCA Kähkönen: “Two thousand Economic Union (EAEU). He major financial and international ward Prescott and Thomas Sargent countries have made enormous indicated Kazakhstan is located organisations and Nobel laure- are also expected to attend. gains over the past quarter century sixteen is an historic and momentous between main food consump- ates will participate in this year’s The key events will include the and have much to celebrate,” ac- tion markets such as China, Rus- forum. The expected speakers in- Kazakh investment summit organ- cording to the op-ed “Economic year for the countries of the sia, the Middle East and Europe, clude Chinese Internet commerce ised in cooperation with The Econo- Shadow over CCA Anniversary Caucasus and Central Asia – where the demand for food is company Ali Baba Group founder mist, the Great Silk Road countries’ Celebrations” by Juha Kähkönen, constantly increasing. Demand Jack Ma, International Monetary forum held jointly with the Boao deputy director of the IMF’s Mid- their 25th year of independence since for environmentally-friendly Fund (IMF) Managing Director Forum Secretariat for Asia and the dle East and Central Asia Depart- products is also growing by 20-30 Christine Lagarde, European Bank Kazakh privatisation forum coordi- ment, published by IntelliNews. the breakup of the Soviet Union. From percent annually. Since the EAEU for Reconstruction and Develop- nated with The Financial Times. “Without a doubt, 2016 is a time market is one of the most prom- ment (EBRD) President Sir Suma Lectures on economics, a series for celebrating the CCA’s first 25 rather challenging beginnings, [these] ising, Kazakhstan’s agricultural Chakrabarti and Columbia Univer- of workshops on the use of Block- years of independence – and the sector has additional opportuni- sity economics professor and earth chain technologies, networking many achievements of all these countries have made enormous gains ties to strengthen its position in institute director Jeffrey Sachs. and master classes from leading countries. But it is also a time to over the past quarter century and have the Russian market, he said. world experts and business gurus find ways of becoming less de- The forum will are also scheduled. A number of pendent on commodities and re- much to celebrate.’’ Fitch Ratings downgraded Ka- activities for Kazakh university mittances and promoting the de- zakhstan’s long-term foreign cur- be preceded students will also be planned. velopment of the private sector as The report also mentioned crucial to have clear communica- rency issuer default rating (IDR) May 24 by an The forum will be preceded May the engine of growth. In a proud measures that have been taken to tion on policy actions, as a lack of from BBB+ to BBB, according 24 by an IMF regional forum in- and historic year for the CCA, deal with unexpected issues. One clarity can increase uncertainty, to inform.kz. The local currency IMF regional volving Lagarde and the govern- this will not only help to weather such measure is the full exchange weaken confidence and ultimately IDR was also reduced from A- to ments of the Caucasus, Central the current storm, but also lay the rate flexibility, which has also undermine the effectiveness of BBB. Despite the changes, the international agency indicated forum involving Asian countries and Eurasian Eco- foundations for stronger growth been introduced in Kazakhstan. policy actions,” noted the op-ed. the outlooks are stable. The re- nomic Union member nations. and prosperity in the coming According to the source, it has The opinion added the CCA re- port showed the issue rating on Lagarde and the AEF 2016 partners include in- years,” he added. been “effective in absorbing the gion needs reforms that promote Kazakhstan’s senior unsecured ternational organisations and fi- According to the op-ed, average impact on export and fiscal rev- diversification away from com- governments of nancial institutions like the Asian growth for the period from 2017- foreign currency bonds has been enues and preserving valuable in- modities, reduce reliance on remit- Development Bank, EBRD, Or- 2021 is projected to be 3.7 per- downgraded from BBB+ to BBB. ternational reserves.” At the same tances, foster a competitive busi- the Caucasus, ganisation for Economic Co-op- cent, while in 2000-2014 the rate The country’s ceiling has been time, however, it has created pres- ness environment and create jobs. eration and Development, United was 8.3 percent. revised from A- to BBB+ and Central Asian “Thanks largely to high com- Nations and World Bank, accord- “Therefore, to navigate this sures on inflation and the financial the short-term foreign currency modity prices and strong remit- countries ing to its website. difficult terrain successfully, the sector, which is “highly dollarised IDR is affirmed at F2. Agency ex- Held annually in the capital, the CCA countries urgently need bold and has a significant number of tance flows, living standards in perts expect the Kazakh economy and Eurasian AEF is known as a platform for in- policy responses,” said Kähkönen. un-hedged borrowers and large the region – as measured by real to contract by 1 percent in 2016 ternational dialogue that allows con- “For the CCA’s oil exporters, non-performing loans from previ- GDP per capita – doubled in the (contrary to many other forecasts Economic Union structive discussion of economic de- whose growth will drop from 3.2 ous crises.” past 12 years. At the much lower of around 1 percent of positive velopment concerning both Central percent in 2015 to 1.1 percent Authorities have also increased growth rate projected for 2017-21 growth), which is below the five- member nations. Asia and the entire world in relation this year, the steep fall in inter- fiscal spending to both soften the and in the absence of much-need- year growth average of 4.6 per- to changes witnessed in the global national oil prices and spill-overs impact of the shocks and support ed reforms, it would take about cent and the BBB median of 3.3 Massachusetts Institute of Tech- economy. The participation of gov- from the recession in Russia have economic activity, which was 25 years for living standards to percent. nology economics professor and ernment and business figures from led to cuts in public investment, a mentioned in the piece. double again. This underscores co-author of “Why Nations Fail: more than 80 countries distinguishes weakening of private demand and “Yet, with these shocks expected just how critical market-enabling Senate Speaker Kassym-Jomart The Origins of Power, Prosperity the forum and its activities, accord- increased exchange rate and mon- to last and with public debt pro- reforms, improvements in the Tokayev said the development and Poverty” Daron Acemoğlu, ing to its website. The AEF serves as etary policy uncertainty. Lower jected to rise, this stance will even- quality of education, deepening of pace of agricultural production former member of Ronald Rea- a platform for finding efficient solu- oil production in some countries is tually need to move toward con- financial markets and broad-based lags behind the average statistical gan’s Economic Policy Advisory tions to address the major economic also weighing on the outlook. For solidating fiscal positions in the trade integration are to improving indicators of economic growth. Board Arthur Laffer and Nobel and social challenges of the day. the CCA’s oil importers, whose medium term. Such plans should the region’s outlook,” it stated. The agrarian sector produces only 4.7 percent of the state’s GDP, ac- cording to inform.kz. “The level of agricultural productivity is the lowest in comparison with other sectors,” said Tokayev. He added Over 700,000 Containers Per Year to Travel China- Kazakhstan has a lack of up-to- date soil cultivation technologies, quality seed grain and up-to-date harvesting vehicles. Tokayev not- Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran Railway by 2020 ed according to preliminary data, tariff terms, as well as expanding ated throughout transport corridor. tation in the income structure by of Marketing for Turkmenistan’s in 2015 the sector’s productivity By Kamila Zhumabayeva transport and logistics line of ser- Transit transportations are the most 2020 is our task.” Ministry of Railway transport Azat was a little bit more than $5,600 vices will become major factors promising for us,” he concluded. Kazakhstan’s Ambassador in Arzymedov, Alpysbayev, repre- per person employed, a figure 3.5 ASTANA – More than 700,000 in increasing transport container times less than the country’s aver- containers per year will be trans- “If revenues from transit amounted China Shakhrat Nuryshev, Turk- sentatives of China’s Ministry of age indicator and much less than activity. to about 23-25 percent two years menistan’s Ambassador in China Foreign Affairs and 40 Chinese ported along the China-Kazakh- “Of course, Kazakhstan’s trans- in developed countries. ago, last year we reached over 30 Chinar Rustamova, Mayor of transport companies participated stan-Turkmenistan-Iran trans- port and logistics infrastructure de- national railway by 2020, Vice velopment is being considered by percent. Transit taking more than Xi’an city of China’s Shaanxi in the meeting, the KazInform Prime Minister Karim Massi- President of Kazakhstan Temir our partners as the main factor of 50 percent from freight transpor- Province Shangguan Jiqing, Chief news agency reported. mov held a regular sitting of the Zholy Kanat Alpysbayev recently success. Great attention and inter- government, reported Primemi- announced. est were shown to Khorgos – East nister.kz, focusing on the legali- The announcement followed a Gate special economic zone de- sation process. The amount of recent meeting in Beijing of more claimed property in the country velopment. All these matters were than 130 transportation and rail reached 1.4 trillion tenge (US$4.3 discussed, plans were outlined and professionals along with govern- billion), approximately 1.2 tril- work will continue on their realisa- ment officials from China, Ka- lion tenge (US$3.7 billion) of tion,” Alpysbayev noted. zakhstan and Turkmenistan. The which has been already legalised. event was organised by the em- The company vice president also National Bank Chairman Daniyar bassies of Kazakhstan and Turk- told the meeting of transit officials Akishev reported 910 accounts menistan in China and Kazakhstan about the potential of China-Ka- were opened by 30 banks. Temir Zholy. zakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran rail- Representatives of numerous way. The amount of pension savings transport and logistics companies “Its potential constitutes more accrued in the Single Accumula- and export-oriented China prov- than 700,000 containers per year tive Pension Fund reached 6.7 inces interested in using the trans- as of today, according to experts’ trillion tenge (US$20.5 billion) national China-Kazakhstan-Turk- evaluation. We plan to achieve this as of April 1, according to the menistan-Iran route were present. figure by year 2020,” he stressed. fund’s press service. The profit- The increased traffic will involve Alpysbayev reminded that Ka- ability of pension assets distrib- establishing regular container train zakhstan and China have two rail- uted to depositors’ accounts from communication from Lianyungang way transitions that can ensure Jan. 1-March 31 was 2.4 percent to Bandar Abbas and Tehran cities, cargo trans-shipment of more than and the annual revenue stood at Alpysbayev said. 40 million tonnes a year. 16.9 percent. The weighted aver- According to him, creating un- “Additional transport and lo- age return on repayment of debt impeded passage of trains, increas- gistics centres, which will allow financial instruments kept in the ing the moving speed of container to implement distribution, con- fund’s pension assets investment trains to more than 1,000 kilome- solidation and other cargo trans- portfolio reached 10.5 percent as tres a day, providing favourable shipment services are being cre- Railways.kz Photo credit: of April 1. 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BUSINESS news in brief Ontustik Invest 2016 Highlights South Glencore is exploring options for its biggest gold mine, which could include a $2 billion sale and the possibility to reduce its Kazakhstan’s Business Potential debt burden, according to the ucts and agricultural goods. More As a result, 41 memorandums in Financial Times. Chinese min- By Yerbolat Uatkhanov than 60 companies participated in the amount of $2.5 billion were ers are expected to buy Glen- the exhibition and presented their signed. Different plenary sessions, core’s Vasilkovskoye project in ASTANA – The April 28-29 On- goods at the event. roundtable conferences and infor- Kazakhstan. The company made tustik Invest 2016 forum and exhi- “We emphasise quality con- mational tours for companies took the decision to sell the mine af- bition highlighted business oppor- trol. Our prices are moderate. place at the event. ter being approached by several tunities in South Kazakhstan. Our products are made using only “I come to Kazakhstan for suitors and has appointed BMO “South Kazakhstan is an impor- Capital Markets and Deutsche natural milk. We process up to 15 the second time to support state tant trade centre with 11 industrial Bank to handle a possible deal. tonnes of milk per day and plan to schools and colleges. Now, we are zones. Developing tourism and A successful disposal could help produce different types of cheese. working on a plan, but I can say agricultural fields are interesting Glencore reduce its net debt As of today, our products are sold that we are going to invest up to for investors. We consider that the below $18 billion this year and in Almaty, Shymkent, Taraz, Kara- $1 billion,” said First Director of decrease it to $15 billion by the number of foreign guests at the ganda and we plan to export them Global Project Capital Kenneth end of 2017. event shows the significance of the to Kyrgyzstan and ,” Fulton. region and its investment environ- said businessman Ismail Mame- Chinese investors are interested The Belarusian government ment,” said Turkish Deputy Min- dov. in the establishment of a plant approved draft agreements with ister of Economy Fatih Metin who Investors are interested in food producing energy saving lamps. tives of state bodies and diplomat- most favourable in the state. Lo- KazAgroFinance (Kazakhstan), attended the event. processing and engineering, oil re- Representative of Tong Di Khon Gazprombank Leasing (Russia) An exhibition under the event ic missions. cal companies produce foodstuffs, fining and pharmacy. Chzhin Dzhun said his company is and Eximleasing (Ukraine) to gathered hundreds of foreign and The investment climate of the construction materials, equipment, More than 700 participants from holding negotiations with the ad- provide goods produced in Be- local business persons, representa- region is well known as one of the clothes, pharmaceutical prod- 24 states took part in the event. ministration of the region. larus to Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine under the terms of a fi- nancial lease, reported BelTA. The Belarusian Industry and Finance Ministries have been authorised to hold negotiations Moldova Expresses Interest in Buying and sign agreements with com- panies from the three countries. Belgazprombank, Belarusbank and BPS-Sberbank were named Kazakh Railroad Products agent banks to implement the According to the press state- velopment perspectives of the two conditions under the agree- Staff Report ment, particular attention was plants. In addition, the Moldovan ments. Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) paid to the participation of Kazakh representatives visited the Centre President and the companies in the railway mod- for Transport Technology, which is Repair and restoration works head of the Railroad of Moldova ernisation of Moldova, the pro- a branch company of Kazakhstan at Kashagan oil field are being Yuryi Topal held a meeting in curement of modern locomotives, Temir Zholy. performed slightly ahead of plan, Astana on April 25. The Moldovan freight and passenger cars, as well As part of the visit, the Moldovan reported the Ministry of Energy representative expressed the high as long rails, wheel-bandage prod- delegation was invited to Ekibas- press service. Kashagan’s re- interest of his company in pur- ucts and car casting from Kazakh- tuz to visit Kazakhstan Wagon serves are estimated at 4.8 bil- chasing Kazakh railroad products, stan to Moldova. Company and Prommashkomplekt lion tonnes of oil and production reported the press service of KZT. The delegation also visited the enterprise. Both companies pro- is expected to resume in late During the meeting, the sides Locomotive Kurastyru Zauyty and duce wagons, turnouts, and wheels 2016 after the pipelines are re- discussed issues of bilateral co- Tulpar Talgo companies, where and drew attention of the guests, placed. The field was discovered operation in the field of logistics, they got acquainted with a range of who appreciated the capacity of in the 2000s and is 80 kilometres transport and railway engineering. products, production lines and de- the Kazakh producers. from Atyrau in the northern part of the Caspian Sea. Developing the field was completed with the help of artificial islands. The total oil reserves are 38 bil- lion barrels, about 10 billion of Young Entrepreneurs Run Chemical Company which are recoverable, and oil from the field is characterised as “high-quality.” Kashagan’s gas reserves are estimated at more in Cooperation with Disney and Marvel than 1 trillion cubic metres. To- want to live in this city-country,” year we have exhibited in Mos- has helped us to attract experts tal investment in the project to By Zhazira Dyussembekova he said. “The country [Kazakh- cow,” said Nurmaganbetov. with experience of more than 40 date is approximately $50 bil- stan] has created good conditions They added Chevron supports years to promote our products lion. ASTANA – Goldman & Young, for development of business and local producers and the company in the market of Kazakhstan and created by friends Daniyar Nur- it is number 41 in the mentioned began delivery this month to their abroad,” said Nurmaganbetov. Kazakhstan Temir Zholy’s net maganbetov and Diyas Yagmurov, ranking.” shift camp in the Tengiz field. The “There are almost no local raw profit reached 32.6 billion tenge develops and manufactures chemi- In Kazakhstan, his idea evolved European Bank for Reconstruction materials and we are bringing all (US$100 million) in January- cals for use in the Horeca (hotel/ into a project on children’s cos- and Development (EBRD) also the products from Europe, the U.S. April 2016, reported the compa- restaurant/café) sphere, cosmetic metics. He invited his close friend provided a grant to implement a and China. The list of our suppliers ny’s press service. The volume products for children and house- Yagmurov, who supported the GMP (good manufacturing prac- has the best suppliers of chemical of transit container transporta- hold chemicals. Based in Almaty, idea, to join the initial team. tices) system in their production. raw materials. They support us and tion on the China-Europe-China the company plans to open an of- The company’s name came “That will put our company on understand that we are at the stage route through Kazakh territory fice in the capital this year and en- purely by chance. the same level of quality control of formation. They assist us with increased by 205 percent in Jan- ter Russia’s market in 2018. Diyas Yagmurov “Now people say that we are with any global manufacturers. the development of the best formu- uary-April 2016 compared to the “We have more than 100 kinds experience with Procter & Gam- young and gold and some say it Also, this bank on a grant basis las,” said Nurmaganbetov. same period in 2015. This ena- of products, as well as lots of new ble, as well as projects with the has roots in Israel,” said Nurma- bled the companies to increase products in development. The Kazakhstan Investment Fund, al- ganbetov. their income and achieve posi- company employs about 30 peo- lowed him to open his own factory. The initial capital was rela- tive financial results. ple. For the distribution of our “I wanted to start a business in tively small. They started with a Horeca products, we work with Paris; however, after finding out 50-square metre rented building The Almaty administration met dealers and mass market prod- the working conditions in the EU until investors later supported the with a Danish business delegation ucts are promoted by our partner (), I quickly re- idea. led by Denmark’s Ambassador in company Prima Distribution,” alised that it would be connected When it came to cooperation Russia and Kazakhstan Thomas said Nurmaganbetov in a recent and an agreement with Disney and Winkler. The guests highlighted interview for this story. “The main with very high risk. For example, if the business failed, we would Marvel, the team admitted it was the dynamic development of co- prospect for us is our company’s hard to reach out to such global gi- operation between Almaty and development in the Horeca market have to pay the dismissed employ- ees up to 37 months of wages,” he ants. Denmark. Twenty-four joint in Kazakhstan.” “We had been sending letters ventures and 25 enterprises with The concept was born during said. After reviewing the World and requests, but they were left un- the participation of the Danish a lecture on entrepreneurship in answered. As a result, I had to use capital are currently registered in 2011 at INSEAD, the international Bank’s Ease of Doing Business in- dex, Nurmaganbetov and his fam- ‘connections.’ During the training the city. Winkler noted Almaty’s graduate business school. Initially, programme at Harvard Business enormous potential for invest- the idea was to create boutique ily moved to Singapore to study at its INSEAD campus. He ultimate- School, the development director ment and emphasised its attrac- cosmetics similar to Tailored Cos- of Disney’s business in Russia was tiveness. The Ambassador noted metics, luxury shops where beau- ly made the decision to return to his native land. in the same class with me. I found the metropolis demonstrates high ticians examine the characteris- him in our database and in spite of “That country [Singapore] was rates of economic and industrial- tics and needs of the client’s hair the fact that at that time he was not number one in the rankings. But innovative development and said and skin, then manufacture care working in the company, he rec- there, I simply did not like some the city successfully operates its products with a unique set of ac- ommend me to management. But things and I realised that I did not own business area which allows tive substances and vitamins. Past he added that Disney usually did it to create new companies with not work with start-ups. We were foreign capital. The Danish par- able to convince them. And now, ty intends to continue investing we have been successfully cooper- in agriculture, energy and high ating for four years.” technologies. “We are proud to produce our products in Kazakhstan. I had Golden Camel signed an agree- never believed that government ment with the South Kazakhstan supporting measures worked, administration, reported Ka- but in reality it was very effec- zinform. Kazakhstan is among tive. We have received a loan the leaders in the production of from Kazinvestbank at a rate of camel milk, which is the reason 6 percent per annum in tenge the administration plans to estab- within the Damu programme for lish a processing plant. The facil- the construction of our new plant ity, with the capacity to produce and the purchase of equipment. eight tonnes of dried camel milk The company Kaznex Invest is per day, is expected to be opera- helping us with access to for- tional in March 2017. The total eign markets. Last year, we went cost of the project is 12.8 billion to the exhibition in the cities of tenge (US$39.2 million). Novosibirsk and Tehran and this Daniyar Nurmaganbetov A6 EDITORIAL&opinion

Wednesday, may 11, 2016 Defender of the Fatherland Day: Is Kazakhstan Able to Bring Time to Thank Armed Forces EAEU and EU Together? uch has been the success of Kazakhstan over the keep a control of costs. This explains why Kazakhstan has after lifting excessive barri- last 24 years that it can be easy to forget that the been able to keep its military strong without major budget By Adil Kaukenov ers and harmonising the entire county is located in an unstable region. It is a increases. spectrum of standards covering tribute to Kazakhstan and its closest neighbours Indeed, President Nazarbayev has warned against the Kazakhstan is so far the economic cooperation. Sthat they have lived in peace together since the collapse of dangers of a new arms race in defence spending. He only country in the post-Soviet For this period of chair- the Soviet Union. called, in his recent Manifesto, for all countries to divert area that signed the Enhanced manship of Kazakhstan in the It is a mark as well of the good sense of the Kazakh resources from existing military budgets to support global Partnership and Cooperation EAEU, it was proposed to an- people that the extreme and violent ideologies which have sustainable development. Kazakhstan shows there is no Agreement with the European nounce 2016 “The year for sadly taken a hold in countries not far from our borders conflict between maintaining a strong national defence Union. On May 1, the eco- deepening economic relations have found no home here. Kazakhstan stands as an exam- force and being a consistent campaigner for peace and nomic part of the Enhanced of the Union with third coun- ple of how those of different backgrounds and faiths can disarmament. Partnership and Cooperation tries and key integration un- live together in harmony. In many ways, our Armed Forces are a symbol of our Agreement with the EU en- ions.” Among its priorities are But peace should never be taken for granted. We can see country’s successful foreign policy which is based on co- tered into force provisionally, bridging the EAEU and the Silk tragically from too many parts of the world the dangers operation and dialogue. Kazakhstan is a founding member while Foreign Minister Erlan Way Economic Belt, deepening that countries face. It is why the role of the Kazakh Armed of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation and our Idrissov has been called the areas of cooperation, where the cooperation with the Shanghai Forces in protecting our people and land from outside forces work together closely with those of other CSTO best advocate of the European trade section is notable for its Cooperation Organisation and threats continues to be important and is rightly celebrated members. Union. Is Astana able to imple- thorough stipulation. On March the European Union. this week. But they also have a long track record of co-operation ment the plans on bringing to- 25, President of Kazakhstan In April, during a visit to the It was 24 years ago on May 7 that the Kazakh Armed with NATO including the crucial logistic support given gether the Eurasian Economic Nursultan Nazarbayev signed United States, President Naz- Forces formally came into being. The date is significant to its mission in . Among the initiatives to Union (EAEU) and the Euro- a law on ratification of this arbayev informed that there as it falls in the week when countries celebrate the end of strengthen these links is the regular exchange programme pean Union? agreement and since May 1, its were discussions with the Eu- war in Europe and the bravery and sacrifice of those who between U.S. and Kazakh cadets who visit America’s Currently, the Eurasian economic part is provisionally ropean Council and the Euro- fought against the evil of Nazism. renowned West Point military academy. Economic Union is not only effective. pean Commission regarding Kazakhstan was, of course, a republic within the The increased understanding such programmes and building up the system of in- At the same time, Kazakhstan prospects for cooperation be- Soviet Union at that time. But its contribution in lifting co-operation bring has never been more important. Our ternal cooperation between its is very active in not only estab- tween the EU and the EAEU. this shadow from the world was immense. More than Armed Forces find themselves working increasingly with members, but also establish- lishing governmental mecha- The President of Kazakhstan a million men and women from Kazakhstan fought other countries on international peace-keeping missions. ing mechanisms to work with nisms to improve cooperation, proposed to conduct a joint against Hitler’s armies, and only half of them returned Kazakhstan has recognised its growing responsibility, as external economic players. but also in attracting European conference of the two unions home after the war. our economy develops, to play its part in promoting global The significance of the latter is investments and working with for politicians and experts to Fortunately our Armed Forces have not been called peace and stability. Our officers are in the forefront of this growing against the backdrop businesses. For example, the clear the air in that issue. Ac- into action to defend our territory. But no one should work, helping protect civilian lives in the world’s trouble of low commodity prices as Spanish delegation that visited cording to Nazarbayev, it is doubt that they would be up to the task. Our land, air spots. well as the systemic crisis in Kazakhstan recently included, necessary to ensure mutual and naval forces are highly motivated, well trained and It is this immense contribution to our country’s pro- the economies of the EAEU. besides head of the delegation, trade in a calm manner. well-equipped with an increasingly high proportion of its gress and security which is celebrated across the country In these conditions, the de- acting Minister of Foreign Af- The fact that we need such an sophisticated armaments and vehicles produced within on Defender of the Fatherland Day on May 7. A national velopment of multi-vector and fairs and Cooperation of Spain initiative is proven and demon- Kazakhstan. holiday, it gives us the chance to pause and think about the diversified external economic José Manuel García-Margallo, strated regularly by the scepti- By boosting our domestic defence industry, not only are central role the Armed Forces have played and continue ties is an imperative. How- representatives of major Span- cism of Europeans regarding skills, jobs and expertise being grown which can help the to play in the life and success of our country. They are a ever, today the obvious logic ish companies such as INDRA, the prospects and economic development of other hi-tech industries, but it is easier to credit to our nation. of economic benefits in differ- MAXAM, INECO, TECNI- character of the EAEU, and ent areas has been put aside by CAS REUNIDAS, EUROFIN- by the regularly articulated political circumstances. Here, SA and others. discontent of Russia for the we talk about the relations be- Kazakhstan interacts actively imposed sanctions and politi- tween the EAEU and the Eu- with Europe in the format of cisation of economic coopera- ropean Union. Due to the fact cooperation with supranational tion. For example, on April 8, that Russia and Western states bodies of the EU. For exam- Speaker of the State Duma Ser- initiated cut-backs in economic ple, in mid-April, the Ministry gei Naryshkin noted that by im- ties across a big sector, both the of Agriculture of Kazakhstan posing sanctions, the European Eurasian Economic Union as and the European Commis- Union in fact isolated itself an integration union and sepa- sion achieved an agreement to from the whole Eurasian inte- rate countries therein suffer. develop a roadmap on deepen- gration process. And on April In this context, Kazakhstan, ing cooperation in agriculture; 13, at the enlarged session of being considered today as the they also consider the transit of the Eurasian Intergovernmen- most successful state in the goods through the territory of tal Council, Prime Minister of EAEU in terms of maintaining the EAEU. Russia Dmitry Medvedev said, and developing international Finally, amid the crisis of “Now we receive more signs of cooperation with all potential confidence and economic rela- interest in joint work from the partners of the Union, can be tions between the EU and the European partners. Recently, both a model and a mediator in EAEU, Kazakhstan consistent- they were not ready for that, building dialogue between the ly remains a constructive part- but now it seems that there EAEU and the EU. This posi- ner and, partially, a mediator in are such signs. We are ready tion is proved by the highly de- relations between the integra- for such action, but, of course, veloped cooperation between tion unions. It is not a coinci- we need to act on the basis of Kazakhstan and Europe, and dence that at the 13th Eurasian equality, consideration of each the willingness of Astana, as Media Forum held in Astana on other’s interests, and mutual the historic author of Eurasian April 22, French Ambassador benefit.” integration, to manage and pro- Francis Etienne called Kazakh In such conditions, Kazakh- mote the dialogue between the Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov stan’s proposal to organise EAEU and the EU. the best advocate of the Euro- a large-scale platform to ex- pean Union. change opinions seems to be These words were heard af- difficult to implement, but on Development ter the statement by Idrissov, in the other hand – very relevant, which he noted that relations because the logic of economic of Kazakhstan-EU with the EU are of special im- interest gradually decreases the Dialogue portance for Kazakhstan and barriers of political discontent. Today, the European Union that the world has not yet cre- In this context, besides com- is the biggest trade partner ated a better integration model prehensive bilateral ties, Ka- of Kazakhstan. Statistics say than the European Union. zakhstan maintains a high level that in 2015 trade turnover of confidence with the Euro- between Kazakhstan and the pean Union in political and EU amounted to $31.3 billion, Promotion business circles, and it has the which accounts for more than of EAEU-EU strategic vision in the need to 40 percent of total foreign trade improve cooperation between of Kazakhstan. The major part Dialogue the two integration unions. of foreign direct investments The progress described There are chances that Astana attracted to the country come above in cooperation between will play a key role in resuming from the European Union (The Kazakhstan and Europe shows the dialogue. , France, Italy, Bel- not only the importance of the Political challenges substan- gium, the United Kingdom, Western vector in Astana’s tially moderated the process of etc.). Furthermore, over the foreign policy, but also the cooperation between the Euro- last decade, the trade turnover general foreign policy strat- pean and Eurasian Economic increased 13 times, the volume egy of the state. Within the Unions. But today it doesn’t of European investments in the Eurasian Economic Union, seem relevant to discuss the Kazakh economy – 10 times. Kazakhstan is a flagship in revitalisation of the project The great success of Kazakh promoting cooperation with “From Lisbon to Vladivostok” diplomacy in the European di- other key players, including or the full institutional partner- rection is proved by the fact China and Iran. ship of the two organisations. that Kazakhstan is the only At the same time, fortunately, However, the establishment of country in the post-Soviet area Kazakhstan has an understand- the platform, where officials, that has signed the Enhanced ing at the highest level that in parliament members, busi- Partnership and Cooperation modern these conditions under- nesspersons and civil society Agreement with the European lying the country’s transition of the two unions can give each Union. This document, signed beyond a commodity economy other full information on their last December during the visit and in a world in which the plans, projects, strategic goals of EU High Representative for importance of integrational and even concerns, is more Foreign Affairs and Security unions is growing, bilateral than possible. Policy Federica Mogherini to relations cannot fully provide Kazakhstan, is a second-gen- Kazakhstan with the type of The author is an independ- eration agreement. It covers 29 opportunities it could have ent political scientist.

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cannot be addressed by states acting alone. Today, millions of refugees and migrants are being Refugees and Migrants: A Crisis of Solidarity deprived of their basic rights, and to meet the challenge. On Sep- be. We need more measures to pro- their international legal obliga- the world is depriving itself of the By Ban Ki-moon tember 19, the General Assembly mote the social and economic in- tions, including the 1951 Refugee full benefits of what refugees and will hold a high-level meeting to clusion of refugees and migrants. Convention. Countries where refu- migrants have to offer. This September, the United strengthen our efforts for the long- Third, political and commu- gees arrive first should not be left The World Humanitarian Sum- Nations General Assembly will er term. To help the international nity leaders have a responsibility to shoulder the demands alone. My mit I am convening in Istanbul bring together world leaders to community seize this opportunity, to speak out against discrimina- report proposes a “global compact May 23 and 24 will seek new com- address one of the leading chal- I have just issued a report, “In tion and intolerance, and to coun- on responsibility sharing for refu- mitments from states and others lenges of our time: responding to Safety and Dignity”, with recom- ter those who seek to win votes gees”. to work together to protect peo- large movements of refugees and mendations on how the world can through fear mongering and di- There is a pressing need to do ple and build resilience. I expect migrants. take more effective collective ac- visiveness. This is a time to build more to combat smugglers and the September 19 meeting of the War, human rights violations, tion. bridges, not walls, between people. traffickers, to rescue and protect General Assembly to point the underdevelopment, climate change We need to begin by recognis- Fourth, we have to give greater people en route, and to ensure their way toward solutions to the most and natural disasters are leading ing our common humanity. Mil- attention to addressing the drivers safety and dignity at borders. More immediate refugee and migration more people to leave their homes lions of people on the move have of forced displacement. The Unit- orderly and legal pathways for mi- challenges, and commit world than at any time since we have had been exposed to extreme suffering. ed Nations continues to strengthen grants and refugees will be crucial, leaders to greater global coopera- reliable data. More than 60 million Thousands have died in the Medi- its work to prevent conflict, resolve so that desperate people are not tion on these issues. people – half of them children – terranean, on the Andaman Sea, in disputes peacefully and address forced to turn to criminal networks Human beings have moved from have fled violence or persecution per cent of the UN’s budget to ease the Sahel and in Central America. violations of human rights before in their search for safety. place to place across the millennia, and are now refugees and internal- and resolve their plight. Refugees and migrants are not they escalate. One powerful new The number of migrants is ex- by choice and under duress, and ly displaced persons. An additional With equitable responsibility “others”; they are as diverse as the tool is the 2030 Agenda for Sus- pected to continue to grow as a will continue to do so for the fore- 225 million are migrants who have sharing, there would be no crisis human family itself. Movements tainable Development, a blueprint result of trade, labour and skill seeable future. Only by upholding left their countries in search of for host countries. We can afford to of people are a quintessentially agreed last year by all 193 mem- shortages, the ease of travel and our duty to protect those fleeing better opportunities or simply for help, and we know what we need global phenomenon that demands bers of the United Nations that communications, rising inequal- persecution and violence, and by survival. to do to handle large movements a global sharing of responsibility. includes a strong focus on justice, ity and climate change. My report embracing the opportunities that But this is not a crisis of num- of refugees and migrants. Yet too Second, far from being a threat, institutions and peaceful societies. proposes important measures to refugees and migrants offer to bers; it is a crisis of solidarity. often, we let fear and ignorance refugees and migrants contribute Fifth, we need to strengthen the improve global governance in this their new societies, will we be able Almost 90 per cent of the world’s get in the way. Human needs end to the growth and development international systems that man- area, including through a “global to achieve a more prosperous and refugees are hosted in develop- up overshadowed, and xenophobia of host countries as well as their age large movements of people compact for safe, orderly and reg- fairer future for all. ing countries. Eight countries host speaks louder than reason. countries of origin. The better new so that they uphold human rights ular migration”. more than half the world’s refu- Countries on the front lines of arrivals are integrated, the greater norms and provide the necessary Refugee and migrant crises are The author is the Secretary- gees. Just ten countries provide 75 this crisis are struggling every day their contribution to society will protections. States must honour far from insurmountable, but they General of the United Nations.

Thus, Kazakhstan also became a host country for an IAEA unit, like the laboratories in Austria and Mo- Kazakhstan’s Contribution to Settlement naco, the research centre in Italy and the regional offices in Canada, Ja- of Iranian Nuclear Programme Issue pan, Switzerland and the U.S. ar weapon. This momentous event A small remark: trade in uranium was preceded by a large amount of How Did Settlement By Marat Shibutov stopped the sanctions and proved is a much-regulated and politically- work. that the parties must come to an motivated market – one does not Given that the list of countries of the Iranian Issues The first half of 2015 was marked agreement. simply buy a physical quantity of providing commercial services on Influence Kazakhstan: by a great success in international di- In 2013 came a breakthrough uranium. Any deal here is only the enrichment is very short (France, plomacy: the conclusion of the Joint in negotiations, and the P5+1 and outcome of political, not economic , the Netherlands, Russia, Pros and Cons Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran came to a compromise. Almaty agreements. As for the list of urani- the United Kingdom and the United Looking back, we need to clearly the Iranian nuclear programme. The hosted two rounds of negotiations, um exporters, it is short and includes States), as the list of countries pro- identify the advantages and disad- second half of 2015 and 2016 dem- Istanbul hosted one round, and 2013 Kazakhstan, Canada, Australia, Ni- ducing nuclear fuel, this market has vantages for Kazakhstan as to the onstrate its implementation. This ended with the signing of the Joint ger, Namibia, Russia, and Uzbeki- always been monopolised and has outcome of the Iranian nuclear pro- landmark diplomatic agreement Plan, which stipulated the lifting of stan. always been under the threat of defi- gramme deal. has its major authors: Iran, the In- sanctions in exchange for capping Others produce uranium only for cit. What if the market doesn’t sell Let’s start with pros: ternational Atomic Energy Agency implementing their programme, two the concentration of the uranium their own needs. Almost the same LEU or nuclear fuel – developing Relations between Kazakhstan (IAEA) and the P5+1, as well as mi- problems arose. Iran could produce at 5 percent and trend is related to the companies countries cannot independently pro- and Iran reached a new milestone; nor authors with less significant and First, Iran chose to create the full freezing the construction of new ura- which produce uranium – they also duce them for their nuclear power cementing them in documents in obvious roles. However, one should nuclear cycle, not just build a nucle- nium enrichment centres by Iran. belong to a small group of coun- plants (NPPs) and they will have to 2016 is to be complimented by remember that though minor par- ar power plant and procure nuclear The final turning point was tries: Kazatomprom (Kazakhstan), pay any price set for them or may strengthened economic cooperation. ticipants were not the main drivers fuel for it. That is why concerns were achieved in Vienna in 2015 when the Cameco (Canada), Areva (France), undermine their energy plans. At the Iran will be a market for our natu- of the agreement, without them the raised that not only could fuel be parties signed the Joint Comprehen- ARMZ – Uranium One (Russia), same time, the United Nations (UN) ral uranium for many years. process would have been delayed. produced, but also highly-enriched sive Plan of Action on the Iranian Rio Tinto (Australia – the United Security Council and the nuclear Kazakhstan became part of the Kazakhstan was among these partic- uranium for nuclear bombs. This nuclear programme, which guaran- Kingdom), BHP Billiton (Australia club don’t want developing coun- important system for LEU and nu- ipants, and we are going to consider choice was based on the fact that teed exclusively peaceful goals of – the United Kingdom), Paladin En- tries to build their own enrichment clear non-proliferation. The logical its role. American and German corporations the Iranian nuclear programme ergy (Australia), Navoi MMK (Uz- facilities – it is fraught with risks of link “Kazakhstan-Uranium” be- unilaterally terminated contracts The plan ensures the gradual and bekistan). nuclear proliferation. That is why in comes increasingly strong around Why Does Iran Need a Nuclear with Iran after the Islamic revolution full lifting of sanctions of the UN Excluding those countries which 2006, the world community started the world, though inside the country Programme? and did not fulfill their obligations. Security Council and international initiated sanctions against Iran to think and propose options of an people think more about oil. Iran’s nuclear programme was Second, Iran’s theocratic govern- and national sanctions related to the and treated it quite negatively, like LEU Bank. The situation was devel- Kazakhstan took a real part in big launched by Shah Reza Pahlavi back ment has not been well-perceived by Iranian nuclear programme, includ- France and the United Kingdom, oped in the following way: politics, even if it played a second- in the 1950s, and it was continued by its neighbours – a year after the rev- ing steps to provide access to such in principle, Iran can buy uranium On November 26, 2010, the IAEA ary role. However, it was noted by the Islamic Republic, following the olution, Iran and Iraq went to war, areas as trade, technologies, finance only from three countries – Ka- developed the document “Assur- the U.S. and other participants in the overthrow of the Shah. a war which would last eight years. and energy. zakhstan, Russia and Uzbekistan. ance of Supply: Establishment of negotiations. Identity in such pro- There were several reasons for Iran also played a role in controver- At the same time, Uzbekistan does an IAEA Low Enriched Uranium cess means a lot. Iran to look to nuclear power as a so- sial activities in Lebanon, Syria and not produce much and maintains (LEU) Bank for the Supply of LEU Establishing such an important lution to its energy and other needs. other countries. Iran had become a Kazakhstan’s Role neutrality in many international is- to Member States.” international facility in the East Firstly, without coal and hydro re- leader in the Middle East and the sues; thus, among guaranteed sup- On May 20, 2011 the IAEA an- Kazakhstan region is an additional sources as crucial energy sources, Islamic World many years before. in Settling the Iranian pliers there are only Kazakhstan and nounced a tender to choose the contribution of our country, and this Iran had to use oil and gas for its Its resources and achievements are Russia, but Russia one time did not country which would host the bank. region in particular, to international Nuclear Issue On July 29, 2011, Kazakhstan power plants. As of 2006, 75 percent great, but with nuclear weapons, it During the negotiations between supply the promised and partially- security. submitted its application for hosting of electricity in Iran was produced would be unstoppable. This prospect the P5+1 and Iran, Kazakhstan im- paid-for S-300 missile system. In Of course, such a large scale pro- the bank, attaching information on from natural gas, 18 percent from scared many countries. proved its relations with Iran step general, despite such a big choice cess has its cons: two sites – the Ulba Metallurgical oil and 7 percent from hydropower The development of the Iranian by step, slowly becoming a major Iran has no other options but Russia Higher competition with Iranian Plant and the National Nuclear Cen- plants. Iran generated almost all of nuclear programme led to a situa- supplier of grain to the country. To- and Kazakhstan. On December 27, oil on the Asian markets, even if tre in Kurchatov. its electricity from gas and oil. tion in which it became not only an tal turnover peaked at $2.5 billion in 2015, Kazatomprom sold the first 60 small, because Iran will increase its In March 2012, upon the out- Second, Iran needed power for Iranian or regional issue, but a major 2007, which is similar to the trade tonnes of natural uranium to Iran on production rate. On the other hand, comes of the open competition Ka- the Iranian oil will be sold legally its fast-growing population. From problem of global politics. Thus, of between Russia and Iran. Moreover, commercial conditions as the speci- zakhstan was the only candidate and now, Iran has no reason to sell it about 19 million in 1956, Iran’s course, it attracted attention. between 2009–2011, Kazakhstan fied Joint Comprehensive Plan of country to host the bank. below market prices. population increased to 75 million In 2003, the IAEA, several West- built its part of the Kazakhstan- Action (JCPOA) compensation for In May 2012, the IAEA delegation The IAEA LEU Bank triggers the in 2011. Such growth was accom- ern countries and the UN Security Turkmenistan-Iran railroad, which removing low enriched uranium visited Ust Kamenogorsk and Asta- outburst of radiophobia among Ka- panied by both industrialisation Council launched negotiations on was officially opened in December (LEU) from the country. Apparently, na. From July 2012-March 2013, the zakh people, but it is mostly due to and urbanisation – the number of the Iranian nuclear programme. 2014. This railroad, the second way this trade will continue and will help industries and the number of cities Iran to further buy natural uranium sides held, in total, seven rounds of the hysteria caused by the illiterate for Iran to bypass the sea blockade negotiations on the agency’s draft increased. This led to the continuous How and Why Were Negotia- and enrich it, then export it to the mass media. This problem is purely (the other was via the Caspian Sea) agreement between the IAEA and growth of energy consumption. tions on the Iranian Nuclear Pro- world market – a very beneficial local and can be solved. made the new route very valuable. Kazakhstan on the establishment of Third, Iran needed to make op- gramme Conducted? business which will help to maintain Costs on road construction and Thus, by the end of the negotiations the LEU Bank in Kazakhstan. timal use of its oil and natural gas, Negotiations with Iran started science and technologies. on diplomatic and other actions are on the nuclear programme, Kazakh- On 27, 2015, the IAEA On the other hand, Iran also not recovered – it requires more which are both valuable commodi- when IAEA inspectors found evi- stan had become a trusted partner of and Kazakhstan signed the agree- needs nuclear fuel which can only time. We need to attract carriers and ties for oil refineries and the chemi- dence of enriched uranium and be- Iran. ment. be produced from LEU; notably, freights to ensure proceeds from the cal industry and an important export gan to suspect that Iran’s nuclear Now, let’s talk about the Joint Technically, the LEU Bank is just in big amounts – one core load of transit. product. programme also had military objec- Comprehensive Plan of Action on part of the uranium hexafluoride Fourth, Iran lacked close foreign tives. the Iranian nuclear programme itself VVER–1,000 is about 75 tonnes. stockpile of the Ulba Metallurgical electricity sources that could regu- Thus began a long process of sanc- – why it is interesting for Kazakh- That means uranium hexafluoride is Plant, which has its own security and Conclusions larly supply cheap electricity. Most tions and negotiations. In 2005, the stan. needed, but it cannot be brought to 60 full cylinders (up to 90 tonnes) of The Kazakh contribution to the of Iran’s neighbours have either U.S. adopted sanctions against Iran; The main aspect of the JCPOA for the country. Now, the International uranium hexafluoride (UF6) with settlement of the Iranian nuclear is- power shortages or very bad rela- in 2006, the UN Security Council Kazakhstan is in paragraphs 5 and 7, Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nominal enrichment of U-235 up to sue was not so big against the gen- tions with the country. followed; in 2010, the European section A ‘Enrichment, Enrichment LEU Bank takes the lead. and including 4.95 percent. eral background, but for the country Finally, nuclear power plants are Union. In 2006, the P5+1 negotia- R&D, Stockpiles’. Economically, it is an assurance itself it was a major foreign policy considered to be the source of power tion group was established, encom- They imply that uranium, except of a nuclear fuel supply at market achievement over the entire history generation most adapted to military passing the U.S., Russia, the U.K., natural and nuclear fuel pellets, must IAEA Low Enriched Ura- prices and without limitations for all of its independence. The country has use, making them also a security is- France, China and Germany. The not be stockpiled in Iran in more or nium Bank developing countries. been successfully using the exist- sue – or asset. These plants can ac- group began to negotiate with Iran less substantial quantities. On the Legally, it is a Kazakh legal en- ing resources (uranium, geographic cumulate fuel reserves for several on behalf of the world community. other hand, the Iranian nuclear pro- in Kazakhstan tity which must ensure control over location) and building a persistently years, which thermal power plants Under sanctions and participat- gramme does not stop nuclear facili- Before adopting the JCPOA on LEU for IAEA as well as protect and and consistently-general multidi- cannot do; plus, fuel volumes are ing in hit and miss negotiations, Iran ties, which require uranium, from the Iranian nuclear programme, Ka- transport it to the Kazakh bounda- mensional strategy for about eight so small they don’t require special continued to develop its nuclear pro- being maintained in its territory. zakhstan made, perhaps, one of its ries. years. Kazakhstan managed to transport and are easily protected. gramme. In late 2013, it launched Obviously, the P5+1 guarantees that most interesting diplomatic deals. Politically, it is part of the big sys- achieve what it wants and we hope In Iran, the need for nuclear en- the Fordow enrichment plant, which Iran will be able to buy both natu- On April 27, 2015, the Kazakh tem designed to prevent the spread that it will repeat such success. ergy was clear: it would solve many could produce uranium at a more ral uranium and hexafluoride on the government approved the agree- of nuclear weapons in the world, problems for the country and make than 20 percent concentration, mak- market. Here, the role of Kazakhstan ment with the IAEA to establish the similar to its other parts in Russia The author is an independent it the leader of the region. But in ing it applicable for creating a nucle- becomes clear. IAEA LEU Bank in the country. It and the United Kingdom. political analyst. A8 eurasia&world

Wednesday, may 11, 2016 Astana, Warsaw Seek Closer Cooperation in Political, Economic Spheres “I hope that this visit will be- “Poland is one of the most de- manifesto, that only peace and dis- By Aiman Turebekova come a new point in further deep- veloped states of Eastern Europe armament can positively influence ening our good and friendly rela- and has a great potential. Kazakh- the attitudes of the world,” he said. ASTANA – Kazakh President tions,” said the Kazakh President. stan is interested in further fruitful In addition to the meetings be- Nursultan Nazarbayev met May Karczewski thanked the head development of bilateral coop- tween Nazarbayev and Karcze- 5 at the Akorda with Poland’s of state for his contribution in de- eration. President Nursultan Naz- wski, the visit included meetings Marshal of the Senate Stanisław veloping bilateral cooperation and arbayev personally did much to with Mazhilis (lower house of Karczewski, where the parties dis- noted the Polish government is strengthen the mutually-beneficial Parliament) Chairman Baktykozha cussed prospects of economic, in- preparing for the Kazakh leader’s relations between the two coun- Izmukhambetov and Assembly of vestment and inter-parliamentary visit to Warsaw. tries, whether in the field of po- the People of Kazakhstan (APK) cooperation, reported the Presi- Kazakh Senate Chairman litical dialogue or trade, economic Deputy Chair Yeraly Tugzhanov at dent’s press office. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also held and cultural fields. Our task is to the Palace of Peace and Reconcili- “We have a great respect for what talks with his Polish colleague. continue working in this direc- ation. As part of the visit, the Pol- from Central Ukraine in the 1930s- like to express our gratitude to the is being done in Poland. Your coun- During their dialogue, the sides tion,” said Tokayev. ish delegation is also to go to Taraz 40s. During this difficult period, Kazakhs, who in difficult times ac- try is one of Europe’s leaders in discussed issues of Kazakh-Polish Karczewski noted Poland consid- to visit the graves of the Polish Kazakhstan became a homeland cepted them as brothers,” he wrote. terms of development and we want cooperation and exchanged views ers Kazakhstan a strategic partner soldiers who died in the south of for peoples who suffered from Poland’s trade turnover with Ka- to have close political relations with on pressing international problems. and intends to promote coopera- Kazakhstan during World War II the totalitarian regime of the So- zakhstan accounts for 70 percent of Warsaw,” said Nazarbayev. Tokayev and Karczewski agreed tion in the political, economic, trade as they were preparing to form the viet government. Karczewski ex- Poland’s total with Central Asian He added that last September, on to continue the inter-parliamentary and investment spheres. He added so called Anders Army to fight the pressed his appreciation in a letter countries. Bilateral trade by the end the margins of the 70th session of discourse and interaction between Poland appreciates Nazarbayev’s Nazis and Kokshetau where they penned to Tokayev on March 1, the of 2015 amounted to $1.13 billion the UN General Assembly, he con- the upper chambers of the two par- Manifesto “The World. The 21st will meet with the ethnic Poles Day of Gratitude celebrated in the with Kazakh exports amounting to ferred with Polish President An- liaments. The parties also noted Century.” leaving in the area. nation for the first time this year. $789.2 billion, and imports reach- drzej Duda when the latter invited their nations’ similar approaches “We fully share the President’s Most Poles living in Kazakhstan “Paying tribute to our compatri- ing $340.8 billion, according to the Nazarbayev to visit his country. on regional and global security. opinion which is expressed in the are descendants of those deported ots and their suffering, we would Kazakh Agency of Statistics. Kazakh Military Observers Return FM Idrissov Lays from UN Mission in Côte d’Ivoire Out President’s Peace curred in the West African servers in UN’s peacekeeping country in 2010-2011. Only the missions: five in Western Sahara Initiatives at CICA United Nations and global com- (MINURSO) and one officer in munity acknowledged the head Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI). of state after presidential elec- “Impartiality is most impor- Meeting in Beijing tions, the ministry reported. tant. A military observer is con- issues. Idrissov also met with the UN’s Security Council made a sidered a civilian in a uniform. By Malika Orazgaliyeva foreign ministers of Russia, South decision to introduce the UN’s We work for civilians, and in this Korea, Kyrgyzstan and . subdivision to resolve this prob- regard cannot take a weapon in ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign President of China Xi Jinping our hands. A military observer lem. Minister Erlan Idrissov told the also spoke to the gathering, reit- must make a decision by him- “Monitoring UN’s mandate April 28 fifth foreign ministers’ erating China’s adherence to UN self, whether to take protection and requirements fulfilment, meeting of the Conference on In- Security Council resolutions and agreements signed between the with him or not and assess the teraction and Confidence Building its commitment to the denucleari- government and the UN are the situation in case of need,” noted Measures in Asia (CICA) in Bei- sation of the Korean Peninsula, main tasks of a military observer the major. jing that the world is experienc- securing peace and stability on in UN mission. We also inspect- In peacekeeping operations, ing a crisis of confidence between the peninsula and resolving issues ed military units, conducted sur- military observers are UN per- global players caused by a polarity

Photo credit: Bnews.kz Photo credit: through dialogue and negotiation. veillance, conducted patrolling, sonnel and comply with the prin- of their interests. tary observers for one year, ac- Xi urged all the parties involved air patrolling during the mission. ciple of neutrality by not support- “Indiscriminate use of economic to exercise restraint, avoid provo- By Kamila Zhumabayeva cording to the Kazakh country’s Kazakhstan’s officers and prepa- ing either conflicting side. They sanctions leads to additional finan- cation and pull the nuclear issue Ministry of Defence. They in- ration of our officers is being watch for peace agreements to cial and economic costs, as well back to a track of dialogue and ne- ASTANA – Kazakh Armed spected military units, conduct- highly evaluated among those be complied with. This is a small as intensifies social tensions. The gotiations. Forces Major Akylbai Kussainov ed surveillance, patrolled and officers who fulfil UN mis- in number contingent of military world stands on the brink of an- Xi also said China is committed and Captain Rustem Suleimenov performed other tasks during the sions,” said Kussainov. personnel, which thereby makes other arms race, the growing fig- to peace and stability in the South returned from Côte d’Ivoire mission. Six officers are currently do- a contribution to ensuring safety ure of the world’s defence spend- China Sea. While China will safe- where they served as UN mili- An acute political crisis oc- ing the service as military ob- all over the world. ing confirms this fact,” Idrissov guard its sovereignty, rights and told the conference held under the interests, it is willing to peacefully theme “Promoting safety through solve disputes through friendly dialogue.” consultation and dialogue with Idrissov outlined initiatives the countries directly involved, he proposed by Kazakh President said, according to Xinhua. Kazakhstan Supports New Silk Road Nursultan Nazarbayev to restore The conference allowed CICA confidence in international rela- members to discuss regional and tions, including the Manifesto global security, current threats and “The World. 21st Century.” He CICA’s role in maintaining peace and One Belt, One Road Initiatives also stressed the role of the Unit- and stability in Asia. Particular at- the World Bank, business associa- ed Nations in fighting terrorism By Aiman Turebekova tention was paid to increasing co- tions and corporations. and the importance of the early operation within CICA. U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary adoption of a comprehensive UN ASTANA – Kazakhstan sup- Conference participants adopt- of State Kurt Tong said he encour- convention against terrorism as ports the New Silk Road and ed a declaration recording CICA ages U.S. efforts to renovate the well as the creation of a global One Belt, One Road initiatives members’ cooperative approaches infrastructure of countries in the antiterrorist network (coalition) and is implementing its own eco- to implementing the five dimen- region, to open transport corridors under the auspices of the UN ini- nomic policy – Nurly Zhol – in sions in accordance with the CICA as well as to diversify the econo- tiated by Nazarbayev. accordance with the long-term vi- catalogue of confidence measures. Idrissov also explained the main sion of President Nursultan Naz- my. According to him, the U.S. The event was attended by the aspects of Kazakhstan’s proposal arbayev, stated Ambassador of initiative for ministerial dialogue foreign ministers of 26 member to create an Organisation for Se- Kazakhstan to the United States C5+1, aimed at the development states of the CICA and eight del- curity and Development in Asia on Kairat Umarov at the April 28-29 of trade and economic relations egations of observer countries, as the basis of the CICA. Trans-Caspian Trade and Transit- between the U.S. and five Central well as representatives of inter- “I am confident that the work of Corridor East-West forum at the Asian countries, also contributes national organisations such as the this organisation will allow [us] School of Advanced International to a more effective use of trade UN, Organisation for Security and to concentrate our joint efforts on Studies (SAIS) of Johns Hopkins routes and logistics centres open- Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), building a safe and economically University. ing along the new Silk Road. League of Arab States (LAG), stable Asia, whereas its decisions As reported by the press service “Modernisation of infrastruc- TURKPA, Shanghai Cooperation will be made solely on the basis of of the Foreign Ministry of Ka- ture has been developing rapidly Organisation (SCO), Organisa- consensus,” Idrissov noted. tion of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), zakhstan, more than 200 business in Kazakhstan, aided by timely a bridge between East and West ber of Commerce Gary Litman Idrissov also met on the side- Economic Cooperation Organisa- and regional experts attended the implementation of the programme as well as North and South, KTZ’s confirmed the readiness of Ameri- lines of the conference with Chi- tion (ECO) and others. event, which was organised by the documents of development,” said representative discussed construc- can business to be engaged in a nese Foreign Minister Wang Yi President Nazarbayev first pro- embassies of Kazakhstan, Azer- Vice-President of Kazakhstan tion of the Khorgos-Eastern Gate dialogue with governments of the to discuss bilateral cooperation, posed the establishment of CICA baijan, Georgia and Turkey to the Temir Zholy (KTZ) Kanat Alpys- Special Economic Zone as well as region on the use of opening busi- upcoming bilateral meetings as at the UN General Assembly in United States with the support of bayev. Positioning Kazakhstan as modernisation of the Aktau port ness opportunities. well as regional and international October 1992. and the opening of a logistics cen- Given the success of the event, tre in Kazakhstan and construction one of its initiators and moderator, of new railways. Chairman of the Central Asia-Cau- Each delegation, which included casus Institute at SAIS Fred Starr, representatives of state bodies and offered to hold this forum on an national companies, gave a sin- annual basis in Washington. Par- gle promise that through the joint ticipating countries reacted posi- reduction of transit fees, simplifi- tively to this proposal. cation of customs procedures, as According to the foreign min- well as improving the efficiency of istry of Kazakhstan, delegates of logistics operations, ground trans- the four countries also briefed the portation of goods between China U.S. Congress on April 29 about and Europe is becoming more economic processes in Eurasia. competitive. Their colleagues from the State In this regard, American logis- Department reaffirmed the U.S. tics, infrastructure and high-tech commitment to long-term coop- companies have been invited to eration with Kazakhstan, Azerbai- participate in the implementa- jan, Georgia and Turkey for the tion of infrastructure projects and implementation of existing plans, the use of trade routes in Eurasia. initiatives and infrastructure pro- Vice-President of the U.S. Cham- jects. B Nation&Capital

Wednesday, may 11, 2016

People Culture Sports 10th-Grader from Aktobe ranslates Almaty Marks 100th Anniversary First Kazakh MMA Fighter Hopes to Harry Potter into Kazakh B2 of Music Legends B3 Make UFC Entry B7 Kazakhstan Launches Unique Thousands Ride Tourism Centre in Shymkent in Astana to Ahmed Yassawi and build tourism infrastructure to attract more tour- ists interested in historical and cul- tural tourism in Turkestan, a town Commemorate Victory 150 kilometres north of Shymkent, the regional capital of South Ka- zakhstan. Turkestan is considered a spiritu- in WWII in Europe al centre of Turkic peoples and the oldest capital of the Kazakh Khan- ate. Today, the Silk Ways routes, which pass through the territory of South Kazakhstan, attract strong in- terest. The administration plans to construct bazaar, guest homes and cafes in an Asian style. It is planned to build ethnographic towns as well. It is also planned to develop healing and health-improving tour- ism in the region because it has the Saryagash resort with mineral and thermal waters. The plan includes construction of a resort town with By Yerbolat Uatkhanov Akim (Governor) of South Ka- and Universiade 2017 and the ad- new hotels, SPA centres, outdoor zakhstan said ministration of South Kazakhstan and indoor pools, a water world, a ASTANA – The Ontustik Tour- the region has many tourism op- plans to improve the operation of bazaar and shopping centres. Sar- ism Centre opened in Shymkent portunities and the new centre tour operators, instruct volunteers yagash is located 120 kilometres April 29. The centre provides in- will help tourism development. A and enhance access to information south of Shymkent. formation for tourists and gathers day-and-night call centre operates about tourist attractions, as well as Kaskasu Mountain skiing resort representatives of tour operators, in the Ontustik Tourism Centre, improve the quality of services and in the Tolebi district is another guides and interpreters, migration which is unique in Kazakhstan. All tourism routes. promising project, which can cre- services and coach companies. In services are free. The administration of South Ka- ate new jobs, develop social infra- such a manner, tourists can use the The establishment of the centre zakhstan plans to reconstruct the structure and increase investment services at a single location. is timely because of EXPO 2017 territory of Mausoleum of Khoja in the region. Preparations for Brazil 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Full Swing become full citizens of our coun- (IOC) President Thomas Bach in development of society through Kazpravda.kz Photo credit: By Zhanna Shayakhmetova try. The National Olympic Com- Lausanne. The organisation heads the promotion of the principles ace of Festivities) and concluded mittee would like to thank our discussed developing the global of tolerance and respect, gender By Anuar Abdrakhmanov at the Saryarka Velodrome. ASTANA – The Kazakh Na- Ministry and the Akimat of Astana Olympic Movement and increas- equality and social integration of The ride was part of the nation- tional Olympic Committee (NOC) for their support and attention to ing the role of the Central Asian youth,” said Kulibayev. ASTANA – More than 2,000 wide Victory charity project de- launched a special campaign April the development of mass sports,” region in promoting its values, Bach supported NOC’s plans to people, including well-known pro- signed to pay respect to the veter- 30 to mark the 100 days until the said Abulgazin at the opening cer- global cooperation with interna- strengthen the role of the national fessional athletes, participated in a ans of the Great Patriotic War. Rio 2016 Olympic Games. An emony. tional organisations such as the federations, stressing they are the bike ride in Astana May 7 to com- It also gave an official start to event organised with the support of Kazakh athletes have already UN and United Nations Educa- driving force in sports develop- memorate the 71st anniversary of the summer cycling season in the the Ministry of Culture and Sports won 82 Olympic licenses. The pro- tional, Scientific and Cultural ment. the Soviet people’s Victory in the capital. At the finish line, organis- and the Akimat (city administra- tection of clean athletes, expansion Organization (UNESCO), imple- “The National Olympic Com- Great Patriotic War against Nazi ers awarded the winners in multi- tion) was aimed at promoting the of international cooperation, mod- menting the recommendations of mittee of Kazakhstan did a great Germany (and the Second World ple categories, with some winners Olympic Movement and support- ernisation of the organisation by the Olympic Agenda 2020 and the job to adopt the charter and bring War in Europe). receiving bicycles. ing the athletes. implementing the best practices of role of sports in the preservation all regulatory documents in full The race started from the square The federations, including box- sports management and strength- of peace. compliance with the Olympic in front of the Saltanat Saraiy (Pal- Continued on Page B5 ing, cycling, judo, taekwondo, ening the role of athletes and na- “Today, sports are one of the Charter in close cooperation with tennis, triathlon, weightlifting and tional federations remain NOC’s most effective instruments for the IOC within a six-month period. wrestling, conducted master class- priority tasks. promoting the social and cultural It is a great achievement and the es, competitions and autograph In mid-April, NOC President development of society. We fully first step that lays the foundation Things to Watch & and photo sessions at the special Timur Kulibayev met with In- recognise its growing contribution for effective work of the sports in- area. ternational Olympic Committee to the preservation of peace and dustry,” he said. Places to go Akim (Mayor) Adilbek Dzhak- One of NOC’s priorities is the sybekov, Minister of Culture and fight for fair and clean sports. Be- Sports Arystanbek Mukhamediuly, cause one of the Regional Anti- NOC General Secretary Daniyar Doping Organisation is located Astana opera Abulgazin and famous Kazakh ath- within the country, the measures May 14 at 6 p.m. Romeo and Juliette, Ballet letes Arman Chilmanov, Lyazzat to improve the internal system of May 17 at 7 p.m. Birzhan Sara, Opera Kungeibayeva, Yuri Melnichenko, doping control are becoming even Gani Seidildayev, Dariga Shaki- more important and Kazakhstan is May 19 at 7 p.m. Karagoz, Ballet mova, Yuri Shukin, Georgi Tsurt- playing an important role in devel- sumia, Daniyar Yeleussinov, Yer- oping the anti-doping movement May 21 at 6 p.m. Viva l’Opera, Opera lan Yestek and Askhat Zhitekeyev in Central Asia. May 22 at 6 p.m. Gala Ballet also participated in the campaign. New equipment was installed in “We hope our athletes and our the anti-doping laboratory in Al- pride will bring gold medals this maty. It complies with the World Korme exhibition hall year. I am glad that there are a lot Anti-Doping Agency’s require- of children [here] today. This is a ments and is highly sensitive to the May 14 at 8 p.m. Evening of Professional Boxing good example for them to be en- doping agents, ensuring the high gaged in sports in the future and Vesti.kz Photo credit: reliability of research results. Shanyrak art house May 15 at 8 a.m. Yoga Club Get-Together

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Launches New Flights to Astana Gorky RUSSIAN By Dmitry Lee drama theatre ASTANA – Royal Dutch Air- May 18 at 7 p.m. Master and Margaritta, Spectacle lines KLM has expanded its air May 20 at 7 p.m. Mixed Feeling, Spectacle traffic network by adding the Kazakh capital to its itineraries in addition to the existing route kazakhstan concert hall to and from Almaty. The new flights began May 3. May 18 at 7 p.m. Gakku Musical Award and Concert “We are very pleased to an- nounce the opening of a new KLM route to Astana, which National academic library will complement the exist- May 21-31 from 9 a.m. Rise - Exhibition of Karipbek ing flight connection between Kuyukov Amsterdam and our other destination in Kazakhstan – tion in addition to Salt Lake Valencia confirms the KLM President and CEO of KLM Almaty city. The introduc- City, Genoa, Ibiza, Dresden, strategy to develop the route Peter Elbers said. tion of a new eighth destina- Southampton, Inverness and network for its customers,” Continued on Page B6 B2 Nation&Capital people

Wednesday, may 11, 2016 10th-Grader from Aktobe Female University Cadets Translates Harry Potter Dance Becomes Social into Kazakh Media Sensation me. Many of my friends are really interested in [this project] and in such an attractive cover. It does at- tract people as it is very nice.” According to the 10th grader this project took her three months and drew much hype among the peo- ple. She is planning to continue her work and will translate other books of the series in the future with the help of her English teacher. “We were translating from the original language into Kazakh,” Abisheva said. “It was a diffi- cult job. During the process, we learned spoken English, compared it with the Russian translation and then created the text in Kazakh. Our main goal was popularisation of the among foreign students and colleagues, who want to learn Kazakh. We thought the world best-seller will be especially interesting in the By Dmitry Lee usual training day’ in the military Defender of the Fatherland Day learning process.” turned out to be a social media hit is celebrated in Russia and some Currently her translation of ASTANA – More than 100 fe- in the country as university stu- other countries in the Common- “Harry Potter and the Philoso- male university cadets congratu- dents lured viewers into the posi- wealth of Independent States (CIS) By Dmitry Lee native tongue, national television pher’s Stone” can be downloaded lated their male counterparts on tive dance in the clip. on Feb. 23, however, Kazakhstan broadcast Kazakh TV reports. from the Internet. Another NIS stu- the eve of the Defender of the The video then continues with marks it on May 7, the day of the ASTANA – Aktobe Nazarbayev “During the translation, I faced dent Olzhas Yessenbayev helped Fatherland Day, celebrated in Ka- eye-catching boot-dancing and establishment of country’s Armed Intellectual School (NIS) student a lot of problems,” Seitenova said with filling in creative content and zakhstan on May 7. moves, blowing kisses and smiling Forces in 1992. Assylai Seitenova has translated in an interview on Kazakh TV. graphics. The cadets shaped a number at the end. The holiday is usually celebrat- the first of Harry Potter books into “It was too hard to translate from Both school students are not af- seven – to highlight the date – and The short recording was a reply ed with military , concerts Kazakh to help foreigners learn the original language into Ka- ter fame or money, but are only in- danced under the tunes of the fa- to the International Women’s Day and other events throughout the the language and make the series zakh. And of course, my English terested in promoting the Kazakh mous song by Tez Сadey “Seve.” flash-mob on March 8 performed country and is accompanied with available for her compatriots in the teacher Akbota [Abisheva] helped language. What started out as almost ‘the by men. big fireworks each year. BI Group Employee Is Almaty Marathon Champion interested in running for quite a and at the 30th kilometre they be- kilometre, 97 metre half mara- and experience an incredible en- in the sky to capture the moment, By Kamila Zhumabayeva while, previously participated in gan to lag behind and I eventually thon; three kilometres for kids ergy of sports celebration and will- according to the report. different races and won half (21 managed to come out running first. and Ekiden marathon relay in- power,” wrote Tengrinews.kz. “BI Group became one of the ASTANA – BI Group employee kilometre) marathons. I am very pleased by the support volving a team of six, reported The race, with more than 30 largest and creative companies Aidyn Kasen recently became the “I was engaged in athletics from from my colleagues. Thank you the news agency. A 10-kilometre runners, started at the Park of the among the marathon participants. undisputed champion of the fifth sixth-seventh grade, starting from BI Group! We have a great team!” Nordic walk was this year’s nov- First President and ended in the Race participants in orange T-shirts Almaty charity marathon. He cov- the six-kilometre distance then said Kasen, according to Ten- elty special feature. stadium city centre. People gath- and a cheerleading team wearing ered the race in 2 hours, 42 min- bigger and bigger. This is my sixth grinews.kz. “For five years, athletes and run- ered from all over Kazakhstan and white were banging drums, danc- utes and 58 seconds and the victo- marathon already. My impression The event offered races at sev- ning enthusiasts have been waiting other countries, participants and ing an athletic dance, waving flags ry was his first at the 42-kilometre from the marathon is only posi- eral distances – a 42 kilometre, for the last Sunday of April to run supporters staged flash mobs and and shouting the company’s motto distance. Kasen, who has been tive! First, I ran with the leaders 195 metre classic marathon; 21 the treasured kilometres in Almaty dance warm-ups and drones flew while escorting their runners to the start,” said the news agency. Ninety-four BI Group employ- ees participated in the various dis- tances, with 13 running a full mar- athon, including company head Aidyn Rakhimbayev. The BI Marathon, a charity ama- teur race hosted by the construc- tion company, will be held in the capital May 28 to support a healthy lifestyle and treatment for children with cerebral palsy. “We began preparing for the marathon in the winter at the beginning of 2016… All funds will be handed over to Zhuldyzai charity fund. Online registra- tion on the marathon’s official website, bi-marathon.kz, will be opened soon. Come to Astana and run to a victory along with us!”

Photo: Tengrinews.kz said Rakhimbayev, according to

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Wednesday, may 11, 2016 Almaty Marks 100th Anniversary of Music Legends Aisulu Azimbayeva portraying geous voice and he is the only one Piaf. in Kazakhstan who sings Sinatra’s The production is a collabora- full repertoire. I cannot say that I tion of musicologist and singer am the best singer of Piaf’s songs Iren Aravina, who wrote the script, and I must confess I admire Piaf. and ARTiSHOCK Theatre actress I allow myself to adopt her reper- and director Galina Pyanova, who toire and songs and convey my atti- is staging the performance. An im- tude toward her in the public’s eye. provisation with live performance I started my music career with an and choreography, it is unlike introduction to Piaf and to me it is a typical presentations on the local very big responsibility,” she added. stage. The feast for jazz devotees The musicians and actors will is presented by renowned band perform on the stage at the same Jazz House, with principal vocal time. parts performed by Aravina and “It is necessary to organise Alexei Timofeyev. more music festivals in our coun- Chingiz Kapin The play is a kind of journey try to popularise high-quality mu- through Piaf’s and Sinatra’s ca- sic and educate our young genera- By Zhanna Shayakhmetova held May 16 at the Lermontov reers. The destinies of both vo- tion. If there is no good-quality State Russian Drama Theatre in calists always excited historians, music, unfortunately the mental- ASTANA – Happy People Almaty. The performance fea- writers and filmmakers in the thea- ity of the inhabitants of the city Sing, a musical revue dedicated tures one of the most popular and tre and cinema. Although there and the level of culture will fall,” to the 100th anniversary of Frank sought-after Kazakh actors Chin- are many performances and films noted Aravina. Sinatra and Edith Piaf, will be giz Kapin as Sinatra and actress about each singer individually, She also launched Silk Music none has been presented showing Fest, a celebration of authentic mu- them together. sic staged last year in Almaty and “This is not my first project, as featuring well-known musicians I produced some musical perfor- from Armenia, Georgia, Russia mances with different ensembles. and the United States. She expects But this is the first time I have to organise six concerts in 2016. worked on such a large-scale pro- Jazz vocalists including Charles ject. We set a difficult task, as there Turner III and Michelle Walker, was no written script of a play. As virtuoso guitarist Adam Rafferty, for the actors, they are young and the Alexei Cheremizov Quartet, emotional. They both are unique jazz quartets Projazz and Sergei personalities. I greatly respect Pronya and Almaty jazz musicians them and I am excited to work with Victor Khomenkov and Valery Na- them. Now the preparation for the sibulin have already held concerts premiere is in full swing,” said Ar- as part of the series. avina in an interview for this story. “Each festival brings a power- She explained the decision to ful educational and intellectual combine the works of the two out- opportunity. It promotes the per- standing musicians. sonal acquaintance of musicians “Sinatra and Piaf sang practi- from different countries and thus cally about the same things. They cultural relations are improving sang about love feelings in differ- and new projects are born. We talk ent forms, from the light flirting to a lot about the listeners trying to the deepest drama. We wanted to expand their horizons and develop show this palette of feelings and their taste and forget about the mu- how much they are close in spirit sicians. Musicians need festivals, as the artists.” perhaps even more than the listen- Iren Aravina “Timofeyev, a baritone, has a gor- ers,” said Aravina. Aisulu Azimbayeva Cultural Centre in Argentina Spreads Kazakh Tenor Promotes Kazakh News, Stays Active Country Abroad stan since I moved to Argentina,” country’s well-known people and nady Golovkin, about Baikonur. By Dmitry Lee she said. “My brother travels back achievements. Some mistake life in Kazakhstan quite often, so I am informed about “Among our priorities are a dec- by comparing it with the film ‘Bo- ASTANA – Being thousands the motherland from a reliable laration of Almaty and Rosario as rat,’ but I always reply to that with of kilometres from what one calls source, so to speak. Besides, I keep twin cities, creation of a national the brilliant answer of Nursultan “homeland” could, with time, eas- in touch with acquaintances and Kazakh dance troupe and launching Nazarbayev that there can’t be bad ily erase anyone’s identity. Yet de- friends from Almaty and Astana. Kazakh language-speaking cours- advertising. I think the main goal of spite the migratory nature of the I am really homesick; I especially es,” said Vagner. our centre is to popularise Kazakh- current day, Kazakh citizens on the miss Almaty and the Medeo ice rink The centre is also planning to in- stan in Latin America,” said Vagner. other side of the planet are mak- that I used to visit every Sunday. clude evenings of national music The majority of Kazakh citizens ing efforts to disseminate informa- No doubt the establishment of the and cuisine, showing Kazakh films in Argentina are contractors with tion about their country, break ste- centre [Centro Kazajo] relieves my and exhibiting paintings by the na- international companies engaged reotypes and remember the best of homesickness a little, as I constantly tion’s artists. in different walks of life, including their homeland. speak about Kazakhstan.” “We also want to install a three- private entrepreneurship. Kazakh-tv.kz Photo credit: “I have been living in Argentina Vagner added she would like to metre monumentreplica of the Bait- “I personally would like to note By Zhazira Dyussembekova ing, he started thinking about go- for 16 years and migrated here with visit Kazakhstan in 2017 with mem- erek Tower in one of the restaurants the unquestionable need for promo- ing to the U.S., where he went for a my family,” said Centro Kazajo bers of the centre. in Rosario,” she said. tion of Kazakhstan and its culture in ASTANA – Inspired by Brian summer under the Work and Travel (Centre of Culture of Kazakhstan) “Our centre was established in The members are mostly volun- Argentina. Our country interests Ar- McKnight and Luciano Pavarotti, Programme earlier. There, in Vir- head Irina Vagner in an exclusive November 2014 in Rosario, the sec- teers and once a month the centre gentines at different levels; the Ar- Diyaz Mussalimov is a singer from ginia, he was introduced to gospel interview with The Astana Times. ond largest city in Argentina, at my organises a dinner to thank them for gentines as a whole have a reason- East Kazakhstan who has devoted music, which attracted his attention The centre, in Rosario, Argentina, is initiative with the help and support their hard work. ably-high level of culture and are his life to music. Currently, he lives immediately. the only one in South America. of my husband Gustavo Gutiérrez “There is very little information open to everything unfamiliar and in the United States, where he creates Later, he entered Norfolk State Originally from Almaty,Vagner’s and the Embassy of Kazakhstan in about Kazakhstan in Argentina. We tell different from the usual for them. I songs and participates in projects, as University. mother needed to live by the ocean Brazil,” she said. [them] about the beautiful nature, tradi- am sure that our desire to move in well as studies at in New York Uni- “I always wanted to sing with Af- due to health reasons and at the time Throughout the years the centre tions, Kazakh hospitality and of course this direction and assistance from versity and represents Kazakhstan at rican Americans, listen to jazz. And they had friends permanently resid- has been active in various events, about the impressive economic devel- the Kazakh authorities may greatly high-level events. my dream came true. Ninety-nine ing in Argentina. from presenting national clothes opment in the past 15 years,” she said. assist the speedy achievement of He has performed at the United percent of my university were Afri- “I haven’t been back in Kazakh- and dishes to telling about the “Argentines know about Gen- this goal,” said Vagner. Nations headquarters representing can Americans and its graduates are Kazakhstan. “It was an honour for very well-known and famous musi- me to sing Kazakh songs. I also cians. Scholarship covered only 75 sang national anthems of the U.S. percent of my expenses. For excel- and Kazakhstan on the Day of In- lent study, I was awarded with Ba- dependence of our country at the rack Obama scholarship. In 2015, I reception of our embassy. I also rep- graduated from the university with resented the culture of Kazakhstan an excellent GPA,” said Mussalimov. during the celebration of Nauryz in While studying at the univer- the mayor’s office in Brooklyn. I sity, he was a soloist during many appreciate every opportunity to rep- tours and shared Kazakh songs with resent my country in America,” said many audiences. Mussalimov, according to an inter- “During my studies, I took first view on Kazakh TV. place in the competition, where Mussalimov was born in Semey more than 30 states participated. By in 1991 and started singing when the time I was about to graduate, he was about four years old. Later many people knew about our coun- he won the grand prix at a contest try and its location on the map,” he in Russia and started participating said, according to Kazakh TV. in competitions in the countries of Since graduating from Norfolk Europe and Asia. When he was 10, last year, the young tenor has be- he visited the U.S. for the first time come a master degree student at and was chosen as one of the singers New York University. “In the future, to represent Kazakhstan. I want to teach music, but people From an early age, he dreamt of recommend that I become a great becoming an artist and to study at singer first.” the Russian University of Theatre He says he misses Kazakhstan Arts. But it didn’t work out, so he very much, especially his family became a student in Almaty and and friends. “I want to return back chose solo singing as his major. home with goals that will help to As he wanted to continue study- raise country’s culture.” B4 Nation&Capital COUNTRY

Wednesday, may 11, 2016 Astana Public Transport Introduces Smart Card Payment System with disabilities and members of transport card, they will be able to By Kseniya Voronina large families to come and make buy a single ticket with a QR-code a picture needed for the transport in the cab terminal, which will be Astana Cards, which will be card. installed next to bus drivers. used to pay for public transporta- Like in the Onai payment sys- The city’s officials believe that tion in Astana, became available tem, which operates in Almaty the introduction of the Astra Plat May 4. public transport, owners of the electronic system for public trans- These cards are part of the new Astana Card should validate their port will help solve various prob- Astra Plat payment system for cards using a special device or lems, such as lack of single tick- public transport, which is going to validator every time they get onto ets accounting, lack of accurate be introduced on May 31 for ex- a bus. The device can be also used data on passenger traffic and exact press and suburban routes and by to check the current balance of the income of employees of public the end of the summer for all city card. transport. The measure will also routes, reported the press service It was reported that ten special help to eliminate the flaws of the of Astana LRT. offices, 30 depositing machines existing system. Passengers may An event was held at the Zhastar and 25 sale points will be opened also find the new system conveni- Palace on May 4 to distribute a gradually for Astana Cards. In ent, as they no longer need cash to limited number of cards, some the future, this network will be pay for transportation. members of the public will receive expanded and integrated into the Also for public transportation the cards by mail. network of payment terminals passengers, the mobile Astra Bus In August last year, the Astana and online banking portals. If pas- app for iOS and Android is avail- LRT requested pensioners, people sengers don’t have time to buy a able to download. Wind and Solar-Equipped Building to Serve as Test Model for New Construction Standards turbines, which produce electricity by the beginning of EXPO 2017 By Azamat Syzdykbayev and heating. will become a working model of “This is kind of an experiment energy-efficient buildings con- ASTANA – The Kazakhstan and the main purpose is to identify structed in Kazakhstan. Centre for Modernisation and De- the effectiveness of such systems. The chairman also said that the velopment of Housing and Com- If our expectations to reduce costs process of implementing energy- munal Services moved this year to for domestic services will be re- saving systems should be included a new building equipped with en- alised, the same systems will be in the design stage before the con- ergy-saving wind and solar energy distributed across the country in struction work begins, that is why systems. The building will serve as the future,” said Chairman of the it is impossible to equip already a test for the systems with an eye Centre Sergey Chaizhunusov. constructed buildings with such a towards introducing them into new According to Chaizhunusov, the system. construction nationwide. average energy consumption of a Gas, water, steam and energy The solar panels added to the modern building in Kazakhstan is metres are going to be installed in building collect energy from the about 250-270 kilowatt per square all buildings. An additional 12 bil- sun and generate electricity. The metre. In Europe, this number lion tenge (US$36.4 million) has wind turbine is not working yet, stands at about 130 kilowatt per been allocated for the purpose. but will be put into operation soon. square metre. With the help of spe- In addition it was decided that, as According to Deputy Chairman cial devices that generate energy part of the compulsory work dur- of the Centre Serik Amanbayev, from the sun and the wind, it is ex- ing an overhaul, special automated the building hasn’t been put into pected that buildings will consume heat points should be introduced operation completely, but is par- only about 30 kilowatt per square in buildings. This will help to au- tially functioning now. The build- metre. tomatically adjust the temperature ing is equipped with a completely It was reported that the building in the whole house depending on throughout the year, so that people thermal insulation when it’s too these measures will pay off during independent energy supply system will be put into full operation be- weather conditions outside. won’t need to open windows when cold, as the temperature will be the foreseeable period of time,” based on solar panels and wind fore the end of the current year and “The system will operate it’s too hot, or provide additional regulated by heat points. I hope Chaizhunusov concluded. New Plant in Atyrau Produces Salt food salt and 20,000 tonnes of The head of the company Abyr- By Azamat Suzdykbayev technical salt every year. bek Toktybayev expressed his con- “We have successfully exported fidence that the products will be in A new plant in Atyrau is going the produced salt to Belarus, Rus- considerable demand. to produce salt and chemical solu- sia and other neighbouring coun- “The salt water left after the pro- tions. The salt is mined on Inder tries during the past years. Usually, cessing is pumped out of the lake Lake, which covers more than 110 we work in accordance with order to the factory and is subjected to square kilometres and is the big- receipts,” said plant employees high temperatures after which we gest in the region. Serik Otynshiyev. can generate sodium hypochlo- The lake is heavily saturated Due to established and success- rite. It is then used as a means for with salt, as its waters contain four ful salt production, another plant disinfection. The production ca- billion of the so called white gold has been opened recently. It be- pacity is 30,000 tonnes of sodium and the stocks are increasing each came the anchor project included hypochlorite. Experts believe the year. In general, experts consider in the regional map of the current products will be in demand for oil the Inder region one of the rich- industrialisation. The emphasis pipeline complexes, as well as for est in terms of minerals which can will be placed on the production military and medical institutions,” be used during the next hundred of sodium hypochlorite, which said Toktybayev. years. helps purify drinking water. It is Today, 40 people work at the There is already one salt pro- expected that the plant will start plant. Once it reaches full produc- cessing plant constructed onshore, producing household products in tion capacity, the number of jobs which produces 1,000 tonnes of the future. will also increase. B5 Nation&Capital SOCIETY

Wednesday, may 11, 2016 Number of Organ British Embassy to Host Transplant Operations Charity Run to Support Grows in Kazakhstan Shugyla Fund By Zhazira Dyussembekova

ASTANA – The British Em- bassy is organising and inviting residents to participate in the May 14 Sport Relief Mile to benefit Shugyla Public Fund. The race is described on its website as a “mass participation event open to eve- ryone, regardless of their athletic prowess or mobility. People are encouraged to cover a distance of approximately one mile by what- ever means they are able.” Sport Relief was launched in 2002 by Comic Relief UK, which assists poor and disadvantaged people across the world. British embassies organise Sport Relief on coal distribution in the winter fice for children with cerebral pal- Miles in many countries. time, and Pora v shkolu (Russian sy, as well as launch several public This year’s run, the fourth in for Back to School), aimed at the service advertisements on social Kazakhstan, is also supported by distribution of school supplies to networks that reflect the problems the city administration and several children from poor and large fami- of those who are often not noticed private enterprises. Previous races lies. There is also a project called by people who are healthy or need By Kseniya Voronina performed in Kazakhstan in country increased five times since attracted around 400 people and Semya Pomogaet Semye (Family not worry about their next meal. 2012. In total, 20 such opera- 2010. helped different charity funds. Helps Family) and it is about free “Every day is filled with our ASTANA – Kazakhstan has tions were performed in 2015. “In this case, due to widespread Shugyla Public Fund was estab- distribution of clothing in special running in search of money for taken comprehensive measures In 2012, six patients had a liv- introduction of new technologies lished in 2007 by entrepreneurs social stores which are organ- existence; our life goes on with to develop domestic transplanta- er transplant and in 2015 a to- since 2014, 30 high technology aid Meirkhan Abdrakhmanov and ised on the basis of the fund. The smartphones, tablets, computers or tion surgeries, which increase the tal of 51 patients had the same services (HTAS) were transferred Alibek Umirzhanov. Its main goals Luchshi Den v Godu (Best Day of TV. And so we do not notice that are implementing socially signifi- number of organ transplants. For procedure. Kidney transplants into the category of specialised the Year) is a programme of ad- literally next to us there are people topped the list in 2010 withnine. assistance. In 2010, some 10,690 cant projects and organising and comparison, in 2009-2010 there ditional assistance to orphans and who cannot afford even a piece of In 2015, 204 were performed. patients received HTAS, in 2011 – holding charitable events. Funds children from problem families. bread. Our vast country is rich in were nine transplantations and in There was only one bone mar- 34,706, in 2012 – 41,747, in 2013 for the projects are being collected Rehabilitation of Children with culture, peace and hospitality and 2015 – 204. row transplant in 2010 and in – 54,454, in 2014 – 46,391 and in in several ways – through the E- Cerebral Palsy (Reabilitaciya de- we believe that together we will be “Only two technologies were in- 2015 there were 44. 2015 – 55,975.” pay system, transfers via QIWI tei c diagnozom DCP) was created stronger, kinder and more intelli- troduced in 2011,four in 2010, sev- “Development of unique tech- HTAS medical care is provided terminal, mercy envelopes and to support low-income families gent,” said Mukhatai. en in 2012, and 10 in 2015. These nologies shows that today it is to citizens when diseases require SMS. with children with disabilities. In The run will start at 11 a.m. in include operations for heart trans- possible to transplant all organs in particularly complex diagnostic “Our fund helps families with our opinion, all the projects are Zheruiyk Park (central entrance plant, liver, artificial left ventricle, Kazakhstan. A strong human, in- and treatment methodsand use of many children, single mothers, or- important, because a lot of peo- from Baurzhan Momyshuly Av- kidney, pancreas, bone marrow. tellectual, scientific and resource unique medical technologies. The phans and children with cerebral ple need help and everyone has enue). Those who are interested Such medical services for Kazakh potential and a good material and introduction of the Unified Nation- palsy. Each year Shugyla Fund different life situations and some- should send their name, com- citizens used to be available only technical bases have been estab- al Health System in 2010 contrib- holds several actions such as Be- times they are emergencies,” said pany and e-mail address to brit- abroad,” according to a statement lished to achieve such results,” the uted to the development of high reke, which is targeted at delivery Mereke Mukhatai, head of the [email protected]. by the Kazakh Ministry of Health- ministry noted. technologies in all regions, thus of food products and household fund’s capital office. The contact number is +7 (7172) care. Also, the number of patients ensuring the availability of HTAS appliances; Podari Teplo (Rus- He added this year the fund is 556217 and the event has pages on The first heart transplant was treated with high-tech tools in the care for rural residents. sian for Give Warmth), a project planning to open the assistance of- Facebook and Twitter. Thousands Ride in Astana to Commemorate Victory in WWII in Europe Continued from Page B1 the Great Patriotic War, which stan. Without the mass character we will always remember,” said of sports in the country, we will The Astana city mayor’s of- Vice-President of the Kazakhstan hardly see victories of Kazakh fice and the Kazakhstan Cycling Cycling Federation President and athletes at international compe- Federation arranged the event CEO of the Astana PPSC Aman- titions. In the future, we would with the backing of the National bek Kulchikov. The organisers of like to help arrange more events Olympic Committee, the Samruk the bike ride plan a series of mass like today’s. It is now less than a Kazyna Trust Social Develop- events in the coming months to hundred days left to the Summer ment Foundation, and the Astana promote sports and a healthy life- Olympics and already now we no- Presidential Professional Sports style. tice in the people’s moods the ex- Club (PPSC). “With such projects, we attract pectation of a great feast of sports. “Today, we celebrate a festival our compatriots to mass sport, as We hope that in Rio we will have of sports. It is gratifying that the they have a chance to see famous many reasons to be proud of our bike ride attracted great inter- athletes and bike on the main country,” National Olympic Com- est from residents of the capital. roads of Astana. The health of the mittee Executive Director Serik With this action, we pay tribute nation is one of the key factors for Kaskabasov commented after the to the heroism of our veterans in further development of Kazakh- event. B6 Nation&Capital Tourism&EXPO 2017

Wednesday, may 11, 2016 Beauties and Legends of Taraz Await New Visitors Photo: registontravel.com and shops are perfectly preserved, the Silk Road and known as the Babaji-Khatun Mausoleum By Zhanna Shayakhmetova according to Advantour.com. capital of the Karakhanid state. ASTANA – Architectural treas- Taraz is located in the south- ures, marvellous monuments, west portion of the Zhambyl prov- What to See in Taraz picturesque buildings, bustling ince in the centre of Talas–Assin oasis. The population is 380,900 The mausoleum, located 15 kilo- bazaars and streets surrounded by metres east of Taraz, was built in lush greenery. If this sounds magi- people (as of 2009). The city has six archaeological monuments, the 11th century. It is known for its cal and attractive, Taraz, a city unique dome tent and included in with a unique history and Oriental including the ancient settlements of Taraz and Tortkul from the 1st- the United Nations Educational, hospitality traditions, is a definite Scientific and Cultural Organisa- destination point. 17th centuries, Tonkeris Manor from the 6th-12th centuries, 13 tion (UNESCO) World Heritage Taraz is like an open-air muse- list. um. Once known as a city of mer- historical monuments, 53 archi- chants, it is one of the oldest cities tecture and urban planning monu- in Kazakhstan. ments and seven monumental art Aisha-Bibi Mausoleum Tourists visiting the ancient and objects. This 11th century tomb is lo- young city of Taraz have much to Taraz celebrated its official cated near the Babaji-Khatun mau- see. Caravanserais and craft pro- 2,000th anniversary in 2001. The soleum. According to legend, the ducers, merchant’s warehouses city was a major trade centre on mausoleum was built by one of the rulers of the Karakhanid dynasty over the grave of his beautiful bride Aisha-Bibi, daughter of Sufi poet Hakim-Ata. Folk legends say a treacherous snake cut the young girl’s life short on her way to her beloved. The building looks in- Aulie-Ata Karakhan Mausoleum credibly light and elegant, decorat- nasty. It looks like a portal-dome 10-metre quadrangular plan orient- flight costs 32,800 tenge (US$99) ed with terracotta tiles with floral structure with walls built with mud ed in the four cardinal directions. by Air Astana and 35,891 tenge and geometric patterns. The mas- brick from the Karakhanid era. The bathhouse was built with com- (US$109) by Scat Airlines (as terpiece of ancient architects has The original stone tombstone is plex sewerage and a heating sys- of April 29). There are also sev- remained for more than eight cen- preserved in the mausoleum. tem of ceramic pipes. At present, eral flights from Almaty with turies with no changes or damages. Hammam is valuable for the study prices starting from 47,736 tenge of the water supply of medieval (US$145). Hammam (bathhouse) Central Asia and Kazakhstan. The high speed Talgo train from Aulie-Ata Karakhan Built in the 10th-12th centuries, the capital to Taraz takes about 12 Mausoleum Hammam is located in the terri- hours and a one-way trip is 10,791 The mausoleum was built in the tory of the ancient city of Taraz. How to Get There tenge (US$33). There are also a 11th century over the grave of one The Middle Ages construction is The distance from Astana to number of daily travel options

Photo: Euronews.com of the rulers of the Karakhanid dy- a brick-tile building with a 10 by Taraz is 1,255 km. A round-trip from Almaty by train, bus and car. World’s “Greenest” ‘Stay in Touch with the Dutch’ – State to Participate KLM Launches New Flights to Astana Continued from Page B1 al EXPO commissioner next year their international airport Schiphol collaboration with Air France, Del- during the event. is the fourth largest airport in Eu- ta and other partners in SkyTeam at EXPO 2017 Astana is now KLM’s eighth “I have flown KLM only a few rope and is also very comfortable alliance, KLM offers more than new destination. According to the times in my life and what really and easy to navigate.” 1,050 destinations around the official released data, there will be stood out was the comfort and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was world providing convenient con- four flights a week; on Tuesdays service,” Askar Abdulov, guest at founded in The Netherlands in necting flights from Kazakhstan to and Fridays from Amsterdam via the Marriott ceremony told The 1919. Today it is the oldest airline Europe, the U.S., Canada, South Astana to Almaty and back to Am- Astana Times. “I am glad that now that kept its original name. In 2004, America, the Caribbean Islands sterdam and on Wednesdays and Kazakh citizens will have a direct the company was merged with Air and the African continent. KLM Sundays from Amsterdam via Al- flight right into the heart of the France and the two formed a group has been flying from Amsterdam maty to Astana and back. Netherlands – Amsterdam. Also, of airlines Air France-KLM. In to Almaty since 1995. “Flights to Astana and Almaty will be carried out by Airbus A330- 200 aircraft. Three classes of ser- vice will be available on board of KLM aircrafts: 30 seats in World Business Class, 35 seats in Econ- omy Comfort zone, and 178 seats in economy class. In the Economy Photo: inform.kz Comfort zone, passengers are pro- By Aiman Turebekova missioner thanked Turkson for vided with an additional 10 centi- supporting and participating in metres space for legs, a twofold ASTANA –­ EXPO 2017 Com- the religious congresses. He also larger seat angle in comparison missioner Rapil Zhoshybayev dis- briefed Turkson on expo prepara- with the standard economy-class cussed bilateral cooperation at the tions and the sides agreed on the seats and priority, when leaving the Vatican April 30 with Cardinal Peter location of the Vatican’s pavilion. aircraft,” KLM officials noted. Kodwo Appiah Turkson, President Zhoshybayev added that the Vat- “Stay in touch with the Dutch,” of the Pontifical Council for Justice ican’s participation in EXPO 2017 Dutch Ambassador in Kazakhstan and Peace and recently appointed will spread spirituality, conveying Hans Driesser said at the launch Commissioner for the Vatican’s sec- cultural and spiritual messages ceremony at the capital’s Marriott tion at EXPO 2017 in Astana. through world art masterpieces. hotel on May 3 as he evoked one Turkson praised Kazakh Presi- According to the Cardinal, in of the popular slogans of the Dutch dent Nursultan Nazarbayev’s 2009, the Vatican installed the largest efforts to expand connections with contribution to developing global solar panel in Europe with a 100MW the rest of the world. interreligious accord through the capacity on the roof of Paul VI Audi- The Dutch ambassador under- Congress of Leaders of World and ence Hall at a cost of $600 million. lined the importance of estab- Traditional Religions. He also not- This made the Vatican the first solar- lishing such an air link on the ed the large role the Assembly of powered country and the world’s threshold of Kazakhstan’s major the People of Kazakhstan plays in “greenest” state. The Vatican has international exhibition next year ensuring peace in Kazakhstan. reduced its carbon dioxide (CO2) – EXPO 2017. Driesser will as- The Kazakh EXPO 2017 Com- emissions by 225 tonnes per year. sume the role of the Dutch nation- B7 Nation&Capital Sports

Wednesday, may 11, 2016 Kazakhstan’s National Hockey Team Wins World Championship Opener but Falls to Russia, Norway Photo: sovsport.ru

By Anuar Abdrakhmanov “It is good that I scored such a meeting against the main fa- The Russians took an early 1:0 Kamenogorsk, which plays in the coach Andrei Nazarov following lucky goal. It happens if there is vourites of the tournament. The lead against the Kazakhs with a Supreme Hockey League (VHL), the match. The Kazakh national hockey a focus on hitting the opponent’s Russians in their opening match score by Evgeniy Dadonov. Russia’s second-in-rank, to score The third match on the Mos- beat the Swiss national team in goal,” Savchenko said after the gave way to the Czech Republic However, Kazakhstan soon tied against the first Russian holder of cow ice was less fortunate for a shootout May 7 to win its first game. team, missing three unanswered and took the lead. Brandon Bo- the Vezina Trophy in history (the team Kazakhstan, which gave match of the International Ice Kazakhstan’s captain Roman goals. chenski’s assist was skilfully used trophy is awarded to the best goal- way to Norway 2:4. After this Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Starchenko brought his team for- Few could imagine before by Dustin Boyd, and soon after- keeper in the National Hockey setback, the team of Kazakhstan Championships. This year’s cham- ward 1:2 with an assist from Evg- the meeting that the national wards Starchenko brought the Ka- League). dropped to seventh place in their pionships are being played in Mos- eny Rymarev. The Swiss respond- team of Kazakhstan would cre- zakhs forward, 2:1. However, in the final third of group. cow and St. Petersburg, Russia. ed instantly as Denis Hollenstein ate serious difficulties for the The Kazakh fans’ joy was short- the game, the Russian managed to Ahead for the Kazakhs are The win for the Andrei Naz- restored the balance 2:2. “Red Machine.” However, from lived, as Roman Lyubimov equal- break the tie. Belov scored twice games against Sweden, the Czech arov-managed team earned them And period did not the beginning, it all went a bit ised for the Russians within sec- and Lyubimov once for the Rus- Republic, Latvia and Denmark. two points in Group A against the break the tie and a shootout was different from what many ex- onds. The hosts needed a victory sians while Kazakhstan responded All the matches of the national Swiss, who won silver medals held. Kazakhstan turned out the pected. desperately, and Sergei Mozyakin only with one goal from Maxim team are aired live in the country three years ago in Sweden. luckier one and thus earned its Kazakhstan is yet to win a made the score 3:2 into their fa- Semenov. The final score was 6:4 by Kazsport TV. In the starting period, the Swiss first two points at the tournament. game against Russia in ice hock- vour. However, in the final minute in Russia’s favour. Team Kazakh- In the group stage of the IIHF twice put the puck into Vitaly Hollenstein and Starchenko were ey. The last “decent” loss against of the first period, Rymarev’s ef- stan, however, provided a decent World Championships, 16 teams Kolesnik’s goal. While Sven An- recognised the best players of the the Russians was 10 years ago fort helped Kazakhstan restore a fight to ’s true - power are divided into two groups of drighetto’s goal was not approved match. at the Olympics in Turin 0:1. At tie score. house. eight each. From each group four by the officials, Samuel Walser’s The victory over the Swiss be- the 2014 World Championship in Such audacity from Kazakhstan “We knew the Russians had no- teams go into the playoffs, and attempt was recognised valid came the first one for the Kazakh Minsk, Russia won 7:2. The two was surprising to many. Famous where to retreat. We expected a the last team from each is relegat- making the score 1:0. team in the top flight over the past Kazakh goals were then missed by Russian sports journalist Igor Ra- difficult game. Thanks to the guys ed to play in the lower division Kazakhstan’s Roman Savchen- 11 years. Sergei Borovskiy who defends the biner at half-time wrote that he who until the middle of the third the next year. In the group stage, ko responded with a goal to tie the The following day, the Ka- Russian net in this tournament as was in amazement about how it period kept the intrigue in the teams in each group play each game at 1:1. zakh national team had a tough well. was possible for HC Torpedo Ust- game,” said Kazakhstan’s head other once. First Kazakh MMA FISU Supervision Committee: Fighter Hopes to Universiade 2017 Will Be One of the Best ed of Winter Universiade Director during the Universiade you will 2013 in Trentino Executive Advisor By Aiman Turebekova Milan Augustin, Administration Di- show a good side of your country and Sport Director Ubaldo Prucker. rector Hedwige Hankart, Education and this Universiade will be one of In arranging for the Games, func- Make UFC Entry ASTANA – The International Uni- Services Director Kole Gjeloshaj, the best in the history of FISU,” said tional plans have been developed versity Sports Federation (FISU) su- Development Director Laurent Briel, Augustin. that describe about 800 processes to pervision committee visited Almaty Branding and Marketing Manager The delegation visited the Uni- prepare for and hold the event, said recently for an inspection, reported Adelia Faizulina, Executive Assis- versiade venue building sites, such organising committee Director Asset the Universiade 2017 organising tant Jiho Kim and Assistant Paola as the Ice Palace with a capacity of Abdualiyev. committee’s press office. Forni. 12,000, Ice Arena with 3,000 seats “The organising committee is cur- “We came here to inspect the prep- Augustin said preparations for the and Athletes’ Village, as well as rently in its active phase of prepara- aration for the Games and to help Games are proceeding in accord- sports venues such as Baluan Sholak tion for the Games and such inter- solve some issues if needed. Today ance with the plan. The guests noted Sports Palace, Sunkar International national expert consultations of the at the beginning of our visit, we had a progress in different directions such Ski Jumping Complex, Medeu High- FISU are very important for us in very fruitful meeting with the organ- as transportation, accommodation, Mountain Ice Rink, Shymbulak Ski terms of preparation for the biggest ising committee and I was satisfied media, broadcasting and ICT, sports Resort and Alatau Cross-Country sporting event in the history of Ka- with the outcome. We were given a and medical services, test events, Skiing and Biathlon Stadium. zakhstan. Universiade is a national good interim report from the organis- ceremonies and venues manage- “It is very important to focus on project which will positively impact ing committee. I can say confidently ment. outdoor sports now, because they on the recognition of Almaty as a that my first impression was very “We hope that the more than 60 depend on the weather conditions tourist and modern city with a rich good. I have been involved in the countries that have registered to par- and a snow making system may be 1,000-year history,” he said. preparation of several Universiades ticipate in the Winter Universiade needed. I am very happy that the The Winter Universiade in Almaty and I think that people who are in- will be very satisfied with the work National University Federations of has already reached a record number volved in the preparation of this one of the organising committee and Kazakhstan are also involved, which of participating countries. Sixty-four are doing very well,” said the CSU the Winter Universiade 2017 itself. means that they are interested in nations are currently registered for Zamzagul “Bopai” Faizollanova Chair Marian Dymalski in his inter- Kazakhstan is also a large country gaining the experience of the Univer- the event, which will be held Jan. 29- view with almaty2017.com. in terms of sports. There are many siade and possibilities of using them Feb. 8, 2017 and include 12 sports By Dmitry Lee MMA fighter and finally decided The FISU delegation also consist- Olympic medalists and I think that in future,” noted Winter Universiade disciplines. to fight after considering how pop- ASTANA – Kazakh women ular women’s MMA is today. have been conquering new heights “I have two [training sessions] in politics and business for quite per day: grappling in the morning some time. However, new Mixed and punching in the evenings,” she Martial Arts (MMA) fighter said about her intensive trainings. Zamzagul “Bopai” Faizollanova “I made a lot of defensive mistakes has opened a whole new chapter in and in my stance, and had a lot of the life of women in Kazakhstan. work to do in cutting distance but Faizollanova has been a judoka we are working on it.” since she was 13 years old and has Faizollanova is planning on been in MMA for a little less than a year. So far, she has three wins in making her entrance to the Ul- her short career but is determined timate Fighting Championship and hungry for more with the sup- (UFC) in the future and confessed port of her loved ones. she admired Ronda Rousey. “At first, my parents were “[Rousey] is an icon for many. I against my [fighting career] but am a Kazakh and I don’t approve later started rooting for me and of her behaviour outside the octa- gave me their blessings to contin- gon, but I respect her as a profes- ue,” she told local media. sional. Women’s MMA has gotten The Kazakh said that she studied to a new level practically because

female fighters and thought exten- of her. I think she will easily get Almaty2017.com Photo credit: sively before becoming a female back her title.” International University Sports Federation Supervision Committee. B8 Nation&Capital capital

Wednesday, may 11, 2016 Filtered, Bottled or Tap: What Kind of Water to Drink er is delivered for 600 tenge (US$1.70) with an exchange of an empty bottle of the same ca- pacity or 2,100 tenge (US$3.50) without an exchange. Pros: No need to buy additional cartridges. Water pumps start at 2,000 tenge (US$3.40) and wa- ter dispensers are around 15,000 tenge (US$44). Water dispensers need to be cleaned at least twice a year; water pumps can be easily washed every once in a while. Cons: Consumers can’t be sure if the containers are properly washed and cleaned unless they visit the company, so order only from reliable and trusted suppli- ers like EcoLife or Khrustalnaya. There is no way to determine of water filters for consumption, when companies actually change based on the split opinion wheth- Tap Water As both Mustafina and their filters; the only hope is to er or not water needs to be desali- Akhmet indicated, tap water is rely on SES and their compli- nated. compliant with all standards and ance. Estimated time of delivery “Western scholars are saying it while drinkable, has a high level (ETD) can be unpredictable. De- doesn’t matter if the water is sa- of chlorine. liveries are hard to schedule and linised or has a very low level of The main water supply for can’t always be on time for a fam- salt containing calcium and mag- the capital is the city water res- ily where all work during the day. nesium. So we are offering both Station (SES) monitors water new materials are used; you can’t ervoir built in 1969. Accord- By Dmitry Lee options to our clients. We sell control, overseeing all private do water lab tests every day. I be- filters for reverse osmosis water ing to official data taken from the state-run Astana Su Arnasy ASTANA – In our digital, water purification companies on lieve that water of high quality Filtered Water that purifies water of calcium and (the capital’s water supplier), fast-moving and modern era, a regular basis. can only be purified.” In addition to many purifying magnesium and streaming water the water is constantly tested at we sometimes forget to ask our- The SES strictly monitors her companies, there is an array of that leaves calcium and magne- their laboratory. selves essential questions. One company and non-compliance filters. They include water puri- sium,” said Akhmet. such question is what type of wa- Purified Water may trigger discrepancies with fying pitchers, filter tips for tap Aqua Astana offers various “The water is chlorinated (for There are numerous private authorities and the state in gen- water and installed filters with brand filters like Aquaphor, Aq- reduction of bacteria), coagu- ter are we drinking these days? companies that offer purified wa- Is it properly disinfected? Has it eral, she added. EcoLife conducts separate small taps mounted on uavis and Hubert. All are car- lated (to reduce turbidity), clari- ter and deliver it in blue 19-litre been correctly stored before we weekly lab tests and uses up-to- the side of the sink. tridge-based filters that need to be fied, filtered through a layer of bottles. The Astana Times inter- actually consume it? Should we date technologies, customised Kazakhstan Aqua Astana Direc- renewed. Depending on the com- filter materials (reducing the viewed the owners of one of such drink purified, filtered, alkaline for the city’s water with Chinese tor Berik Akhmet, whose compa- plexity of the filter and its func- concentration of suspended sol- or spring water? And for capital company in its quest to better technologies to purify it and give ny sells water filters, believes tap tions, prices vary from 15,000 ids) and then chlorinated again residents, “Can we drink its tap understand what type of water to it an exquisite taste. water is good enough for drinking tenge (US$44) to 120,000 tenge (to protect it from external con- water?” drink. The concern for potential cus- but offers alternatives to purify it (US$352). tamination and growth of bacte- They say water is life. Mankind “Tap water in Astana is in com- tomers relates to questions of “to reduce the level of chlorine.” Pros: There is no need to call ria, in other words disinfected),” survived thanks to water from pliance with all standards of the how fresh the water is and how “Chlorine is the only way to delivery companies and wait for according to its website. the beginning of civilisation; the Sanitary Regulations and Norms long it is stored from the minute it clear the water of bacteria so it them at home and no bottles that “The quality of tap water is translation of the name Mesopo- (SRN) [of Kazakhstan],” said is poured into bottles to the time needs the chemical, but still chlo- take up extra room in the kitchen. continuously monitored at all tamia, from the Greek “between Lola Mustafina, co-founder of it is brought to your doorstep? rine doesn’t have a healthy effect Cons: The hassle to change the stages of the process. The mi- rivers,” removes any doubt. Yet EcoLife, a water purifying com- “We don’t keep the water on the on human bodies. If you test wa- cartridges and not knowing when crobiological indicators are there are controversial scientific pany established in the city in premises for more than 12 hours. ter in part A of the city and com- to properly change them. The checked once per day, the or- research studies and consumers 2008. Actually, the storage time is from pare the result from part B of the companies recommend changing ganoleptic indicators (for odour, are left with questions: who is “Nonetheless in my humble three to six months as long as it is city, the properties will be differ- them periodically in stages but color and turbidity) are checked funding this research – market- opinion, people should drink pu- stored properly – nothing would ent. That’s normal, as it travels there is no way for them to moni- 12 times a day and the residual ers, governments or business rified water, because the sewage happen to it if produced properly. hundreds of kilometres through tor how much water consumers chlorine is checked once per communities? system is on the whole hundreds If the production was improper, different pipelines,” said Akhmet, are actually using. A family of hour.” Water is a strategic resource of thousands of kilometres and the water would go bad within a who confirmed Mustafina’s com- two could use 100 litres a week; a All arguments are valid. The and is therefore under strict con- the pipes do contain some parts month for sure,” said Mustafina. ment on sewage and pipe-travel- family of 10, perhaps 1,000 litres. answer lies in preferences and trol by the authorities. In Ka- concentration of bacteria. The EcoLife usually delivers the ling from a single source. Cartridge changes should not be beliefs in different theories and zakhstan, the Sanitary Epidemic city is growing every day and same day. A 19-litre contain- The company offers two types based on time, but on usage. the results one is seeking. Made in Kazakhstan Unique Business Product Store Opens Helps Foreign Travelers By Azamat Syzdykbayev A newly opened store in Cit- Navigate Astana rum shopping mall in Astana of- tional partners and experts come in Kazakhstan, offers a wide range fers 2,000 different domestically By Nika Andreyeva to the country to work with local of support opportunities to foreign produced goods. The shop is part companies or establish new busi- visitors and international partners. of the Khalyk Markasy (People’s The sphere of business and cul- ness. The country also attracts GuestLight assists visitors from Mark) programme and gathered ture in Kazakhstan is rapidly de- many visitors who want to learn the moment they arrive at the 100 Kazakh producers. veloping. The capital city Astana more about the cultural life of airport and until the last minute According to Vice Minister of is the administrative centre of the Astana. of their stay in the city. It organ- Agriculture Gulmira Issayeva, country, offering perspectives and Unfortunately, there are several ises safe and easy transfer around the Ministry of Agriculture has opportunities for existing and new- obstacles each visitor usually fac- Astana and beyond, accommoda- undertaken several initiatives to ly established companies. es upon his arrival to an unknown tions at one of the best hotels in strengthen the position of Kazakh Kazakhs are one of the most place – accommodations, travel the city, medical care consulting, products on domestic markets and hospitable peoples, who treat each facilities around the city and the ticket booking, visa support for the new store is one of them. “At the moment the store is al- tually to promote Kazakh products guest with kindness and respect. language are challenges. New other countries and help with daily “The Khalyk Markasy pro- ready 35 percent stocked. The mar- on international markets. Visitors coming to Kazakhstan, company GuestLight seeks to life routines. gramme allows domestic produc- gin on domestic products is only 3 “Today we have opened a store whose numbers are growing as the make visitors’ first time in Astana GuestLight is available around ers to directly supply their prod- percent, but manufacturing com- where 50 percent of the whole pro- country develops, are not the ex- easier. the clock. Address: 20/1 Orynbor ucts to the store. Despite the fact panies get a 3 percent discount, duction was produced in Zhambyl ception. The company, being a develop- Street, Astana. Phone: 8 (7172) that 95 percent of goods are made so buyers will receive domestic region. We have organised an ex- Numerous investors, interna- ment tool for business and culture 287867. in Kazakhstan, we have to import products at factory price. There are periment to find out how many con- several types of products, such as no intermediaries and the owners sumers want to buy Kazakh prod- apples, sugar, cheese, butter and ucts. The results showed that the fish. A programme to establish in- rely on high turnover for this very reason,” explained head of the pro- demand for locally produced goods tensive orchards has been recently is pretty high. Our customers are launched. We also subsidise pro- gramme Rimma Tazhibayeva. According to her, Kalyk Markasy mainly focused on dairy, meat and ducers and support the production grain products, so we decided to shops are to be opened throughout of sugar beets in order to improve focus on them,” said Tazhibayeva. Kazakhstan, in particular in the the situation,” Issayeva said. Issayeva also called on Ka- North Kazakhstan and Karaganda In stores with the Khalyk zakh citizens to actively seek out Markasy logo, customers will be regions. In Almaty, such super- domestic products, as they are able to buy local products at fac- markets will be opened until July of high quality, environmentally tory prices. 6. The programme also aims even- friendly and safe for consumption. She also noted that 70 billion tenge (US$214 million) in subsidies has been allocated for livestock and crop production. “We have automated the issuance of subsidies and reduced the number of documents that must be submitted by applicants. Today, farmers just need to come to the city administra- tion, fill in the application form and sign it. After that the application will be considered and then approved or denied,” added Issayeva. The Citrum shopping mall is at 41 Koshkarbayev Street in Astana. Another store is located in the Ar-

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