+16° / +8°C WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 No 17 (107) www.astanatimes.com Nazarbayev Suggests Unified Effort in President Appoints New Global Development at G20 Summit Government, Calls for Budget Revisions Vladimir Zhumakanov, who was By Malika Orazgaliyeva later appointed Assistant to the President and Secretary of the Se- ASTANA – President of Ka- curity Council under the President. zakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev Askar Mamin, former head of Ka- dismissed Karim Massimov zakhstan Temir Zholy, the national from the prime minister’s posi- railway company, was appointed tion, appointing former Deputy First Deputy Prime Minister. Prime Minister and Minis- Sagintayev has served as min- ter of Economy Bakhytzhan ister of economic development Sagintayev in his place, amid and trade, first deputy chairman several other new high-level ap- of the Nur Otan Democratic Par- pointments Sept. 8 and 9, the ty and minister of regional devel- Akorda Press Service reported. opment. Previously, Massimov He held a meeting of the new headed the Cabinet of Ministers, government Sept. 9, follow- and from 2012 to 2014 served as ing which a number of budget head of the Presidential Adminis- changes were announced. tration. On April 2, 2014, he was Massimov was appointed Chair- appointed prime minister for a man of the National Security Com- second time. mittee of Kazakhstan, replacing Continued on Page A4

Leaders of the G20 Summit countries are posing for cameras on Sept. 4. in Hangzhou, China, where Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev had voiced numerous proposals for global development. Nazarbayev Calls Other By Malika Orazgaliyeva played by a single global organisa- regard, he invited the participants nies like yours demonstrate stability HANGZHOU – It has been eight tion. to take part in the upcoming inter- and sustainable development of the Countries to Follow years since the 2008 global financial “Such kind of structure can be national exhibition EXPO 2017 in world economy,” said Nazarbayev. crisis made the G20 a “summit-lev- created through the transformation Astana, which will be held under the Ma thanked him for the support el” primary platform for global eco- of the United Nations Economic slogan Future Energy. of the company’s initiatives in Ka- nomic governance. The most urgent and Social Council (ECOSOC) into The President concluded by noting zakhstan and spoke about future Kazakhstan’s Nuclear task facing the current G20 Summit the Global Development Council, Kazakhstan’s vision of the world’s work plans. is to promote the steady recovery which should serve as a global eco- most pressing issues was presented The G20 Summit guarantees suc- and growth of the world economy nomic regulator,” he said. The head in the Manifesto “The World. The cess in solving many problematic Disarmament Model of state presented the proposal at 21st Century.” He expressed hope questions, according to John Kirton, and guard against new financial By Zhazira Dyussembekova tion of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ta- risks. the 70th jubilee session of the UN for support in implementing its ideas an expert from the University of To- General Assembly in New York last and formation of a world free from ronto in Canada. He suggested the jikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbeki- As a major country, China needs ASTANA – Kazakh President September. nuclear weapons. best results can be achieved when stan. to promote the reform and reshap- Nursultan Nazarbayev participated Nazarbayev noted the current co- Nazarbayev held a number of bi- the strongest leaders of the world’s Kazakhstan is also a member of ing of the international economic in Building a Nuclear-Free-World, ordination of monetary and fiscal lateral meetings on the sidelines of all fundamental international nu- system and the world order, thus major countries meet face to face for an international conference held policies, as well as structural reforms clear security treaties. The President joining hands with other countries to the summit, including with United several hours. Kirton noted Chinese Aug. 29 in the capital’s Palace of are important. It is not sufficient, States President Barack Obama, President Xi Jinping demonstrated also hightlighted the Nunn-Lugar shape the prospects for the interna- Independence, where he highlighted Cooperative Threat Reduction Pro- tional economy with stable, strong however, to ensure stability in the Turkish President Recep Tayyip through his leaderships that he Kazakhstan’s achievements and ef- long term. He suggested developing Erdogan, European Commission knows what to do in order to con- gramme, which played a major role and sustainable development. forts in nuclear disarmament, urged in the country’s nuclear disarma- In speaking at the summit, Kazakh more substantive proposals to stabi- President Jean-Claude Juncker, UN front global deeds. other countries to follow and an- lise exchange rates around the world, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, “China has been the leader of the ment path. President Nursultan Nazarbayev nounced the Astana Peace Summit, “Even though our country has noted the G20 meeting is being held including the developing countries. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō G20 since its founding in 1999. To- which will take place in November. The President suggested a new in- Abe, Canadian Prime Minister Jus- day, China hosts the summit for the abandoned the nuclear status, it re- in a complicated time. “For a quarter century, based tained the ability to develop peace- dustrial revolution, digital economy tin Trudeau and British Prime Min- first time. In my opinion, we can “The rates of global economic on the example of Kazakhstan we ful nuclear energy… The National and innovation. ister Theresa May. expect better and bolder leadership growth, trade and capital flows are have formed an effective model for Nuclear Centre and Kazatomprom, “I fully support this approach. Nazarbayev also met with Chinese from China than ever before,” he decreasing. It affects the welfare the way to a world free of nuclear the national atomic company, were Implementation of this task is only business magnate and philanthropist said. of millions of people. The forma- weapons. We propose this model created. We have become the host possible on the principles of inclu- Jack Ma, the founder and executive “President Nursultan Nazarbayev tion of new transcontinental trade be used by all countries of the country of the international bank of siveness. We need to determine the chairman of Alibaba Group, a fam- moved the country towards an en- and investment associations may world,” said Nazarbayev during low-enriched uranium. This under- midpoint of the dialogue between the ily of successful Internet-based busi- vironmentally-friendly and green lead to a decrease of the World his opening speech as he addressed lines the high level of security of Ka- G20 and the developing countries. nesses. They discussed cooperation model of innovative economy, while Trade Organisation’s (WTO) role more than 1,000 participants of the zakhstan and our high international As an alternative, I suggest consid- issues with the company and the at the same time maintaining energy and fragmentation of the world event. prestige. In today’s world, Kazakh- ering the Kazakh communication prospects of expanding its activities security for all.” economy. These processes may The model is based on the follow- stan holds the leading position in the platform G-Global, which is open to in Kazakhstan, including realisation become a start for a new stage of a “The Silk Road runs from Chi- ing provisions. The Kazakh peo- global anti-nuclear movement. On all participants. This platform brings war in the international markets,” of joint projects in the field of elec- nese Hangzhou to German Ham- ple made the decision to close the our initiative The ATOM Project is together more than 30,000 experts he said. tronic commerce and payment sys- burg, which will host the fol- Semipalatinsk nuclear test site and being implemented, which unites all Nazarbayev stressed the way of from 140 countries,” he said. tems integration. lowing G20 Summit next year. the country has managed to become the people in the struggle for a uni- global development depends largely Nazarbayev added Kazakhstan  “I support the cooperation with Kazakhstan is located in the mid- independent and achieve economic versal ban on nuclear weapons,” he on the united actions of the entire actively supports implementing your company. Our national com- dle of this way. Thus, the intercon- growth without a test site or a nucle- said, adding all are foundations of world community. In his view, the the UN’s sustainable development pany KazPost has all the opportuni- nected country serves as a global ar weapons programme. In 2006, the Kazakhstan’s experience in build- leading role in international econo- goals, the Paris agreements and the ties for effective collaboration with hub, which will benefit the whole Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free ing a nuclear-free presence. my and finance regulation should be principles of green economy. In this Alibaba Group. In general, compa- world,” said Kirton. Zone was created with the participa- Continued on Page A3 Anti-Nuclear Weapons Leaders Adopt Gabdullina Wins “Astana Vision” Declaration Kazakhstan’s By Kamila Zhumabayeva the declaration,” Deputy Minister Chairman of the Committee for to see how to accomplish that vi- of Foreign Affairs Roman Vas- International Relations, Defence sion. It is my understanding that ASTANA – A wide array of is- silenko stressed during the press and Security of the Senate of the people have joined the conference Paralympic Gold sues, including nuclear non-pro- conference. Parliament of Kazakhstan Ikram of this nature to mark the Interna- liferation and disarmament and According to the deputy minis- Adyrbekov said the declaration tional Day against Nuclear Tests the physical protection of nuclear ter, the world community express- clearly stipulates nuclear tests and have the vision of the world weapons were discussed at the es their hope for Kazakhstan’s have to stop, all nuclear weapons free of nuclear weapons. We move Aug. 29 international conference participation in the United Nations must be banned and nuclear weap- with so much to be achieved and Building a Nuclear-Weapons-Free Security Council because the UN ons-free zones promoted. the milestone is how we are going World at the Palace of Independ- discusses adopting a resolution on “Participants expressed the be- to promote this idea as we march ence in Astana. The conference banning all nuclear tests. lief that every country will con- towards a world free of nuclear also adopted The Astana Vision The Astana Vision Declaration tribute to nuclear disarmament,” weapon,” Executive Secretary of Declaration “From а Radioactive adopted at the end of this confer- he added. the Preparatory Commission of the Haze to a Nuclear-Weapon-Free ence commended the Kazakh na- Promoting Kazakh President CTBTO Lassina Zerbo said. World.” tion and Nazarbayev’s leadership Nursultan Nazarbayev’s Manifes- An appeal for all nations to sign “The conference became an un- for voluntarily renouncing the to “The World. The 21st Century” and ratify the CTBT so that it can precedented success. I would like world’s fourth largest nuclear ar- to end the plague of war, initiat- enter into force, initiate negotia- to highlight that the conference senal, joining the Comprehensive ing the Universal Declaration for tions and substantive discussions was of special significance for a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), a Nuclear-Weapons-Free World on the Non-Proliferation Treaty very powerful and clear final docu- establishing a Central Asian Nu- adopted by the United Nations in (NPT) and establish additional ment of 10 provisions, explaining clear Weapons-Free Zone and 2015 and urging the UN to declare nuclear-weapons-free zones in the an algorithm of actions for a more launching The ATOM Project to Aug. 29 as the International Day Middle East, North East Asia, Eu- peaceful world. Different coun- educate the world about the danger Against Nuclear Tests were among rope and the Arctic were among 10 tries, including the Marshal Is- and long-term consequences of nu- specific steps praised in the docu- points urged by The Astana Vision. lands and Egypt, and international clear tests. ment. organisations worked on drafting  At a briefing after the event, “Where we move from here is Continued on Page A3 Read the full story on Page B1.

INSIDE NATION ECONOMY&BUSINESS EDITORIAL&OPINION OPINIONS NATION&CAPITAL Three Terrorist Groups Neutralised, Kazakhstan Accelerates Engagement with Students, Government Learn Together as New MILETIC: Nazarbayev’s Manifesto Paves Way Golovkin Stops Brook in Round 5 B1 21 Detained in Kazakhstan’s West A2 Green Climate Fund A4 School Year Begins A6 for More Peaceful World A7 100 States Officially Confirm Participation in Almaty to Use European Experience in Development Bank of Kazakhstan GANDHI: Kazakhstan Can Show World ETIENNE: French School in Astana: EXPO 2017 B6 Business, Economic Projects A2 Gives 11 Billion Tenge to Support Nation’s Nuclear Weapons Mentality is Incorrect A6 Something We Are Proud of A7 Car Industry A5

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NATIONAL President Addresses Joint Session of Parliament: NEWS IN BRIEF The number of tourists visit- ing Kazakhstan’s resorts has in- creased by 1.5 times this year, Adoption of Nearly 50 Bills on Agenda Kazakh TV reports. According By Aiman Turebekova system has gained unpredictabil- The action will require coor- to the media, the Altai Alps, ity features due to the growth of dinated work by the entire state, Shortandy-Burabai, Zerenda and ASTANA – Kazakh President contradictions between major including the legislative branch Almaty resort areas are grow- Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed powers. This complicates the and unity of society as well as ing the fastest in terms of visitor the second joint session Sept. 1 work of the international com- the general focus on success. Ka- numbers, with increases of 1.5– of the Senate and the Mazhilis of munity in the field of combating zakhstan can achieve this objec- 4.5 times. During the past win- the sixth convocation. Opening international terrorism and ex- tive only through conditions of ter season, Kazakhstan’s resorts the session, he noted the neces- tremism,” he said. stability, mutual understanding received some 96,000 tourists. sity to continue the tradition of Prevention of global war and and tolerance, he explained. Altai and Burabai are the most constructive lawmaking. the threat of humanity’s nuclear At the same time, Nazarbayev popular destinations with 58,000  “In order to develop and self-destruction are among the noted the need for maximum visitors combined. The resort adopt new laws, it is crucial to most topical issues of today’s re- transparency in the activities of zones that were measured are lo- keep close and harmonious in- ality, he added. the Parliament chambers. cated in eight regions and can si- teraction with the government “Under these conditions, the “It is important that the peo- multaneously accommodate up to because we need carefully pre- government should strengthen ple of Kazakhstan are able to 40,000 tourists. The accommoda- pared laws. In particular, it is national security. On my instruc- understand clearly the need and tion capacity in resorts grew 15 important to strengthen the role tions, seven draft laws on com- logic of adoption of laws. At percent over one year against a of the deputies of the Senate and bating extremism and terrorism, the autumn session, direct on- 9 percent gain last year. Akmola the Mazhilis in an accessible ex- counterintelligence, genomic line broadcasting of the work region’s resorts turned out to be planation of new legislation aims on this session as a central event “In the framework of the five fingerprint registration and pro- of the Senate and the Mazhilis the most popular: the Zerenda and tasks to the people,” he said. of the year. institutional reforms and Nurly bation as well as strengthening will be provided. In addition, it resorts alone showed an increase The President stressed the dep- “It is important to understand Zhol economic policy of the information security have been is necessary to expand the scope of 14 percent, the Almaty area’s uties have a great deal of work the country’s achievements. This country, it is vital to search for developed and introduced to the of the legislative process. It is popularity grew 47 percent and because they need to discuss and event should be a final stage of a new drivers of economic growth. Mazhilis,” he said. necessary to involve public ex- resorts in East Kazakhstan, in- adopt approximately 50 bills; large outreach – it is necessary to It is important to reduce the de- “Everything indicates that we perts, representatives of non- cluding the Altai Alps, had a 14 adoption of seven new laws has convey all of our significant re- pendence of Kazakhstan on fluc- will start the second quarter- parliamentary parties, NGOs percent gain. Last year, resort been introduced by the deputies sults to every Kazakh citizen. It tuations of prices for raw mate- century of independence in a and media to this process. It is revenue amounted to 7.7 billion themselves and supported by the is also important to define plans rials. Therefore, our priority is difficult time but this should not necessary to actively use the tenge (US$22.7 million). government. for the future,” said the head of to support companies producing detract from our determination experience of the OECD (Or- “These initiatives are the evi- state. non-primary products for ex- to achieve our great goal – to ganisation for Economic Co- A web portal and three websites dence of the high professional- The new laws will develop port,” he added. turn Kazakhstan into one of the operation and Development) have been launched for the study ism of the deputies,” he added. the nation’s economy, as well as The President added the im- most developed states in Eurasia countries in the field of public of the Kazakh language, Kazakh On the eve of the 25th anniver- support the welfare of every citi- portance of considering new by joining the club of developed awareness and public discussion TV reports. They are the Til sary of Kazakhstan’s independ- zen, by developing business and geopolitical challenges. countries in the world,” said of the necessary legal innova- Alemi web portal and the web- ence, the President commented attracting investments. “The international relations Nazarbayev. tions,” he said. sites Atau.kz and Emle.kz. All of them are to help with spelling and onomastics, while Termikom is designated for increasing vo- cabulary and terminology. Users of the websites will find specific President Almaty to Use European terms, names and geographical objects, and will be able to check their spellings. At the moment, there are about 13,000 defini- Congratulates Experience in Business, tions, and more are added fre- quently. In addition, anyone can submit their corrected versions to the website moderators or sug- Kazakhs on Holy Economic Projects gest new terms. The sources are plants and packing plants, where mechanism is planned to be used available on social networks and By Azamat Syzdykbayev products are stored for two to three in the construction of a similar in- do not require mandatory regis- days at most, ensuring high quality dustrial production in Almaty. tration. Qurban Ait ASTANA – Almaty will be us- and freshness of goods. Austria was also found to have ing the experiences of Paris and and makes us care for those who Following the French example, a valuable experience. After visiting Vegetables and fruits are be- By Malika Orazgaliyeva Graz to help improve its manage- musical background is going to be Graz, the idea of establishing a Dr. ing grown with the help of green need it. The celebration of Qurban ment of the municipal economy Ait strengthens moral principles of provided in parks, squares and oth- Günter Nebel Rehabilitation Centre technologies in the Akmola re- and business relations, following er places of leisure in the Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev our society and acquaints with spir- in Almaty was considered by the gion, according to Kazakh TV. a recent trip to France and Austria metropolis. The landscape design Kazakh delegation. The centre will congratulated all Kazakhs on Is- itual traditions,” he said. Hence, locally grown vegetables by a delegation led by the city’s will incorporate small architec- invite the best Austrian and Kazakh such as cucumbers, tomatoes, lamic holiday Qurban Ait (Eid al- Nazarbayev emphasised that all deputy akim (mayor). tural forms in traditional and clas- specialists to work there. One of the eggplants, cabbages and greens Adha) and visited the Hazrat Sultan the achievements of Kazakhstan  After the visit to Paris and sic styles. The general landscape main tasks of the centre is the reha- will soon appear on the shelves Mosque in Astana Sept. 12, the press became possible due to the unity Graz, it was decided that the design is under development now. bilitation of patients suffering from of the capital’s stores. This is one service of the Akorda reported. and peace in the country. planned construction of the four- The city plans to organise above- musculoskeletal diseases. of the achievements of the Folk Nazarbayev wished happiness, “Each religion calls for unity, hectare Mizam market in Almaty’s ground and underground car parks The possibility of having Ka- Academy of Green Technologies wellbeing and success to the fellow mercy and respect for each other. North Ring District will operate equipped with charging stations zakh students study in Graz’s uni- knowledge centre, which opened citizens. He noted that for 10 years, A real Muslim is the one who helps like the Rungis wholesale market for electric vehicles. This will help versities was also discussed during with the support of the UNDP. Kazakhstan has celebrated Qurban people, society and his Motherland, of agricultural products in Paris, alleviate environmental problems the meeting. The experience of the The centre has become a platform Ait and Christmas as public holi- as well as respects all the religions the Almaty city press service re- in the city, improve its aesthetic federal state of Styria in creating for the introduction of many in- days. of the world,” said Nazarbayev. ported. This market operates as a appearance and solve the problem awareness of law violations will novative projects in the field of “I congratulate you with Holy “Over 25 years of successful public-private partnership. of parking. help make Almaty a safer metrop- energy saving. The extremely Qurban Ait. This bright holiday development of Kazakhstan, Qur- The main distinguishing feature Another useful idea imported olis. economical pyrolysis furnace, symbolises kindness, good deeds ban Ait has become a remarkable of the French market is direct de- from Paris concerns the introduc- It is expected that international equipment for electromagnetic and calls for people to have mercy holiday strengthening inter-ethnic liveries from wholesalers, without tion of a modern waste processing contacts will create favourable air purification and solar panels and compassion. This holiday fills unity in the society,” Nazarbayev any price increase. Rungis con- plant capable of providing electric- conditions for realising other prof- for water heating all have been our hearts with love to close people pointed out. sists of hundreds of refrigeration ity for a whole city district. This itable public-private projects. invented at the centre. A num- ber of projects are being recom- 287 “Illegal purchase, transfer, mended for the Kazakh pavilion selling, storage, transportation at EXPO 2017. In total, the centre or carrying of weapons, ammu- runs more than 25 projects. Three Terrorist Groups Neutralised, nition, explosives and explosive devices” and 288 “Illegal manu- Some 1,500 gold and silver facture of weapons.” Kazakh traditional ornaments The National Security Commit- have been entered in the unique 21 Detained in Kazakhstan’s West catalogue of the National Muse- tee held a special operation Aug. Firearms, ammunition, tro- and copying equipment to print national, tribal, racial, class or re- 18 to detain four members of the um of Kazakhstan, Khabar Agen- By Zhanna Shayakhmetova tyl, an improvised explosive counterfeit banknotes made by ligious hatred,” 256 “Promotion radical group who were planning a cy reports. These collections are device, knives and printed and members of the groups to fi- of terrorism or public incitement series of terrorist acts in Kazakh- full of colourful illustrations and ASTANA – The National Se- audio materials with extrem- nance their activities were also to commit an act of terrorism,” stan. All the detainees are Salafism detailed information about the curity Committee announced ist content and attributes of recovered. 257 “Creation, management of a followers, a non-traditional reli- priceless artefacts and will unveil the suppression of three radical the most important exhibits of international terrorist organi- The pre-trial investigation with terrorist group and participation gious movement. groups in the West Kazakhstan the museum. According to muse- sations indicating the radicals’ respect to these groups was con- in its activities,” 231 “The manu- The yellow level terror alert and Aktobe regions as part of the um cataloguer Bakhyt Khasseno- serious intentions were seized. ducted under Kazakh Criminal facture, storage, transfer or sale of threat was introduced in the special operation conducted Aug. va, there are items from the early The special paper, computer Code articles 174 “Inciting social, counterfeit money or securities,” country June 6 after an attack in 12-30. Saka mounds that have been dis- Aktobe by Salafism followers Ten people were arrested in the covered near Eastern Saryarka. West Kazakhstan region and 11 in who robbed two weapon shops The goal of the management of the Aktobe region with court ap- and attacked a local National the museum is to instil curiosity proval, reported the committee’s Guard the previous day. Eight about the ancient art of Kazakhs press office. people, including three soldiers, among the youth through these According to authorities, the were killed and 38 people were detailed catalogues. Chief Cura- extremists were planning attacks injured. Eighteen suspected at- tor Ryskul Bektaliyeva believes against law enforcement offic- tackers were killed and nine ar- this could be an example for ers and terrorist acts in crowded rested. young people. “Nowadays, such places. Ruslan Kulekbayev, a 26-year- stylised antique ornaments are “The members of the detained old native of the Kyzylorda region, very popular, but not all girls or terrorist group planned a series of opened fire July 18 in Almaty. Five women know how such unusual terrorist acts in the country. How- police officers, one Border Guard jewellery should be worn these ever, due to operational measures officer who was off-duty and a days. Our catalogues contain full tragedy was avoided. No one was civilian were killed. Four other information about the history of wounded. All these people are citi- police officers later died in the jewellery, and thus can help them zens of Kazakhstan and supporters hospital. The sole suspect in the at- study them,” she said. These rare of a known religious movement. tack on police and the government catalogues with ancient Kazakh The representatives of radical building was captured the same gold and jewellery art are avail- groups are not linked,” said Na- day. able only at the museum’s gift tional Security Committee Chair- In mid-August, the nation-wide shop. However, soon the unique man Vladimir Zhumakanov, ac- yellow terror alert level was ex- exhibits will be sold in retail cording to inform.kz. total.kz Photo credit: tended until Jan.15, 2017. stores as well. A3 EURASIA&WORLD

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and health requirements for equine EXTERNAL animals and phytosanitary require- NEWS IN BRIEF ments for soybeans exported from Nazarbayev Visits China, Infrastructure Kazakhstan to China. The first train on the new Du- The G20 was initiated in 1999 shanbe-Kurgan Tube-Kulyab rail- and consists of Argentina, Australia, way was led by TEZZ locomotive Brazil, Canada, China, France, Ger- series No. 0300, made at the loco- Programmes to Be Paired many, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, motive factory in Astana, Kazakh- bution of the country to the global Mexico, the Republic of Korea, stan Temir Zholy’s (KTZ’s) press By Malika Orazgaliyeva dialogue. Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, service reports. The new line was “During our meeting in Beijing Turkey, the United Kingdom, the put into operation in Tajikistan in HANGZHOU – China has host- last year, we signed a joint declara- United States and the European Un- late August and connects the south- ed international delegations from tion on a new stage in our relations. ion (EU). ern part of the country with the throughout the world taking part in Currently, the bilateral partnership Before the 2008 global financial capital. Three tunnels and eight the G20 Summit. The 11th meeting is developing in all fields. Taking crisis, G20 meetings of finance minis- bridges have been built during its was held Sept. 4-5 and Kazakhstan into account the 25th anniversary ters and central bank governors were construction to date. “Four of our attended the event as a guest coun- of the establishment of diplomatic held to discuss international financial locomotives were successfully ex- try. relations between Kazakhstan and and monetary policies, international ploited by Tajik railways in 2012. Kazakh President Nursultan China, there is a need to deepen financial institution reform and world Earlier this year, KTZ and Rohi Nazarbayev was one of the first mutually-beneficial cooperation and economic development. The first G20 Ohani Tojikiston [the national rail- leaders to arrive at the invitation of focus on strengthening strategic co- Leaders’ Summit was held in 2008. In way companies of the two coun- Chinese President Xi Jinping. At ordination on the basis of sincerity, September 2009, the Pittsburgh Sum- tries] agreed on the supply of two the Sept. 2 bilateral meeting, the mutual trust and assistance,” he said. mit announced G20 as the premier Evolution series diesel locomo- presidents discussed a wide range of The two sides expressed hope that forum for international economic tives to Tajikistan. Currently one cooperation issues, including pros- the G20 summit will play an impor- cooperation, marking important pro- such locomotive has been deliv- pects for strengthening interaction akorda.kz Photo credit: tant role in determining further ways gress in global economic governance ered,” said acting Vice President in the spheres of trade, economy, in- Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping of developing the world economy reform. The tenth summit was held in of Technical Issues of Kurastyru vestments, transit and transport, fuel greet one another during their Sept. 2 meeting in China. and become a new driving force for Antalya, Turkey in November 2015. Zauyty Locomotive Plant Victor and energy, as well as cultural and global economic growth. Some guest countries and the Perminov. As noted by the Tajik humanitarian. tasks for the whole world,” said were put forward earlier. This year The talks resulted in signing the United Nations, International Mon- side, Kazakhstan’s locomotives The heads of state exchanged Nazarbayev. marks the 25th anniversary of Ka- following documents – the coopera- etary Fund, World Bank, World use the latest technology and dem- views on a number of the most rel- He added the confidence devel- zakhstan’s independence, whereas tion plan for pairing the Nurly Zhol Trade Organisation, Financial Sta- onstrate high technical capabilities. evant aspects of the regional and oped through years of cooperation the following year will mark the and Silk Road Economic Belt pro- bility Board, International Labour international agenda, reported the between the two nations has been 25th anniversary of the establish- grammes; the protocol on amending Organisation and Organisation for The second international military Akorda press service. noticeably strengthened. ment of diplomatic relations be- the agreement between the govern- Economic Co-operation and Devel- forum, Army, started at the Russian “The Chinese presidency was “Our ties are an example of in- tween the two countries. This is a ments on establishing the co-opera- opment (OECD) have also been in- military polygon Kubinka, Kazakh held in a difficult period. The agenda terstate relations. We have created a very important date,” he said. tion committee of the two countries vited to attend G20. TV reports. The forum exhibited you have prepared is very important model of a strategic partnership, as Xi noted Kazakhstan plays a sig- dated May 17, 2004 and the proto- Engagement groups such as B20, the latest scientific and technical at the current stage of development. well as raised our economic coop- nificant role in the economic devel- cols between the Kazakh Ministry L20 and T20 prepared policy rec- achievements and was attended by Today the G20 is concentrated on eration to a new level. The govern- opment of the region and the whole of Agriculture and Chinese Directo- ommendations for the summit dur- delegations from some 80 coun- economic issues, which contributes ments of Kazakhstan and China are world, as well as expressed appre- rate of Quality Supervision, Inspec- ing the year, according to the G20 tries. Six Kazakh manufacturers to the solution of the most urgent actively working on the tasks that ciation for the constructive contri- tion and Quarantine on quarantine website. had the chance to present their products. The latest Kazakh de- velopments, such as the armoured personnel carriers Barys and Arlan were exhibited abroad for the first time, and stirred interest among President Calls Other Countries to Follow Middle Eastern countries. These machines have mine protection, high manoeuvrability and can eas- ily withstand fire from heavy ma- Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Disarmament Model chine guns. These vehicles are also competitive in price. “Middle East- Continued from Page A1 palatinsk test site was made while The path to release the planet of military power. This should be award, the prize of the President ern countries are really interested Kazakhstan still was part of the So- from the threat of nuclear suicide preceded by full legalisation of the of Kazakhstan for contribution to [in our products]. Also we are plan- The event, held in conjunction viet Union. At that time the nation is not easy, he added. It requires nuclear status of nuclear-related nuclear disarmament and global ning to enter the Commonwealth of with the 25th anniversary of clos- possessed the fourth largest nuclear- profound mental changes, new states, which is now referred to as security, was made during the ple- Independent States markets. Our ing down the Semipalatinsk test missile potential in the world, ex- multilateral political decisions and the ‘threshold’ group. All nuclear nary session. vehicles are quite competitive and site, gathered representatives from ceeding the nuclear forces of Great a high level of trust in international powers need to start negotiations “In general, I support this ini- in many ways superior when com- more than 50 countries, including Britain, China and France combined. relations. Nazarbayev has put for- on the elaboration of the general tiative. It would probably be more pared to their foreign analogues. renowned policy makers, religious Nazarbayev noted strong politi- ward a number of proposals aimed agreement on nuclear arms reduc- correct to call it a prize for nuclear The Middle East and North Africa leaders, government officials, dis- cal will was required to make such at reducing the threat of nuclear tion,” he added. disarmament; we must also con- are both interested in our vehicles. armament experts, civil society a decision. self-destruction and gradual de- The President urged the inter- sider the name. We must consider We are working closely with Jor- campaigners and heads of interna- “Rejection of nuclear weapons militarisation of the world. national community to create new and make a decision on the es- dan, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. In tional and regional organisations. and nuclear status was our con- “The process of reducing nucle- mechanisms to regulate relations tablishment of a prize,” said Naz- addition, as part of interplant coop- The Astana Vision declaration was scious, sincere choice; a voluntary ar arsenals should be multilateral, among the major powers and new arbayev. eration, other domestic equipment adopted at the end of the day. act supported by all the people of with the participation of all states, international organisations to pre- The Astana Peace Summit will like the remotely controlled fight- Nazarbayev noted the conference Kazakhstan,” he said. which de facto have such kinds vent conflicts. bring together well-known politi- ing module, SARP, is also installed and its participants serve as proof of “It is also important to strength- cal and public figures, scientists in these vehicles,” Yerbol Salimov, the world’s recognition of Kazakh- en the control over the spread and business people from many director general of Kazakhstan stan in the anti-nuclear-weapons of conventional arms and new countries. Paramount Engineering, told the movement. military technologies. I urge all “It is the summit where we could media. Kazakhstan Paramount En- “A quarter of a century ago the governments to commit to fur- talk about the establishment of gineering is a joint venture with a most sinister experiment of mili- ther strengthening international such a prize and the presentation South African company. tarism, which had tormented our treaties and institutions that form of its first winner,” he added. land and our people for almost the basis of nuclear safety. I also After the conference Nazarbayev Transport of goods by railroad 40 years, was legally terminated. appeal to all parliamentarians met with representatives of the for- between Kazakhstan and China After our decision, test sites of all who today represent their coun- eign media and answered questions will grow 23 percent or by 9 mil- leading nuclear powers became si- tries and peoples to take an active related to Kazakh efforts and initia- lion tonnes this year, Kapital.kz lent, but they are still not closed. part in it. Kazakhstan’s activities tives, as well as its experience in the reports. The volume of cargo be- Kazakhstan was the first to take as a member of the UN Security field of nuclear non-proliferation tween Kazakhstan and China was such a step. That was the will of Council will be devoted to these and disarmament. He also talked our people. Herein lies the great and other measures to strengthen about the continued relevance of about 7.9 million tonnes last year. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev (C), Chairman of the Senate Some 4.5 million tonnes of cargo importance of this step for the en- Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (L) and Executive Secretary of the Preparatory international peace and security,” the Semipalatinsk test site closure were transported only in the first tire planet,” he added. Commission of the CTBTO Lassina Zerbo are photographed during he said. and future prospects in the building seven months of this year, via the The decision to close the Semi- the conference in Astana on Aug. 29. A proposal to establish a special of a nuclear weapons-free world. railway border crossings Dostyk- Alashankou and Altynkol-Khor- gos. Since the beginning of the year, some 554 container trains and cargo have been transported Anti-Nuclear Weapons Leaders Adopt “Astana through the territory of Kazakhstan via the China-Europe-China rail link. Traffic has more than doubled. Vision” Declaration at International Conference According to Kazakh TV, tours to the Semipalatinsk nuclear test Continued from Page A1 in 2017 to ban and liquidate nuclear Diseases, tragedies, death and After hearing various sugges- Director General of the Inter- site, nuclear lake and the Museum weapons, support UNSC measures to pain that Honorary Ambassador tions at the plenary session, speak- national Atomic Energy Agency of the National Nuclear Centre President Nazarbayev expressed ban nuclear tests and nuclear target- of The ATOM Project Karipbek ing before hundreds of diplomats, (IAEA) Yukia Amano also praised were proposed to be included in the his opinion on prospects for a ing of populated areas, proceed with Kuyukov witnessed in his life disarmament experts and world Kazakhstan’s contribution to re- programme for tourists who will nuclear-weapons-free zone in the developing mechanisms to verify and urged him to campaign against leaders at the conference, Naz- solving another pressing issue on arrive in Kazakhstan for EXPO Middle East similar to an experi- sustain global nuclear disarmament nuclear testing. He calls upon all arbayev also announced he would the international agenda, that of 2017 next year. National tour op- ence in Central Asia. and call upon all nuclear weapons to sign the petition to put an end establish an international prize for Iran’s nuclear programme. erators have already developed 72 “In Central Asia, we were able states to profoundly reduce nuclear to all nuclear weapons and their contributions to global peace and “Kazakhstan also made a valu- routes in the country. The cost of to take such a decision because weapon stocks were also points high- development. nuclear disarmament. able contribution to the conclu- such tour packages will range from there was peace and understanding lighted in the final document. “The Cold War has ended but “We are reminded that all evil sion of an important agreement 40,000 tenge (US$118) to 125,000 among our countries, there were no Nazarbayev said Kazakhstan a new era of terrorism makes this needs to prosper is for good people last year between Iran and the so- tenge (US$369). The costs include conflicts. While the Middle East is holds leading positions in the glob- call ever more urgent. Let us not to do nothing. We are here because called P5+1 countries, known as three-day tours with accommoda- in a state of war, there is no trust al anti-nuclear movement. give these terrorist madmen the Kazakhstan did not do nothing. the Joint Comprehensive Plan of tion, meals, transportation, guide between states in the region, there “We have initiated the ATOM chance to acquire any nuclear- It ended nuclear testing and the Action. The IAEA is now verify- services and visits to EXPO 2017. is extremism, which evolves in ter- Project (Abolish Testing – Our weapons grade material to sow presence of nuclear weapons on ing and monitoring Iran’s imple- Ingeneral, organisers are planning rorism,” Nazarbayev told CNBC Mission), the essence of which is to their carnage. This is a real danger its soil… We are all here because mentation of its nuclear-related to hold about 3,000 events during Arabiya during a press briefing. unite all people for the comprehen- and one that should spur nations we know that despite progress, our commitments under the JCPOA. I the expo. According to Chairman According to him, the work on sive ban of nuclear weapons… I am holding or developing nuclear world faces new and dangerous believe the progress made on the of Astana EXPO 2017 Akhmetzhan trying to establish peace, solve ex- convinced that the world commu- weapons to sit around the table of threats of a level that is serious and Iran nuclear issue represents a real Yessimov, 300 national compa- isting conflicts and give people a nity will see value in it and will use peace and negotiate a final, fair and increasing. On behalf of the New success for diplomacy. It dem- nies will take part in the exposi- chance to live in peace should be these seven fundamental pillars of secure end to all nuclear arsenals. Zealand chapter of Parliamentar- onstrates that even complex and tion, while some 46,000 jobs have done before speaking about creat- Kazakhstan’s experience for future The starting point would be for the ians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation challenging issues can be tackled been created so far. This is the first ing a nuclear-weapons-free zone in movement towards a nuclear weap- remaining eight nations to sign the and Disarmament, we pledge to effectively if all parties are com- time in the history of Kazakhstan, the war-torn region. ons-free world,” the President said Nuclear Test Ban Treaty,” Kuyu- continue to work with you all to- mitted to dialogue – not dialogue he said, that such a large number “After that, every single one will when addressing the conference. kov said. Aug. 29 marked the 25th wards a just, peaceful and nuclear for its own sake, but dialogue of jobs had been created. Hence, stand for giving up nuclear weap- The ATOM Project’s online pe- anniversary since Kazakhstan shut free world,” Spokesperson on Dis- aimed at achieving results,” Ama- EXPO 2017 is part of the country’s ons, that’s my opinion,” he added. tition now has more than 300,000 down the nuclear test site in Semi- armament, New Zealand Labour no said in a video statement to the anti-crisis measures. Beginning multilateral negotiations signatures from over 100 countries. palatinsk. Party David Cunliffe stated. conference. A4 ECONOMY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

ECONOMY Kazakhstan Attracts President Appoints New NEWS IN BRIEF The minimum living wage has been raised, according to Kazakh- stan’s Ministry of National Econ- $2.7 Billion in Government... omy. “The living wage per capita Continued from Page A1 on average is calculated from the minimum norms of consumption The senate consented to the ap- of basic food products and in Au- FDI in Q1 pointment of Massimov as chair- gust 2016 it increased 6.6 percent man of the KNB during a meeting compared to July, or 13.8 percent of the Senate on Sept. 8. compared to August 2015,” said During the Sept. 9 extended the Ministry’s press service. The format meeting with govern- share of the cost of meat and fish ment authorities at the Akorda products was 18.6 percent; fruit Presidential Palace, Nazarbayev and vegetables, 15.8 percent; outlined a number of specific dairy, oil, fat products and eggs, tasks for the coming period. He 15 percent; bread, 8 percent, and stressed the government’s main sugar, tea and spices, 2.6 percent. task of improving the popula- Samruk-Energo is planning to tion’s standard of living and invest about 224 billion tenge cited massive entrepreneurship (US$627 million) to implement as a priority. He called for the its investment programme in further development of relevant Nursultan Nazarbayev (L) congratulates Bakhytzhan Sagintayev on his 2016-2017, reported local media. programmes and improved sup- appointment as prime minister on Sept. 9. The company is due to complete port tools. the reconstruction and modernisa- “I instruct the government He also stressed the impor- housing through a housing sav- ings system should be a compo- tion of the Aktobe Thermal Power jointly with akims [governors] tance of implementing agree- nent of the programme, he said. Plant (TPP) this year with the re- Borisbiy Zhangurazov to take measures for the organi- ments with China regarding the Following the meeting, Naz- placement of turbine unit station sation of cooperatives in rural Silk Road Economic Belt. Many arbayev called for a revised No. 3 and is also planning to com- lion in foreign direct investment areas, which should ensure the of these coincide with the Nurly By Zhazira Dyussembekova central government budget for plete the reconstruction of boiler [by the end of the year]. That marketing and processing of ag- Zhol economic stimulus pro- the current year that allocates station No. 8 and Almaty TPP- is, we should reach the level of ricultural products,” he said. gramme, which focuses on in- ASTANA – Kazakhstan at- an additional 380 billion tenge 2 in the same time period. The 2013 and 2014,” he said. Nazarbayev also noted the frastructure development. He re- tracted $2.7 billion in foreign (US$1.1 billion) to implement project is designed to increase For the previous 10-year pe- need for further work on a pro- quested an additional 74 billion direct investment in the first priority projects and activities. the heat load and provide heat riod, the gross inflow of for- ject to provide free professional tenge (US$219 million) this year quarter of 2016, according to eign direct investments in the to accelerate ongoing infrastruc- He called for National Fund sav- energy objects to industrial zone the statement by Kaznex Invest education for all. ings to be held. and Universiade 2017 residen- economy amounted to $226 bil- By the end of the year, the ture projects. Chairman Borisbiy Zhangurazov lion. The largest investor in the With the currency market sta- “In 2016, I instruct reducing tial buildings with an additional during a briefing at the Central state budget is expected to be re- the amount of the guaranteed power generation of 450 million Kazakh economy is The Nether- plenished with 830 billion tenge bilising, Nazarbayev instructed Communications Service (CCS), lands ($66 billion), followed by the National Bank and the gov- transfer on 400 billion tenge kWh/per year. The Samruk-En- reported Kapital.kz on Aug. 26. (US$2.5 billion). This will help [US$1.2 billion] and the target- ergo structure includes Ekibastuz the United States ($26 billion) the government shift from crisis ernment to take measures to re- The number is expected to reach and Switzerland ($15 billion). store long-term lending activity. ed transfer on 50 billion tenge regional power station, Ust-Ka- $10 billion by the end of the year. management to implementing [US$148 million]. The govern- menogorsk, Buhktarma, Shardara Other major investors are China, strategic development objec- He also noted that the World “In 2015, the inflow of foreign France, Great Britain, Italy, Ja- Bank, the European Bank for Re- ment needs to revise the costs of and Moinak TPPs, Almaty power direct investment decreased sig- tives, he said. pan and Russia. construction and Development executing my orders for the com- stations, Aktobe TPP, Ekibastuz nificantly by 30 percent and it The President suggested using ing three-year period in the draft regional power station No. 2, In addition, Zhangurazov said (EBRD), the Asian Development was primarily due to the global the last quarter of the year to pre- budget for 2017–2018, which Shulbinskaya and the Balkhash China intends to implement 50 Bank (ADB) and the Islamic De- situation. But in 2016, there has pare a new agribusiness develop- will be submitted to Parliament,” TPPs. investment projects in Kazakh- velopment Bank (IDB) are plan- been a restoration of growth ment programme based on the he said. stan worth more than $24 billion. ning to allocate up to $7 billion rates in attracting foreign direct Agribusiness 2020 programme. On Sept. 13, the Kazakh Presi- Approximately 430 applica- “All projects are in the pro- to Kazakhstan in the next five investment. Talking about net in- The agricultural subsidies sys- dent signed several decrees reap- tions worth 1.8 billion tenge flow for the first quarter of 2016, cessing sector and currently tem needs to be improved, he years through a cooperation pro- pointing the overwhelming ma- (US$5.3 million) have been re- Kazakhstan has attracted $2.7 some of them are already run- said, and instructed the govern- gramme approved in 2014. “The jority of ministers. ceived as part of the microcredit billion of foreign direct invest- ning, including the project on car ment to allocate an additional 97 government and akims need to Changes concerned the former programme conducted by the Na- ment. This is much higher than in assembly in the Kostanai region billion tenge (US$287.1 million) consider the possibility of ex- Minister of Defence Imangali tional Chamber of Entrepreneurs, 2015 and is on the level of 2014 and the production of polypro- this year to support agribusiness, panding this programme and at- Tasmagambetov who was ap- reported Kazakh TV. One hun- and 2013,” said Zhangurazov. pylene. Few constructions will specifically targeting veterinary tracting additional funds to the pointed Deputy Prime Minister; dred seventy-three people have Chairman of National Export be launched by the end of 2016. safety. economy,” he said. the former Minister of Justice already received loans totalling and Investment Agency Kaznex Most of the projects will be built In the interest of diversifying Saying the country had had Berik Imashev who was appoint- 793 million tenge (US$2.3 mil- Invest Borisbiy Zhangurazov in 2017-2019,” he said. the economy, the government some success in developing ed chair of the Central Election lion). Representatives of the busi- during a briefing at the Central Meanwhile, Kaznex Invest and regional governors should much-needed housing, the Presi- Commission, while Chief of the ness community have proposed Communications Service. continues to work on attracting focus on export stimulation and dent also called for continued General Staff Col. Gen. Saken adjusting the agro-industrial com- The head of the national export new investments to the Kazakh development, Nazarbayev said. work. Last year, a record 9 mil- Zhasuzakov was appointed Min- plex programme, making export and investment agency added al- economy. “We started the second five- lion square metres of housing ister of Defence. orientation the main direction of most half of the investments were “We have built a multi-level year industrial programme. It is was opened, he said, and by the Former deputy chief of staff to development. According to the attracted to the mining sector. system of attracting investments. crucial to improve the quality of end of 2016, another 10 million the President Marat Beketayev chamber, however, import sub- “This is not surprising because On the external level, the embas- selected projects. I emphasise square metres are expected to be was appointed Minister of Jus- stitution of national demand will we still depend on the raw mate- sies of Kazakhstan are working that a new five-year plan should ready. tice. Kairat Kozhamzharov, until be ineffective. “If you remember, rial sector of the economy. … In out there. Also this year, Kaznex be oriented on non-primary ex- “At the same time, the popula- recently head of the Anti-Cor- just a few years ago the President 2014, for example, Kazakhstan Invest has appointed its repre- port products. The main criteria tion’s need for housing remains ruption Bureau, was appointed said that we needed to bring the attracted $1 billion to the pro- sentatives in five countries – the for selecting projects should be high. The solution to the prob- Chairman of the newly estab- GDP share [of SMEs] up to 50 cessing industry. This is exactly United States, China, Germany, export capacity, high perfor- lem requires new integrated ap- lished Agency on Civil Service percent by 2050. It seemed unreal two times higher than in 2013, Turkey and the United Arab mance and innovation. I instruct proaches,” he said. He instructed and Fighting against Corruption. then. In 2006, the share of SMEs when half a billion was attracted. Emirates. There are 10 invest- the government to allocate the the government to develop Nurly Dariga Nazarbayeva, the for- reached 9.8 percent and by the We hope that in 2016 this trend ment advisors who tell investors necessary additional funding Zher, a unified housing construc- mer Deputy Prime Minister, end of 2015 the figure was 25.6 will continue. Considering the about business opportunities in to support the programme in tion programme integrating all was appointed a member of the percent,” said Nurzhan Altayev, results of the first quarter, we Kazakhstan,” said Zhangurazov, the amount of 112 billion tenge existing housing programmes. Senate of Kazakhstan under the deputy chairman of the Atameken should reach more than $10 bil- according to the CCS website. (US$331.5 million),” he said. Continued construction of credit presidential quota. National Chamber of Entrepre- neurs.

The total area of housing built in the capital in the first seven months amounted to 1,311,645 Kazakhstan Accelerates Engagement square metres, an increase of 23.4 percent compared to the same pe- riod a year earlier, according to the Astana city administration press with Green Climate Fund service. Using various sources of gas emissions, with a conditional funding, construction companies By Yerbolat Uatkhanov target of 15 percent and an absolute put 11,987 apartments into opera- target of 25 percent of emissions of tion. According to the city’s de- ASTANA – Avenues of cooperation 1990 levels. partment of statistics, individual between Kazakhstan and the Green He also named priorities for future developers have built houses with Climate Fund (GCF) were discussed cooperation with the fund and high- a total area of 112,140 square me- at a Sept. 6 seminar hosted by the lighted that attracting investments to tres, 3.7 times more than in the UNDP and the Ministry of Energy of climate change adaptations, manag- same period last year. The total Kazakhstan in Astana, during which ing risks against adverse impacts and volume share of individual hous- GCF representatives presented de- natural hazards, transferring technol- ing construction amounted to 8.5 tailed information on the possibilities. ogy for the development of clean percent against 2.8 percent in “Kazakhstan has undertaken the energy and improving the ecological the period from January-July last ambitious goal of reducing green- situation in the country will be the year. The volume of investment in house gas emissions,” said Vice most important goals. housing construction in the first Minister of Energy Gani Sadibekov Kazakhstan has already taken seven months of this year equaled at the seminar. “Implementation of some steps, such as adopting the 74 million tenge (US$218,000). this goal entails a structural trans- Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy and the formation of the economy, including Concept for the Transition to a Green The manufacturing industry is large-scale and technological mod- Economy. The state expects to re- showing growth in production ernisation. This requires an active ceive up to $250 million from the this year after two years of de- search and attraction of investments GCF for the development of green cline. From January-March, the to the state. Activities with the GCF technologies in its single-industry total output volume of process- through accredited agencies such as towns. ing enterprises totalled 1.1 trillion the UNDP will enable us to mobilise Diplomats and representatives of tenge (US$3.2 billion), 29 percent resources to execute orders by Presi- economy by facilitating strategic Speakers at the seminar discussed investment projects are obligatory UN agencies, different ministries, higher than in the first quarter of dent Nursultan Nazarbayev.” partnerships with key national and the new situation in the world econ- under the Paris Climate Agreement. the business sector and international last year, reported finprom.kz. In “UNDP, as a long-term partner international financial organisations, omy, which requires all companies Introducing innovative systems and organisations took part in the semi- monetary terms, the volume of an- of Kazakhstan, contributed to the including the Green Climate Fund. in the world to adapt to the effects of new technologies to decrease envi- nar. nual production growth amounted development of the Concept for Interaction between Kazakhstan and climate change. All of them agreed ronmental impacts were discussed The GCF is the largest financial to 256 billion tenge (US$756 mil- Kazakhstan’s Transition to a Green the GCF will allow Kazakhstan to that there is growing pressure on as well. mechanism specifically established lion), the most significant level of Economy. The new UNDP agenda launch transformation mechanisms the international business commu- Sadibekov noted that Kazakhstan to help developing countries prevent growth since 2011. The greatest is aimed at achieving sustainable for its economy,” said Deputy Resi- nity to introduce new, low-carbon joined the Paris Agreement in Au- and adapt to climate change. The part of the output was provided development goals and supporting dent Representative of the UNDP in technologies and to decrease gas gust. The country’s national com- fund is supported by 194 govern- by large and medium-sized enter- Kazakhstan’s transition to a green Kazakhstan Munkhtuya Altangerel. emissions. Implementation of big mitments are to decrease greenhouse ments. prises. A5 BUSINESS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF Next Generation Apple and Berry The Kazakh Embassy in Switzer- land, jointly with the Chamber of Commerce Switzerland Russia/CIS, organised a roundtable in Geneva Farm Amal-Bio Launches Agro Tours Sept 5. to present the investment The orchard and gardens are lo- national companies are showing and business climate in Kazakhstan. By Zhazira Dyussembekova cated 10 kilometres from Malovod- growing interest in the place. Switzerland is one of Kazakhstan’s noe Village, in a mountainous area According to Lykasov, special five key trading partners, and more ASTANA – Amal-Bio, a Kazakh of the Almaty region. guides are invited for the tours. than 50 Swiss companies of vari- agricultural company based in Al- The first agro tour was launched They talk about the history of Ka- ous profiles attended the event. Ka- maty that uses the latest methods this summer, just a few months ago. zakhstan, also providing informa- zakh Ambassador in Switzerland and technology in fruit cultivation, Tours are now usually conducted on tion about the apple industry and its Zhanar Aitzhanova, Swiss Russia/ is offering Kazakhstan’s first agro weekends, said Lykasov. roots. On the territory of the garden CIS Chamber of Commerce Presi- tours. “On the first day, you walk are several burial mounds dated to dent Ki Meta and Geneva Chamber “First of all, our agro tours through the fruit and berry gardens around 2,500 years of age. of Commerce Chief Executive Of- aim to show people how apples Apples can be bought after the vations in the field are being used in peaches, apricots and grapes. The ficer Vincent Subiliya addressed the and you learn about the many kinds are being grown in orchards in company also cultivates strawber- attendees. Aitzhanova spoke about of fruits and berries that grow on our agro tour from Amal-Bio. The our orchards. Our partners are com- the work conducted by the Kazakh Kazakhstan. People can see and land. On the way to the garden, you company also partners with Metro, panies from Germany, Italy, Bel- ries and blueberries. government on investment climate touch these apples, to make sure will learn how apples are stored in Galmart, Ramstore and the Stolych- gium, Austria and France,” she said. “All of them were planted three improvement and simplifying the they were not imported. They can special freezers. On the second day, niy and Yubileiniy supermarkets, The company grows 14 different years ago, since they bear fruit only business environment. The ambas- witness new technologies being we take an unforgettable guided where their fruit can be purchased. kinds of apples, including Golden after that period of time. This year, sador explained the prospects open- used in agriculture now, too. Our hike in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Amal-Bio’s major innovation is Delicious, Red Delicious, Red we were impressed by the results. It ing for Swiss companies in light of farm is one of the most advanced Alatau,” says the company’s web- the special, intensive farming meth- Jonaprince, Fuji, Braeburn, Gala was an experiment: we wanted to Kazakhstan’s accession to the World in the country,” agro tour organ- site. od they use. The method allows ap- and others. Only five or six types are see how different kinds of peaches, Trade Organisation and the country’s iser Aleksander Lykasov told The The agro tours are also touted as ple trees to be harvested only a year local, Uristembayeva said. apricots and sweet cherries can be membership in the Eurasian Eco- Astana Times. a countryside excursion. There are after they were planted. “All other varieties have never grown in Kazakhstan, since they nomic Union. Aitzhanova encour- Amal-Bio’s apple orchards and two yurts in the gardens, and fami- According to Amal-Bio Manag- been planted in Kazakhstan, but we never were before; I mean, on an in- aged Swiss companies to invest in gardens currently cover about 80 lies come to escape busy city life, ing Partner Dinara Uristembayeva, are growing them on an industrial dustrial scale,” said Uristembayeva. Kazakhstan and make maximum use hectares, with plans to expand up to enjoy silence, breathe fresh air and the company’s high tech, new gen- scale. Seedlings are brought from The fruit can be cultivated in of the trade and economic coopera- 1,000 hectares. A drip irrigation sys- swim in the company’s pool. The eration gardens are eco-friendly and Europe,” she explained. Kazakhstan if cultivated with the tion potential between the countries. tem, in which water is supplied di- organiser also said that the farm is no chemicals are used in their fruit Though the main emphasis is proper care, she said. The company rectly to the root zone of the plants, the perfect place for companies to production. apples, other stone fruits are cul- intends to expand planting next year Sixty new investment projects is used throughout the orchard. have team building events. Inter- “All the latest technological inno- tivated, including sweet cherries, for stone fruits as well. are to be launched by the end of the year, announced Deputy Minister of Investment and Development Yerlan Khairov. Twenty will start in the near future, while 40 are still under devel- opment. Investors have poured more than $200 billion in Kazakhstan over Kumkol Field. Where It All Started the past 10 years, he added. Foreign The Kumkol capital projects de- Kyzylorda and headed by Murat and Konys oil and gas field were dozens of group units, discharge business people are mainly focused By Bulat Kambarov partment was created in the Man- Salamatov. Its chief engineer was opened. lines and heating points. Wells had on the country’s manufacturing, me- gyshlakneft Production Associa- Zhenis Zhalgasov and chief ge- The current field portfolio is vast to be repaired and recovery rates chanical engineering, pharmaceuti- The Kumkol field, which has tion at the start of 1986 and led by ologist, Kenkhan Aidarbekov. The and includes Kumkol South, South increased. Geological work contin- cal and information and communi- changed the direction of develop- Murat Salamatov, who had previ- company created technologically- Kumkol, Kyzylkiya, Aryskum, Mai- ued at Aryskum, North Akshabulak, cations sectors. Khairov explained ment, and generally the fate of the ously been the Mangyshlakneft related structure divisions – the bulak, East Kumkol, North Nuraly, East Kumkol and other sites. individuals who represent prior- entire Kyzylorda region, is celebrat- Deputy General Director. This date Kumkol deep production drilling South-West Karabulak, Karabulak, The pre-anniversary year of 1995 ity sectors and invest more than $12 ing its 30th anniversary. was soon recognised as the start of team, technical transport division, Karavanchi, North-West Kyzylkiya, became the most productive in field million are exempt from corporate The perseverance and selfless- Kumkol commercial development, technical support and provisioning Doszhan (north-west section, South operations. In 1996, oil workers income tax and land tax for 10 years ness in difficult steppe conditions the turning of a page in the oblast’s department and PMK-4. Doszhan, South-East Doszhan), celebrated a double anniversary – and property tax up to eight years. and professionalism of generations oil history. PMK-4 built a 120-place rotation Zhamansu and a group of fields un- 10 years since the start of Kumkol of oil workers have created a foun- Of course, the contribution and camp, canteen and other facilities at der license 1057. PetroKazakhstan operations and the 10 millionth Foreign countries’ ability to ob- dation for the development and tain Kazakh brokerage licenses that efforts of the Kumkol pioneers Kumkol. The PMK-4 and later the has developed other fields through tonne of oil. The most important, prosperity of Kyzylorda Oblast. managed by the “oil general” and Munaikurylys team had the chance joint ventures, such as North Kum- however, was that a major oil and would provide investors with the Construction of the Kumkol oil opportunity to use the services of brilliant strategic engineer, Murat to create infrastructure at the site. kol, East Kumkol, Akshabulak, Nu- gas complex had been created in the oasis 150 km to the northwest of international trading systems will Salamatov, whose name became Initially the camp was for 40 people, raly and Aksai. steppe, capable of producing more be a stimulus for the development Kyzylorda, at the sandy junction of synonymous with Kumkol, were then 120 and finally 600. A canteen, On March 21, 1991, Kumkolneft than three million tonnes of hydro- of the financial market as a whole, the Turan low lands and Balkhash, phenomenal. Despite the lack of ge- sports hall and other facilities were was converted into the production carbons a year, and by 2000, five according to Kazakh TV. To date, was started 30 years ago by a group ological research, remoteness from subsequently built. In Kyzylroda association Yuzhkazneftegas, which million. There were more than 600 there are about 10 companies in the of like-minded people believing in industrial centres, underdeveloped city, PMK-4 built the Munaishy dis- soon took over the development people on rotation, not including country representing various trading the future of the region and their infrastructure and lack of special- trict. of all oil and gas fields in South contractors. In total, Yuzhneftegas platforms, such as Forex, and every strength. The desert surroundings ists, they were able to build the in- Gradually, Kumkolneft created year more and more Kazakh citizens and harsh climate, which only came frastructure from scratch, creating other structures, such as the high- are engaged in trading in the stock alive in spring with the tulip fields, a constantly-functioning business, way, automation and telecommuni- market. “The statistics show citi- became the forge that has formed domestic conditions and later leisure cations divisions, Munaitechservice zens over 25 years old with higher the character and professionalism of facilities for employees. From the division, Turan Service, training education and not necessarily with the region’s new industry – oil. very start, Kumkol has been break- plant, Munaisauda trade house and high financial income are engaged They knew that the South Turgai ing records, being commissioned in Karaozek. in trading. They come from other depression hid massive riches even the record time of two years instead On May 9, 1990, the first oil was areas with upper middle income. As before the October Revolution. In of the usual 10. sent by the Omsk-Shymkent oil it is commonly believed, this market 1927, the USSR opened a geology Staffing was hard in the early pipeline to the Shymkent Oil Re- implies the possibility of potentially representation in Kyzylorda and as days. There were no local special- finery. Symbolically, it happened high earnings. Not every investment such created the foundation for the instrument is available to earn mon- ists and few oil workers from Ka- on Victory Day. One wouldn’t have industry. In 1982, Yuzhkazgeologi- zakhstan’s more developed oil and recognised Kumkol by now – more ey in the financial markets,” said ya, Kazgeophysica and the KazSSR Forex Club Almaty branch Director gas regions and other Soviet repub- than 50 active wells, an oil process- Institute of Geology and Oil devel- Ildar Shayakhmetov. Currently, the lics wanted to move to the Kyzylor- ing facility, launch area, support majority of companies only provide oped a programme for comprehen- da steppe with its harsh climate and base, power lines, 120-person rota- services to work with international sive geological exploration work lack of infrastructure. Murat Salam- tion camp, other facilities and the trading systems. They carry out at the South Turgai basin. The first atov’s leadership came through and first trees in the steppe. President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev (C) visiting Kumkol in 1995. trainings and continue to provide deep well at Kumkol was drilled in he was able to create a strong team In conjunction with Kumkol, a lot platform access for trading curren- 1983 and during the winter of 1984, of professionals, many of whom of geological exploration work at Kazakhstan. This was not simply and its divisions employed more cy, securities and other exchange in- the Kamalutdinov team generated its still work at the field. a number of other fields was com- confirmation of the company’s eco- than 4,500 and was rightly recog- struments. Experts say the new law first oil fountain. There were plenty of problems pleted. In 1985, the Aryskum oil nomic potential, but recognition of nised as a super employer for the on payment system adopted in Ka- For what was still an agricultural and challenges in the early days, and gas condensate field was added the strategic direction of develop- entire region of 610,000. zakhstan can give significant impe- area, the creation of industry in such as transportation. Due to the to the company’s oil assets; in 1986, ment. June 1991 saw the first mil- At the end of 1996, the cabinet tus to the development of financial Kyzylorda Oblast offered great eco- lack of roads, deliveries could take the Kyzylkiya oil and gas field and lion tonnes of oil produced. of ministers issued a resolution to markets. “In my opinion, it is the nomic and social potential. It was weeks to arrive. On the domestic in 1987, the Akshabulak and Nuraly As the field was being developed, sell Yuzhneftegas to Hurricane Hy- licensing anyway. In order to feel no accident that on June 6, 1985, side, things were tough as well; oil and gas fields and Doszhan and the oil workers were creating infra- drocarbons Limited. In April 1997, safe so that an investor is not wor- the USSR Ministry of Oil ordered working and living conditions were Karavanchi oil fields. The Maibulak structure that would subsequently it was renamed Hurricane Kumkol ried that his money will disappear the preparation and commission of difficult. The infrastructure had to and Bektas oil fields were discov- be used by many other companies. Munai and in June 2003, PetroKa- somewhere, he needs guarantees in the Kumkol field, after which Ka- be built from scratch. ered in 1988 along with the Aksai The 190-km Kyzylorda-Kumkol zakhstan Kumkol Resources the form of licenses and legality of zNIPIneft and Yuzhgiproneftepro- June 1987 saw the first oil -der oil and gas field. The Kenlik oil highway, which cost $90 million, (PKKR). firms in the country where he lives,” vod began working on the Kumkol was drafted by newly-established said Shayakhmetov. rick at Kumkol. On Dec. 24, 1987, field was welcomed in 1989 and the The field has been through a lot pilot operating programme. Kumkolneft was established in following year the Aschisai oil field directorate of automobile roads. At over time – the initial difficulties Sales of smartphones are rapidly the start of 1994, they launched the and the joy of its first achieve- declining in Kazakhstan, reported site, although some sections were ments, the global oil crisis in 1999, Kazakh TV. According to the latest launched gradually and vehicles the subsequent fall in the oil price statistics, the volume of the market drove heading to Kumkol. and the threat to the existence of the has dropped 14.7 percent over the At the end of 1994, Murat Sala- company itself and the new crisis in past year. The volume of the smart- matov was appointed first Vice- 2015, which is currently being felt phone market reached $626 million Minister for Oil and Gas and Robert throughout the world. and rising prices of imported de- Berdyguzhin, another talented man- Production hit its peak in 2002, vices are a consequence of the de- ager, was appointed Yuzhneftegas when in excess of 3.144 million valuation of the national currency president. Their priorities included tonnes of crude oil was produced at in 2015. According to data, in 2014 expanding geological exploration, Kumkol. Samsung was the market leader reducing construction in progress PKKR investments in major field with a 58.6-percent share ($430 and increasing oil worker salaries infrastructure in the last 10 years has million); Apple, 17.8 percent ($131 by nearly 33 percent. exceeded $588 million, with major million) and LG, 6.5 percent ($48 Overall, 1992-95 were recog- projects including the Kyzylorda- million). The remaining producers nised for the intense nature of de- Kumkol highway, 178-km and accounted for other 17 percent of velopment at Kumkol. President 6.5-million tonnes/year Kumkol- the market ($125 million). Nursultan Nazarbayev even visited Zhosaly major oil pipeline, West Two Starbucks coffee shops are scheduled to open in Astana this the site in April 1995 and praised Tuzkol-Kumkol oil pipeline, oil fall: one at the Khan Shatyr mall on the work that had been done. In his loading terminal at the Zhosaly rail- September 17 and the other at the discussions with the oil workers, he way station, realisation of a gas uti- Keruen mall, the exact date is to be stressed that hydrocarbons would lisation programme, and, of course, announced by the administration. bring the region prosperity and se- the mass development of new fields. The first world-famous coffee shop curity and recommended reaching The company received new mo- Starbucks in Kazakhstan opened commercial levels of at least three mentum from its purchase in Octo- on Dec. 18 last year in Almaty. The million tonnes of oil a year as soon ber 2005 by the Chinese National promotional campaign of a free as possible. Petroleum Company (CNPC) and coffee triggered a line of hundreds Commercial production required KazMunaiGas’ subsequent acqui- of Almaty. Kumkol. Present days. the building of 770 various wells, sition of a 33 percent share. A6 EDITORIAL&OPINION

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 Students, Stronger Legal Framework, Abolishing Government Visa Regime Priorities for Macedonia erators from the two countries, who ence with a number of activities, in- By Bauyrzhan Serikbayev visited Kazakhstan and Macedonia cluding Macedonian Culture Days this spring, conducting several meet- in Kazakhstan. Tell us more about Learn Together Ambassador Ilija Psaltirov has ings… which are certainly expected this project. spent almost two years in Astana rep- to bear fruit in the very near future. Our two countries celebrate such resenting the Republic of Macedonia. an important jubilee this year and it Recently, he and his staff organised What priorities have you outlined is something that gives us both enor- as New School numerous events throughout Kazakh- for your term in Kazakhstan? mous pleasure seeing as the anniver- stan to celebrate the 25th anniversary The list of major priorities that my sary has provided us with an oppor- of Macedonia’s independence and to ambassadorial tenure in Kazakhstan tunity to host a series of events that present its culture and opportunities is and will be focusing on certainly has most certainly brought us even Year Begins for cooperation to a wider Kazakh includes intensifying the regular closer together and has allowed us public. In this exclusive interview, Ilija Psaltirov communication between the two to raise our bilateral relations to an he first days of September are very important for children Ambassador Psaltirov talks about the countries, bringing our two peoples even higher level. To that end, in co- and parents around the world. It is the time when the new history, the current state and the fu- looking forward to them, but are yet closer to each other and establish- operation with different institutions school year begins for millions of pupils. There will be ture of bilateral relations. to have both the opportunity and ing an effective legal framework to and companies from Kazakhstan and excitement for many at seeing their friends again and a few privilege of playing host to a senior regulate our political and economic Macedonia, our embassy in Astana tearsT as well for parents as they see their children starting school for Macedonia’s embassy in Astana ranking Kazakh official in Macedo- relations, coupled with promoting launched a huge project incorporat- the first time. All these emotions will also be on display in Kazakh- was opened in November 2014. nia, which, we believe, is something investment opportunities in Mac- ing a great number of activities to stan – a country where education and children have always had a How would you outline the history that will most certainly boost our edonia and making the economic mark the event in various aspects. special priority. of contacts between our two coun- overall relations and will open the cooperation between the business The project, Macedonian Culture From our earliest days as an independent country, education of tries? doors for our two countries to ex- communities in both countries more Days in Kazakhstan, took place from our children and young people has been seen as critical for our suc- Yes, our Embassy in Astana was pand their cooperation further in a visible and dynamic. Sept. 1–8, the day Macedonia marks cess. This remains the case today through increased investment and opened Nov. 1, 2014, but official great variety of areas. Of course, cooperation in other its independence, and included two reform. contacts between our two countries areas such as culture, education and gala concerts by renowned Macedo- Pupils this term will be learning in 13 new schools built under date back to a much earlier time, in What are the promising areas of science, sport and the like should [re- nian ethnic music band Synthesis [in the Nurly Zhol state programme. Eight new kindergartens are also 1995. Over the past two decades of economic cooperation between Ka- ceive] no less attention and impor- Almaty and Astana] followed by a opening their doors for the first time to help give our youngest chil- our modern history, bilateral rela- zakhstan and Macedonia? tance, and tangible results have al- reception. The two concerts were Both countries have strategic loca- dren the best possible start in life. tions between our two countries have ready become evident in that respect, performed in collaboration with the been characterised by friendship, tions within their respective Central with several memoranda of coopera- symphonic orchestras of the two Kazakhstan is also continuing to witness important reforms to our Asian and Balkan regions, allowing education system aimed at ensuring our young people are prepared mutual understanding and a com- tion signed and projects completed in cities. They were truly exciting and mon interest in further expanding them to be major economic hubs, for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century. Not all some of these areas. spectacular … not only because of and deepening our overall relations. I interesting for new investments and The legal framework is an ex- their grandeur, but also because of these reforms are without controversy. strongly believe that we can do much doing business. Leading, relevant traordinarily important aspect of our the very fact that musicians from Among those which has caused concern is the introduction of the more in this respect over the months global economic and financial in- cooperation and improving it will both countries had an opportunity trilingual education model in the 2017-2018 academic year which and years ahead. stitutions have for years now been allow the two countries to regulate to perform Macedonian traditional will see pupils from the fifth grade studying and being taught in Since the establishment of dip- listing Macedonia as one of the most their relations much more easily. In music composed in modern arrange- English five times each week. Teachers have been given training to lomatic relations on June 1, 1995, attractive world destinations for for- that context, something that needs to ments. ensure that they can teach subjects like history, geography, chemis- dialogue between our two countries eign investments, resulting from the be particularly noted is the fact that Furthermore, the two Kazakh cit- try and physics in English. has been pursued at various levels. exceptionally beneficial packages Macedonia and Kazakhstan have to ies played host to wine-tasting events There is no doubt that this is a radical reform and it is understand- The first meeting at the presidential that our government has been offer- date indeed been able to sign and of a variety of Macedonian wines, able why some parents are resistant. But it will help give our young level came in 2002 when then Mac- ing to foreign investors. The numer- ratify three major agreements in the which are very highly rated on the people a solid knowledge of what has now become the world’s main edonian President [Boris] Trajkovski ous factories and other production economic domain: the Agreement on European market, but are, as yet, not international language. Around one billion people are estimated to met Kazakh President [Nursultan] facilities that major global compa- the Encouragement and Mutual Pro- that well known in Kazakhstan. To speak English either as a native speaker or additional language. Nazarbayev. Since then, many other nies have opened have acted as yet tection of Investments, the Agree- top it all off, the project ended with If Kazakhstan is to continue to develop its global economic, busi- meetings have been conducted at the another testimony to that fact. ment on the Avoidance of Double the opening of the Macedonian Cor- ness and cultural ties, it is essential that our future generations are margins of various summits around Hence, Macedonia can most cer- Taxation and the Agreement on ner at the National Academic Library able to communicate freely in English. Not only will it improve the world. When it comes to bilateral tainly be a gateway for Kazakh Trade and Economic Cooperation. of Kazakhstan in Astana, which companies wishing to conquer the their career prospects, but will also benefit our country as a whole, visits … Macedonian senior officials However, there is a series of other came as a result of the donation of have visited Kazakhstan on several wider European market and we bilateral agreements to strengthen 135 volumes of Macedonian litera- as Kazakhstan will be able to attract more foreign investors, busi- would gladly help them in doing just nesses and tourists. different occasions, including the and define their cooperation frame- ture from St. Clement of Ohrid Na- participation of President Gjorge that and pursuing their goals. On work in other areas… that are yet to This is, of course, why Bolashak Scholarship Programme was tional University Library in Skopje. Ivanov in the [Organisation for Se- the other hand, several Macedonian be signed. I am convinced that, through these initiated by President Nursultan Nazarbayev in 1993. The decision curity and Cooperation in Europe] companies have for several years Moreover, the issue that stands events, we have been able to bring to support the most talented Kazakhs in pursuing higher education OSCE Summit in Kazakhstan in been present in the Kazakh market. out as key to the overall coopera- Macedonia closer to the citizens of at leading universities around the world was seen as a bold, even 2010 and the official visit he paid To illustrate this, I would like to tion between the two countries is Kazakhstan. radical step. But it has paid off not only for the young people them- to Astana in 2012. Moreover, then point out some of the most remark- the existing visa regime, and, in that selves, but for our country. Since the programme began, more than Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski vis- able buildings in Astana, which have context, I would like to point out that What are your impressions of 6,500 students have been awarded the scholarship, with most choos- ited Kazakhstan when he and a sen- been built by the hands of Macedo- Macedonia is one of the very few Astana? ing to study in the United States and the United Kingdom. As well ior ranking Macedonian government nian construction workers, a fact not European countries that Kazakhstan The idea of your President to build as receiving a top-class education, the students return to Kazakhstan delegation took part in the 6thAstana a lot of people in Kazakhstan are nationals can travel to and stay in for a new capital in the middle of the speaking fluently in English with new and creative ideas on how to Economic Forum in 2013. Macedo- aware of. a period of 90 days without a visa. Great Steppe has proved to be of improve our nation. nian Cabinet Minister for Foreign Moreover, Macedonian engineers Unfortunately, that has not been the great benefit for Kazakhstan. The city Kazakhstan has also worked hard to improve its own universities. Investments Furkan Chako par- and construction workers have also case for Macedonian nationals trav- has become a symbol of Kazakhstan. Nazarbayev University, established in 2010, is the flagship of our ticipated in the 2015 forum. Other been taking part in the EXPO 2017 elling to Kazakhstan, but we are I like the river, the bridges, the clean national education. It is also the only university in Astana where visits worth noting were by former project. Therefore, I feel that that working steadfastly with your au- streets, the parks, the museums, the everything is taught in English. Thanks to its principles of autonomy Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio there is outstanding potential before thorities on Kazakhstan soon recip- theatres and the shopping malls. I and academic freedom, it is one of the few universities in Central Miloshoski, who came to Astana our two countries for pursuing eco- rocating this Macedonian gesture by like the difference between the new nomic cooperation. In that context, Asia that reaches international academic standards. and Almaty on two working visits lifting its own visa requirement for and old part of the city, too. Each has in 2008 and 2012, and incumbent joint investments and cooperation Macedonian nationals…. This is an its own beauty. Astana has been a There is, of course, still room for improvement in Kazakhstan’s in commerce and tourism should be education system. No major reforms can take place overnight. For Deputy Prime Minister and Minister issue which is one of the key priori- home for me and my family for close of Foreign Affairs Nikola Poposki is the main areas that the two countries ties for us. to two years and it will remain so for example, as was stated by Minister of Education and Science Yerlan scheduled to visit Kazakhstan in the should focus their economic activi- the following two years. Even after Sagadiyev, it will take schools in Kazakhstan four years starting very near future. ties on. This year, Macedonia and Ka- I leave Astana, this city and country from this September to adopt the OECD (Organisation for Economic As for visits to Macedonia by Ka- The first major step in that respect zakhstan are both celebrating the will remain forever etched deep into Co-operation and Development) countries’ education system. But zakh officials, we are still very much has already been made by … tour op- 25th anniversary of their independ- my memory and heart. Kazakhstan is already reaping the benefits of its reforms. Earlier this summer, a student from Kazakhstan took first place at the Inter- national Mathematical Olympiad, beating the best students from the U.S., France, China, Russia and other countries. It is not only our young people who are continuing to learn. As our schoolchildren and students begin a new academic year, our Ela Gandhi: Kazakhstan Can Show World government will also continue to study how best to develop and improve Kazakhstan’s education system. There is, as teachers might say about a pupil, more to do but there is plenty of reason for confi- dence in the future. Nuclear Weapons Mentality is Incorrect grandchildren. One son was assas- tor and was a member of the South By Yerbolat Uatkhanov sinated Dec. 16, 1993 at age 29 as African Parliament. part of political violence. “How do we see people? Do we ASTANA – Ela Gandhi, distin- “The messages of Mahatma Gan- split them into good and bad ones? guished peacekeeper and grand- dhi, Martin Luther King and Nelson Every man has both bad and good daughter of Mahatma Gandhi, took Mandela were ignored by those who qualities. And we have to know how part in Building a Nuclear Weap- wanted to use force and considered to accept every man and respect ons-Free-World, the international that it is the only way. Violence is an him,” she said during her lecture. conference held Aug. 29 in the instinct which works when we meet “I was banned for many years as capital. She lectured at KAZGUU with evil. We often use force when a terrorist myself. That is what they University about the international Ela Gandhi we want to get rid of something called me. What do we mean by ter- movement Nonviolent Peaceforce, is a good example. Having nuclear bad. However, this is not the only rorist? For me it is not about terror. a position supported by the South weapons, having power means be- way and sometimes the quantity of It is about something else, some- African Embassy to Kazakhstan. ing superior for many countries. evil increases when we use force. thing that worries us as people. We “I visited Semipalatinsk nuclear Many states consider that they We have to take a look into our in- felt in South Africa that we were op- test site. I find Kazakhstan’s peace- should have such weapons to feel ner world to understand the force of pressed and we had to do something keeping initiative very logical. This stronger and they think that nobody nonviolence,” she said. about it. People like Mandela and country became independent and will attack them if they have such Gandhi served as a social worker many others including our ambas- made this great step. To be exact, it weapons.” from 1965-1970 at Durban Indian sador, all of us fought in a struggle was one of the first steps of the in- “I think that such mentality has to Child Welfare Society and 1979- against a power that was ruling us, dependent state,” said Gandhi in an change. Kazakhstan can show peo- 1989 at the Verulam Child Welfare exploiting us and also oppressing us interview with The Astana Times. ple of the world that the mentality Society. She noted her major con- and we have to do something. That  “You got your independence isn’t correct,” she said. tribution to the profession was tak- makes us terrorists? So when we and you made a decision to disman- Gandhi was born at the Phoenix ing a holistic, non-racial approach use this word, we need to think what tle your nuclear weapons, which is Settlement in Inanda, South Af- to social work. She also worked as makes terrorists become terrorists,” really a big step to me. Your state rica. She has five children and two an education information coordina- said Gandhi.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 Nazarbayev’s Manifesto Paves Way for More Peaceful World, Nuclear Disarmament Expert Says tional and nuclear disarmament. stan’s initiatives in creating a orate more on the timeliness and economic development and ensure By Galia Nurzhan In this regard, a comprehensive nuclear-weapon-free world? relevance of this strategic docu- peaceful settlement of disputes. approach to disarmament has the The current situation is not very ment? ASTANA – “Building a Nu- advantage of providing a frame- encouraging. Two of the most Yes, I said that President Naz- In your opinion, what are the clear-Weapon-Free World,” the work that makes thinking about important intermediary steps to- arbayev’s manifesto is a very im- ways to achieve a total ban of nu- international conference, which conventional and nuclear dis- wards nuclear disarmament are portant step in the right direction clear weapons and its tests? What was held under in conjunction armament not incompatible but still blocked: the Comprehensive and needs to be built on. I think more can the international com- with the 25th anniversary of the complementary. Test Ban Treaty has not entered that his call for a world without munity do to reach a world free closing of the Semipalatinsk Nu- Furthermore, I must highlight into force and the Fissile Mate- wars could not be timelier. There of nuclear weapons? clear Test Site and in commemora- President Nazarbayev’s Manifesto rial Cut-Off Treaty has not even are a series of negative security States are roughly divided into tion of the UN International Day “The World. The 21st Century,” in been negotiated. Moreover, the trends that cast a worrying shadow two groups who follow different against Nuclear Tests on Aug. 29, which he calls for the adoption of major nuclear weapons states onto the future. roadmaps for nuclear disarmament: involved more than 200 delegates a comprehensive programme for have embarked on a weapons’ As national security becomes those who stick with the “step-by- from 50 countries and served as a disarmament. This bold initiative modernisation programme, and increasingly understood as the step” or “partial measures” pro- major platform for international is a very, very important step in reliance on the perceived ben- advancement of military capa- cess and those who are in favour dialogue. the right direction and needs to be efits of nuclear deterrence has bilities, the concept of disarma- of a ban. The best hope for nuclear The conference has once again Kevin Miletic built on.” been increased due to the recent ment has become little more than disarmament would be to get these reminded the world of the tragic and relevance of President Naz- To learn more about his opin- rise in tensions between nuclear a Cold War relic. Not only, there two groups to find common ground. consequences of nuclear testing arbayev’s Manifesto “The World. ion of Kazakhstan’s initiatives in weapons states. is a stalemate in disarmament af- The problem is that they talk and focused on elaborating a com- The 21st Century.” creating a nuclear-weapon-free Despite that, renewed focus on fairs characterised by the fact that past each other. Both focus on prehensive approach in address- In his remarks at the conference, world, the current global situation the humanitarian consequences the UN Conference on Disarma- specific problems and disregard ing this global problem through Miletic said: “Certain countries in terms of nuclear disarmament as of nuclear weapons has led to ment, which has the mandate to the broader spectrum of issues. multilateral efforts to achieving a perceive conventional weapons as a well as the ways to a total ban of the establishment of a UN Open- negotiate disarmament treaties, Yet, it is essential to remember nuclear-weapon-free world. major threat to their national secu- nuclear weapons and its tests, The Ended Working Group on Nuclear has been deadlocked for almost 20 that nuclear disarmament is a The participants concurred that rity. For them, nuclear deterrence is Astana Times interviewed him. Disarmament with a mandate to years. But what’s more is that we multi-faceted issue that requires Kazakhstan has taken a number a means to offset a perceived con- develop “legal measures, legal are witnessing an erosion of pre- a multi-front approach. In this re- of initiatives for nuclear disar- ventional inferiority by threatening Mr. Miletic, what was the con- provisions and norms” for achiev- vious disarmament achievements gard, a comprehensive approach mament: renouncing the world’s nuclear retaliation in the event of a ference’s role in terms of the ing a nuclear-weapon-free world. upon which an international co- to disarmament has the advan- fourth largest nuclear arsenal, ne- major conventional attack. global anti-nuclear weapons This Open Ended Working Group operative security framework was tage of providing a framework gotiating a Central Asian Nuclear- This argument has become movement and disarmament? is one of the few positive develop- built. If we combine this lack of that makes thinking about the two Weapon-Free Zone, launching firmly anchored in the military It is rare to see such a high- ments in the field of nuclear disar- progress and even deterioration of approaches not incompatible but The ATOM Project, the initiative doctrine of these countries and level disarmament event bring- mament recently. the disarmament architecture with complementary. This is why we to establish Aug. 29 as the Interna- used as a primary reason for the ing together so many different Since the closure of the Semi- increasing investment in military need a comprehensive approach to tional Day Against Nuclear Tests justification of nuclear deterrence constituencies. In Astana, there palatinsk Test Site and the restitu- capabilities and development of disarmament as laid out in Presi- by the UN, presenting the Mani- policy and the subsequent reten- were ministers, parliamentarians, tion of nuclear weapons to Rus- new weapon systems, and that dent Nazarbayev’s Manifesto. festo “The World. The 21st Cen- tion of nuclear weapons. religious leaders, activists, aca- sia, Kazakhstan has been at the we set these dynamics against the Interestingly, Article 26 of the tury” as well as President Nursul- This literally amounts to saying demics and many others from all forefront of nuclear disarmament. backdrop of growing tensions in UN Charter promotes such com- tan Nazarbayev’s initiative to set that as long as there is a perceived around the world sitting around Kazakhstan has greatly contrib- Europe, the Middle East, North- prehensive approach to disarma- a clear goal to eliminate nuclear threat of major conventional at- the same table. Usually these uted to strengthening international east and Southeast Asia, we can ment by giving the UN Security weapons by 2045, the centenary tack, those countries are entitled constituencies do not necessar- nuclear security. It is actually one see that the picture is pretty bleak. Council the responsibility to es- of the founding of the UN. to hold on to nuclear deterrence. ily interact with each other. This of the few countries that actually The ideas expressed in Presi- tablish a global system for the One of the speakers at the Following this logic, conventional conference was a tremendous take actions. Its important role in dent Nazarbayev’s Manifesto, if regulation of weapons. Yet, the UN panel session “Security with- disarmament becomes a pre-req- opportunity for them to develop the negotiation of a Central Asian implemented, could pave the way Security Council has never issued out nuclear weapons or war,” uisite for nuclear disarmament to synergies and cross-fertilise ide- Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone, its for the pacification of interna- a resolution on Article 26 in its Deputy Director of the Strate- happen. as. It shows that there is interna- initiative on the International Day tional relations. Indeed, disarma- history. Last time the UN Security gic Concept for the Removal of Now, this issue will not be solved tional unity around the goal of Against Nuclear Tests adopted by ment and security are intrinsically Council considered Article 26, it Arms and Proliferation, Centre by dismissing or ignoring it. If one nuclear disarmament. It is this the UN General Assembly and linked. Disarmament should be was in 2008 (almost a decade ago) for International Studies and really wants to make progress on kind of conference that helps the establishment of The ATOM understood as one element of the during an informal meeting spon- Diplomacy, SOAS University phasing out nuclear deterrence, we generate the momentum needed Project among others demonstrate broader and more comprehensive sored by Oscar Arias, Nobel peace of London, UK, Kevin Miletic have to constructively address this to bring about changes. Without that it plays a leading role in disar- design for the maintenance of in- prize laureate. If it is impossible raised the issue of nuclear deter- delicate relationship and develop such initiatives there would be no mament diplomacy. ternational peace and security. In to bring nuclear weapons states to rence and conventional weapons a sound counter-argument with a challenge to the status quo. other words, disarmament should talk about disarmament, what if control, pointed out the need to view to reconciling conventional In your remarks, you high- be seen as part of the toolkit the disarmament is brought to them by find a way to reconcile conven- and nuclear disarmament. How do you assess the current lighted President Nazarbayev’s international community has at its invoking Article 26? This could be tional and nuclear disarmament This is why it is essential to global situation in terms of nu- Manifesto “The World. The 21st disposal to enhance the stability one interesting way to get them to as well as stressed the timeliness find a way to reconcile conven- clear disarmament and Kazakh- Century.” Could you please elab- of international relations, promote re-engage with this crucial issue. French School in Astana: Something We Are Proud of under local laws. Each year the qualifications. Approval also guar- pointed by the French Ministry The French educational net- By Francis Etienne network’s student numbers in- antees compliance with the French of Education and employed by work abroad at a glance crease, both due to the schools’ education model and the quality of the foundation benefit from this Over 480 establishments in 130 Over 480 primary and second- recognised high standards and the teaching provided. Finally, French programme and give the oppor- countries ary schools located in 130 coun- growth in the numbers of French students attending approved estab- tunity to more than 40 children, 310,000 students, including tries provide French education families living abroad. French ed- lishments means they are eligible aged three-18, to follow a French 115,000 French students to 310,000 students, 115,000 of ucational establishments abroad for scholarships. curriculum in Astana. This original Almost 13,000 baccalauréat whom are French, in line with the are open to both children with This approval is not granted on project is open to expats but also, candidates annually: 95 percent standards of the French Ministry French nationality living outside a permanent basis, so the relevant and this will be more and more the pass rate, two-thirds with honours of Education. These officially- of France (about 40 percent of establishments must regularly un- case in the future, to Kazakhstan Over 6,500 permanent staff from approved establishments impart the total enrolment) and foreign dergo a verification procedure to families. As for today, the vision the French national education sys- universal values such as tolerance, children (60 percent). These es- ensure that they are fully comply- is to grow up to 100 children in tem, expatriates or residents openness, humanism, equal op- tablishments play a key role in ing with criteria. 2017 with a strong willingness to 20,000 locally-recruited staff portunities and critical awareness. promoting mobility and expatria- Since September 2014, Kazakh- expand the maternelle, the French 50 foreign languages taught They also prepare students for tion and are an effective means of stan has been part of this global en- preschool educational approach Some well-known alumni of the French state examinations of welcoming and teaching young deavour thanks to an original part- which is one of the most success- the French educational network the brevet and baccalauréat. people from all backgrounds in nership between the Nazarbayev ful in the world and gives a unique abroad include Carlos Ghosn This network’s teaching struc- Francis Etienne an international French-speaking Foundation for Education, the Mi- opportunity to learn foreign lan- (Lebanon), Boutros Boutros- ture allows students of all levels environment. ras International School of Astana, guages at a very young age. Ghali (Egypt), Ingrid Betancourt to move from one approved estab- cultural and linguistic diversity, All approved establishments are the Mission laïque française and On the eve of EXPO 2017, the (Colombia), Jodie Foster (United lishment to another, or to a public French primary and secondary open to French children residing the Agency for French Education development of the French school- States), Marjane Satrapi (Austria), or private school contracted to the schools provide particularly re- outside of France and can also take Abroad. Since then, the French ing system in Astana can only con- Jonathan Littell (United States) French state, without having to sit warding education. in other nationalities. They follow section seated in the walls of tribute to the international opening and Atiq Rahimi (Afghanistan). for an entrance exam. Given that French educational establish- the same curriculum as that of pub- Astana Miras International School of the great steppes to the world. they belong to a vibrant interna- ments have a variety of manage- lic establishments in France and has been granted official approval. This achievement is something The author is Ambassador of tional network and are open to ment methods and most operate prepare for the same exams and Today, five French teachers ap- that Kazakhstan can be proud of. France to Kazakhstan. Uzbekistan’s Succession Model Works, Policy Continuity Expected cal processes in Uzbekistan more Y [for the post of the President]? put forward the first President stan and Uzbekistan have espe- By Sanat Kushkumbayev or less in depth. The model built Generally speaking, the point is of Uzbekistan during the last cially strengthened over recent by the first President of Uzbeki- not in X or Y candidates. It is presidential elections. Three oth- years. Our positions got closer A number of media outlets stan on the basis of constitutional quite evident that the consensus er parliamentarian parties will on a wide range of regional is- asked for my comments on the mechanisms is a logical and di- has been achieved within the nominate their candidates. The sues. There is no need to speak current situation in Uzbekistan. rect way for succession of power. elite. In this respect, observers outcomes are predictable. about the potential and influence I had to refuse most of them. The model has proved itself. share the opinion [it is he] who Concerning possible changes in of the two states on the situation Unfortunately, the fact that eve- It should be recalled that the leads the funeral commission. foreign policy and relations with in Central Asia. Kazakhstan and rybody is searching for “a black last three presidential campaigns Presidential elections will be Kazakhstan, it is more than evi- Uzbekistan are closely connected cat in a dark room” is quite illus- and parliamentary elections in held within three months (now dent that there will be continuity. and will need each other; con- trative and not only for the me- Uzbekistan were held on time. scheduled for Dec. 4) and will Once again, the point is not in X sequently, expectations and re- dia community. I didn’t refuse a The exception is the referendum likely have four candidates. The or Y candidates. The state foreign quests of the elite of both coun- journalist from Moscow who had in 1995 on extending the presi- current Prime Minister can be policy reflects the internal para- tries will be determined by the Sanat Kushkumbayev referred a recommendation of a dential term that was also held put forward as a candidate by the digm of development. Changes strategic character of relations. colleague I respect. However, all look for illegal ways of transit- by a number of other Central Liberal and Democratic Party of in the tactics, some nuances, the questions come down to the ing power. At the same time, the Asian countries that year. Uzbekistan that nominated him even persons are possible, but the The author is Deputy Director thriller genre, or action. answer is clear for those people Another question – what will to be the head of government in course has been defined. of the Kazakhstan Institute for In fact, we all are inclined to who studied/observed the politi- happen in case of candidate X or January 2015. The same party Relations between Kazakh- Strategic Studies. A8 EURASIA&WORLD

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 Nazarbayev Visits Samarkand, Pays Tribute to Late Uzbek President He said his relationship with growth of the economy as well has always been and will always tory, religion and culture. It is 173 bilateral documents, includ- By Aiman Turebekova the late Uzbek leader was based as improving people’s welfare. be close to the Uzbek people, important to be able to preserve ing the 1998 bilateral Treaty of on strong friendship, mutual We lost a great personality.” we share with you joys as well these values. We have always Eternal Friendship and the 2013 ASTANA – Kazakh President understanding and sincere sup- said Nazarbayev. as troubles,” emphasised Naz- been able to find mutually ac- bilateral Agreement on Strate- Nursultan Nazarbayev visited port. He also stressed the invalu- arbayev. ceptable solutions on any is- gic Partnership. Samarkand, Uzbekistan Sept. “I am confident that the next able role of the first President Nazarbayev also spoke with sues, both in the course of On April 14-16, 2016, during 12 to pay tribute to the memory generation will always remem- of Uzbekistan in strengthening Shavkat Mirziyoyev, acting bilateral meetings and within President Nazarbayev’s meeting of the recently deceased Uzbek ber Islam Karimov. His solid historical and strategic ties be- president of Uzbekistan. During the framework of international with Karimov in Tashkent, the two President Islam Karimov, re- heritage, such as establishing tween the two countries. the meeting, the Kazakh Presi- organisations. It is necessary leaders called on all other Central ported the press office of Akor- the new independent country “Kazakh and Uzbek people dent reiterated the unique con- to continue to strengthen our Asian governments to rely on the da. will be studied by descendants have always supported each oth- tribution of Karimov to devel- fraternal relations,” expressed universally accepted norms of the Nazarbayev laid flowers at and his deeds will be written er. We signed the agreement on opment of the friendly relations Nazarbayev. international water law fixed in the the burial place of Karimov, met down in the history of Uzbeki- eternal friendship at Turkestan’s between the two countries. In addition, Nazarbayev and UN conventions. The two presi- with Karimov’s family and, on stan with golden letters. He was Mausoleum of Khodja Akhmed “All his activities served to Mirziyoyev discussed bilateral dents also reiterated their support behalf of the people of Kazakh- a leader whose name was asso- Yassaui in 1998. Thus, our re- further strengthen the friend- relations as well as regional and for the early stabilisation of the stan, expressed his deep condo- ciated with the formation of the lationships are based on this ship between our people, be- international issues. situation and socioeconomic de- lences. [contemporary Uzbek] state and historic agreement. Kazakhstan cause we share a common his- The two nations have signed velopment in Afghanistan. Malaysian Envoy Optimistic about Future of Bilateral Ties, Kazakhstan’s Economy will be the catalyst to an energetic people from both Malaysia and Malaysia shares its experience and velop small and medium-sized en- By Kamila Zhumabayeva economic boom for Kazakhstan,” Kazakhstan are cautious because of expertise in all fields with partici- terprises. He noted a large number said Hamid, adding Malaysia is the current world economic down- pants from developing countries of Kazakh students are studying ASTANA – Malaysian Ambas- very enthusiastic and looking for- turn. He added Malaysians believe under this programme,” he said. in Malaysia and their families are sador to Kazakhstan Dato’ Hidayat ward to participating in the exhibi- in the tremendous potential that He praised the work of the Ka- coming as tourists. Abdul Hamid recently shared his tion. both countries could work to im- zakh government on improving its “The more people-to-people con- thoughts about developing bilateral “We support Kazakhstan in its prove. transportation and logistics systems, tact, the more we would understand relations between the countries and effort to promote future energy and The decision of the Kazakh gov- such as building a transportation each other better, and the trend is improving trade and business rela- will showcase some of Malaysia’s ernment to introduce a 15-day visa- hub in Khorgos, on the border with already there,” he said. tions as his immediate priorities in experience and technological ad- free regime for Malaysians to visit China, and establishing the Kazakh- He believes there are similarities Kazakhstan. vances in this field,” he noted. Kazakhstan has encouraged more stan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway in the way Malaysians and Kazakhs “Malaysia and Kazakhstan share Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Malaysian business people to travel service that, according to Hamid, live. many common visions and aspira- Dato’ Hidayat Abdul Hamid Sri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji to the country, according to Hamid. opens the country to the Far East. “Kazakhs have large families just tions to make the world a better country from central Asia to do Abdul Razak has travelled to Ka- He expressed his hope in more Ka- The ambassador also expressed like us in Malaysia. We feel very place to live in, especially for fu- so.” zakhstan every year for the last zakh business executives coming to optimism about the future of Ka- comfortable, even some living with ture generations,” he said in an in- Kazakhstan is well known for its three years on both official and Malaysia, as they can visit visa free zakhstan’s economy. grandparents, big families especial- terview with The Astana Times. efforts in nuclear non-proliferation, private visits, said the ambassador. for 30 days. “The current downslide in oil ly during festive holidays like Eid Hamid noted Kazakhstan has tolerance among religions and fo- The leaders of both countries enjoy “The Medical Health Tourism prices is a blessing in disguise. It is al-Fitr and Ramadan,” he said. an excellent foreign policy record cusing on environmental concerns a close relationship, exchange calls Council (MHTC) has identified the right time to consolidate and up- Many Malaysians would like to and that among Islamic countries, such as through the promotion of and consult each other on matters Kazakhstan as a potential market grade obsolete and inefficient tech- visit Kazakhstan and learn about Malaysia and Kazakhstan share an future energy and bio-diversity, he of mutual interest. where Malaysian healthcare can nology with possibly less costly the nation’s history, he added. open perspective about modernity noted. Hamid indicated bilateral trade contribute to develop a health in- new high-technology alternatives. “You have 500 years of civilisa- and development, tolerance among Bilateral ties between Malaysia between the countries is far below dustry. About 1,500 Kazakh pa- Local talents could be nurtured and tion, famous Islamic philosophers religions and peaceful coexistence and Kazakhstan have developed its true potential and his nation is tients sought medical treatment in local expertise developed,” he said. and great thinkers like Al Farabi, with other beliefs. steadily since diplomatic relations working hard to advance trade rela- Malaysia last year.” Hamid outlined improving trade historical relics and places like Kazakhstan showed exemplary were established in 1992. tions. “The Malaysian Technology De- and business relations and reviving Turkestan that would be of interest leadership to the Islamic world in “Our relations are on a firm foot- According to a spokesperson velopment Corporation (MTDC) the Malaysia-Kazakhstan business to many people around the world,” aspects such as security, science ing and we have signed all the nec- from the Kazakh Embassy in Ma- has been engaging technocrats and council as immediate priorities for he said. and technology, economy and trade essary documents,” he said. laysia, mutual trade between Ka- policy makers in Kazakhstan to his term. He seeks to invite more “Just being here for the past two when it chaired the Organisation of He noted recent developments zakhstan and Malaysia stood at explore ways of working together Kazakh businesses to come to Ma- years, I am amazed with the devel- Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in 2011, and high-level trips in recent $76.6 million, with $76.2 million to commercialise technological laysia. opment that is going on in Astana he added. The country hosted the months, including the visits to Ka- in total exports to Kazakhstan and advancements. Several workshops “Malaysia is also booming now alone, like many new buildings and World Islamic Economic Forum zakhstan by the Malaysian chief $396,300 in imports from January- have been organised with the par- and there are many sectors that we the busy expo site. People in Ka- (WIEF) the same year and launched justice and attorney general and October 2015, reported therakyat- ticipation of Kazakhs and Malay- can work on together. Kazakhstan zakhstan work very hard and we see the Islamic Organisation for Food signing a memorandum of under- post.com. sians to enhance cooperation. The is rich with natural resources and the country as a partner for growth, Security (IOFS) in 2016. standing with the Kazakh Prosecu- Malaysia exported electrical and Malaysian Technical Cooperation diversifies its economy,” he added. progress and ensuring a successful “Kazakhstan is a dynamic tor General. electronic products, appliances and Programme (MTCP) has trained of- The ambassador believes the and peaceful world for everybody,” country and developing very fast An additional important mile- parts, palm oil, lubricants, rubber ficials from Kazakhstan since 1993. countries can work together to de- said Hamid. despite the dire challenges facing stone was the visit to Astana by the products, clothing and furniture to the world economy,” he said. “I Malaysian Secretary General of the Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan export- believe Kazakhstan will play the Ministry of Energy, Green Tech- ed ferrous metals, surveying and same role when it takes its seat as nology and Water (KeTTHA) and measuring equipment, tools and a non-permanent member of the inking Malaysia’s participation in pipefittings to Malaysia, noted the United Nations Security Council EXPO 2017. website. (UNSC) in 2017-2018, the first “We are confident that the expo The ambassador said business Mongolia Considers ‘Joining’ Eurasian Economic Union Mongolian goods in the work of the research team. She also sug- gested learning from the experi- ence offered by the creation of a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Eco- nomic Union. “Many countries propose us to establish a free trade area, as they consider the Eurasian Economic Union as a good market, where they can sell their products. We have, in this regard, a counter- Staff Report cooperation in accordance with question we need to answer: if the memorandum on coopera- we open our market to others, Mongolia is considering seek- tion signed last year. He also how can our businesses benefit ing membership in the Eurasian mentioned that the partners have from it? The working group is Economic Union (EAEU). This many points of cooperation. designed to investigate this mat- was stated by the press service of  The ambassador of Mongo- ter of mutual benefit,” explained the Eurasian Economic Commis- lia noted that a research team to Sargisyan. sion, issued after a meeting, at- work on development of an eco- The parties agreed to organise tended by Chairman of the Board nomic dialogue between the un- a meeting of the research work- of the Union Tigran Sargisyan ion and Mongolia has been estab- ing group in October and, at the and Ambassador of Mongolia to lished and started to work. The suggestion of the Mongolian am- Russia Banzragch Delgermaa. research team establishment was bassador to Russia, a joint busi- The sides discussed trade and included in the memorandum on ness forum with the participation economic cooperation. Sargisyan cooperation concluded between of representatives of Mongolian stressed that the Eurasian Eco- the two sides. Delgermaa pro- and the EAEU member states nomic Union and Mongolia will posed to consider an opportunity business representatives will be continue to develop all-round to reduce import duties on some held soon. B Nation&Capital

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PEOPLE CULTURE SPORTS Neurosurgeon Brings New Kazakh National Academy Kazakh Bodybuilders Win 13 Lifesaving Treatments to of Choreography Opens in Astana Medals at Schwarzenegger- Kazakhstan B2 B3 Organised Tournament B7 Golovkin Stops Brook in Round 5 Gabdullina Wins Golovkins through his broken eye socket, the Tiger was unleashing his fury, while the big drama show was nearing its predictable finish. Kazakhstan’s Brook, in a commendable way took some concrete shots from the Kazakh champion. Brook was col- lecting nearly every shot thrown Paralympic Gold at that point, though opening his By Anuar Abdrakhmanov prioritise swimming and has been re- arms wide showing he was all lentless in becoming one of the best right, showing he wanted to con- in the sport. She has won the Asian tinue. He was touching his eye, he ASTANA – Swimmer Zulfiya Gab- dullina became the first Kazakh Para- Paralympics and bronze medals in really was having problems with it the World Championships last year in and perhaps that explains why he lympian to win gold Sept. 8 when she won the women’s 100 m freestyle at Glasgow. She also participated in the picked up even the slowest jabs London 2012 Paralympics where she from Golovkin. While Brook kept the Summer Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.. The 51-year-old finished finished 12th. Gabdullina’s record has taking punches his corner couldn’t lately included five world records, in- take it anymore. About one min- with a new world record of 01:30:07, followed by China’s Peng Qiuping cluding the latest one from Rio. ute until the end of round five, “At first, I was a bit afraid but my his corner waved the white towel and Ukraine’s Olga Sviderska. coach has believed in me. Here I am, as a sign of abdication. However, Three days later her compatriot, 50- thanks God, a champion [of the Para- the referee failed to notice it right year old powerlifter Raushan Koishy- lympics]. It was a long road for me. away until it was actually thrown bayeva won silver in the up to 67 kilo- This medal was earned through hard to his feet. grams weight category with a final work,” Gabdullina said, adding she The hyped crowd initially booed results of 113 kg, with gold claimed dedicated her victory to Kazakhstan the coach’s decision. But Brook by China’s Tan Yujiao and Egypt’s and her personal coach. was saved from a cruel beating Amal Mahmoud.

Photo credit: vk.com/ggolovkin Photo credit: “This success is the best encour- and ended up in the hospital after Gabdullina finished only third in agement to disabled athletes and will up two weight categories to meet ing Brook’s crowds’ cheers. But the bout. her semifinal but in the decisive heat, serve as an impetus to the develop- By Dmitry Lee Golovkin; the late arrival of the Ka- Golovkin kept inviting the Brit to “Thank you very much, Lon- the six-time world champion left no ment of swimming in Kazakhstan. zakh to London, as he landed only take a better shot. The big drama don,” Golovkin said after the chances for her rivals and broke her I congratulate everyone. Today, we ASTANA – Middle weight one week before the fight, and, of was on. match. “I always bring a big dra- own world record she had set up a are happy for Zulfiya,” commented World Champion according to course, Brook’s home crowd. Yet In the third round Brook went ma show. I knew that Kell was a year earlier. the World Boxing Association nothing could stop GGG. down in an apparent “slip and very good fighter. But he’s not Gabdullina pursued her dream for Kairat Boranbayev, president of the (WBA), International Boxing Or- The first round began with the fall” incident, no count was given. a middleweight. He’s just not. I 25 years. First, she did wheelchair Paralympic Committee of Kazakh- ganisation (IBO), International boxers diving right into the action, He quickly rehabilitated after the respect him, because he is very racing, but in 1998 she decided to stan. Boxing Federation (IBF) and Golovkin as usual played his game trip and continued. The game plan good, but he’s not so strong. He World Boxing Council (WBC) and Brook played along and boxed changed in round three, however, didn’t hurt me at all. There were Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (36-0- head to head. That later proved as the Tiger was getting hungry a lot of punches, but I didn’t feel 0) earned his 36th career win and a mistake for Brook. Golovkin and was sharpening its claws, them. I respect Kell. And thanks 23rd consecutive knockout over didn’t hesitate to throw wide open while the Rabbit was seeking es- to his corner. I’m a boxer. So now Impressive Comeback Britain’s Kell Brook (36-1-0) by left hooks, Brook took them all cape and out of desperation had I want a unification fight. I would forcing his corner to throw in the well in round one and managed to to adjust and use his legs. Brook absolutely come back to the U.K. towel in round five at the O2 arena return quite a few himself. At the tried running, returning shots, de- to fight, and I would like to fight in front of Brook’s 19,000 home bell, Golovkin imposingly walked fending but all that wasn’t helping Helps Kazakhstan Draw Billy-Joe Saunders for his belt. crowd in London September 10. to his corner as if after a training – he smelled trouble: Golovkin’s But I am open to everybody.” For Golovkin, it was his biggest session. each swing looked like it could be Saunders tweeted that he would cash prize fight of more than $4 In the second round, Golovkin the final blow. Those that did land be willing to fight GGG. Golovkin Poland in World Cup million, according to Daily Star. used lightning-fast jabs to irritate kept stinging Brook adding up to said he was interested to fight If anyone was expecting the the Brit and created openings. the total “painometre” and Brook Saunders even more than Saule Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Golovkin started sniping Brook kept touching his right eye indi- Canelo Alvarez and that one day Qualifications Opener out of this matchup – they were out and, as Brook admitted af- cating the trouble that was forth- he would like to come back to the deemed to be disappointed. The ter the fight, Golovkin broke the coming. U.K. for that fight. woodwork. In the 35th minute, big drama show, as Golovkin Brit’s right eye socket and Brook In round four, Brook, who ear- In the end, GGG sold out the By Anuar Abdrakhmanov Yeldos Akhmetov brought Lewan- promised it to be prior to coming was seeing three Golovkins – a lier was showing he could sustain nearly 20,000-seat O2 arena in just dowski down in the penalty area out in the ring, did happen, but in nightmare no boxer would want Golovkin’s blows, clearly was hurt 12 just minutes. Brook’s name is ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s nation- and Lewandowski used his chance more of a “Sated Tiger Desperate to experience. In the last minute, by each shot. Boxing with GGG, now associated with empathy and al football team began the qualifica- from the spot to make it 2:0. Rabbit” style. however, Brook gave Golovkin literally with three Golovkins at courage and Golovkin finally land- tion tournament of the 2018 FIFA Late in the first half, Kazakhstan Too many negative signs, the a good shaking by landing a that time, the Brit deserves credit ed a serious cash prize match. And World Cup in Russia with an in- had its first real chance to score. superstitious were saying, were few power punches: one upper- for returning some solid shots. that means soon enough the big spiring display against the Group E The team’s most active player and against the Kazakh that night: cut and right hook really shook By round five Brook might boxing names will have no excuse favourites, Poland. The match was captain, Bauyrzhan Islamkhan, sympathy for Brook, who went the Kazakh, as it seemed, earn- as well have been seeing five to avoid a fight with GGG. played on Astana Arena’s artificial dribbled past the defenders to come pitch Sept. 4. one on one with Lukash Fabian- Few pundits believed the Ka- ski, but his attempt also hit the bar. zakhs had a chance to deny a win Then Serikzhan Muzhikov’s superb to a team that two months ago made volley led to a header by Islambek it to the top eight in France, where Kuatov, but Poland’s former FC FM Idrissov Presents Diplomas to they lost on penalties to Portugal, Arsenal goalkeeper saved his team. the eventual Euro 2016 champions. Poland responded with a dangerous Moreover, the Polish squad arrived attack, as Milik faced Pokatilov but in Astana with its strongest lineup, hit the bar once again. Winners of ‘Kazakhstan through the led by Bayern Munich’s star striker Kazakhstan seemed doomed – un- Robert Lewandowski. Kazakh- til in the 51st minute, when Dmitry stan’s 2:0 defeat in Bishkek in the Shomko’s volley was converted by last friendly before the World Cup Sergey Khizhnichenko to make the Eyes of Foreign Media’ Contest qualifications opener did not bring score 1:2. The striker played in Po- the Club of Chief Editors of Ka- “The media as a ‘fourth’ estate the nation’s initiatives in vari- any additional hope to the home land, albeit with little success, a few By Aiman Turebekova zakhstan.The winners represent of power performs vital edu- ous fields, in particular, nuclear team’s fans. seasons ago with Korona Kielce. France, Jordan, Russia, Turkey cational and ideological work, non-proliferation and the fight The visitors made it clear from The goal gave the hosts new con- ASTANA – The Kazakh For- and the United States. As a prize, forms the informational space against terrorism and extrem- the very beginning that they would fidence. Kazakhstan started play- eign Ministry hosted a ceremony they received a trip to Kazakhstan and has a huge impact on public ism. not be satisfied with anything less ing with more creativity and for Sept. 6 to award the winners of the in September, including visits to opinion,” said Foreign Minister Guests representing the diplo- than a confident victory. They a few minutes clearly dominated third annual “Kazakhstan through Astana, Almaty and the Borovoye Erlan Idrissov in welcoming the matic corps as well as the spon- scored in the ninth minute of the the pitch. Alexander Kislitsyn, the Eyes of Foreign Media” con- resort area, as well as an extensive winners. sors of the contest attended the match, with Bartosz Kapustka con- Serikhan Muzhikov, and Islambek test organised by the Ministry and cultural programme. He also briefed the guests on event. verting a cross from the right wing, Kuat were particularly active. In “We celebrate the 25th anni- which was missed by Sergey Malyi the 58th minute, Kazakhstan equal- versary of the independence of and Abzal Beisebekov and left goal- ised as Khizhnichenko met Maksat our country [this year]. This is a keeper Stas Pokatilov defenceless. Baizhanov’s cross inside the pen- landmark event for all the peo- The Poles continued their push, alty box, with Fabianski beaten. ple. Wings have been spreading; but an Arkadiusz Milik attack hit Continued on Page B7 we aim to achieve our main goal – to enter the top 30 most de- veloped countries of the world. Therefore, in order to achieve THINGS TO WATCH & that, President Nursultan Naz- arbayev initiated the five institu- PLACES TO GO tional reforms and a comprehen- sive programme 100 Concrete Steps aimed at modernising key GORKY DRAMA THEATRE sectors of the society,” said Id- September 16 at 7 p.m. Master and Margarita, Spectacle rissov. During the ceremony, he em- September 22 at 7 p.m. Romeo and Juliette, Spectacle phasised the important contribu- tion of the sponsors who helped organise the winners’ trips to BARYS ICE PALACE Kazakhstan. The contest was September 16 at 7:30 p.m. Barys vs. SKA, Russia made possible through partner- September 20 at 7:30 p.m. Barys vs. CSKA, Russia ships with Argymak Transport Company, the Kazakh National Olympic Committee, Kazakh- ASTANA OPERA stan Temir Zholy national rail- way company and Rixos Presi- September 17 at 6 p.m. Gala Concert dent Astana and Rixos Borovoye September 27 at 7 p.m. Forte Trio, Concert hotels, as well as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Continued on Page B3 B2 NATION&CAPITAL PEOPLE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 Neurosurgeon Brings New Lifesaving Zhambyl Book and Treatments to Kazakhstan Memorial Presented According to Akshulakov, the The spouses met during their stu- By Inesh Berzhanova stresses of the operations are noth- dent days in Aktyubinsk, and went ing compared to the relief and joy on to become famous doctors in ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s lead- of sending healthy patients out of Kazakhstan. Now they have two in Belgrade ing neurosurgeon, Serik Akshulak- the hospital. Sometimes, doctors adult sons and four grandchildren. ov, has performed more than 5,000 are even deciding the fate of not The eldest, Raiymbek, is already complex operations using special one but two people, one of whom finishing school; the youngest, microscopic equipment. Today, has not even seen the light. Edyge, is only seven months. the well-known doctor, who also Today the NCN accepts and op- “The second grandson, Aldiyar, holds the title “Kazakhstan Yen- erates on pregnant women with who is only 13 years old, is al- bek Sinirgen Kairatkeri” (Merited neurosurgical pathologies. It all ready seriously thinking about the Worker of Kazakhstan), heads the began with the memorable case of work of a neurosurgeon. Also, my National Centre of Neurosurgery a woman brought from maternity little granddaughter, Aibibi, wants (NCN) in Astana. He is a member care in a coma in 2008. She had to wear a white coat and treat peo- of the National Academy of Sci- suffered from a cerebral haemor- ple. I think they will succeed,” ences of Kazakhstan and author of Serik Akshulakov rhage. Akshulakov saved her and Akshulakov noted. 250 scientific publications. geries are not carried out in any her baby. Akshulakov has won multiple “[President of Kazakhstan other Central Asian countries. It is “That case was a sign for us. regional and global awards for his Nursultan Nazarbayev’s] initiative not surprising that a lot of people The centre had just opened, and work, including the independent on the construction in Astana of a from both near and far abroad are we had already successfully con- Platinum Tarlan Award, “Caring complex of medical clinics of dif- among the centre’s patients. ducted such a complex surgery for Doctor of the World” from the ferent directions certainly greatly “We regularly conduct interna- the first time in Kazakhstan. One World Association of Physicians, influenced the development of tional conferences, round tables can say that we lived up to the Kazakhstan’s Altyn Adam award, medicine in the country, and neu- with leading experts from around hopes for the centre,” he noted. Russia’s Nikolai Pirogov award, rosurgery in particular,” Akshula- the world, and try to send our doc- Akshulakov’s major teacher was Germany’s Golden Endoscope The Zhambyl monument was kov said. tors abroad to enhance their skills academician Alexander Kono- Prize, Kazakhstan’s State Prize By Zhazira Dyussembekova unveiled during Nazarbayev’s The doctor was involved in as much as possible,” Akshulakov valov, who sent the aspiring sur- in Science and Technology and first official visit to Serbia. Ser- the development of the project. noted. geon, a graduate of Aktobe State Kazakhstan’s Khalyktyn Suiktisi ASTANA – “Zhambyl. Poet bian President Tomislav Nikolić “Earlier in Kazakhstan, we dealt “This is reflected in the results Medical Institute, to neurosurgery. – People’s Favourite, Doctor of of the Great Steppe,” a book by and Belgrade Mayor Siniša Mali only with neurotraumatology, but of the centre’s work. In the first Under his leadership, Akshulakov the Year award. He is a member Eurasian National University also participated in the opening now we can do complex opera- year, we held about 250 surgeries. studied and worked in the Bur- of the Eurasian Academy of Neu- Rector Yerlan Sydykov, was ceremony, which was attended tions using high technologies that Last year there was a minimum of denko Research Institute of Neu- rological Surgeons, honorary pro- presented Aug. 22 in Belgrade. by representatives of the Ser- previously were only performed 2,500 of them.” rosurgery in Moscow, eventually fessor of the Burdenko Research A memorial honouring the fa- bian Ministry of Culture and In- abroad,” he added. However, it is quality, not quan- earning his doctorate there. Institute of Neurosurgery of the mous Kazakh poet and akyn formation, Association of Writ- Akshulakov introduced new op- tity, that is the main goal. Neuro- After earning his degree, the Academy of Medical Sciences of (folksinger) was presented two ers of Serbia, Belgrade Society tions for the surgical treatment of surgery requires special care and neurosurgeon and his wife, Bayan Russia and chief part-time neuro- days later in the same city. and diplomatic corps. epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease, precise coordination, with many Tuleuovna, who also graduated and surgeon of the Ministry of Health University of Belgrade Pro- “Let today’s event serve as and surgical interventions using stretching for 12 hours, all under did her clinical internship at the and Social Development of Ka- fessor Olga Markovic translated an incentive to ensure that the neuronavigation. Today, such sur- the microscope. Moscow school, returned home. zakhstan. the book, consisting of three works of Kazakh poets and writ- sections, into the Serbian lan- ers are translated into Serbian guage. Kazakh President Nur- and vice versa. This way, we sultan Nazarbayev wrote the will bring our people together,” foreword. said Nazarbayev during the cer- “Zhambyl. Poet of the Great emony. Almaty Quadruplets Prepare Steppe” is the most complete He also proposed organising biography of the poet, accord- Serbian Culture Days in Ka- ing to the university press ser- zakhstan and Kazakh Culture vice. It is divided into The Phi- Days in Serbia. He expressed for First Grade losophy of the Steppe Battles, confidence the events will be girls we had to record the names The Aesthetics of Poetic Stadia followed by the next steps in on a piece of paper,” Kuangan told and The Creator in a Changed the television channel. World. The work is dedicated After six years, the family once to the 70th anniversary of the SYDYKOV: “As a again has a joyful event. While the victory over fascism and the historian, I wanted girls are looking forward to Sept. 170th anniversary of Zhambyl 1 to sit down at their school desks, Zhabayev’s birth. to show Kazakh their parents are a bit worried. “I am not a writer; I did not society and its “It is difficult to convey all the have a goal to study and analyse feelings that have covered us. If we the work of Zhambyl. As a his- development as well have more boy quadruplets born, torian, I wanted to show Kazakh as its dynamics, we will only be glad. We as parents society and its development have a great responsibility for our as well as its dynamics, trans- transformation girls. We will have to be engaged formation and self-sufficiency in lessons with four children at the through the life of Zhambyl. and self-sufficiency same time, but we are prepared,” New talent similar to Zhambyl through the life of said their father, Yessentai Kapar. can appear in society in any time of history,” said Sydykov The girls are eagerly awaited Zhambyl.’’ in an interview with Kazakh TV. at the school in Ainabulak micro “There are passages in the strengthening cultural and hu- district where the family lives. book which give an idea about manitarian ties between the The teachers said they do not re- the direction of Zhambyl’s countries. By Kamila Zhumabayeva housework on their own. There were not to resort to medical assistance member a similar situation and work. First of all, he wrote about Typically referred to as twins in my genus and triplets were such as artificial fertilisation. Nev- noted the children will study in people, about his life, about the Zhambyl, Zhabayev is famous ASTANA – A family in Almaty among very distant ancestors of my ertheless, a caesarean section had the same class. war. He had been writing poems for his sincerity and simplicity bought stationery, school uniforms husband, but we did not expect that to be performed during labour. Although the family can inde- since an early age, literally from of the epic narrative. He talked and backpacks in fours as their we would have four kids born at When the babies were born, one pendently cover all the school childhood. It would be interest- about the lives of ordinary peo- quadruplet daughters prepared for once,” said their mother, Nazymgul weighed 900 grammes; the others, expenses, some people are still ing to translate his book of po- ple in his poems and songs and first grade. Kuangan, according to almaty.tv. one and a half kilogrammes. They helping them to get the kids ready ems. That would be a very dif- his work represents Kazakh “Relatives helped us to take care The parents of the young sisters were named Begaisha, Gulaisha, for the academic year. In doing so, ficult task, but it would be much literature of the Soviet period. of them in the beginning. Now they waited for the birth of their children Nuraisha and Zhanaisha. they said, they are sharing in the more interesting,” said Marko- Zhambyl died in 1945 at the age (the girls) want to help with the for more than five years, choosing “At first, so as not to confuse the happiness of one Almaty family. vic, according to Kazakh TV. of 99. B3 NATION&CAPITAL CULTURE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 Eurasia Kazakh National Academy International Film of Choreography Opens in Astana designated with the special status of take its place among the already- of the younger generation of our By Zhanna Shayakhmetova a national institution of higher edu- established schools in the country. country,” said National Academy of Festival to Kick off in cation. All levels of the educational We will do everything in our power Choreography First Vice Chancellor ASTANA – The back-to-school process, from the basics of dance to ensure this,” said Assylmuratova. Gaukhar Aldambergenova. season in the capital was marked and ballet training to master’s and The impressive architectural com- Teachers in the highest qualification September in Almaty with a major event Aug. 31 – the doctoral programmes, are included plex has four buildings including category, professors and the best ex- opening of the new multi-level in the curricula. ballet, educational and residential perts in their field have been teaching academy of choreography. It is the “It is necessary to create a unique and a ballet theatre. The educational at the academy using unique methods first institution of its kind in the Cen- domestic education standard that building has classrooms, a teach- to find an individual approach to eve- tral Asian region designed to prepare meets the international standards. I ers’ room, indoor garden, canteen, ry student. The programme meets all students for building careers in bal- am confident that you will build a new library, sports hall and other rooms. standards of general education that let. The academy was fully con- national brand of Kazakhstan in the There are also 21 rehearsal rooms. allows free conversion or transfer to structed with extra-budgetary funds. dance and ballet art,” said Nazarbayev. The residential building consists other schools. Students will have the “Today, we officially open a new The President wished the teachers of dorm rooms and rent-free apart- opportunity to acquire practical skills temple of art in Astana. A whole and students further success in their ments for staff. and gain experience by performing in galaxy of masters of national ballet work, training and finding creative The specialised academy aims to small and big venues. and dancing will study and grow up new solutions. resolve the professional staff short- The academy has already signed professionally. The Kazakh tradi- The head of state also presented age problem in the area, as there is agreements on collaboration and tions will be developed, as well as a statuette of a ballerina to Rector no uniform system in the country scientific exchange with Shota new approaches in performance. Altynai Assylmuratova. He said the to teach choreography covering all Rustaveli Theatre and Film Geor- Americans “Weiner” (directed by Kazakh and young talented students figurine will be transferred to the stages of education. gian State University, Belarusian By Zhazira Dyussembekova Josh Kriegman and Elyse Stein- from other countries will have an first graduating class symbolising “The national school of classical State University of Culture and Arts, berg) and “Where to Invade Next” opportunity to study here. I am con- the professional growth and conti- dance is becoming one of the most Moscow State Academy of Cho- ASTANA – The 12th Eurasia (directed by Michael Moore) will vinced that the academy will be one nuity of traditions. effective factors in the formation of reography, Astana Opera House, International Film Festival will be be shown, according to Larionova. of the leading centres for ballet and “It is important for us to raise not a harmoniously developed personal- Astana Ballet, Kazakh National Mu- held Sept. 24-30 in Almaty. More The in-competition programme dance masters in the whole region of only highly professional artists, edu- ity in modern conditions. And the seum and others institutions. Master than 80 films will be shown and has no restrictions for participa- Eurasia in the future,” said President cators and art historians, but true pa- goal of the academy is to increase classes are expected to be conducted Arab films of different genres will tion by any country and no specific Nursultan Nazarbayev during the triots of the country and people who choreographic art development in with recognised masters of their be screened for the first time in the focus. official ceremony. understand the value of art and cul- Kazakhstan and contribute to the craft and preliminary agreements festival’s history. “We try to include new films The Academy of Choreography is ture. We hope that the academy will spiritual and aesthetic education have already been signed.  The festival will be held under in the competition to make their the motto “Love as the basis of hu- world or international premieres. man life and a path for the harmo- We try to open a film, a director,” nisation of cultures” and will bring said Larionova, adding 12 full- together countries of Asia, Europe length films and 15 shorts will be and the global community. involved in the competition. ...‘Kazakhstan through the Eyes “In the year that marks the This year, the organisers plan 25th anniversary of the independ- to bring the festival to the streets ence of Kazakhstan and the millen- by making it more democratic and nium of the city of Almaty, these popular. The part of the festival of Foreign Media’ Contest... seven days will become a meeting called The Love for the City will Continued from Page B1 Pauline Gavrilov of France, who ton Times,” won for his article the Development and Stability of place and the beginning of crea- be screened in public places such writes for HuffingtonPost.fr, won “Kazakh Studying Abroad in Kazakhstan.” tive projects for film professionals as cafés and parks and will be free Mohammad Ghazal, the winner among European journalists for Ambitious ‘Future’ Programme This year, the contest attracted from all continents,” said festival to attend. among Middle Eastern and African her story “Astana 2017: What Will Aims to Lift Former Soviet Re- 60 entries from 29 countries. The president Rashid Nugmanov, ac- “The Love for the City will in- entries, published his article “Jordan, Be the Future Energy?” During public.” In it, he told the story of victors will tour the same areas cording to its website. tertwine with the love for films and Kazakhstan Share Vision of World the awards ceremony, she noted a Bolashak Presidential Scholar- visited by last year’s prize-winning Films from around the world pour out into the streets, the parks, Peace” in “The Jordan Times.” the event “is not just a dream, this ship Programme student, Shalkar journalists from Argentina, Egypt, will be shown, as feature-length in cinemas with a video stream of Marina Nabatnikova, a journal- is a huge achievement.” Gavrilov Nursetov, who studied at George Indonesia, Poland and Uzbekistan. films will be joined by the inaugu- festival films,” said Nugmanov. ist with the Russian newspaper added the French people’s inter- Washington University to pursue a Idrissov noted the quality of the ral competition of short films. The “We are are seeking to reach eve- “Argumenty i Fakty,” was selected est towards Kazakhstan has been Master’s degree in media and pub- applications this year and contin- out-of-competition programme ryone who appreciates and loves as the winner among Common- increasing, mainly due to next lic affairs. ued growing interest in Kazakh- includes an Asian, European and the cinema, who sees films as a wealth of Independent States (CIS) summer’s international exhibition Kürşad Zorlu of Turkey, repre- stan’s dynamic development and global panorama of movies. Eura- source of imagery, inspiration journalists for her article “Doomed EXPO 2017 in Astana. senting “Yeni Cag,” took the top upcoming major events, such as sia will also present documenta- and aesthetic pleasure, to use this to Growth – about our Trade Rela- American Douglas Burton, spot among Asian journalists for EXPO 2017 and the Winter Uni- ries and a special programme for unique opportunity.” tions with Kazakhstan.” who writes for “The Washing- his article “The Key of Eurasia is versiade in Almaty next year. children, both of which were intro- The festival will also feature The duced last year. Love for the Cinema and The Love “Today, a lot of attention is paid tival, both in the United States, ac- for the Profession. The former cording to an earlier report. to the Arab world and it is mostly is the main competitive and non- negative. We want to show the “It is a great honour for us to competitive programme, while Kazakh Popular-Science Film show the film in China, which re- good and cultural component of the latter will include a series of those countries, so the most popu- veals the rich history of the Kazakh workshops, professional meetings nation with its many traditions and lar films from different Arab coun- of representatives of the industry. customs. The screening of ‘Pod tries of 2015-2016 will be shown In addition to the main awards, Won Chinese International Festival vechnym okom neba’ is one more within the festival. All of them the festival’s chosen films will be department deputy head Kenes (“In the Stream of History”), report- important step in establishing coop- belong to different genres, includ- awarded prizes by an independent By Kamila Zhumabayeva Sani, according to Caravan.kz. ed the agencies. eration in the culture field of the two ing comedy, thriller, social-themed jury of the Network for the Promo- About 80 films were presented at According to the general opinion countries,” said Kosman Kazhytai, and other,” programme director tion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) ASTANA – The Kazakh pop- the festival held within the interna- of festival participants, Kazakh films head of the Ürümqi-based animation Yelena Larionova told The Astana and International Federation of ular-science film “Pod vechnym tional culture and creative industry are becoming more popular with for- company Abai Zholy, reported Cara- Times. Film Critics (FIPRESCI). For the okom neba” (“Beneath the Eye of exhibition. “Pod vechnym okom eign audiences. “People get to know van.kz. She added the films included first time, there will also be awards an Eternal Sky”) won the interna- neba,” directed by Kazakhfilm Presi- about the culture of the Kazakh In addition to the film festival, a panorama of those which al- from the Tulpar National Academy tional festival held Aug. 18-21 in dent Bakhyt Kairbekov, was given nation, traditions and customs by the Kazakh Research Institute of ready participated in the lead- of Motion Picture Arts and Sci- Xinjiang, China. the highest award in the “Innova- watching films,” noted Caravan.kz. Culture participated in an interna- ing festivals, such as Berlin and ences. “A Kazakh film is deservedly be- tional project” category and received “Pod vechnym okom neba” was tional exhibition. Several thousand Cannes, and all are top films of “The purpose of the Eurasia stowed with the highest award of a prize from the Chinese Ministry of shown earlier on Vremya, the Rus- people visited the country’s stand, the year. Film Festival is the development the film festival. The film uncov- Culture, reported Tengrinews.kz. sian television channel, and the where they had the chance to learn The documentary section prom- of Kazakh cinema as a form of art ered the culture and life of the Ka- Commissioned by the Kazakh Kazakhstan national channel in the about the institute’s activities, Ka- ises to be interesting, including and as an industry, the increase of zakh nation in a way that aroused Ministry of Culture and Sports and Kazakh language, awarded “Best zakhstan’s innovative, cultural, in- not only Kazakh films, but ones the interest of the broad public in great interest of all the visitors of filmed in 2015 by the Kazakh Re- script” at the 2015 World of Knowl- vestment and tourism potential, and created by western directors. Ital- film art and the strengthening of the exhibition. We hope for further search Institute of Culture, the film edge film festival and presented at Kazakh scientific achievements. ian documentary “Fire at Sea” international cooperation,” noted fruitful cooperation between our is based on President Nursultan Naz- George Washington University and Guests were also invited to view (directed by Gianfranco Rosi) and the film’s website. countries,” said Xinjiang culture arbayev’s book “V potoke istorii” Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Film Fes- “Pod vechnym okom neba.” B4 NATION&CAPITAL COUNTRY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 British Scientist Discusses Recent Earthquake Research in Kazakhstan, Tien Shan Mountains national Project, reported Ten- continues to accumulate force. the Lepsy River. We found out quite strange. It describes Aksu in ten metres, which is indicative of By Zhanna Shayakhmetova grinews.kz. The similar processes happen dur- that the quake occurred about 400 the Sarydzhaz Valley and Balkhash magnitude greater than eight. Walker presented the results of ing an earthquake. The plates are years ago when we examined the and Zaisan. It is difficult to imag- “The landscape in Kazakhstan, ASTANA – In 1716, a city the research conducted by experts pressing against each other. As deposits in the old channel. It is ine that any earthquake caused Kyrgyzstan and the Tien Shan in modern China and areas of ​​ who studied fractures and cracks they shift, it causes an earthquake. surprising, but we see no histori- damage to the places located hun- mountains is very well preserved Balkhash and Zaisan lakes were in the earth’s crust formed as a re- We cannot stop these processes as cal records of the event. Probably dreds of kilometres from each so that we can visually identify destroyed as a result of a devas- sult of earthquakes in the Almaty such forces gradually formed the we can talk about the earthquake other at the same time. Maybe they evidence of historical earthquakes. tating earthquake that suppos- region. He explained that the fault Tien Shan mountains. We are talk- in 1716. The historical records de- mixed the two earthquakes, one We can analyse other earthquakes edly occurred in Kazakhstan. is essentially a huge crack in the ing about the plates shift to tens of scribe the destruction in the region that happened in the south and an- using the example of 1911,” he This was announced by Oxford rocks. kilometres in depth and hundreds of Balkhash and Zaisan lakes, as other in the northern Tien Shan,” said. professor and famous seismolo- “Plates are kept next to each kilometres in width,” he said. well as in Aksu city in China. But said Walker. He explained that the faults have gist Richard Walker at the Sci- other with the friction force. But Walker demonstrated the so- we cannot say it with absolute cer- Walker also described other cas- been detected and investigated ence of Earthquakes and Their a slight movement occurs. It looks called Lepsy fault near the Lepsy tainty,” he added. es of destructive earthquakes. The using satellite maps. The age of Risks in Central Asia confer- like two hand palms together. village and the Jungar Alatau According to the scholar, this fault after the Chon-Kemin earth- earthquakes was determined by ence. Initiated by Shakhmardan When you squeeze them harder Mountains. According to the re- fact was taken from the Catalogue quake in 1911 was documented by excavation and sediment research. Yessenov Science and Educa- and harder, gradually they are able searchers, the tectonic plates shift- of Earthquakes in the Russian Em- a team of scientists immediately At the moment, the researchers tion Foundation, the event was to move relative to each other in ed about ten metres. pire written by Mushketov and after the event. It is still visible. have been studying the fault of 600 held with the support of Earth- different directions and then again “When the earthquake oc- Orlov. The fault length is 250 kilome- kilometres in length in the Jungar quakes Without Frontiers Inter- gain a foothold. Then the pressure curred, it changed the channel of “The historical record itself is tres, the shift of tectonic plates is Alatau Mountains. More S-300 Surface-to-Air Missile Systems to Go on Combat Duty cant achievements of the integra- cooperation, its organisational Staff Report tion process in the area of military structure and management sys- cooperation and real-life defence tem. The practical implemen- The five S-300 surface-to-air of the commonwealth system. The tation of ways to improve the missile systems from Russia will results of the annually-conducted unified air defence system will go on combat duty in Kazakhstan exercises held together with air increase its capacity to reach a in the near future within the joint defence duty forces confirm the new level of security of the par- regional air defence system of effectiveness of the system to ticipating states,” he added. the two countries. The announce- protect state borders. The experi- As previously reported by Col- ment was made by Russian Air ence gained in recent years once lective Security Treaty Organisa- and Space Forces Chief Colonel again proves the fact that we have tion (CSTO) Secretary General General Viktor Bondarev. chosen the right path. It is also Nikolai Bordyuzha, Russian-Be- Kazakhstan received the five sys- tems for free from Russia in August clear that a joint air defence sys- larusian and Russian-Kazakh air tem needs to be further improved defence systems are currently op- 2015, with the transfer completed system in late December 2015. are also being considered to April, it was reported that the with a view to adequately respond erating. The Russian and Armeni- by the end of the year. In addition, A similar agreement with Ka- create regional air defence sys- relevant documents have been to the threats emanating from air an unified air defence system is in the Russian side is finishing the zakhstan was signed in 2013 tems with CSTO members Kyr- developed and are now under space, said Tasmagambetov. the process of being formed and intrastate registration procedure to and with Belarus in 2009. Plans gyzstan and Tajikistan. In early negotiation. transfer more than 170 anti-aircraft He noted in June, the defence the issue is being considered by missiles to the complexes. ministers of the participating the legislative bodies for further Kazakh Minister of De- states approved the CIS concept ratification. fence Imangali Tasmagambetov of aerospace defence. The con- “The establishment of such re- stressed the importance of a uni- cept envisions a system of views gional systems is only the first fied air defence system at the re- on construction of air and space step. As a next step we are go- cent 45th meeting of the coordi- defence, coordination of efforts ing to unite the activities of these nating committee on air defence and cooperation of air defence systems, which will help to create under the CIS (Commonwealth troops. The coordinating commit- the air defence system over the of Independent States) Council of tee has been tasked with execut- entire space of the CSTO,” said Defence Ministers. ing the document. Bordyuzha. “To date, the unified air defence “It is important to continue im- Russia and Armenia agreed system is one of the most signifi- proving the legal framework of to create a unified air defence Challenges and Prospects of International Transport Routes Discussed in Aktau on the major projects implemented in the potential transportation and By Zhanna Shayakhmetova by the company. He also spoke logistics industry, which in turn about developing the transport can trigger a significant increase ASTANA – The Caspian and and logistics infrastructure of the of the country’s competitiveness, Black seas regions international Caspian Sea as the western gate improve investment attractive- conference, designed to address of Kazakhstan and key link of the ness and contribute to sustainable efficient logistics in the countries trans-Caspian rail route, the expan- economic growth not only in Ka- with the participation of Caspian sion of Aktau port in the northern zakhstan, but also for all the coun- and Black sea regions representa- direction and the construction of a tries of the Caspian and Black Sea tives, took place Aug. 24-25 in Ak- ferry complex in Kuryk port. regions by implementing state tau. “Our partners are also actively programmes for infrastructure de- Initiated by KAZLOGISTICS, involved in projects for the infra- velopment. the Union of Transport of Kazakh- structure development to advance “We would like to create an envi- stan, the event gathered delegates the trans-Caspian rail route. Next ronment for discussion, sharing of from the Ministry for Investment year, construction is expected to experiences and relevant informa- and Development, Ministry of Na- be completed on the Kars (Turkey) tion about possible traffic flow in tional Economy and Kazakhstan – Akhalkalaki (Georgia) railroad, all directions at today’s conference. Temir Zholy (KTZ), the national which undoubtedly will give ad- We are interested in specific routes railway company. Representatives ditional impetus to the develop- and conditions for their promotion, of Atameken, the National Cham- ment of our corridor. Providing the the necessary measures to improve ber of Entrepreneurs, and heads of trans-Caspian rail route with the cooperation and prospects for the Azerbaijani, Georgian, Lithuanian, infrastructure component, we must removal of physical and non-phys- Turkish and Ukrainian transport concentrate on addressing the chal- ical barriers and legislative initia- and logistics companies were also lenges of the development of the tives to harmonise and improve the involved, according to the compa- route and increase its attractiveness conditions for international trade,” ny’s release. in high competition with alterna- said Almagambetov. Kazakhstan’s opportunities as a tive land and sea routes,” said Al- A roundtable was dedicated to transit country and the main dif- pysbayev. developing the Eurasian trans- ficulties in creating efficient logis- He expressed confidence that the continental international transport tics in the Caspian and Black Sea ideas and suggestions discussed routes. The participants discussed regions were discussed. The ex- during the conference will give issues of improving the efficiency change of views and information impetus to integrating countries in of multimodal transport routes with on the prospects for the formation the world market of transport and the Caspian and Black Seas, trans- of new competitive transport routes logistics services. Caspian rail route development, or- was also on the agenda. KAZLOGISTICS general di- ganising work to reform conditions In his remarks, KTZ Vice-Pres- rector Kanat Almagambetov said and cargo transportation via Aktau ident Kanat Alpysbayev focused the country seeks full disclosure port. B5 NATION&CAPITAL SOCIETY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 Pool Named After Balandin Opens in Almaty, as City’s 1,000th Anniversary Celebrated ration and holding of the Winter Earlier, the Almaty Universiade By Zhanna Shayakhmetova Universiade 2017. I am confident Organising Directorate announced it will be an outstanding event in that the first torchbearers of the ASTANA – A swimming pool the millennial history of our city Universiade 2017 will be Balandin named after Kazakh Olympic gold and that the outdoor swimming and Rio Olympics bronze medallist medallist Dmitry Balandin was pool will give a new impetus to the Dariga Shakimova. They will be opened Sept. 1, as well as an arch development of university sport,” among the first to carry the torch of representing alumni and students’ Baibek said at the ceremony. the games. They also were award- commitment to Mangilik El, all The arch is located directly in ed certificates confirming their ap- dedicated to the 1,000th anniversary front of the university’s main en- pointment as official ambassadors of Almaty and the 25th anniversary trance and follows the shape of an of the 28th World Winter Univer- of Kazakhstan’s independence. The ancient Greek monumental gateway. siade. facilities were unveiled at Al-Farabi The official opening of the new Balandin, who shocked the Kazakh National University (Ka- 25-metre pool named after Balan- world with his victory in the zNU) in Almaty. din took place after the dedication 200-metre breaststroke at Rio in Almaty Akim (Mayor) Bauyr- of the arch and monument. August, was awarded the Barys zhan Baibek, KazNU Rector Gal- “When I studied at the university, Order of the second degree for imkair Mutanov, Kazakh poet, there were no such beautiful struc- winning the country’s first-ever writer and anti-nuclear activist tures here. The opening of arch is a medal in swimming. The cham- Olzhas Suleimenov, Olympic very significant event. I am pleased pion of the 2014 Asian Games champion Dmitry Balandin, as to have been invited to this event and holder of two national re- well as benefactors, business peo- and I want to express my grati- cords in the 100 and 200-metre ple, public figures, representatives alumni and current students took dedicated to the national idea Man- symbol of science and education. tude for this great honour. I never breaststroke, Balandin set a new of city and regional city adminis- part in the event. gilik El is to become a new archi- Today, the sport life of Almaty is imagined that I would have a pool national record with his Olympic trations (akimats), university staff, “The arch of alumni and students tectural landmark of the city and a closely associated with the prepa- named after me,” said Balandin. victory: 2:07:46.

infrastructure and to develop eco- tourism,” said Bendz, adding Velo- friendsKZ is also about creating a Rehab Centre for VelofriendsKZ Unites Kazakh social partnership which will bring together the interests of bicyclists, activists, community leaders and Musculoskeletal Diseasesto city officials through effective and Cycling Movement transparent communication. 365info journalist Tatyana Bendz reforms. One of the points was the As for now, the community has By Zhazira Dyussembekova in an interview with the Astana creation of the Almaty club, which no permanent staff or presidium Open in Pavlodar Region Times. will be responsible for improving and everyone can join the initia- “The governor of the region has ASTANA – VelofriendsKZ is  The community is currently the quality of training athletes and tive. Its main principles and goals By Zhazira Dyussembekova decided to create a cluster, the first an open public platform designed based in Almaty and has a Face- trainers, as well as professionals of the community are openness stage of which will be a 10-day to support and unite the cycling book page address rather than a for the tourism field. It also in- and transparency, attracting activ- ASTANA – A rehabilitation cen- hospital and 35-day stay in the movement, as well as develop eco- physical one. tends to promote cycling via mass ists, developing mass sports and tre assisting up to 40 patients with centre of medical rehabilitation at tourism in Kazakhstan. Launched “But this does not mean that we and professional competitions. promoting a healthy lifestyle, as musculoskeletal system diseases the expense of the regional budget. in the spring, the initiative has al- intend to remain as a virtual com- According to the programme, it is well as bringing together existing will be opened in Pavlodar region, In the second phase the patient will ready attracted attention and now according to pavlodarnews.kz. munity. Our aims are to attract essential to build special schools cycling initiatives and developing be offered Ardager, a sanatorium has several thousand members. The city administration indicated the audience and to improve the for children, rebuild Almaty’s cy- Kazakh eco-tourism. for veterans where he can stay for “In May 2016, we organised a everything is nearly ready for the cycling infrastructure. Now, our cling track and construct three new There are currently many differ- up to 25 days. The third stage is the meet-up with like-minded people ent clubs, movements, organisa- launch, which will be before the community has nearly 3,000 peo- centres for extreme sport. Through Moiyldy sanatorium, where people where the creation of our com- tions and initiative groups dedicat- Dec. 16 Independence Day. ple and this figure increases every different events, Kazakhstan can with disorders of the musculoskel- munity was announced. There are ed to cycling and the environment. The new centre will be opened day,” she added. use the facilities itself, as well as etal functions may arrive annually. different people among us – stu- The government is also trying to within the district hospital in the The original idea belonged to attract additional tourists, if the Thus, the first and so far only in dents, journalists, businessmen, promote a healthy lifestyle. Koktobe village of Maiski dis- businessman and Kazakhstan Cy- needed infrastructure is created. Kazakhstan full-cycle assistance athletes, officials, artists, simply cling Federation First Vice-Presi- “Our plans are ambitious. We “The bicycle is not only a sports trict, according to regional akim people who care,” said Velofriend- inventory – it is a transport as (governor) freelance advisor and to the disabled, similar to the one dent Raimbek Battalov, who also want to unite all bicycle activists that exists in the Soviet Union, will sKZ community administrator and presented a programme on cycling of Kazakhstan, to build modern well. It can help to stabilise the Pavlodar Disabled People Society ecological situation in Almaty, for Chairman Georgy Chetverikov. be created,” he added. example, and the fact the akimats “Today, a person who has just Within 35 days, patients will be (city administration) support mass suffered an injury or disease result- able to receive treatment and learn bicycle events is the result of the ing in the inability to walk for some to live with the trauma. They will initiatives. Now the authorities see time or even for his whole life can learn how to sit in a stroller, roll that bicycles are also transport in only rely on 10-day treatment at over in bed, eat and gain many oth- big cities. Traffic jams, parking is- the hospital. But during this time, er important skills. In addition, the sues, all of that makes owing a car will he be able to get used to it and centre will advise relatives of the inconvenient. It is the global trend learn to lead a new lifestyle? Often, patients how to care for them and and it has finally reached Almaty,” these people are just sitting and feel how to adapt an apartment to their said Askar Tuleyev, bicycle activ- depressed. All that comes from the needs. Future plans include organ- ist and VelofriendsKZ member. fact that people do not know basic ising trainings, so, for example, “As soon as we saw that Velof- things. It leads to bedsores and re- patients will be able to master new riendsKZ was created, the cycling lated diseases such as bladder prob- skills and possibly be employed. community supported and joined lems. Treating them in a public hos- According to the latest data, it. The bicycle community cares pital is difficult and treatment needs 29,000 people with musculoskel- about the development of the in- to be specific,” he said. etal system diseases live in the re- frastructure and each of the initia- A longer three-stage stay has gion, about 2,000 of whom are in tives is welcomed,” he added. been designed to assist patients. need of the centre. Annual Almaty Book Festival Attracts Huge Audience, Distributes 3,000 Free Books By Zhanna Shayakhmetova events for its avid readers. Sapar- only improve but teach us to think gali Begalin Central Library de- and develop imagination. I espe- ASTANA – Almaty hosted lighted guests with presentations, cially anticipate the moment you KitapFest Sept. 4, the third an- lotteries and a book exchange. can come and find something for nual book festival initiated by the  The organisers presented a yourself,” said Gulnaz, one of the Bauyrzhan Charitable Foundation, construction made from thousands guests. city administration (akimat) and of books. Visitors had the oppor- The festival aims to promote Eurasian Franchising Association. tunity to take the books absolutely book reading among children and Three thousand free books were free and in any quantity. young people, raise the status of distributed, confirming Almaty’s “The holding of KitapFest for Kazakh literature and encourage status as a reading city. the third time proves the fact that people to keep reading, accord- The open air festival was held on many Almaty citizens still prefer ing to the organisers. It also re- the square in front of the Academy paper books to electronic ones and minds locals that in the age of new of Sciences at Chokanka, the city’s that the city needs such education- technologies, the book still holds historic centre and the location of al festivals. Today we saw people a leading position among other the first KitapFest. of all ages, starting from the small media, as well as choosing read- The festive programme in- readers who barely learn to read ing among various entertainment cluded the book fair with the and older ones, among the guests. activities. participation of 10 publishing As organisers, we were very de- “I liked the board where visitors houses and bookstores, seminars lighted and excited,” said Bauyr- left their book recommendations. and presentations of some pub- zhan Charitable Foundation chief There was also a shelf with books lications and meetings between coordinator Ainura Salimbayeva. free of charge and a map show- readers and authors. Live con- Visitors were invited to take part ing the location of libraries in the certs, competitions and events for in various initiatives, such as writ- city. The adults and children were children, poetry readings, a book ing about their favourite books drawing with crayons on the as- illustration exhibition and master on a separate stand and advising phalt and there was a master class class on drawing comics were someone else to read it. in pottery. The books were distrib- also on the agenda. “I visit the festival every year. uted for free and it was nice to see The publishing tents, where visi- tent for book lovers. Modern Ka- Language,” famous journalist Va- rina Sarsenova, gave lectures and I think that it helps promote read- that spiritual food is interesting for tors could buy popular books at a zakh poets and writers, including dim Boreiko, Kazakh Union of master classes. ing and knowledge. And it is very a huge number of citizens,” wrote I discount, were situated along the Kanat Tasibekov, author of the Journalists member and publicist The city’s largest libraries also important for the city and its resi- Book You project founder Marina square. There was also a writer’s popular guide “Situational Kazakh Dana Ormanbayeva and writer Ka- organised an interesting series of dents, as reading books does not Sharipova in her blog. B6 NATION&CAPITAL TOURISM&EXPO 2017

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 100 States Officially Confirm Baikonur Participation in EXPO 2017 Prepares for The Kazakh side conducted nego- nologies presented. According to By Malika Orazgaliyeva tiations with leaders in the sphere him, the Republic of South Africa of renewable and alternative en- became the 100th state that con- ASTANA – One hundred coun- ergy sources, as well as with de- firmed its participation. South Af- EXPO 2017 tries have confirmed they will veloping states, inviting them to rica is a member of the G20 and zakh candidates. To date, seven participate in EXPO 2017, said take part in the exhibition and one of the most developed coun- By Kseniya Voronina Kazakhstan tour operators are ac- EXPO 2017 National Commis- use this platform to share their tries of the African continent. Hav- credited and can organise tours to sioner Rapil Zhoshybayev during experience and advanced tech- ing started developing renewable Serik Kozhaniyazov, deputy Baikonur. We haven’t solved some a Sept. 9 briefing at the Central nologies. Many leading states in energy sources in 2010, South Af- akim of Kyzylorda region and the issues yet including infrastructure Communications Service (CCS). the sphere of green technologies rica now provides over 1,000 MW President’s special representative and financial affordability, as well “Thus, the plan has been ful- have already confirmed partici- of solar energy for the state. at the Baikonur launch site, spoke as security. The Baikonur cosmo- filled,” he said citing a registration pation. Among them are China, Less than a year is left before about the region’s preparations in drome remains a military facil- dossier submitted by Kazakhstan. Switzerland, France, the United EXPO 2017. The plan on attract- light of the upcoming international ity and is not intended to be vis- “However, our work is not com- Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Finland, ing participants has been fulfilled exhibition at the third meeting of ited by tourists. We may organise Rapil Zhoshybayev pleted. The campaign on attracting Saudi Arabia, India, Vatican and and Kazakhstan enters the final the Astana EXPO 2017 public three starts during the exhibition in international participants will be sections and signing participation Germany straight, the commissioner said. council. 2017. On the other hand, we have continued until the end of the year. agreements.” Zhoshybayev noted that the suc- In October, exhibition pavilions “The Kyzylorda region is pre- a very good museum where we In addition, currently activities During the last two years, Ka- cess of EXPO exhibitions is al- will be transferred to participating paring to greet a lot of tourists can receive tourists during a rocket are being conducted on appoint- zakhstan was involved in attract- ways connected with the number states, who will begin their prepar- who will come to attend EXPO in launch period. We also have Gaga- ing commissioners of national ing international participants. of participating states and tech- atory work. Astana. For us, it means a chance rin’s starting point, which is open to improve the region’s develop- to public,” said Kozhaniyazov. ment. The Baikonur launch site As he pointed out, a special will be the most attractive place programme transferred from the to visit. We know about prob- Russian side has been developed lems in our infrastructure. We together with the Kazakh Ministry Alakol, Pearl of Kazakhstan, have a lot of places which can for Investment and Development. attract tourists, but most of them “On Sept. 1, I met with Roscos- have no proper access. Thus, we mos representatives. We agreed on decided to concentrate on Bai- the Baikonur tourism potential de- Reaping Benefits of Weak Tenge konur as well as on the Aral Sea, velopment. In late September the is its mud, which is used to treat for the Dzungarian Gates, a long known to support Relic Gull Kambash Lake and Korkyt-Ata members of our special Kazakh- By Yerbolat Uatkhanov nerve pain, skin ailments and straight valley that is described breeding colonies. This place is complex located along the West- Russian commission will meet in aid in recovering from injuries. as the only gateway in the wall of located on the migratory route of ern Europe-Western China route. Kyzylorda, where the final version ASTANA – Alakol Lake, the Thalassotherapy, healing by tak- mountain running from China to many other species. Bird Island The logistics in Kyzylorda region of a programme will be signed. second largest inland salty reser- ing sea baths, has been used to Afghanistan. The mountains are is situated a few hours into the are well organised, as we provide “Usually, applications for for- voir in Kazakhstan, is compared cure various diseases of the pe- popular among tourists for the lake by boat, but unfortunately airplanes, railway transport and with the Black Sea. Now, the de- ripheral nervous system as well. cave paintings they hide and the can be difficult to reach because hotels,” he said. eign tourists who want to visit valuation of national currency The pure steppe air, salt water opportunities they present for an- of strong winds and storms. Astana EXPO 2017 national Baikonur are processed within 45 has made local resorts very at- and hot volcanic pebbles with imal and bird watching. The lake The lake area including is- company chairman Akhmetzhan working days. We have found a tractive not only for locals, but high concentrations of silicon are and the surrounding territories lands amounts to 2,696 square Yessimov said even those regions compromise with the Russian side also for foreign tourists. a sought-after combination for are home to a number of Kazakh- kilometres. The lake itself is 104 with potentially-promising tourist to reduce this period up to 10 days. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of In- healing and recreation. Alakol is stan’s Red Book-listed birds. kilometres long and 52 km wide, facilities still do not seem to un- The applications sent by Kazakh vestments and Development also unique for having both salt Bird life is one of the most with 348 km of coastline and an derstand the way they can benefit tourists are considered within three reported that in 2015, approxi- and fresh water: the northeastern popular attraction of this area average depth of 22 metres. Its from the great opportunities of the days,” said Kozhaniyazov. mately half a million guests part of the lake has salt springs, because of the huge variety of maximum depth is 54 metres. tourism business. They have also been working visited Kazakh resorts. Alakol while the south is fresh. water birds congregating here: Aigerim, Dorozhnik, Rassvet, “An interesting article was re- on Baikonur brand promotion to- Lake is one of the most popular The wilderness around the flamingos, Dalmatian and white Pelican, Barlyk Arasan are con- cently published in the media gether with the Astana EXPO 2017 areas for tourists. According to lake area offers diversions other pelicans, ferruginous ducks and sidered to be the best resorts in which compared our Baikonur brand name, he added. the ministry, citizens of Russia, than splashing on the shore. The white-tailed eagles can all be the area. The holiday season in with the cosmodrome at Cape Ca- “We have created a Baikonur India, China and Iran are very Zhetysu Alatau mountain range, spotted around Alakol. It is one Alakol starts in June and ends in naveral. I have learned that their cycling team which participates interested in visiting Kazakhstan not far from the lake, is famous of the two places in the world September. launch site is visited by three mil- in European races. We also agreed as tourists. lion tourists every year. If each with Prime Minister Karim Masi- The number of tourists visiting tourist spends about $1,000 during mov on the organisation of a spe- Kazakhstan has been increasing his visit, then three million tourists cial bicycle race in Baikonur next every year. In 2012, Kazakhstan will make the same profit for the year with his participation. Masi- was visited by approximately region as the production of hydro- mov in his turn invited Russian 519,000 tourists; in 2013, by carbons,” he said. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. nearly 586,000; and in 2014, Kozhaniyazov said the compari- The Russian side confirmed that more than 679,000 foreigners son with the American spaceport it is ready to begin preparatory visited the country. was incorrect. work for the joint bike ride,” said  In August, flights operat- “Their space centre was initial- Kozhaniyazov. ing four times a week launched ly constructed to attract tourists, Production of buses under the to bring visitors from Almaty, while Baikonur was built in the Baikonur brand name was also es- Ust-Kamenogorsk and Semey to Soviet times as a closed strategic tablished together with an Austrian Urdzhar, about 130 kilometres military facility,” he said. company. from Alakol Lake. Despite the He added there has been a slight “The first bus was presented distance, taxis and shuttles in progress in the tourism sphere at the Astana Economic Forum. Urdzhar airport are always avail- since last year. These busses will operate in Asta- able to take visitors to the lake “We are working closely with na and in Moscow. They were also at affordable prices, and the new Roscosmos. Last year, we or- in operation during the European flights have made travel much ganised a selection procedure for Championship in Paris,” he said. faster. Flights from Astana to tour operators for the first time in Kozhaniyazov added the Akimat Urdzhar are also planned. the history of the launch site. We is making significant efforts to de- The unique wealth of the lake invited Russian, Uzbek and Ka- velop the region’s tourist potential. Almaty Abounds in Recreational, Natural and Historic Riches rituals and sacrifices; women fig- sand and strong winds, but has from China and India to Europe in Charyn Canyon Kolsai Lakes By Kamila Zhumabayeva ures, archers and falcon hunters remained in one place for several ancient times. About 200 kilometres east of Al- Located in Kungey Alatau range and many other designs have been millennia. The gorge has seven water- maty, Charyn Canyon is called a in the North Tien Shan, these three ASTANA – Stop by Turgen Wa- marked on both sides of the gorge. falls. The Medvezhiy (“Bear”) mini-Grand Canyon. Unique sand- mountain lakes with steep, pine- terfall, see the grave where the fa- The burial grounds of early no- Aktau Mountains and Terskensu falls are the stone forms in the canyon have led covered slopes are called a gem of mous “Golden Man” was buried, mads and their settlements are also Located in the Altyn Emel Natu- most visited. The 30-metre-high to little districts being called Cas- the North Tien Shan. The place is visit the breathtaking Charyn Can- located near the gorge. ral Reserve, the Aktau Mountains Medvezhiy Waterfall crashes to tles Valley, The Gorge of Witches great for hiking, horseback riding yon, catch some fresh mountain (“White Mountain”) evoke the earth amidst overhanging cliffs and other fanciful names to reflect and mountain biking. Comfortable air and views at Big Almaty Lake, Bes-Shatyr Burial Egyptian pyramids with their big, and green spruces. An earth- their shapes. guesthouses and campsites are avail- listen to a sand dune sing on the Ili Mounds conical profiles. The place looks quake broke the cliffs, creat- The height of the canyon’s ver- able by the first of the Kolsai lakes. River and let spruces rising right Located in Zhetisu, in the upper Ili like Mars, visitors say. ing the fall, and plant imprints tical slopes, columns and arches The largest and most beautiful, out of Kaiyndy Lake completely River area, the Bes-Shatyr necropo- The strange landscape is the of the pre-glacial period were reaches 150–300 metres. The can- Middle Kolsai Lake, is five kilo- take your breath away. lis (graveyard) was a place of wor- result of a giant inland sea from preserved there. A spring with yon stretches for 154 kilometres metres from the first. Upper Kolsai Almaty region is one of the few ship of the ancient Sakas who lived about 15 million years ago, which tasty, cold water is 300 metres northeast to southwest along the is four kilometres further and 600 corners of the earth where you can on the territory of modern Kazakh- left behind bizarrely shaped and above the bridge to the falls, Charyn River. The river itself is metres higher than Middle Kolsai, watch the sunrise over the steppe, stan in the first century BC. About coloured layers of sediment. Fos- Madenimura.kz notes. considered perfect for rafting, the Zhetisu.assembly.kz notes. eat lunch in a forest and watch the 18 royal kurgans (burial mounds) sils of dinosaurs and ancient mam- The gorge also has a trout farm, report indicates. The Sary-Bulak mountain pass, sun set from a mountain pass. The are located there, web sources state. mals are found here every now and where visitors can catch and cook with great views of the blue Issyk- region’s Zhetisu (“Seven Rivers”) Crypts made of Tien Shan spruce then, Zhetisu.assembly.kz points their own trout for dinner. Big Almaty Lake Kul Lake, awaits travellers after region abounds with recreational were built underneath the barrows. out. Located in the Trans-Ili Alatau another six kilometres on the Kyr- resources, nature, and historic and West of the kurgans, a chain of The Issyk Kurgan mountains about 28 kilometres gyz border. The entire 25-kilome- cultural monuments. stone slabs with images of animals Turgen Gorge The Issyk Kurgan is one of the south of Almaty, Big Almaty Lake tre trip can be completed in a day carved on them scatter north to Forty-four kilometres into the biggest archaeological monuments is a natural alpine reservoir. on horseback or three days by foot. Tamgaly Tas Rock south. Scientists believe this place vast Assy Plateau is a gorge rich of the Scythian-Saka period of the The lake feeds on glacier water Carvings was a ritual part of the cemetery. with hot springs, waterfalls, co- fourth century BC, according to and creates a clear pool about a Kaiyndy Lake The unique sanctuary with rock niferous and mixed forests, alpine Zhetisu.assembly.kz. The young kilometre wide and 30-40 metres About 129 kilometres east- carvings found in Tamgaly Tas A Singing Sand Dune and subalpine meadows, lakes and man who was buried there may deep. The lake changes colour southeast of Almaty, the 400 me- (“Stones with Signs”), about 170 Located on the right bank of springs, medicinal herbs and ber- have been an 18-year-old Saka from pale green to turquoise blue tre-long, 20-30 metre-deep Kai- kilometres from Almaty, has more the Ili River, a sand dune pro- ries. (Scythian) prince. depending on the time of year. yndy Lake (“Birch Tree Lake”) than 4,000 drawings from the duces a sound in dry weather Within this beautiful gorge in The richness of the burial items Fresh mountain air, the changing lies within a splendid coniferous Bronze Age, early nomads and the like an organ melody. The sound the Ile-Alatau national park are the that the kurgan contained – war- colour of the lake and the moun- forest. Spruces rising right out of Turkic period, according to a re- may be caused by wind passing Turgen Waterfalls, among the most rior’s equipment and assorted fu- tain views draw tourists every water are its main attraction. port on Zhetisu.assembly.kz. over dunes or by walking on the visited tourist spots in Almaty re- nerary goods, including 4,000 gold weekend. There is an observatory Kaiyndy Lake is popular among div- Sun gods, goats, Siberian stags, sand, and can be heard several gion. One route to the falls begins ornaments – led the young man near the lake and a hotel where ing enthusiasts despite its cold water. deer, domestic animals, camels, kilometres away. The dune does in Almaty’s city centre and follows buried there to be named “The visitors can stay overnight under The lake is often referred to as “dead” horses and bulls; hunting scenes, not wander, despite unsteady the road caravans used to take Golden Man.” starry skies. because it does not have any fish. 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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 Impressive Comeback Helps Kazakhstan Draw Kazakh Bodybuilders Poland in World Cup Qualifications Opener Win 13 Medals at gratulated my team on their per- formance in the second half. On the one hand, I am happy with the result, as a draw with Poland Schwarzenegger- is good for us. On the other hand, I feel like we lost two points to- night [rather than earned one]. Organised Tournament All of our players deserve praise. We never gave up hope, although when you are trailing 0:2 that’s never easy,” Baisufinov com- mented after the match. “I believe strong motivation [also from our fans] helped in securing a desired outcome. The fans believed in us, though in the first half we did not perform well. In the second half, the team managed to mobilise itself and show character,” Shomko said. Kazakhstan’s next game will be played away in Montenegro Oct. 8. Other teams in Group E are Denmark, Romania and Arme- Continued from Page B1 ed tie. Both teams’ players began come up with a goal, leaving Ka- nia. Only the group winner will playing tough, and at times rude- zakhstan with a stunning upset in earn a straight spot for the World After that, Kazakhstan manag- ly, and four visitors and six hosts the qualification campaign’s first Cup in Russia. Teams who place er Talgat Baisufinov made a few were shown a yellow card. match of the group. second in Group competition will substitutes seeking to strengthen Poland had a few more chances “I will perhaps remember this play elimination matches with By Yerbolat Uatkhanov defence and defend the unexpect- to change the score, but couldn’t birthday for my whole life. I con- each other. fitness for juniors. The athlete also ASTANA – The national body- won a bronze medal in the category building team of Kazakhstan bikini up to 160 centimetres. Anel recently won 13 medals at the Avzalova from Almaty got a silver Arnold Classic Asia-2016 interna- medal in body fitness. Bronze in tional tournament in Hong Kong. women’s physique open category Nazarov Fired from Barys, Traditionally, the championship was won by Marina Nasretdinova has been organised with the sup- from Astana. Yelena Stepanova port of world-class legend Arnold (Mirushidi) from Almaty won third Schwarzenegger, who presented at body fitness among representatives Kazakhstan’s National Team the performances of athletes, Ten- of up to 163 centimetres athletes. his behaviour during matches it was eliminated from the IIHF On Sept. 7, HC Barys an- grinews reports. Activities were  First place was awarded to By Ilyas Omarov and press conferences. And at World Championship’s elite divi- nounced the appointment of Ed- divided into two days. A sports fes- Yevgeniy Yakimov from Kostanai times Barys was better known for sion and then recently squandered uard Zankovets as its new man- tival with heavyweight and martial in the bodybuilding masters cat- ASTANA – Hockey Club Bar- homegrown “tough guy” Damir a chance to reach the 2018 Win- ager. The 46-year old Belarusian arts fights was also organised in egory. Yevgeniya Shipareva from ys recently terminated early the Ryspayev who initiated brawls on ter Olympics in Pyeongchang by spent his playing career with a addition to the bodybuilding tour- Astana won bronze in the body- contract of head coach Andrey the hockey pitch a bit too often. ending up only third in the final number of Soviet, Belarusian, nament. building junior open category. Nazarov. Ahead of the last season, Naz- qualification round, which took Russian, German and Finnish Kazakhstan was represented by Bronze went to Alexander Pak The team suffered three arov clandestinely left Astana place in Oslo Sept. 1-4. clubs (as well as one season in 18 bodybuilding athletes in the age from Karaganda, who participated straight away losses at the start only to appear in SKA Saint In the Norwegian capital, Team Chicago Black Hawkes’ farm range of 19 to 45 years old. Kazakh in men’s physique over 181 centi- of a regular season at the Con- Petersburg, the fresh winners at Kazakhstan first lost 3:4 to the club) with 50 matches played for bodybuilders won 13 medals: five metres category. tinental Hockey League (KHL) the time of the Gagarin Cup, the hosts, who subsequently won his national team too. As a coach, gold (two in open categories), three Arnold Classic Asia was held at at the hands of Metallurg Novo- KHLs main trophy, as their new the tournament and tickets to he previously led Dynamo Minsk silver and five bronze medals. AsiaWorld-Expo and aimed to cel- kuznetsk (2:4), Sibir Novosibirsk manager. After he failed spec- Pyeongchang and then 1:4 to the and the Belarusian national team Dilara Bitiyeva from Almaty ebrate sports, fitness and a healthy (1:5), and Avangard Omsk (1:3). tacularly there, Nazarov was re- French. The 3:2 victory over Ita- and spent four seasons as an as- won first place in the women’s lifestyle. Visitors were able to The 42-year old Nazarov first instated as the Barys manager be- ly was only a matter of prestige. sistant manager in Avangard body fitness category. Gold in the watch competitions, including headed Barys ahead of the 2014- fore the half-season mark. Under Formally, Nazarov’s firing Omsk. bikini fitness category was also martial arts, rugby, strongman, 2015 season and at his first press his stewardship, the Kazakh cap- from the national team has not Following Zankovets’s ap- won by a woman from Almaty, jump rope, fencing, yoga and even conference he proposed to make ital’s club for the first time in its been announced, but on previous pointment, Barys played the Ulpan Nurbekova. Both athletes chess and Rubik’s cubes. Visitors the Astana club the “most media almost decade-old history failed occasions Barys managers were season’s first two matches on were awarded medals in the abso- also had an opportunity to buy attractive.”. to qualify for the playoff games. asked to lead the national team the home arena, beating HC lute category by President of Ka- samples and products of some 300 Nazarov-style “media attrac- Apart from Barys, Nazarov was when they were relinquished Yugra Khanty Mansiysk 3:2 on zakhstan Bodybuilding Federation health, fitness and wellness brands. tiveness” resulted in a number tasked with managing Kazakh- from their obligations in the club Sept. 9 and losing to HC Avto- Alexander Kolyuka. Arnold Classic Asia is consid- of scandals. Among other things, stan’s national team, which under and the same procedure applied mobilist Yekaterinburg 3:4 on Alyona Yanina from Petropav- ered to be the world’s largest an- the manager was disqualified for his leadership failed too. First, to Team Kazakhstan. Sept. 11. lovsk won a silver medal in bikini nual multi-sport festival.

hold the Olympics at a decent level. There were no [serious] failures, although there were Kazakh Olympic Team Hailed as Heroes on Return such fears [before the event]. For the upcoming 25th anniversary of time in our history swimmer participation in the international Lausanne where she won a silver about a year we were engaged in By Anuar Abdrakhmanov Kazakhstan’s independence. You Dmitry Balandin and weightlifter Olympic movement has been medal. the work of creating good condi- met the expectations of not only Nijat Rahimov. A huge contribu- marked by many bright victories “I would like to note separately tions for our team in Rio de Ja- ASTANA – A ceremony hon- your coaches and fans, but also tion to our Olympic success came of its athletes. how Olga Rypakova defended neiro. A lot of help in this regard ouring the Kazakh Olympic of all the people of Kazakhstan, from five silver and nine bronze “Kazakhstan’s collection of her position at the top level in came from our country’s first am- team’s successful performance at and confirmed the high standard medallists,” he said. Olympic medals, including the the world of track and field. Her bassador to Brazil Bakhytzhan the XXXI Summer Games in Rio of the international sporting glory Nazarbayev also thanked the awards won by Kazakhstan in bronze success from Rio is an al- Ordabayev. Despite having re- de Janeiro was held Aug. 26 in of our country,” he said. coaching staff, families of the Rio, already accounts for 69 med- most golden one. Between Lon- cently completed his official mis- the Palace of Independence. The The head of state noted the Olympians and sports fans for als. Our country has 19 Olym- don and Rio she gave birth to a sion there, nevertheless he re- nation’s athletes returned with 17 medals represent a decent level of their support of the team and the pic champions, 22 silver and 28 son who is now three years old, turned to Rio with us and helped medals in various sports – a re- sports development in the coun- athletes themselves for showing bronze medallists of the Summer her second child, while keeping in solving numerous issues on the cord in the nation’s Olympic his- try. the strong will and fair play spirit and Winter Olympics since 1992. herself in form and maintaining ground. Brazil is a distant country tory, ranking the team in 22nd “This [medal haul] is more than in their quest for Olympic glory. These accomplishments became her athletic qualities. Impressive for us, with a different language place among the 207 participants ever at other games in the his- The President emphasised the real thanks to [the government’s job indeed! First, a mother, and and culture [so there were some in the unofficial medal tally. tory of Kazakhstan’s participa- success of the national Olympics efforts on] creating conditions for second, a heroine!” he said. challenges]. We must also note  Opening the ceremony, Ka- tion in the international Olympic team served as an inspiration to the development of sports,” he During the ceremony, Naz- the assistance our delegation re- zakh President Nursultan Naz- movement… We are proud that its fellow Paralympic athletes at said. arbayev decorated the Olympic ceived from the current ambas- arbayev congratulated the nation on the Olympic podium in Rio the upcoming fifteenth Summer The large pool of silver and champions and medallists with sador Kairat Sarzhanov and the on the compatriots’ impressive the national anthem was played Paralympic Games in Rio and bronze medallists, he added, sug- state awards. Levit, who suffered staff of the Kazakh Embassy in results. and the flag of our country was wished them good luck and good gests good prospects for the na- a highly-arbitrary loss in his fi- Brazil. I want to sincerely thank “Olympic medals, high sports raised three times [to celebrate] results. tional team’s future performanc- nal bout, was decorated with the our diplomats for the work they results and the achievements of our Olympic champions – boxer Nazarbayev noted the nearly es. same award as the one received did in Rio,” said Kulibayev. our athletes are a worthy gift for Daniyar Yeleussinov, for the first quarter-century of Kazakhstan’s “In every silver medallist we by Olympic champions Balandin, He also noted the work of the see the golden one in the future… Rahimov and Yeleussinov. Kazakh media delegation that It was quite symbolic that our ju- An athletes’ celebration was covered the national team’s per- dokas went up to the podium on also held the previous day by formances at the Games. the first day of the Olympics. It the National Olympic Commit- “For the first time we had 20 was a strong statement that the na- tee (NOC). Committee President sports journalists from Kazakh- tional team [would pursue more] Timur Kulibayev congratulated stan reporting on the Olympics victories. The success of our box- the team on its brilliant perfor- from the ground. The best condi- ers Adilbek Niyazymbetov and mance at the Games and handed tions were created for their work Vassiliy Levit, vice-champions of the most successful athletes the so that they could report timely the latest Olympics, followed. We awards arranged by the country’s and qualitatively back to Kazakh- all know that both of them can be Olympic authority. stan on our athletes’ performanc- viewed as gold medallists, too. Kulibayev emphasised the es. A telecasting studio was cre- Therefore, in today’s ceremony committee’s gratitude to all the ated at the Kazakh press centre in I have equated them in promo- coaches and the accompanying Rio where broadcasts involving tion to those who received a gold official delegation for creating the athletes were recorded and medal,” he said. the most favourable terms for the transmitted live. Our main task Nazarbayev also praised Ka- athletes’ successful performance. was to allow the fans in Kazakh- zakhstan’s veteran track and field He also commended the as- stan to receive the latest informa- athlete Olga Rypakova who was sistance rendered to the national tion from Rio on how the team unable to attend the ceremony. team in Rio by Kazakh diplomats. performed. We thank the media She was participating in the Di- “On the whole, despite some representatives, too, for their co- amond League competition in difficulties Brazil managed to operation,” said Kulibayev. B8 NATION&CAPITAL CAPITAL

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 Nearly 3,000 Capital Residents Gather to Mark Sports Day

“Raising a strong and healthy multiply!” said Akim (Mayor)  Traditional games popular Crossfit Astana Bolashak Cup. Astana starting this year. First By Kamila Zhumabayeva young generation is one of the Asset Issekeshev in congratulat- in Central Asia included kazak- The squads competed in rowing, and foremost, these competitions basic tasks of Astana’s social ing the athletes and coaches on sha kures (Kazakh wrestling), shifting bags of sand on a trolley aim to promote a healthy life- ASTANA – Nearly 3,000 capi- policy. That is why all conditions the holiday. asyk atu and togyz kumalak (a and a relay race, reported Kazin- style. They also help to form a tal residents participated in about are being created in the capital to Sports Day is held the third two-person game). Darts, chess, form. healthy and sports-oriented staff 20 different sports competitions develop mass sports. New sports Sunday of August by a Nov. 15, draughts, tennis and ping-pong The Bolashak Association at companies,” said CrossFit Aug. 12-21 to mark Sports Day, facilities and complexes that 2003 decree from President Nur- were among the other competi- fielded the best team. Employees Astana head Erik Karabayev, ac- reported the akimat (city admin- meet modern demands are being sultan Nazarbayev. This year par- tions. of Samruk Energy and the NU cording to Tengrinews.kz. istration) press service. The cor- built and competitions are be- ticipants were involved in rope Teams from the Bolashak As- alumni team ranked second and A number of entertaining per- porate competition Crossfit Asta- ing held. Happy holiday to you! pulling, arm wrestling, kettle- sociation, CVL, Damu Fund, third, respectively. formances and contests were na Bolashak Cup 2016 was held I wish you health and prosper- bell lifting, road bicycle racing, Nazarbayev University alumni “The CrossFit competition was organised for viewers and fans. Aug. 20 at Kazhymukan Munait- ity! Let the accomplishments and futsal, beach volleyball and wa- association, Reebok and Sam- held in Almaty’s Medeo last year. Contest winners received prizes passov Stadium. victories of Kazakhstan athletes ter polo, reported Tengrinews.kz. ruk Energy participated in the We decided to conduct it here in and commemorative gifts. More than 900 Parking Lots to Be Constructed in Astana equipment with video surveil- By Azamat Syzdykbayev lance equipment. The project will be kicked off ASTANA – Nine-hundred- officially after testing. and-ten new paid parking lots This project will have several are planned to be constructed in forms of payment which will be Astana, according to the munic- implemented on a phased basis. ipal government’s press office. The payment forms include cash “We are not talking about any and non-cash payments via spe- traditional method of area over- cial Parkomats, payments using lapping with a roadway gate. SMS and special mobile appli- This is absolutely new technol- cations and personal accounts ogy, which will be introduced in on the website as well. Kazakhstan for the first time,” The administration of Asta- a representative of the city ad- na plans to create about 9,000 ministration said. managed parking lots within the The parking lots will appear next year after getting positive at Nurzhol parkway as a test of results from the test operation. the technology. Each parking lot The planned area of the man- will be equipped with special aged parking lots will cover road signs, markings and sen- 25 streets on the left bank of sors. An installed electronic dis- the capital area of the capital: play will help to inform drivers Turan, Saraishyk, Orynbor and about available free and occu- Syganak Streets. Parking lots pied places at the entrance. All on the right bank area will be violators of parking regulations located at the intersection of will be dealt with by the repre- Saryarka, Bogenbai Batyr, sentatives of the Transport Con- Respublika and Naberezhnaya trol Service using automated Streets. FC Astana to Play in UEFA Europa League’s Group Stage inside the penalty area, but the host from the end of the match, a foul on and allowed BATE to threaten us By Anuar Abdrakhmanov team’s goalkeeper Artem Soroko an Astana player near the penalty through the flanks. In the second managed to deflect it to a corner area resulted in a free kick, which half, the manager made substitu- ASTANA – As the result of a two- kick. A bit later BATE’s Vitali Ro- was brilliantly converted by Twu- tions that had an impact on the game leg encounter, FC Astana passed dionov picked up the ball within masi to put the visitors ahead, 2-1. and we were able to bring the en- Belarusian champions BATE Bo- Mokin’s penalty area, but his strike The final minutes will be remem- counter to a logical conclusion. We risov in the Europa League playoff closely missed the target. bered for a couple of rough epi- achieved the result that we wanted round for the first time and will play In the 27th minute, Mikhail Gor- sodes. At the 82nd minute mark, a and we reached the group stage of in a group stage of the tournament. deichuk got the ball almost at the brawl on the pitch resulted in a red the Europa League – surely that  In the first match on Aug. 18, edge of the penalty area. His shot, card for BATE’s Rios. With one is the most important thing for us. the Kazakh champions managed to a ricochet, helped the ball end up minute left in regulation, BATE We are glad we managed to please secure a formidable lead by claim- in the net behind Mokin for a 1-0 managed to even the score on a our fans back in Kazakhstan. This ing a valuable 2-0 victory at home. lead for the hosts. Before the break goal from the penalty spot by Igor is yet another achievement for our The return leg a week later at Bori- the teams exchanged a few danger- Stasevich. football,” said FC Astana defender sov Arena ended in a 2-2 draw. ous attacks, but the score remained FC Astana won 4-2 on aggregate Dmitriy Shomko. Encouraged by the home stands, unchanged until the whistle blew and advanced to the group stage. A draw at UEFA Swiss headquar- the BATE players, knowing they signalling the end of the first half. Astana became the second Kazakh ters on Aug. 26 resulted in FC Astana had to win if they wanted to stay in FC Astana’s Bulgarian manager club to play at this stage of the tour- being sent to Group B, where it will the competition, went forward with Stanimir Stoilov used the break to nament – the pioneer in this respect play home and away in the round a large force. A dangerous cross make two substitutions to start of was Shakhter Karaganda in the robin with Greek champions Olym- into the penalty area ended with the second half. Sergei Malyi and 2013-2014 season. piakos FC Athens, APOEL Nicosia Alexei Rios’s imprecise strike. The Abzal Beisebekov replaced Yuri “This year, we did a great job. For from Cyprus and BSC Young Boys Belarusians tried to attack mainly Logvinenko, who was injured, and the second straight year we made from Switzerland’s capital city of through Astana’s right flank, ironi- Azat Nurgaliyev, who had not been our way to the group stage of a Bern. Matches at the group stage cally defended by their compatriot too active on the field. European cup. We were somewhat will be held Sept. 15 and 29, Oct. 20, Igor Shitov. A nice exchange of The changes could have played lucky, as BATE admittedly was the Nov. 3 and 24 and Dec. 8. passes resulted in Mirko Ivanic a role, as immediately after the better side tonight. Nevertheless, I Astana’s first game will be away coming one-on-one against Asta- break a corner kick resulted in Ne- believe our win was a clean one. Sept. 15 against APOEL. One na’s goalkeeper Aleksandr Mokin manja Maksimovic heading the ball Now we will have to focus on how might recall it was the elimination and the guests were lucky the ball straight under the crossbar to tie the to adequately address [challenges] of the Cyprus champions a year ago was close but away from the far score at 1-1. BATE now had to score on the main stage of the Europa in Nicosia that brought the Kazakh corner. three to progress to the next round, League,” said Stoilov immediately club’s first ever qualification in the The Astana players nearly went so the home team and its fans were after the match. UEFA Champions League. The ahead for the first time closer to understandably nervous. Its attacks, “The first 15 to 20 minutes we Cypriot team will have a chance for the 15th minute of the match when however, brought few real threats had a hard time. Missed a bad goal. revenge, but hopefully Astana will Patrick Twumasi struck low from on Mokin’s goal. Fourteen minutes Played a bit poorly at the beginning be the better side again.