The document summarizes President Nazarbayev's remarks at the 25th summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that the CIS remains an important platform for cooperation and its experience is useful for other integration organizations. He noted that member states must coordinate their economic and transportation policies to improve project efficiency. The document also summarizes Kazakhstan's foreign minister's participation in meetings at the UN General Assembly in New York, including bilateral meetings. It discusses Kazakhstan's priorities as an upcoming member of the UN Security Council. Finally, it provides an overview of the work being done by Kazakhstan's National Center for Biotechnology, focusing on developing innovative technologies.
Nazarbayev Discusses Business, Global Security in Japan Visit; Nazarbayev Meets Korean President, Business Leaders in Seoul; Pianist Jania Aubakirova Says Success Comes from Hard Work
The document discusses Kazakh-Chinese relations and EXPO 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan. It summarizes that the Kazakh and Chinese presidents met in Astana to discuss economic cooperation and the 25th anniversary of relations. They signed several cooperation agreements. The Kazakh president noted the potential for success in coordinating Kazakhstan's development plans with China's One Belt, One Road initiative. It also summarizes that EXPO 2017 in Astana focuses on renewable energy and aims to drive Kazakhstan's economic development while introducing the country to the world. Astana is prepared to welcome millions of visitors to EXPO 2017 and ensure their safety and enjoyment.
Czech Republic FM Meets with President, Officials in Astana; Serbian PM’s Visit to Astana Consolidates Progress in Relations; New Ministry Will Protect Religious Freedom, Secular Gov’t
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly held its 15th winter meeting in Vienna, Austria to discuss the refugee crisis and situation in Ukraine. Kazakh Senate Chairman Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the assembly, urging implementation of the Minsk agreements to solve the Ukraine crisis and cooperation to combat threats like terrorism. He invited members to a May conference in Astana on religions against terrorism and updated the group on Kazakhstan's reforms under the Plan of the Nation, including upcoming early parliamentary elections monitored by OSCE observers.
1. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev attended the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China where he reiterated his proposal to establish a single global organization to promote worldwide development.
2. Nazarbayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to strengthen economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and China, signing several documents to increase cooperation.
3. The Kazakh Foreign Ministry held its third annual contest on foreign media coverage of Kazakhstan, awarding journalists from various countries and regions for their articles highlighting Kazakhstan.
The document provides details about a lesson plan on the first president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. The aims of the lesson are to provide students with comprehensive knowledge about Nazarbayev's contributions to society and government and his economic and political reforms. The lesson will be conducted in groups and include discussions, presentations, and visual aids like photos of the president and slides. Key facts about Nazarbayev's early life, career, accomplishments, and symbolic representations like the presidential flag and emblem will be covered.
Nursultan Nazarbayev has served as President of Kazakhstan since the country gained independence in 1991. He has won several elections with overwhelming majorities and was reelected in 2011. Nazarbayev has extensive leadership experience, having held high-ranking positions in the Communist party and government since the 1960s. He continues to play an active role in developing Kazakhstan's economy and society.
The document summarizes President Nazarbayev's remarks at the 25th summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that the CIS remains an important platform for cooperation and its experience is useful for other integration organizations. He noted that member states must coordinate their economic and transportation policies to improve project efficiency. The document also summarizes Kazakhstan's foreign minister's participation in meetings at the UN General Assembly in New York, including bilateral meetings. It discusses Kazakhstan's priorities as an upcoming member of the UN Security Council. Finally, it provides an overview of the work being done by Kazakhstan's National Center for Biotechnology, focusing on developing innovative technologies.
Nazarbayev Discusses Business, Global Security in Japan Visit; Nazarbayev Meets Korean President, Business Leaders in Seoul; Pianist Jania Aubakirova Says Success Comes from Hard Work
The document discusses Kazakh-Chinese relations and EXPO 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan. It summarizes that the Kazakh and Chinese presidents met in Astana to discuss economic cooperation and the 25th anniversary of relations. They signed several cooperation agreements. The Kazakh president noted the potential for success in coordinating Kazakhstan's development plans with China's One Belt, One Road initiative. It also summarizes that EXPO 2017 in Astana focuses on renewable energy and aims to drive Kazakhstan's economic development while introducing the country to the world. Astana is prepared to welcome millions of visitors to EXPO 2017 and ensure their safety and enjoyment.
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The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly held its 15th winter meeting in Vienna, Austria to discuss the refugee crisis and situation in Ukraine. Kazakh Senate Chairman Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the assembly, urging implementation of the Minsk agreements to solve the Ukraine crisis and cooperation to combat threats like terrorism. He invited members to a May conference in Astana on religions against terrorism and updated the group on Kazakhstan's reforms under the Plan of the Nation, including upcoming early parliamentary elections monitored by OSCE observers.
1. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev attended the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China where he reiterated his proposal to establish a single global organization to promote worldwide development.
2. Nazarbayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to strengthen economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and China, signing several documents to increase cooperation.
3. The Kazakh Foreign Ministry held its third annual contest on foreign media coverage of Kazakhstan, awarding journalists from various countries and regions for their articles highlighting Kazakhstan.
The document provides details about a lesson plan on the first president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. The aims of the lesson are to provide students with comprehensive knowledge about Nazarbayev's contributions to society and government and his economic and political reforms. The lesson will be conducted in groups and include discussions, presentations, and visual aids like photos of the president and slides. Key facts about Nazarbayev's early life, career, accomplishments, and symbolic representations like the presidential flag and emblem will be covered.
Nursultan Nazarbayev has served as President of Kazakhstan since the country gained independence in 1991. He has won several elections with overwhelming majorities and was reelected in 2011. Nazarbayev has extensive leadership experience, having held high-ranking positions in the Communist party and government since the 1960s. He continues to play an active role in developing Kazakhstan's economy and society.
The document discusses conducting an environmental analysis before pursuing a career as a software engineer. It analyzes the educational, economic, social, ecological, political, and cultural environments both inside and outside the university. The analysis identifies opportunities such as developing skills and broad general education, as well as threats like low facilities to follow professional courses. It recommends obtaining qualifications like a CST/IIT degree and completing additional programs. The document was created by a group of 9 students with the goal of creating an action plan to build a career as a software engineer.
PDHPE (Personal Development, Health, Physical Education) is an important part of the primary school curriculum. It helps students develop healthy lifestyles and make good choices about physical activity, diet, safety, and relationships. Regular physical activity improves health by boosting cardiovascular health and reducing diseases, while also promoting bone and psychological health. PDHPE also teaches students to understand their body's needs, make safe and respectful choices, and value themselves and others.
A new era is about to start in Kazakhstan. Faced with external economic pressures and reduced oil revenues, the country’s leadership has launched two major initiatives designed to stimulate the economy – Plan for a Nation and Bright Path. Invest in Kazakhstan 2016 drills under the surface of the reforms to find out what opportunities they present for investors.
The 2017 Investment Policy of Kazakhstan is well structured to attract foreign investors and multinational corporations seeking to contribute to balanced economic and GDP growth for Kazakhstan.
The document discusses discussions that took place at the 13th Eurasian Media Forum in Astana, Kazakhstan. International politicians, economists, journalists and others from over 50 countries discussed global economics and social developments. Speakers noted Kazakhstan's example of different nationalities living in harmony and called for open discussion of world problems. President Nazarbayev's reforms in Kazakhstan to diversify the economy beyond commodities were also discussed. The Kazakh President met with the President of Uzbekistan to discuss bilateral cooperation on trade, energy, transport and other issues. Finally, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister wrote an article calling for engagement instead of isolation to solve global problems, and the EXPO 2017 commissioner is seeking participation from Asia-Pacific countries in the upcoming Astana
The document discusses several topics:
1) The Eurasian Media Forum in Astana saw over 400 delegates from 50+ countries discuss global economics and social issues. International politicians, economists, and journalists were among the 30 speakers.
2) At a meeting in Tashkent, Kazakh and Uzbek presidents Nazarbayev and Karimov discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and culture between their countries.
3) The EXPO 2017 commissioner is promoting participation from Asia-Pacific countries in the upcoming Astana expo focused on future energy, signing memoranda with Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia.
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed experts at the second Astana Club, urging new approaches to global issues. He emphasized the need for cooperation between organizations like the EAEU, EU, SCO, and Silk Road projects to create an integrated Eurasian economic space. Nazarbayev also outlined Kazakhstan's role in making Central Asia a bridge for cooperation between East and West. Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev instructed agencies to fully prepare for the 2017 Winter Universiade in Almaty, noting over 2,000 athletes from 57 countries are expected to participate. Finnair airline also announced it will offer direct flights between Helsinki and Astana in time for Expo 2017 in Astana.
The document summarizes key events from Kazakhstan, including:
1) President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed over 1,500 participants at the 24th session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan dedicated to the 25th anniversary of independence, emphasizing unity among ethnicities.
2) Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir made his first official visit to Kazakhstan to meet with President Nazarbayev and Foreign Minister Idrissov, discussing expanding bilateral cooperation.
3) Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo visited Kazakhstan to discuss trade, the environment, and business ties, signing agreements to strengthen cooperation.
This week, the APK - an institution of Kazakhstan's democracy, held a session dedicated to Kazakhstan's Independence, and both the Saudi and Spanish Foreign Ministers held separate visits to Astana for the first time.
The document summarizes news from Azerbaijan, including:
- The population of Azerbaijan has risen to 9.75 million, up 41,800 in six months, reflecting optimism in the country contrasting Armenia's recession.
- Iran and Azerbaijan signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on space and satellite technologies.
- Talks recommenced in Geneva on Azerbaijan's bid to join the World Trade Organization.
- The Azerbaijani government expressed concern over the failed coup in Turkey and support for the Turkish nation.
Aktobe region in Kazakhstan has significant mineral resources, including 55% of the country's nickel reserves, 40% of titanium reserves, and 34% of phosphate reserves. It has a favorable geographic location at the intersection of transportation routes. The economy is focused on mining, metal processing, chemicals, food, and agriculture including livestock. The region aims to strengthen competitiveness by promoting exports and utilizing its transportation infrastructure and access to markets in Russia, Central Asia, China, and Europe.
The Aktobe region is an investment-attractive one due to the unique combination of an advantageous economic-geographical position, huge industrial potential as well as the provision of transport and communication systems.
Kazakhstan offers attractive investment opportunities and incentives for agriculture and food manufacturing. It has over 210 million hectares of agricultural land and food production accounts for over 7% of GDP. Major foreign companies like Danone, Lotte, and Lactalis have invested over $1.3 billion in the sector in recent years, attracted by opportunities in Kazakhstan's growing market as well as incentives like tax breaks, preferential land access, and exemptions on hiring foreign labor in special economic zones. The government aims to further develop the agriculture and food industries as important sectors of the economy.
This document provides an overview of the 4th Annual Kazakhstan - United States Convention held on December 6, 2016 in Washington D.C. The convention focused on celebrating the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the United States and discussed ways to strengthen their strategic partnership. The opening session featured remarks from government officials from both countries. Several panel sessions were held on topics such as the history and future of Kazakhstan-US relations, opportunities for innovation and economic growth through partnership, and a luncheon focused on Kazakhstan's Astana EXPO 2017. A business roundtable also discussed investment opportunities in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev reshuffled the government, appointing a new Prime Minister and moving some officials to new roles. He also outlined budget changes and economic priorities. Nazarbayev then traveled to Uzbekistan to pay his respects to the late Uzbek President Islam Karimov at his burial site, meeting with Karimov's family and Uzbekistan's acting President. Kazakhstan and Korea also agreed to cooperate on sharing road construction expertise.
Kazakh culture is rich with traditions and customs that have been passed down through generations. As a nomadic people, Kazakhs developed a culture centered around their pastoral lifestyle with traditions including felt making, horse riding and eagle hunting. Today, Kazakh culture continues to evolve while maintaining important historical aspects of music, cuisine, crafts and spirituality.
The document discusses conducting an environmental analysis before pursuing a career as a software engineer. It analyzes the educational, economic, social, ecological, political, and cultural environments both inside and outside the university. The analysis identifies opportunities such as developing skills and broad general education, as well as threats like low facilities to follow professional courses. It recommends obtaining qualifications like a CST/IIT degree and completing additional programs. The document was created by a group of 9 students with the goal of creating an action plan to build a career as a software engineer.
PDHPE (Personal Development, Health, Physical Education) is an important part of the primary school curriculum. It helps students develop healthy lifestyles and make good choices about physical activity, diet, safety, and relationships. Regular physical activity improves health by boosting cardiovascular health and reducing diseases, while also promoting bone and psychological health. PDHPE also teaches students to understand their body's needs, make safe and respectful choices, and value themselves and others.
A new era is about to start in Kazakhstan. Faced with external economic pressures and reduced oil revenues, the country’s leadership has launched two major initiatives designed to stimulate the economy – Plan for a Nation and Bright Path. Invest in Kazakhstan 2016 drills under the surface of the reforms to find out what opportunities they present for investors.
The 2017 Investment Policy of Kazakhstan is well structured to attract foreign investors and multinational corporations seeking to contribute to balanced economic and GDP growth for Kazakhstan.
The document discusses discussions that took place at the 13th Eurasian Media Forum in Astana, Kazakhstan. International politicians, economists, journalists and others from over 50 countries discussed global economics and social developments. Speakers noted Kazakhstan's example of different nationalities living in harmony and called for open discussion of world problems. President Nazarbayev's reforms in Kazakhstan to diversify the economy beyond commodities were also discussed. The Kazakh President met with the President of Uzbekistan to discuss bilateral cooperation on trade, energy, transport and other issues. Finally, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister wrote an article calling for engagement instead of isolation to solve global problems, and the EXPO 2017 commissioner is seeking participation from Asia-Pacific countries in the upcoming Astana
The document discusses several topics:
1) The Eurasian Media Forum in Astana saw over 400 delegates from 50+ countries discuss global economics and social issues. International politicians, economists, and journalists were among the 30 speakers.
2) At a meeting in Tashkent, Kazakh and Uzbek presidents Nazarbayev and Karimov discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and culture between their countries.
3) The EXPO 2017 commissioner is promoting participation from Asia-Pacific countries in the upcoming Astana expo focused on future energy, signing memoranda with Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia.
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed experts at the second Astana Club, urging new approaches to global issues. He emphasized the need for cooperation between organizations like the EAEU, EU, SCO, and Silk Road projects to create an integrated Eurasian economic space. Nazarbayev also outlined Kazakhstan's role in making Central Asia a bridge for cooperation between East and West. Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev instructed agencies to fully prepare for the 2017 Winter Universiade in Almaty, noting over 2,000 athletes from 57 countries are expected to participate. Finnair airline also announced it will offer direct flights between Helsinki and Astana in time for Expo 2017 in Astana.
The document summarizes key events from Kazakhstan, including:
1) President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed over 1,500 participants at the 24th session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan dedicated to the 25th anniversary of independence, emphasizing unity among ethnicities.
2) Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir made his first official visit to Kazakhstan to meet with President Nazarbayev and Foreign Minister Idrissov, discussing expanding bilateral cooperation.
3) Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo visited Kazakhstan to discuss trade, the environment, and business ties, signing agreements to strengthen cooperation.
This week, the APK - an institution of Kazakhstan's democracy, held a session dedicated to Kazakhstan's Independence, and both the Saudi and Spanish Foreign Ministers held separate visits to Astana for the first time.
The document summarizes news from Azerbaijan, including:
- The population of Azerbaijan has risen to 9.75 million, up 41,800 in six months, reflecting optimism in the country contrasting Armenia's recession.
- Iran and Azerbaijan signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on space and satellite technologies.
- Talks recommenced in Geneva on Azerbaijan's bid to join the World Trade Organization.
- The Azerbaijani government expressed concern over the failed coup in Turkey and support for the Turkish nation.
Aktobe region in Kazakhstan has significant mineral resources, including 55% of the country's nickel reserves, 40% of titanium reserves, and 34% of phosphate reserves. It has a favorable geographic location at the intersection of transportation routes. The economy is focused on mining, metal processing, chemicals, food, and agriculture including livestock. The region aims to strengthen competitiveness by promoting exports and utilizing its transportation infrastructure and access to markets in Russia, Central Asia, China, and Europe.
The Aktobe region is an investment-attractive one due to the unique combination of an advantageous economic-geographical position, huge industrial potential as well as the provision of transport and communication systems.
Kazakhstan offers attractive investment opportunities and incentives for agriculture and food manufacturing. It has over 210 million hectares of agricultural land and food production accounts for over 7% of GDP. Major foreign companies like Danone, Lotte, and Lactalis have invested over $1.3 billion in the sector in recent years, attracted by opportunities in Kazakhstan's growing market as well as incentives like tax breaks, preferential land access, and exemptions on hiring foreign labor in special economic zones. The government aims to further develop the agriculture and food industries as important sectors of the economy.
This document provides an overview of the 4th Annual Kazakhstan - United States Convention held on December 6, 2016 in Washington D.C. The convention focused on celebrating the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the United States and discussed ways to strengthen their strategic partnership. The opening session featured remarks from government officials from both countries. Several panel sessions were held on topics such as the history and future of Kazakhstan-US relations, opportunities for innovation and economic growth through partnership, and a luncheon focused on Kazakhstan's Astana EXPO 2017. A business roundtable also discussed investment opportunities in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev reshuffled the government, appointing a new Prime Minister and moving some officials to new roles. He also outlined budget changes and economic priorities. Nazarbayev then traveled to Uzbekistan to pay his respects to the late Uzbek President Islam Karimov at his burial site, meeting with Karimov's family and Uzbekistan's acting President. Kazakhstan and Korea also agreed to cooperate on sharing road construction expertise.
Kazakh culture is rich with traditions and customs that have been passed down through generations. As a nomadic people, Kazakhs developed a culture centered around their pastoral lifestyle with traditions including felt making, horse riding and eagle hunting. Today, Kazakh culture continues to evolve while maintaining important historical aspects of music, cuisine, crafts and spirituality.
1) The document summarizes President Nazarbayev's remarks at the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington D.C., where he called for global denuclearization and highlighted Kazakhstan's efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons.
2) It also outlines President Nazarbayev's meeting with Cuban President Castro in Cuba, where they discussed expanding bilateral cooperation and international issues like Kazakhstan's candidacy for the UN Security Council.
3) Officials from Kazakhstan and Cuba discussed potential oil supplies from Kazakhstan to Cuba and exchanging expertise in healthcare and renewable energy.
4) A conference in Riga urged greater cooperation between the EU and Central Asia to better implement the EU's new global strategy in the region.
The mining and metallurgy sector is one of the most competitive and dynamically developing industries of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan has abundant natural resources with almost 100 elements discovered and 60 being actively recovered. Metallurgy occupies over 35 percent of the processing industry volume. The numbers are impressive - Kazakhstan possesses 30% of the world’s chrome ore deposits, 25% of manganese ores, 10% of iron ores.
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1) President Nazarbayev met with government officials and the organizing committee for the 2017 Winter Universiade in Almaty to discuss preparations. He emphasized completing sports facilities on time and within budget, and using them after to benefit the public.
2) The Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan said that the UN adopting Kazakhstan's proposal for a universal declaration for a nuclear-weapons-free world was an important step, but that not all countries support it yet. More work is needed to convince nuclear powers to disarm over time.
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In World Expo 2010 Shanghai – the most visited Expo in the World History
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Astana Calling No.469
1. A WEEKLY ONLINE PUBLICATION / WWW.MFA.GOV.KZ
ISSUE NO. 469 / FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016
Nazarbayev, Erdogan Discuss Bilateral
Cooperation inAnkara
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In Focus:
Foreign Policy Priorities
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President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and President of
TurkeyRecepTayyipErdoganmetAug.5inAnkaratodiscussbilateral
cooperation and international issues. Nazarbayev was the first world
leader to visit the country after the failed coup attempt last month,
Erdogan noted during the visit.
“Turkey is one of the closest and most reliable political and economic
partners of our country,” Nazarbayev said in Ankara. “We have
growing relationships based on a common historical past and spiritual
heritage. Kazakhstan supports the Turkish people and is always ready
to provide any assistance.”
Nazarbayev emphasised the importance of the New Synergy joint
economic programme between the two countries, adopted during
Erdogan’s state visit to Astana last year. The goal of the programme
is to increase trade turnover between the countries to $10 billion and
as such provides for the implementation of 20 investment projects
worth $813 million, he said. He also invited Turkish businesses to
take part in Kazakhstan’s Nurly Zhol economic stimulus programme,
which focuses on infrastructure development and industrialisation.
“In this regard, it is important to create Kazakhstan-Turkey industrial
zones, which will help boost the further expansion of economic
opportunities between the two countries,” Nazarbayev said.
The President also noted the countries’ ongoing cooperation. “Today
in Kazakhstan, more than 1,600 enterprises using Turkish capital
are operating successfully,” he said. “Turkish businesses took an
active part in the construction of Astana. To date, representatives of
Turkish companies have performed construction work totalling $20
billion. Last year, the trade turnover between our countries totalled
$2 billion.”
According to the Turkish President’s official website, Erdogan
commended Kazakhstan as a highly important partner for Ankara.
“Over the past quarter-century, Kazakhstan has become one
of the most stable and economically-developed countries of its
region under the competent and visionary leadership of President
Nazarbayev. Turkey has the rightful pride of being the first-ever
country to recognize Kazakhstan’s independence. I congratulate
with heartfelt emotions President Nazarbayev and brotherly Kazakh
nation both on my own and my nation’s behalf on the occasion of
the 25th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence. Turkey is also a
strategic partner of Kazakhstan. We will hopefully hold soon in Turkey
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev (right) and Turkish Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
the third meeting of the High Level Strategic Cooperation Council,
which was established back in 2011,” he said.
The two leaders said they intend to work together on ways to address
international security challenges, including terrorism. Erdogan
congratulated his guest with Kazakhstan’s recent election to the
United Nations Security Council. Nazarbayev also stressed the
importance of bilateral and humanitarian cooperation, and invited
Turkish citizens to Kazakhstan for EXPO 2017.
The Turkish president thanked Nazarbayev for his efforts to ease
tensions between Turkey and Russia over the past few months, and
for Kazakhstan’s recent support for Turkey.
President Nazarbayev and the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
issued statements on July 16 condemning attempted coup in Turkey
and expressing full support to its democratically elected government,
as well as expressing condolences to the brotherly nation over the
loss of dozens of lives in clashes in Ankara and Istanbul during the
preceding night.
“Turkey is one of the closest
and most reliable political
and economic partners of
our country. We have growing
relationships based on a
common historical past and
spiritual heritage. Kazakhstan
supports the Turkish people
and is always ready to provide
any assistance.”
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Nurlan Alimzhanov, who played President of Kazakhstan Nursultan
Nazarbayev in the epic about the President’s life, has always wanted
to be an actor, he told the Kazpravda newspaper.
The Zhas Tulpar award winner fell in love with acting in his first role
in “Marriage Proposal,” based on a piece by his father, Bayangali
Alimzhanov. He then tried out theatre, TV and music before deciding
to focus on films.
“I come from Kenashy village in Kokshetau oblast,” Alimzhanov said.
“In our village, Indian and American movies were very popular. Bruce
Lee, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mithun Chakraborty were our
idols. Trying to be like them, I started practicing taekwondo, especially
after watching ‘Double Impact’ with Van Damme, I can seriously say
that he was my teacher.”
When it came time to shoot “The Way of the Leader,” the role felt
natural, he said. “After the success of the first part, ‘The Sky of my
Childhood,’ it was decided to shoot the subsequent sections. … At the
beginning of my career, I never thought that I could play the role of
the President. It was destiny. I felt enormous responsibility,” the actor
admitted.
Alimzhanov also knew that if he focused too much on playing a
president, the characterisation wouldn’t work. Instead, he embodied
the determined young steel worker who had no idea he’d become a
leader, but wanted to satisfy his thirst for knowledge nonetheless.
“In the film, I just walk, step by step, to the top, which Nazarbayev did,”
Alimzhanov explained. “In order to do this, I communicated with his
friends and read everything I could find on him, especially memories
of the President and his classmates.”
During the nine-month shoot for the second part of the film, the
cast and crew travelled to Moscow, Ukraine, Finland, Estonia, Latvia,
and Belarus – but much of the movie was filmed in Kazakhstan,
in Temirtau, Karaganda oblast. Director Rustem Abdrashev and
production designer Sabit Kurmanbekova recreated the city as it was
in the middle of the past century, turning Temirtau into one giant set.
Learning about Nazarbayev’s steelworking years, Alimzhanov came to
understand by what hard labour the President and his colleagues had
earned their daily bread.
To convincingly portray a variety of characters, the actor listens and
watches people, travels, reads, and tries to meet new people.
Inadditiontohisimpressiveappearance,thehandsomeAlimzhanovis
a master of Kazakh literary language, which he attributes to his father.
“My father gave me a taste for reading … For me, literature, in terms of
spiritual development, is more important than cinema. I love rereading
Kazakh writers, such as Abay, Mukhtar Auezov, Gabit Musrepov, Sabit
Mukanova and my father, of course. From Russia, I like Gogol and
Dostoevsky. The book by British historian and traveller John Man,
‘Leadership Secrets of Genghis Khan,’ has become my table-book,”
Alimzhanov said.
He also confesses to being a movie addict. “I … don’t miss a single
movie, domestic or foreign,” he said. “When friends suggest playing
billiards, going to a restaurant or something else, I say ‘Let’s go to the
movies.’ In the cinema, my soul relaxes. I learn from watching other
actors. This is my hobby.”
Alimzhanov has played the lead in a dozen other films. He rose to
prominencewithhisroleasoneofthebrothersintheseries“Againdar,”
(Kins) by Akan Satayev. But there are many more roles to aspire to on
the horizon, he said.
“In Kazakhstan, there are a lot of good directors and more unplayed
historical roles, like Khan Abylai, Saken Seifullin and the leaders of
the Alash Movement. In my heart, I cherish a dream to play at least
some of them. Although no one has offered me such a role yet, I am
preparing myself for them.”
Alimzhanov also knew that if he focused
too much on playing a president, the
characterisation wouldn’t work. Instead,
he embodied the determined young steel
worker who had no idea he’d become a
leader, but wanted to satisfy his thirst for
knowledge nonetheless.
President Nursultan Nazarbayev (right) awards Nurlan Alimzhanov for his contributions to Kazakhstan’s cinema industry, December 2013
4. InFocus: Foreign Policy Priorities
The parties reached an agreement on organisation of a visit of
Bhoocha-oom to Astana on Aug. 19 to sign an agreement of
Thailand’s participation in EXPO 2017.
Zhoshybayev and Akhtar discussed the terms of ESCAP’s
participation in the exhibition and ways of cooperation in the field
of green economy. Akhtar proposed creating a special side event of
ESCAP during EXPO 2017 where it could present an Asia-Pacific
Energyportal,sustainableenergyprogrammeandgreendevelopment
online trainings.
The leadership of Thai energy and tourism companies and business
circles expressed high interest to present their capabilities during
EXPO 2017 in Astana.
Welcoming Investment
Akim (Governor) of the Zhambyl region Karim Kokrekbayev
met with a group of investors from Iran in the framework of the
memorandum on cooperation between the Zhambyl regional
administration of and TR-KZ holding company Aug.9.
The delegation from Iran included specialists in different spheres
of the agriculture sector. The participants of the meeting discussed
investing in agricultural projects and cooperation in this sector.
Iranian investors are ready to consider investment projects in priority
spheres of the agriculture sector.
“The Zhambyl region is good for sowing and cattle breeding. We
plant to implement here several benefits for both countries projects.
We can help you in the agriculture sector,” the head of the Iranian
delegation said.
TheKazakhdelegationnotedthattheZhambylregionisreadytooffer
Iranian investors promising investment projects requiring financing in
the agro-industrial complex. (inform.kz)
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Strengthening UN & Int’l Security
PresidentNursultanNazarbayevsentatelegramofcondolences
to President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain in connection with
the terrorist attack in Quetta that took place on Aug. 8.
Kazakhstan perceived the tragic news with a deep sorrow for many
innocent victims who died during the terrorist attack.
“Kazakhstan strongly condemns international extremism and
terrorism, which threatens global security. Our country fully supports
the efforts of the international community to combat the spread of
this threat,” the letter said.
On behalf of the people of Kazakhstan and on his own behalf,
Nazarbayev expressed his deepest condolences to the families,
relatives and friends of the victims, as well as the friendly Pakistan
nation. He wished a speedy recovery to the injured. (akorda.kz)
Hosting Astana Expo 2017
Turkey will present its best developments in the field of
alternative energy sources at EXPO 2017 in Astana. Chairman of
the Board Akhmetzhan Yessimov and Commissioner of the Turkish
section of the exhibition and Deputy Minister of Economy of Turkey
Tarik Sonmez signed a relevant agreement in Ankara Aug. 5. During
the meeting, Yessimov stressed that is among the most important
countries participating in EXPO 2017. “The pavilion of Turkey will be
one of the biggest pavilions of EXPO 2017. I am sure that Turkey will
demonstrate its best innovations in the sphere of renewable energy
sources at the exhibition,” Yessimov said. Antalya is holding EXPO
2016 in which Kazakhstan is taking an active part. Yessimov
EXPO 2017 Commissioner Rapil Zhoshybayev paid a visit to
the Kingdom of Thailand Aug. 8-9, where he met with Permanent
Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Commissioner of Thailand
National Section in EXPO 2017 Areepong Bhoocha-oom, UN
Under-Secretary General – United Nations ESCAP (the Economic
and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) Executive Secretary
Shamshad Akhtar, as well as the country’s business circles.
Zhoshybayev and Bhoocha-oom discussed bilateral economic
and energy cooperation between the two countries, as well as
participation of Thailand in EXPO 2017. Thailand aims to increase the
share of renewable and alternative energy sources up to 25 percent
by 2021. The country has rich experience in the development and
use of biomass and wants to keep its leading role in the Asia-Pacific
Region in terms of generating energy from biomass.
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5. Also InThe News...
• Kazakhstan takes part in Olympics Opening Ceremony
On Aug. 5, a delegation of athletes and officials from Kazakhstan
took part in the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games
at the legendary Maracana stadium, once the world’s largest, in Rio
de Janeiro. Taekwondo fighter Ruslan Zhaparov carried the nation’s
flag. A day before, Kazakhstan’s flag was raised in the Olympic
Village in a colourful ceremony, along with the flags of Spain,
Turkey, the Seychelles Islands and Chad. “All the 104 athletes who
won licenses for the games are already heroes to us. They have
earned the love of their country. I will not make predictions on how
many medals we may win but we will be looking forward [to them].
Have you noticed that among the five countries whose flags were
raised today, Kazakhstan’s was the first? I hope this is a good sign for
the future,” said Vice Minister for Culture and Sport of Kazakhstan
Saken Musaibekov. According to Chairman of the Sport and
Physical Education Committee of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Culture
and Sport Elsiyar Kanagatov, athletes are provided with all the
necessary conditions for living and training in the Olympic Village.
“The Olympic Village has already begun its work, and our staff is
already doing organising work. After arriving here our athletes
almost immediately can continue their trainings and preparations
for competitions,” he said. The Summer Olympic Games of 2016
are being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 5 to 21. Events involving
the nation’s athletes are broadcast live on the public TV channels
Kazakhstan, Khabar and Kazsport. (astanatimes.com)
• Astana creates more accommodation options for expo visitors
EXPO 2017 organisers announced recently that 24 hotels and four
hostels would be constructed to accommodate visitors to next
year’sthree-monthevent.“Wehaveworkedhardtoensurethatthey
will have places to stay. Now, there are about 30,000 hotel rooms; in
addition 5,000 more rooms will be introduced by 2017,” said head of
Astana’s Business and Industry Department Malika Bekturova. “We
are also considering the option of placing guests near the exhibition
site… We are planning to make a summer town [camp] with about
10,000 places,” said head of the Tourist Information Department of
the Astana Convention Bureau Rasul Ilimbayev. Some big players
in the accommodations industry have been entering the capital
prior to the expo. In 2013, the foundation of the Talan Towers was
laid. Since then, the Verny Capital group has built two towers. Most
of the construction has been completed. One of the towers will
hold The Ritz-Carlton Hotel; a business centre will be located in
the other. The whole complex is the first green construction in
Kazakhstan that uses energy-saving technologies and meets LEED
international standards. American company SOM (Skidmore,
Owings & Merrill LLP) created the project. The lower three floors
are to be a shopping gallery. (astanatimes.com)
• China launches organised tours of Kazakhstan
China has begun tourist tours to Kazakhstan, with the first tour
beginning Aug. 6. The tour, organised by the China National Travel
Service Group, began by flying 55 Chinese tourists to Astana. A
memorandum of cooperation in tourism signed by the leaders of
the two countries in December has made such tours possible. This
is the first group out of 300 visitors planning to travel to Kazakhstan.
According to Xinjiang Deputy Governor Shi Dagang, these tours
mark the beginning of an important new stage in the development
of tourism between China and Kazakhstan and the construction of
the Silk Road Economic Belt. (liter.kz)
• PM visits Atyrau fishing industryy
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov visited the Caspian
Royal Fish commercial sturgeon farm and met with leading
representatives of the fishing industry in Atyrau. Among the main
issues raised were the threat of extinction of valuable fish species
due to the suspension of cleaning works at the Zhaiyk and Kigash
rivers, anti-poaching efforts and the fishery inspection staff’s lack
of materials and technical equipment.During the meeting, Vice
Minister of Agriculture Erlan Nysanbaev, Vice Minister of Finance
Ruslan Dalenov, Akim (governor) of the region Nurlan Nogayev
and Director of the Zhaiyk-Atyrau sturgeon breeding plant
Gilman Sarsemaliyev made reports. Under the Agribusiness 2020
programme, it is planned to increase the annual rate of marketable
fish production up to 35,000 tons by 2020. At present, the total
number of sturgeons farmed in the company is around 25,000. By
the end of 2016, it is planned to sell up to 5 tons of commercial fish
and to get at least 200 kilogrammes of sturgeon caviar. Maximum
capacity is planned to be reached in 2017. (pm.kz)
• Sportswriter from Kazakhstan gets AIPS award in Rio
Well-known sports journalist, writer, trainer and former competitive
athlete from Kazakhstan Nesip Zhunusbayev received a special
AIPS award in Rio de Janeiro. The International Sports Press
Association (AIPS) gave the awards to sports journalists from
different countries who had covered 10 or more Olympic Games as
of the Games in Rio. “This is a great honour for sports journalists.
… It means for us the same as winning the gold for athletes,”
Zhunusbayev said. (inform.kz)
• Photo exhibition about Kazakhstan opens in Moscow
Kazakhstan’s embassy in Russia and National Geographic Russia
Magazine have organised a street photo exhibition on Kazakhstan.
The “Land of the Great Steppe” exhibition, opened as of July 21, is in
the centre of the Russian capital, on Nickolskaya Street next to the
Square of Revolution metro station, and showcases more than 60
photosofthenaturallandscapesofKazakhstan,aswellassignificant
comingevents,suchastheWinterUniversiadeinAlmatyandEXPO
2017 in Astana. Chief photographer of National Geographic Russia
Andrey Kamenev who spent a month travelling the country created
the exhibited photos. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Editor-
in-Chief of National Geographic Russia Andrey Palamarchuk noted
that the month-long exhibition is also dedicated to the recently
presented first issue of National Geographic Kazakhstan, translated
into the Kazakh language. He also emphasised that the exhibition
is mostly focused on the coming EXPO 2017. The photo exhibition
will be open until August 24. (astanatimes.com)
• Astana hosts teaching job fair
Astana hosted a job fair for teachers Aug. 11 in Zhastar (Youth)
Palace, which was attended by representatives of preschools,
kindergartens, schools and colleges. In total, according to Astana’s
Employment Centre, it is planned to arrange 12 job fairs before the
end of the year. In July, more than 40 employers attended a similar
job fair for college graduates and young people. (kazpravda.kz)
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