Chronicle of the foreign policy of independent Kazakhstan in 2010 (стр. 3 )

18.07.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel Who Arrives in Kazakhstan for Official Visit

Following the official welcome ceremony, the talks in narrow and expanded formats were held at Akorda. Nursultan Nazarbayev and Angela Merkel discussed prospects for expanding Kazak-German trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation.

The counterparts emphasized that the two countries maintain a high-level intensive political dialogue. For the last five years it is the fifth meeting of the head of state with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

20.07.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev sent condolences to the family and relatives of the outstanding scientist, legal scholar and Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Professor Gairat Sapargaliyev.

The head of state emphasized the academician’s great contribution to the establishment and development of the constitutional system, law and legislation of independent Kazakhstan. "His diverse works and scientific activity should never be forgotten,” the telegram of condolences reads.

02.08.2010

Today at Akorda President Nursultan Nazarbayev Holds a Meeting with Prime Minister K. Massimov, Head of the Presidential Administration A. Musin and Aide to the President B. Sultanov

The issues on efficiency realization of the Strategy of Industrial and Innovation Development of Kazakhstan were discussed in the course of the meeting. Within this program 74 new production facilities were commissioned and so many of them are planned to be launched by the end of this year. The Prime Minister also reported to the President on the course of formation of the state budget for the next year and the main parameters of the country’s economic development over the first six months.

03.08.2010

Today at Akorda President Nursultan Nazarbayev Holds a Meeting on Urgent Agrarian Issues Prime Minister K. Massimov, Head of the Presidential Administration A. Musin, Aide to the President B. Sultanov, and Minister of Agriculture A. Kurishbayev attended the meeting.

A. Kurishbayev reported to the President on the course of preparations for harvesting campaign and on the most urgent agrarian issues. This year Kazakhstan expects its grain harvest will reach 14-15 million tons. It will allow to provide in full the domestic needs. The harvesting season has already been started in Almaty, Aktobe, Zhambyl, West Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda and South Kazakhstan regions. To date, 450,000 hectares have been harvested. The average crop yield accounted for 9.4 quintal per hectare.

04.08.2010

Today at Akorda President Nursultan Nazarbayev Holds a Meeting on Urgent Issues on Citizens Rights Protection

Prime Minister K. Massimov, Secretary of State – Minister of Foreign Affairs K. Saudabayev, Head of the Presidential Administration A. Musin, Prosecutor General K. Mami, Chairman of the Supreme Court M. Alimbekov, Minister of Interior Affairs S. Baimaganbetov, Chairman of the Agency for Corruption and Economic Crimes K. Kozhamzharov and heads of the law-enforcement authorities and state bodies attended the meeting.

The issues related to problems of owners of pre-paid apartments under construction, fighting crime, ensuring legality, law and order in the country and protection of entrepreneurs’ rights were discussed at the meeting.

04.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Holds a Telephone Conversation with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev

The issues on bilateral interaction between Kazakhstan and Russia in connection with the tough situation related to raging wildfires on the territory of Russia were discussed in the course of the conversation. Nursultan Nazarbayev emphasized the preparedness of Kazakhstan to render necessary support in liquidation of fire consequences.

The heads of state discussed the issues on preparation for the forthcoming CSTO summit to be held in Yerevan as well as for the Forum of Interregional Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia to be held in Ust-Kamenogorsk.

05.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Arrives in Akmola Region for Working Trip

In Tselinograd district the President visited the Akmola-Phoenix, JSC and surveyed sowing areas of 19,600 hectares for grain and leguminous crops.

05.08.2010

Today the Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev made a statement on the decision to hold the OSCE Summit in Astana on December 1-2 this year.

The President identified the Summit as the main priority of the Kazakhstan's Chairmanship in the video address to the OSCE Permanent Council in January. On August 3 of this year, the Ministerial Council of the OSCE participating States made a definitive decision on the holding of the Summit that can be viewed as a sign of the high level of respect on the part of the international community for the successes achieved by the people of Kazakhstan during the years of independence.

10.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Katsuya Okada

The issues on the development of bilateral cooperation were discussed in the course of the meeting.

Nursultan Nazarbayev underscored that nuclear issues bring Kazakhstan and Japan closer together. The Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site functioned for many years and inflicted huge damage on the country and its people.

10.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Holds a Working Meeting on the Issues on the Reform of the Law Enforcement System

Taking part in the meeting were Prime Minister Karim Massimov, Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Aslan Musin, Aide to the President – Secretary of the Security Council Marat Tazhin, Chairman of the Constitutional Council Igor Rogov, Prosecutor General Kairat Mami, Minister of Justice Rashid Tusupbekov, and Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Talgat Donakov.

11.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Chairman of the Estimation Committee for Control over Execution of the Republican Budget Omarkhan Oksikbayev

O. Oksikbayev briefed the President on the Committee’s work in the first half of the current year, in particular on the results of execution of the republican budget revenue. As a result of positive tendencies in the economic development of the country, the tax revenues rose by 2 per cent, compared to the corresponding period of 2009.

12.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Alexander of Kazakhstan and Astana

The President congratulated Metropolitan Alexander on elevation to the high rank of the head of the Russian Orthodox Church in Kazakhstan.

“Kazakhstan is a big country where people of different nationalities and cultures live in peace and comfort due to the wise policy pursued by the President,” Metropolitan Alexander told at a press briefing.

12.08.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev arrived with the working visit to Almaty oblast

The working program of the President began from visiting the division of the Taldykorgan military garrison.

On the field of the air base the Supreme Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan examined the air engineering equipment of the air bases and its battle opportunities.

13.08.2010

Today during the working visit to Almaty oblast the Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev visited the newly built Palace of sports “Zhastar”

Akim of the oblast Serik Umbetov told the Head of state about the work of the Palace, acquainted him with the work of the training hall of judo and sambo. In the Palace the President met with the famous sportsmen of the Almaty oblast - members of the professional volleyball team “Zhetysu”, and also the world champions on heavy athletics Vladimir Sedov, Maya Maneza, Svetlana Podobedova and Ilya Ilyin.

13.08.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev has visited Kyzylagash village that suffered from flood in March

On the arrival to the village the President visited the completely repaired building of the school named after Ilyas Zhansugurov.

Akim of the oblast Serik Umbetov reported to the Head of state about the restoring works carried out in Kyzylagash village.

16.08.2010

In Akorda the Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev held a working meeting on preparation for the OSCE Summit in Astana.

The Chairman of the Senate K-Zh. Tokayev, Chairman of the Majilis U. Mukhamedzhanov, Prime Minister K. Masimov, State Secretary - Minister for Foreign Affairs K. Saudabayev, Head of the Administration of the President A. Musin, first deputy of the Chairman of the “Nur Otan” National Democratic Party N. Nigmatullin, members of Parliament, members of Government, akyms of Astana and Karaganda oblast participated at the meeting.

17.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Holds a Meeting on the Issues on the Reform of the Law Enforcement System

Taking part in the meeting were Prime Minister Karim Massimov, Secretary of State – Minister of Foreign Affairs Kanat Saudabayev, Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Aslan Musin, Chairman of the Constitutional Council Igor Rogov, Chairman of the Supreme Court Musabek Alimbekov, First Deputy Chairman of the PDP Nur Otan Nurlan Nigmatulin, Aide to the President – Secretary of the Security Council Marat Tazhin, Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council Onalsyn Zhamabekov, Prosecutor General Kairat Mami, deputies of the Parliament, members of the Government as well as top managers of the law enforcement agencies of all the regions of Kazakhstan.

18.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Chairman of the National Security Committee Adil Shayakmetov

Adil Shayakhmetov briefed the President on the course of realization of the tasks set by the President at the expanded board meeting of the National Security Committee in February this year.

19.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Director of Syrbar External Intelligence Service Amanzhol Zhankuliyev

In the course of the meeting Amanzhol Zhankuliyev briefed the President of the country on the current activity of the Agency.

19.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Visits Astana Master Plan Scientific and Research Institution

The issues on further development of the capital city, formation of modern utility, social and transport infrastructure of the city were discussed in the Institution.

Such new facilities of the city as a media center, the Palace of Pupils' Art, the Museum of History of Kazakhstan, and a roofed residential estate were presented to the President.\

20.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Takes Part in the Informal Summit of the Heads of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Member States Being Held in Yerevan (the Republic of Armenia)

Taking parts at the meeting were President Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kyrgyzstan for the Transition Period Roza Otunbayeva, President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev, and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rakhmon.

23.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Minister of Transport and Communications Abelgazi Kusainov

A. Kusainov briefed the President on the results of the Ministry’s work over seven months of the current year and the prospects for the development of the country’s transport and communications system.

23.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Akim (Governor) of East Kazakhstan Region Berdibek Saparbayev

In the course of the meeting Berdibek Saparbayev reported to the President on the results of the socio-economic development of the region over the first seven months of the current year.

For this period industrial output increased by 145.3 per cent, compared to the corresponding period in 2009. Physical volume index totaled 115.2 per cent. The region’s foreign trade volume exceeded US$ 2.3 trillion with export increasing more than twofold. Agricultural gross production volume rose by 119.3 per cent. Unemployment rate decreased to 12 per cent.

24.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Makes Trip to North Kazakhstan Region

Within the framework of the trip the President visited a new policlinic and a renovated building of “Kyzylzhar Greenhouse” Botanic Garden.

24.08.2010

Today President Nursultan Nazarbayev Arrives in Kostanay Region for Working Trip

The region is of strategic importance for the country’s agricultural sector. For the fist six months of the current year the region’s volume of industrial output accounted for KZT 244.8 billion. The investment volume to the fixed capital made up KZT 70 billion. There are more than 27,000 of small and medium-sized enterprises operation in the region. The region expects to harvest 3.4 million tons of grain.

25.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Continues Trip to Kostanay Region

The second day of the trip started with visiting of arable lands in Mendykarinsk District. The President familiarized himself with the course of harvesting campaign being held in Raskul, LLP.

25.08.2010

Today at Akorda President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov

The head of state congratulated R. Minnikhanov on the official election to the post of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan and expressed confidence that collaboration with such a large region of the Russian Federation as Tatarstan traditionally based on friendship and trust will further successfully strengthened keeping up the gathered pace.

26.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Interior Ministers of the Customs Union Member-States: Russian Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev, Belarusian Minister Anatoly Kuleshov and Kazakh Minister Serik Baimaganbetov

The ministers reported to the President on the results of the Interior Ministers Meeting of the Customs Union member-states which was held in Astana. In particular, the sides discussed the issues on the development of cooperation between the law-enforcement agencies of Kazakhstan, Belarus and Russia in the fight against organized crime, drugs trafficking and illicit migration, information exchange in the common customs area.

27.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Takes Part in the Opening of International Scientific Conference Entitled Constitution as the Basis of a Country's Democratic Development Devoted to the 15th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation

Addressing the participants of the conference, the President noted that all achievements of our Motherland during 15 years are considered as concrete results of the Constitution’s effect and of the legislation adopted on its base.

29.08.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev visited the Palace of Independence where the festive concert devoted to the 15th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan took place.

The Kurmangazy Kazakh State Orchestra of Folk Instruments, artists of the Abai State Opera and Ballet Theater, of the Kulyash Baiseitova National Opera and Ballet Theater, People’s Artist Alibek Dnishev, People’s Artist Aiman Musakhodzhayeva and others performed before the participants of the festive event.

30.08.2010

President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Nursultan Nazarbayev Takes Part in the Troops’ Parade Devoted to the 15th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the Central Square of Astana near the Kazakh Yeli Monument

Addressing the participants of the festive event, the head of state pointed out that Kazakhstan passing over a landmark of the development of its national statehood and celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Highest Law of the country.

“The Constitution consolidated the unity of the people and citizens of all ethnic groups bounded by common historical fate. It became the creative basis for the country’s development. During these years we have made a tremendous advance in building Kazakhstan as a modern state,” Nursultan Nazarbayev stated.

01.09.2010

A telephone conversation was held between President Nursultan Nazarbayev and President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev.

The heads of state discussed urgent issues on the development of Kazakh-Russian relations, and also the holding of the VII Forum of Interregional Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia to be held in Ust-Kamenogorsk with its theme “Cooperation in the Sphere of Sustainable Development and High Technologies”.

01.09.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev opened the fourth session of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan of the fourth call and spoke before the members of Senate and Majilis

The President noted that the results of the third session show increase of the quality of the legislative work.

The legal base of the country was strengthened by the laws aimed at reforming the law-enforcement bodies, intensification of struggle with criminality and corruption. The norms about the financial and economic relations, budget and tariff policy, sphere of the taxation were advanced. The legislative bases for stimulation of energy saving and rational use of water resources were created. The large block of the new legislation was created to support separate categories of the citizens and maintain a guaranteed volume of free-of-charge medical aid to the population, - said the Head of state.

01.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Visits Atameken Ethno-Memorial Complex Map of Kazakhstan and Meets 11-Grade School Students of Astana

The President surveyed a new diorama opened on Wednesday to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Constitution of Kazakhstan. The head of state was presented the displays devoted to the important periods of the country’s history.

01.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Prime Minister Karim Massimov, Chairman of the National Bank Grigory Marchenko and Chairman of the Board of the Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund Kairat Kelimbetov

In the course of the meeting the President was briefed on the Restructuring Plan of BTA Bank, JSC that was approved at the board meeting of the Agency for Regulation and Supervision of Financial Market and Financial Organizations on August 31, 2010.

02.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Abdizhamil Nurpeisov, USSR State Prize-Winner and National Writer of the Republic of Kazakhstan

In the course of the meeting topical issues on Kazakhstan’s culture development and the role of writers in the patriotic upbringing of young generation were discussed.

02.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Minister of Culture Mukhtar Kul-Mukhammed

Mukhtar Kul-Mukhammed briefed the President on main directions of the State Program of Functioning and Development of Languages for that should provide large-scale functioning of the state language as an important factor of strengthening national unity and preserving languages of all ethnic groups living in Kazakhstan.

03.09.2010

President Nazarbayev Surveys New Objects in Astana

The President surveyed the Northern Lights Residential Estate. The complex includes 165 business class apartments. Thirty apartments of them belong to owners of pre-paid apartments under construction. The rest of 135 apartments will be distributed to lease. All apartments are repaired, furnished and equipped.

The head of state also surveyed the 39-storeyed Emerald Quarter administrative building to be launched in November this year. The total floor area of the building is more than 112,000 square metres.

05.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Makes His Working Trip to East Kazakhstan Region

On arrival in Ust-Kamenogorsk, the President met with representatives of the internal affairs bodies at the central square of the city and surveyed the renovated car fleet at the regional department of internal affairs.

06.09.2010

Today President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev Arrives in Ust-Kamenogorsk to Participate in the VII Forum of Kazakhstan-Russian Inter-Regional Cooperation subtitled ‘Sustainable Development and High Technologies’

The meeting of the heads of state was held at which the issues of the Forum agenda were discussed.

07.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev within the Framework of the VII Forum of Kazakhstan-Russian Inter-Regional Cooperation Subtitled ‘Sustainable Development and High Technologies’

In the course of the meeting the Presidents discussed a wide range of issues in the field of inter-regional and frontier cooperation and realization of agreements achieved in the sphere of economic interaction.

07.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev and President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev Take Part in the Plenary Session of the VII Forum of Kazakhstan-Russian Inter-Regional Cooperation Subtitled ‘Sustainable Development and High Technologies’

The forum is being held in Ust-Kamenogorsk, a center of one of Kazakhstan’s successfully developing regions. More than a hundred of Kazakh-Russian joint ventures function in the region. Hosting annual forums with participation of Presidents of Kazakhstan and Russia and representatives of frontier regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation is marked as a unique feature of Kazakh-Russian inter-regional and frontier cooperation.

07.09.2010

Within the Framework of the VII Forum of Kazakhstan-Russian Inter-Regional Cooperation Subtitled ‘Sustainable Development and High Technologies’ President Nursultan Nazarbayev and President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev Sign Bilateral Documents

The signed documents included the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Russian Federation on Inter-regional and Frontier Cooperation, the Joint Activities Agreement on Geological Examination and Exploration of Imashevsk Cross-Border Gas Condensate Deposit and the Agreement on Joint Use and Protection of Cross-Border Water Facilities. The agreements between the Akimat of East Kazakhstan Region and the leadership of three regions of the Russian Federation were also signed.

09.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Secretary General of the International Exhibitions Bureau Vicente Gonzales Lossertales

The issues on holding of the EXPO-2017 in Kazakhstan were discussed at the meeting. It was noted that our country meets all the requirements to hold an international exhibition.

09.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Credentials from Newly Appointed Ambassadors in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Ambassador of the Azerbaijan Republic Zakir Arif ogly Heshimov, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq Radzhekh Saber Abbud al-Musaui, Chinese Ambassador Zhou Li, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Akhtar Tufail, Ambassador of the Turkish Republic Lale Ulker as well as Ambassador of Ukraine Oleg Demin handed out credentials to the President.

10.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev sent a telegram of condolences to President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev

It was noted in the telegram that Kazakhstan with deep sorrow learned about the death of people following the terrorist attack in Vladikavkaz.

13.09.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev arrives with the working trip to Aktobe oblast.

In Aktobe the President visited the joint-stock company «Aktubrentgen» which is the only manufacturer of medical and industrial x-ray devices in Kazakhstan.

Nursultan Nazarbayev surveyed the process of manufacturing modern tomography computers that cost 30% less than their foreign analogues. The products of the factory are in demand in 23 countries of the CIS and foreign countries.

14.09.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev arrives with official visit to Ukraine

Following the official ceremony of the meeting held in the administration of the Ukrainian President, Nursultan Nazarbayev and Viktor Yanukovych carried out negotiations in narrow and extended formats. The Heads of the states discussed questions of development of bilateral cooperation in political, trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

The sides ascertained that the meetings on a high level became a good tradition - this is the seventh meeting of Nursultan Nazarbayev and Viktor Yanukovych during this year.

14.09.2010

The Presidents of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych visited the park of Glory of Kiev.

The ceremonies of laying flowers to the grave of the Unknown soldier and lamps to the memorial of Golodomor victims in Ukraine were held with the participation of the Heads of two states

15.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Continues Official Visit to Ukraine. Today President of Kazakhstan visited the National Taras Shevchenko University of Kiev.

It was unveiled at the faculty meeting that Nursultan Nazarbayev was awarded the Honorary Doctorate Degree of this University.

15.09.2010

Today in the Framework of the 10th Summit Meeting of the Heads of the Turkic Speaking Countries President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets President of the Turkish Republic Abdullah Gul

The meeting touched upon the issues on the Summit agenda and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

16.09.2010

Today President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Turkey Abdullah Gul, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Roza Otunbayeva and President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov Participate in the 10th Summit Meeting of the Heads of the Turkic Speaking Countries

The issues on activity of the Secretariat of the Turkic Council, the Council of Elders and the Turkic World Academy were deliberated at the meeting. Moreover, the parties discussed the issues on preservation of regional peace and security, development of economic cooperation and settlement of the situation in Kyrgyzstan.

21.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Chairman of the Agency for Economic and Corruption Crimes Kairat Kozhamzharov Kairat Kozhamzharov briefed the President on the results of the Agency’s work over the first eight months of the current year.

The course of the reform being realized in the financial policy authorities under the presidential decree “On Measures to Increase Efficiency of the Law-Enforcement and Judicial Systems in the Republic of Kazakhstan.” was also deliberated at the meeting.

22.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives First Deputy Prime Minister Umirzak Shukeyev

Umirzak Shukeyev briefed the President on the results of the visit of the governmental delegation to the USA where negotiations on Kazakhstan’s accession to the WTO were held.

24.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Chairman of the Majilis of the Parliament Ural Mukhamedzhanov

Ural Mukhamedzhanov briefed the President on the legislative work of the Parliament, activity of the parliamentary fraction of the Nur Otan People and Democratic Party, in particular, on amendments to the 2010 budget and work on the draft budget for the forthcoming three years.

27.09.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Chairman of the Ar-Namys (Dignity) Political Party (the Kyrgyz Republic) Felix Kulov

The issues on stabilization of the situation in Kyrgyzstan and of the OSCE’s role in the sphere of strengthening security were discussed at the meeting.

04.10.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev received akim (governor) of Almaty Akhmetzhan Esimov.

A. Esimov informed the President on social and economic development of Almaty.

05.10.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev received the Secretary General of the international trade-union association «General confederation of trade unions» Vladimir Sherbakov.

During the meeting V. Sherbakov informed the President that by the decision of the Presidium of the General confederation of trade unions Nursultan Nazarbayev was given the highest award of the General confederation of trade unions of the CIS - the Gold sign for merits before the trade-union movement. The head of General confederation of trade unions handed over the award to the Head of state.

05.10.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev received the ex-President of Poland Aleksander Kwasniewski and the Federal ex-Chancellor of the Austrian Republic Alfred Gusenbauer.

During the conversation the exchange of opinions on actual issues of the international agenda took place.

06.10.2010

Today the Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev received the co-chairmen of the «Ata Zhurt» party (Kyrgyz Republic) Ahmatbek Keldibekov and Kamchybek Tashiev.

During the meeting the questions of stabilisation of the situation in Kyrgyzstan, and also the role of the OSCE Chairman in strengthening the security have been discussed.

07.10.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev met with the President of the Republic of Serbia Boris Tadic who has arrived to Astana with the official visit for the first time in the history of the Kazakhstani-Serbian relations.

In Akorda following the official ceremony of the meeting the talks in the narrow and expanded formats took place. Nursultan Nazarbayev and Boris Tadic discussed the prospects of creating the mutual contract-legal base, strengthening political, trade and economic cooperation.

07.10.2010

After the meeting in Akorda with the Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev the President of the Republic of Serbia Boris Tadic gave an exclusive interview to the “Khabar” channel.

The President of Serbia noted that his first visit to Kazakhstan was more than successful.

08.10.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives the Chairman of the Great National Assembly (Parliament) of the Republic of Turkey Mekhmet Ali Sahin.

During the conversation a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation in the spheres of economy, trade, political relations, and the strengthening of the interparliamentary connections was discussed.

08.10.2010

In Akorda the session of the Security Council under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. A.Nazarbayev has taken place where the questions of the security status of strategic objects and objects of life-support in the country have been considered.

The Chairman of Committee for National Security N. Abykaev spoke with the report on the given theme.

The Head of state focused the attention of the session participants to necessities of accepting concrete measures on maintenance of industrial and fire safety, carrying out of preventive actions, perfection of standard base in this sphere.

11.10.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives the Chairman of Majlis (Parliament) of Islamic Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Ardashir Larijani

During the meeting the questions of developing the Kazakhstani-Iranian economic cooperation and strengthening the interparliamentary connections were discussed.

11.10.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives the Minister of Communication and Information Askar Zhumagaliyev.

A. Zhumagaliyev informed the Head of state about the current work of the Ministry, in particular, in the sphere of infrastructure improvement for the “E-Government” and the process automation of state electronic services to the business.

12.10.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives the heir apparent to the Belgian throne prince Philippe.

During the meeting the perspectives of the Kazakhstani-Belgian cooperation in the spheres of trade, industry and investments were discussed.

12.10.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives the President of Bundestag (Parliament) of the Federal Republic of Germany Norbert Lammert.

During the meeting a wide range of issues of Kazakhstani-German cooperation, interparliamentary connections and international agenda was discussed.

12.10.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Chairman of the Bundestag (Parliament) of the Federal Republic of Germany Norbert Lammert.

During the meeting they discussed a wide range of issues of Kazakh-German cooperation, inter-parliamentary relations and the international agenda.

18.10.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev has received Chairman of the Board of the National Welfare SK Kairat Kelimbetov.

Kelimbetov informed the President about the current activities of the Fund "SK".

18/10/2010

A telephone conversation of President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

The two leaders discussed issues of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, the implementation of a number of promising economic projects. They also spoke about the mutual support of farmers of both countries.

19.10.2010

at Akorda chaired by President Nursultan Nazarbayev held a workshop on preparations for the OSCE summit in Astana.

It was attended by chairmen of the Senate K-Zh. Tokaev, parliaments U. Mukhamedzhanov, Prime Minister Masimov, Secretary of State - Foreign Minister Saudabayev, Head of Presidential Administration A. Musin, Deputy Chairman of "Nur Otan" H. Nigmatulin, MPs, Cabinet members, mayors of regions, cities of Almaty and Astana.

19.10.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev held a meeting with the governors of all regions of Kazakhstan.

The meeting discussed the results of socio-economic development for the first 9 months of this year and set objectives for the coming period.

20.10.2010

Astana in the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, chaired by the President, the President of the Assembly of Peoples of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev held XVI Session of the Assembly with the agenda: "The Assembly of Peoples of Kazakhstan: The confidence. Tradition. Transparency. Tolerance. "

Opening the session, the President congratulated all the participants with a 15-year anniversary of Kazakhstan People's Assembly.

The history of this Assembly - is the story of our stability. It's 15 years of peace, harmony and creativity, - said Nursultan Nazarbayev.

21.10.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev received Minister of Emergency Situations Vladimir Bozhko.

V. Bozhko informed the President about the ongoing work of the ministry and the challenges ahead. In particular, the Minister reported on the status of the construction Koksayskogo counter regulator, as well as the promotion of human resource capacity development, infrastructure agencies, addressing issues of budget financing.

21.10.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of Jordan Taher al-Masri.

During the meeting they discussed issues of bilateral economic cooperation and strengthening inter-parliamentary ties. Chairman of the Senate handed President Nursultan Nazarbayev greetings of King Abdullah II.

21.10.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev received akim of Karaganda oblast Serik Akhmetov.

Akhmetov informed the President on the outcome of socio-economic development for the 9 months of this year. Noted that the growth of industrial production amounted to 105.6 percent, are successfully resolved all issues for the development of basic industries in the region.