Chronicle of the foreign policy of independent Kazakhstan in 2010 (стр. 4 )

23/10/2010

Head of the State Nursultan Nazarbayev received a letter from the President of the transition of the Kyrgyz Republic Rosa Otunbayeva.

In a letter Otunbayeva on behalf of multinational people of the Kyrgyz Republic expressed its gratitude to President Nursultan Nazarbayev in his face, the sisterly Republic of Kazakhstan for his enormous contribution to the reconstruction of the city of Osh, settlements, Osh and Jalal-Abad regions. Otunbayeva said that urgent and effective humanitarian assistance provided to Kazakhstan in the form of building materials and food products worth more than $ 11 million has significantly influenced the stabilization and reduction of filament tension in southern Kyrgyzstan.

24.10.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev paid an official visit to Belgium.

At the residence of "Val Duchesse" President Meets with Prime Minister of Luxembourg Jean Claude Juncker. The meeting discussed issues of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Luxembourg.

25.10.2010

Official Visit of President Nursultan Nazarbayev to the Kingdom of Belgium.

President meets with the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy. The parties discussed a wide range of Kazakh-European cooperation.

25.10.2010

Nursultan Nazarbayev met with the King of the Belgians Albert II.

The sides discussed a number of aspects of the Kazakh-Belgian cooperation.

26.10.2010

official visit of President Nursultan Nazarbayev to the Kingdom of Belgium.

The third day of the visit of the President began with a visit to the Medical Center of Brussels, which is one of the best institutions of the Belgian health care, biomedical research and medical education

26.10.2010

Today President Nursultan Nazarbayev held a meeting with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.

The sides discussed state and prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union, as well as current issues of global and regional policy.

26.10.2010

TodayPresident Nursultan Nazarbayev and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso took part in the presentation of the Platform of the Kazakh-European partnership: "Investing in innovation and new technology."

Conduct presentations with participation of the European Commission and leading European business is an indicator of high mutual interest in broadening and deepening of the Kazakh-European cooperation. Financial and investment platform of partnership should be an important tool for stimulating mutual investments and technological exchanges.

27.10.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Holds a Meeting with Prime Minister of France Francois Fillon in the Hôtel Matignon

The issues on economic interaction, in particular, related to realization of new investment projects were discussed in the course of the meeting.

27.10.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets with Famous French Actor Gerard Depardieu in Paris

The issues on bilateral cooperation in the sphere of cinematography were discussed in the course of the meeting. President Nazarbayev emphasized the successful cooperation of cinematographers of both countries.

27.10.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets with Representatives of Political, Business and Intellectual Circles and Media of France and Presents the Book ‘Kazakhstan Linchpin of Eurasia’

Among the participants of the meeting were president of the Atlantic Dinners Felix Marcaurdt, Secretary General of the Elysée Palace Claude Gueant, editor of Le Figaro Etienne Mougeotte, editor of Le Point Etienne Gernelle.

28.10.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev continues his official visit to the Republic of France

Today the President of Kazakhstan participated at the conference dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Charter of Paris and Kazakhstani Chairmanship at the OSCE.

04.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Minister of Defence Adilbek Dzhaksybekov, First Deputy Minister – Chairman of the Committee on Chiefs of Staff Saken Zhasuzakov and Chairman of the Board of Kazakhstan Engineering National Company, JSC Bolat Smagulov

A. Dzhaksybekov briefed the President on the defence ministry’s current activity, in particular, on the results of the concluding year and prospects for the development of the country’s armed forces for the forthcoming period.

04.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Famous British Writer and Statesman Jonathan Aitken, Author of the Book “Nursultan Nazarbayev and the Making of Kazakhstan”

Jonathan Aitken briefed the President on his plans to write a new book about Kazakhstan.

05.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Chairman of the Agency for Economic and Corruption Crimes Kairat Kozhamzharov

Kairat Kozhamzharov briefed the President on the financial police’s activity to prevent corruption crimes and neutralize hidden economy.

05.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Director General of Directorate of the KMG Construction Enterprises Nurlan Balgimbayev

Nurlan Balgimbayev briefed the President on the realization of the Kazakh-Italian projects. The corresponding agreements on the realization of them had been signed between KazMunaiGas National Company and Eni Company during the official visit of Nursultan Nazarbayev to Italy in November, 2009.

08.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Minister of Interior Affairs Serik Baimaganbetov

The Minister briefed the President on the current work of the ministry and the course of the reform being taken in the interior affairs agencies.

10.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Governor of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan Grigory Marchenko

Grigory Marchenko briefed the President on the current situation in the country’s financial sphere, in particular, on the currency market.

10.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Chairman of All-China Committee of People’s Political Consultative Council of China Jia Qinglin

The issues on deepening of Kazakh-Chinese political interaction, development of trade and economic cooperation, strengthening of inter-parliamentary relations as well as the most pressing issues of international and regional agenda were discussed at the meeting.

11.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Deputy of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sat Tokpakbayev

S. Tokpakbayev briefed the President on the current legislative work, in particular, on the course of the work on 18 draft laws in accordance with the presidential decree “On Measures to Increase Efficiency of the Law-Enforcement and Judicial Systems in the Republic of Kazakhstan” which had been passed in August.

“All these draft laws will be passed by the end of the current year,” the deputy stressed at a press briefing.

11.11.2010

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

A. Zhankuliyev briefed the President on the current activity of the agency.

12.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Nikolay Bordyuzha

Nikolai Bordyuzha informed the President on the course of preparation to the forthcoming session of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) to be held in Moscow on December 10.

12.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population Gulshara Abdykalikova

G. Abdykalikova briefed the President on the current work of the ministry, in particular, on realization of the social tasks outlined at the Address of the President to the People of Kazakhstan “New Decade – New Economic Growth – New Opportunities of Kazakhstan”.

15.11.2010

Today President Nursultan Nazarbayev Observes Facilities in Almaty

The program of the working trip has started with a visit to the International Ski Flying Hill Complex where the President got acquainted with the course of preparation of the sport objects for the Winter Asian Games. The complex meets all international standards. The cost of the project totaled to more than KZT 38 billion. The President observed the performance of the athletes and wished them success in the forthcoming competitions.

15.11.2010

Today in Almaty President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Prominent Public Figure and Academician Salyk Zimanov

The issues on the course of reformation and humanization of the country’s law-enforcement system and on the development of domestic science and upbringing of young generation were discussed during the meeting.

18.11.2010

The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev Arrives to Baku to Participate at the Third Summit of the Heads of Caspian States.

Following the arrival to Baku Nursultan Nazarbayev met with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in the “Zagulba” Palace.

18.11.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Participates at the Third Summit of the Heads of Caspian States.

During the Summit the Presidents of Kazakhstan – Nursultan Nazarbayev, Azerbaijan – Ilham Aliyev, Iran - Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Russia – Dmitry Medvedev and Turkmenistan - Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov discussed the questions of defining the legal status of the Caspian Sea.

18.11.2010

At the Summit of the Heads of Caspian states the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev Met with the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev.

During the meeting Nursultan Nazarbayev and Dmitry Medvedev discussed the perspectives of further development of bilateral economic cooperation.

18.11.2010

The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev Met with the President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

During the meeting the questions of bilateral cooperation were discussed.

19.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Arrives in Portugal for a Working Visit

The President will take part in the NATO Summit to discuss the issues on the situation in Afghanistan.

20.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Addresses a Session of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC) on Afghanistan at the NATO Summit in Lisbon

In his remarks Nursultan Nazarbayev stressed that from the start of its OSCE Chairmanship, Kazakhstan proclaimed the theme of Afghanistan as one of its priorities.

“It has become a natural step as Kazakhstan has for a long time supported the efforts of the international coalition, and was the first country in Central Asia to join the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan,“ the head of state stressed.

20.11.2010

At the Lisbon Summit of NATO, President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets with Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi

The counterparts discussed bilateral cooperation and topical issues of the international agenda.

20.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Holds Meetings with US President Barak Obama, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, President of Turkey Abdullah Gul, President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė, Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Great Britain David Cameron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte on the Sidelines of a NATO Summit in Lisbon

Topical issues of the international agenda and the forthcoming OSCE Summit in Astana were discussed during the meetings.

23.11.2010

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

The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abulmajid Hakim, Ambassador of Japan Yuzo Harada, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Slaiman Abdelfatah Slaiman Arabiat, Ambassador of the Lithuanian Republic Rokas Bernotas and Ambassador of the Hungarian Republic Imre Laslotsky presented their credentilas.

23.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Governor of Akmola Region Sergei Dyachenko

S. Dyachenko briefed the President on results of the socio-economic development of the region, as well as on the course of implementation of the presidential instructions to provide a food belt across the capital and redevelop inhabited localities of Akmola region.

25.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Lights the New Year Tree at the Square Near Akorda in Astana

Addressing the residents and visitors of Astana, the President emphasized that it represents a good tradition to meet the calendar winter and the forthcoming New Year at the main square of the country. On this day the New Year trees are being lit not only in Astana but in all localities of Kazakhstan.

26.11.2010

Today at Akorda President Nursultan Nazarbayev Holds a Meeting on the Forthcoming OSCE Summit in Astana

Prime Minister Karim Massimov, Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Aslan Musin, Secretary of State – Minister of Foreign Affairs Kanat Saudabayev, Secretary of the Security Council Marat Tazhin and Aide to the President N. Yermekbayev took part in the meeting.

29.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Mayor of Astana Imangali Tasmagambetov

The President emphasized that Kazakhstan is on the threshold of the OSCE Summit. Seventy-five official delegations, international organizations and media totaled 5,000 visitors will arrive in Astana to take part in the work of the Summit.

30.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Visits Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall and Attends a Festive Concert in Honour of the Participants and Guests of the Forthcoming OSCE Summit

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, OSCE Secretary General Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rakhmon, President of the Kyrgyz Republic for the Transition Period Roza Otunbayeva, President of former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia George Ivanov, Prime Minister of the Principality of Liechtenstein Klaus Tschütscher, Secretary of State of the Holy See (Vatican) Tarcisio Bertone, members of the Government of the OSCE participating states and representatives of the international organizations attended the concert.

30.11.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Visits Khan Shatyr and Attends a Solemn Dinner in Honour of the OSCE Participating Countries

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rakhmon, President of the Kyrgyz Republic for the Transition Period Roza Otunbayeva, President of former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia George Ivanov and other heads of delegation attended the official diner.

01.12.2010

Today President Nursultan Nazarbayev Opens Session of the Astana OSCE Summit at the Independence Palace

Seventy-three official delegations of the OSCE participating andpartner countries as well as the international and regional organizations as UN, EU, CIS, EurAsEC, SCO, CSTO and others take part in the work of the summit.

01.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Hosts an Official Reception at Saltanat Saray in Honour of Heads of State and Government Participating in the OSCE Summit

Addressing the participants and guests, the head of state emphasized that remarks by the political leaders at the OSCE Astana Summit as well as discussions convincingly confirmed mutual aspiration for the successful development of the Organization in the new millennium.

02.12.2010

At the OSCE Summit President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit

A wide range of issues on bilateral cooperation and international agenda was discussed in the course of the meeting.

02.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets Swiss Vice President, Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey

A wide range of issues on bilateral cooperation and international agenda was discussed in the course of the meeting.

02.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets Deputy Prime Minister of Great Britain Nicholas Clegg

A wide range of issues on bilateral cooperation and international agenda was discussed in the course of the meeting.

02.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets President of Tajikistan Emomali Rakhmon

The heads of state discussed a wide range of issues on bilateral cooperation and international agenda.

02.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets Prime Minister of Estonia Andrus Ansip

A wide range of issues on bilateral cooperation and international agenda was discussed in the course of the meeting.

02.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets President of Croatia Ivo Josipovic

The counterparts discussed a wide range of issues on bilateral cooperation, prospects for its further promotion and issues on the international agenda.

02.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets Secretary General of the OIK Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu

The sides discussed the issues on cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, including those concerning the fortchcoming Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship in the OIC in 2011.

02.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets President of Montenegro Filip Vujanovich

A wide range of issues on international politics and bilateral cooperation was discussed in the course of the meeting.

02.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets President of Hungary Pal Schmitt

A wide range of issues on bilateral cooperation and international agenda was discussed in the course of the meeting.

03.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Meets Federal Chancellor of Austria Heinz Fischer Who Arrived in Kazakhstan for Official Visit at the Invitation of Nursultan Nazarbayev

Following the official ceremony at the Akorda Palace, the heads of state held talks in the narrow format. The issues on strengthening political contacts, enhancing cooperation in trade and economy, investment, humanitarian and cultural spheres were discussed at the meeting.

03.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Federal Chancellor of Austria Heinz Fischer Hold Press Conference at Akorda

The heads of state summed up their bilateral talks. Nursultan Nazarbayev thanked his counterpart for the acceptance of the invitation to pay a visit to Kazakhstan and for participation in the OSCE Astana Summit.

03.12.2010

Today at Akorda President Nursultan Nazarbayev Chairs a Meeting on Successful Results of the OSCE Summit Held on December 1-2, 2010, in Astana Prime Minister Karim Masimov, Chairman of the Senate Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev, Chairman of the Majilis Ural Muhamedjanov, Secretary of State and Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev, Chief of the Executive Office of the President Aslan Musin, First Deputy Chairman of the Nur Otan PDP Nurlan Nigmatulin, Aide to the President and Secretary of the Security Council Marat Tazhin, Deputy Chief of the Executive Office of the President Maulen Ashimbayev, Chairman of the National Security Committee Nurtai Abykayev, Chief of the Presidential Affairs Sarybai Kalmurzayev, Aide to the President on International Affairs Nurlan Yermekbayev, Defense Minister Adilbek Dzhaksybekov, Minister of Internal Affairs Serik Baimagambetov, Minister of Communication and Information Askar Zhumagaliyev, Minister of Culture Muhtar Kul-Muhammed, Chairman of the Presidential Security Service Muhtar Ayubayev, Mayor of Astana Imangali Tasmagambetov, Chief of the Presidential Protocol Rumil Taufikov, Press-Secretary to the President Baglan Mailybayev, National Coordinator for Interaction with the European Union Konstantin Zhigalov attended the meeting.

06.12.2010

Today at Akorda President Nursultan Nazarbayev Holds a Meeting Prime Miinister Karim Masimov, Secretary of State and Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev, Chief of the Executive Office of the President Aslan Musin as well as heads of ministries and agencies participated in the sitting.

06.12.2010

Today President Nursultan Nazarbayev Attends the First Performance of a New Film “The Late Love” at Kazakhstan Central Cinema Hall

French film star Gerard Depardieu was one of the main characters in this film.

07.12.2010

Today the Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev gave a lecture at the “Nazarbayev-university”.

In his lecture the President of Kazakhstan defined reference points for the Kazakhstani system of science and education according to the challenges of time and the new issues facing to the country.

08.12.2010

Today in Akorda the Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives the chairman of the Council of Federation of the Federal Assembly of Russia Sergey Mironov.

During the meeting the wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation as well as the questions of international agenda was discussed.

09.12.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Participates at the session of the Supreme body of the Customs Union.

The Supreme body of the Customs Union with the participation of the Presidents of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, Republic of Belarus – Alexander Lukashenko and Russian Federation – Dmitry Medvedev started its work at the Grand Kremlin Palace

09.12.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Participates at the session of the Interstate Council of the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC).

During the meetings in the narrow and extended formats the heads of states-members of the EurAsEC discussed a wide range of issues on the key directions of the development of the Eurasian economic commonwealth.

Following the results of the negotiations the Agreement on the legal procedures of the EurAsEC Court within the Customs Union and the specifics of the dispute resolution that includes the broadening of the Court’s jurisdiction was adopted.

09.12.2010

The Presidents of Kazakhstan - Nursultan Nazarbayev, Belarus – Alexander Lukashenko and Russia – Dmitry Medvedev took part at the press-conference following the results of the sessions of the Supreme body of the Customs Union and the Interstate Council of the Eurasian Economic Community.

Speaking at the press-conference the Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev said that the Kazakhstani side is satisfied with the results of the work done within the Customs Union.

10.12.2010

The visit of the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev to Moscow Continues.

Today the bilateral talks of Nursultan Nazarbayev and Dmitry Medvedev took place. The Heads of states signed the statement on the Plan of coordinated actions of Kazakhstan and Russia for .

10.12.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Participates at the session of the Collective Security Council of the Organization of Collective Security Treaty (OCST).

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev, Presidents of Armenia - Serzh Sargsyan, Belarus – Alexander Lukashenko, of transitional period of Kyrgyzstan - Roza Otunbayeva, Russia – Dmitry Medvedev, Tajikistan - Emomali Rahmon and Uzbekistan - Islam Karimov took part in the meetings of narrow and extended formats.

10.12.2010

The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev Participates at the session of the Council of the CIS heads of states.

During the session the heads of states discussed important issues of cooperation between the countries within the CIS aimed at deepening and extending the integration processes in the regions and summed up the results of the Commonwealth’s activities.

13.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev sent a telegram of condolences to the family of famous Kazakhstan writer Ivan Schegolikhin following his death.

The telegram reads:

“'It is a great loss for all Kazakhstanis and for me personally. A great, talented person, writer and citizen passed away. Ivan Schegolikhin left his literary works for us, the professional translations of Kazakh literature. The blessed memory of Ivan Schegolikhin will forever remain in our hearts”.

15.12.2010

Today at Akorda President Nursultan Nazarbayev Presents the State Decorations of the Republic of Kazakhstan

By the presidential decree decorations are conferred to a large group of Kazakhstanis who significantly contribute to the development of socio-economic and cultural development of Kazakhstan. The prominent figures in the sphere of culture, science, education and healthcare, industrial workers, representatives of the law-enforcement agencies, servicemen, veterans of war and labour and those who made a deserved contribution to the preparations and holding the OSCE Summit in Astana, including foreign figures are among them.

15.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Takes Part in the Solemn Meeting Devoted to the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The solemn meeting was held at the Independence Palace. In his address the President emphasized that each year of Independence makes an entire epoch in the history of new Kazakhstan. The first in the 20th century OSCE Summit was held in Astana and became a combining success for the OSCE pasrticipating countries.

15.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives Congratulations on the Occasion of the Independence Day from President of the United States Barack Obama

The message reads, in particular:

“The United States highly values its bilateral relationship with Kazakhstan. Our countries’ strong relations demonstrate our shared and enduring commitment to expand and deepen our cooperation across a wide range of activities from international peace and security to non-proliferation. I look forward to continued cooperation and friendship between our countries. I wish you and the people of Kazakhstan success and prosperity as you celebrate this important day”.

20.12.2010

Today in Akorda the Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives the deputy Prime Minister – Minister of industry and new technologies Aset Isekeshev.

A. Isekeshev informed the President about the realization of the State programme of forced industrial-innovative development of Kazakhstan.

20.12.2010

President Nursultan Nazarbayev sent a telegram of condolences to the family of the People’s artist of Kazakhstan Kudaybergen Sultanbayev following his death.

The telegram reads:

“Kudaybergen Sultanbayev thanks to his actor’s talent won the appreciation of the whole nation. The prominent work and bright image of Kudaybergen Sultanbayev will forever remain in the memory of our people”.

21.12.2010

The Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Attends the Award Ceremony of Laureates of the President’s Award for achievements in quality “Altyn Sapa” and for achievements in social responsibility of business “Paryz”.

Following his arrival to the “Kazakhstan” Central concert hall the President viewed the mobile medical complex made in Kazakhstan, the exhibition of innovative projects and listened to the reports of the heads of regions on the realization of regional industrial projects.

23.12.2010

Today President Nursultan Nazarbayev Holds a Telephone Conversation with President of Korea Lee Myung-bak

The state and prospects of the bilateral relations, in particular the course of realization of the construction project of the Balkhash Thermal Power Station were discussed during the conversation.

28.12.2010

Today in Akorda the Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives the minister of foreign affairs of the People’s Republic of China Yang Jiechi.

During the meeting a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation and international agenda was discussed.

28.12.2010

Today the Head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev Receives the minister of finance Bolat Zhamishev.

At the meeting B. Zhamishev informed the President about the results of the work in the current year, republican budget performance, measures in the sphere of tax and customs administration in relation to the Customs Union, work of the anti-crisis fund of the EurAsEC.