Foreign heads of state and government congratulate N. Nazarbayev on Independence Day

Secretary General of the UN Ban Ki-moon wrote in his message: "Due to your support we can worthily respond to the challenges of our time and build more prosperous, fairer and more sustainable world for everyone".

"Under your leadership the friendly Kazakhstan has reached considerable success in economic development, increasing the living standard of its nation and enjoys authority in the region and in the world arena. Promoting the ideals of democracy and progress as well as standing for ensuring comprehensive security and stability, your country has become an active member of the global community. Successful holding of the OSCE Summit in Astana proves it", a letter from Tajikistan President Emomalii Rahmon reads.

Emperor of Japan Akihito, King Albert II of Belgium, Federal President of Switzerland Doris Leuthard, President of Israel Shimon Peres, President of the Republic of Korea Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias, King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al Saud and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia, Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud congratulated N. Nazarbayev on this holiday too.