President announced 2011 Year of 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence

The Decree aims at further strengthening of independence and statehood, spiritual-cultural consolidation of the people of Kazakhstan and ensuring of continuation and progressive development, the Presidential press service informs.

In accordance with the Decree, year 2011 was announced the Year of the 20^th anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence and will be marked under the aegis "20 years of peace and creation". A State Commission on holding the Year of the 20^th anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence was established. A Concept of celebration of the 20^th anniversary of Independence and Action Plan on holding the Year of the 20^th anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence were approved.