President of Kazakhstan: Astana - the only capital in the XXI century built over 10 years
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - President of Kazakhstan has taken part in the reception dedicated to the Day of Astana, the press service of Akorda reports.
President said that Astana is the only capital in the XXI century, which was built over 10 years.
"Establishment of Astana is closely linked with the fate of the people and the history of the state's independence. We open this new page of Astana's history and look to the future with great confidence. Astana has become a special symbol of statehood and sovereignty. This is the result of our common work", said Nursultan Nazarbayev.
At the end the Kazakh President wished everybody prosperity, good health and success.
The President also gave the title of "Honorary Citizen of the city of Astana" to the director of the Museum of Modern Art N.Shivrina, director of the State Opera and Ballet Theatre "Astana Opera" T.Muhamedzhanova and president of "Sembol Insaat" JSC F.Tamindzhe.