Aktobe one of the most promising cities in Kazakhstan: President

17:04, 17 January 2014

AKTOBE. January 17. KAZINFORM Aktobe city was mentioned by President Nazarbayev as one of the four most promising cities in Kazakhstan.

In his annual State-of-the-Nation Address, the Head of State said Aktobe city has a bright future in terms of socioeconomic development.

Head of the regional branch of the republican public association "Sovet Mira I Soglasiya" (Council of Peace and Consent) Keldibai Espagambetov believes Aktobe has all prerequisites to become one of the modern urban centers of the country.

"For us, residents of Aktobe city, this is a great honor and responsibility and we should live up to the expectations," he said.

Currently, industrial production, SMEs, and commerce are booming in Aktobe. Plus, its geographic position promotes the development of transport and logistics. The population is growing rapidly and has recently exceed the 400.000 mark.

The President also noted the development of infrastructure is of paramount importance for the future of Aktobe city.

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