French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Astana
09:13, 6 October 2009
ANA. October 6. KAZINFORM /Kalamkas Abuova/ President of France Nicolas Sarkozy has arrived in Astana with an official visit today. Secretary of State - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Kanat Saudabayev, Minister of Economy and Budget Planning Bakhyt Sultanov and Mayor of the capital city Imangali Tasmagambetov met the high guest at the Astana International Airport.
As is known, the program of the French Leader's visit includes bilateral meetings in Akorda Palace. The presidents are expected to take part in a business forum, lay flowers to the monument of Motherland defenders. N. sarkozy is also to get familiarized with the master plan of Astana in the Independence Palace.