President of the Council of States of the Swiss Confederation Filippo Lombardi names Astana «Manhattan in the desert»

Filippo Lombardi shared his impressions about Astana development calling it "Manhattan in the desert". I can only imagine the political vision and determination that was taken for the implementation of such a wonderful project. Today Astana represents an exciting enhancement of your country over the last two decades as an independent state", said the president of the Council of States.

Lombardi noted the increasing role of Kazakhstan in the international arena, stressing that the country has become a strong and reliable partner both at regional and global level.