21:31, 13 November 2009 | GMT +5
Despite crisis “Nurly Kosh” to be implemented further – N. Nazarbayev
sp;ASTANA. November 13. KAZINFORM /Muratbek Makulbekov/ "Despite the crisis we will continue implementing the "Nurly Kosh" program"; President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has said answering the question of South-Kazakhstan Oblast resident during today's live broadcast.
The Head of the State noted that during the years of independence about one mln Kazakhs have returned to historical native land due to the state policy.
"Since last year we have started the implementation of "Nurly Kosh" program scheduled till 2011. The program will be continued", - N. Nazarbayev said.
He underlined that housing for repatriates constructed within the program in many regions of the country. 14 centers of adaptation are operated in the country.
The President called the repatriates to be patient. "Our state is young, we suffer difficulties. But despite the crisis we will continue this program", - N. Nazarbayev stated.