16:28, 06 December 2012 | GMT +5
EXPO-2017: Nazarbayev charged to construct eco-towns for tourism development
ASTANA. December 6. KAZINFORM Today Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has assigned the Government a number of tasks to use EXPO-2017 for the development of tourism during the meeting in Akorda.

In particular, the President instructed to build eco-towns within a radius of 30-50 km around Astana.
In general, according to President Nazarbayev, in order to make better use of the opportunities provided by holding EXPO-2017 in Kazakhstan, it is useful to examine the experience of Malaysia and the UAE to develop tourism sector.
The President also gave instructions concerning safety during the exhibition, including the provision of video equipment, as it was done, for example, in Monaco.