21:38, 14 December 2009 | GMT +5
Independence of any state ensured by Armed Forces - Kazakh Defense Minister
ASTANA. December 14. KAZINFORM In accordance with the Kazakh President's Decree Minister of Defense Adilbek Dzhaksybekov has handed over the state awards and shoulder straps to a number of military men; the press service of the Ministry reports.

"All our success, people's welfare improvement were reached owing to Kazakhstanis labor and their tolerance in ensuring stability in our state. Independence of any state is ensured by Armed Forces, which are reliable guarantor of country's military security", the Minister noted.