18:03, 02 December 2009 | GMT +5
Kazakh business solves social issues despite crisis - President
ASTANA. December 2. KAZINFORM /Serik Sabekov/ Despite economic difficulties Kazakhstani businessmen are actively involved in social issues solution, Head of the State has said at the ceremony of awarding the winners of Paryz-2009 contest.

"I know that many businessmen faced difficulties in 2009 but despite this they decided to take an active part in dealing with socially urgent issues", N. Nazarbayev said.
The President also reminded of the complicated situation in 2008, when the country was stricken by the first wave of the global crisis. However, the state could overcome these problems due to allocation funds from the national reserves.