17:06, 09 January 2009 | GMT +5
Kazakh President received Metropolitan Mefodi of Astana and Almaty
ASTANA. January 9. KAZINFORM Today Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has received Metropolitan Mefodi of Astana and Almaty, Kazinform refers to the press service of the Head of the State.
On the behalf of Christians the Metropolitan thanked Head of the State N.Nazarbayev for support of the Christian Church and congratulations on Christmas. The Metropolitan also handed out the President his first book about the people, moved to Kazakhstan in different times.
?The book is a gratitude to the Kazakh people for assistance that was rendered in that difficult time to reps of different nationalities. Kazakhstan is a bright example of friendship and international accord?, Metropolitan Mefodi of Astana and Almaty said at the briefing.