11:22, 13 December 2012 | GMT +5
Kazakhstan's achievements since independence are merit of all citizens - Nazarbayev
ASTANA. December 13. KAZINFORM On the eve of the Independence Day Akorda hosts awarding ceremony of prominent figures of Kazakhstan. Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated all on the upcoming holiday.

"Traditionally, we award the most prominent representatives of our citizens on the eve of this holiday. All that we have achieved in the years of independence - it is generally known - is a merit of all Kazakhstan citizens" N. Nazarbayev stressed.
The President noted the best Kazakhstanis show examples of good work in different industries.
"A large number of our citizens has been awarded orders and medals of the country. Among the awardees are laureates of the State Prize of the year, and I'll hand over the award of the First President, which is called "For Peace and Harmony," the President concluded.