16:57, 15 December 2011 | GMT +5
Nazarbayev proposes to conduct world anti-crisis conference next year in Astana
ASTANA. December 15. KAZINFORM /Muratbek Makulbekov/ Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev proposes to hold a world anti-crisis conference next year in Astana.
He made it public at the celebratory meeting devoted to the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence.
The President noted that he decided to propose this initiative to the international community because over the years of independence Kazakhstan proved to be a reliable partner and gained prestige in the international arena.