President Nazarbayev welcomes participants of International Mendeleev Olympiad
Secretary of State Mukhtar Kul-Mukhammed read out the President's message at the opening ceremony.
"Kazakhstan in recent years has become the venue for a number of prestigious intellectual competitions among young people. For the second time our country welcomes the most talented young chemists.
At this time the scientific forum brought together representatives from more than 20 countries. For our country, which has chosen the path of industrial-innovative development, it is particularly important because the chemical industry is an essential component of any modern economy," Nursultan Nazarbayev said.
"The International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad is not only a good influence on the development of school chemical education, it attracts talented students to research, contributes to the wide interchange of interesting ideas among young people around the world", the President noted.
"I am sure for many of you this contest will be a launching pad into the world of big science. I wish all participants good results in this intellectual competition, new scientific discoveries, prosperity and good luck!" the Head of State concluded.
The competition will last till April 29. The next 47th Mendeleev Olympiad will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in 2013.
