UN supported Kazakhstan's initiative of cultures' rapprochement decade: Nazarbayev

ALMATY. January 9. KAZINFORM "Opening of a unique Theater of Opera and Ballet 'Astana Opera' in the Kazakh capital is of vast cultural importance.
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The building of 'Astana Opera' in Astana is every bit as good as any European theater in the world. It should become one of the most popular cultural stages in Eurasia," Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev told Wednesday's awarding ceremony in Almaty that brought together eminent cultural figures and people of arts.

"I would like to note that the UN has supported Kazakhstan's initiative to declare the International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures in 2012-2022. This is a huge responsibility for Kazakhstan," Kazakh Leader added.

In his words, this fact recognizes Kazakhstan's authority and contribution to the global process of inter-cultural and inter-faith dialogue.

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