Distinguished Members of Parliament and Government!

Our movement towards the top 30 developed countries should proceed in two stages.

The first stage embraces the period before 2030, during which we will have to make a modernization breakthrough using a “window of opportunity” in the 21^st century. It requires Kazakhstan to achieve what the developed countries accomplished during the industrial boom of the last century. This is feasible. South Korea and Singapore followed this path. At this stage, we will ensure dynamic growth of our traditional sectors and create a strong manufacturing industry.

During the second stage, between 2030 and 2050, we need to ensure sustainable development of the country on the principles of the knowledge-based economy. We will build a strong manufacturing industry. In our traditional sectors, we will move to high-end products. Engineering services will be developed as a basis for the knowledge-based economy.

Now I want to focus on what has to be done this year, taking into account that our future achievements depend on how well we begin. I am charging the Government and the National Bank with seven specific tasks.

First. The Government has to ensure the economic growth of 6-7 %. This year, GDP per capita will have to be not less than $14,500.

Second. By May 1, 2014, the National Bank, together with the Government, has to develop a set of measures to bring inflation down to 3-4% in the medium term.

Third. By June 1, 2014, the Government and the National Bank have to develop a comprehensive financial sector development program to run until 2030.

Fourth. The Government, together with the Fund “Samruk-Kazyna”, should analyse all state-owned companies, define a list of enterprises to be privatized. The same work should be done for the rest of the public sector. In the first quarter of the current year, a comprehensive privatization program for 2014-2016 has to be adopted.

Fifth. By the end of the year, the Government has to prepare draft strategies on the formation of agglomerations in Astana and Almaty for the period until 2030.

Sixth. By September 1, 2014, the Government has to prepare Kazakhstan’s transit potential development program until 2030, envisaging the removal of barriers to international trade.

Seventh. By the end of the first quarter of this year, the Government has to agree on the location, investment sources, and construction schedule for a nuclear power plant and fourth oil refinery.

 

Fellow citizens!

My comrades-in-arms!

All our actions designed to reach the main goal of the 2050 Strategy have to follow clear principles.

We see the deepening integration of our economy in regional and global economic systems as an important mechanism for joining the top 30 developed countries. This is, above all, linked to our participation in building the Eurasian Economic Union and joining the World Trade Organization.

The President’s Administration and the Government have to work to enable the achievement of all of these objectives.

On the whole, the structure of public institutions has to fit the achievement of the goals ahead of us and make sure we achieve the 2050 Strategy goals.

 

Fellow citizens!

We, the people of Kazakhstan, are a united nation! And our shared destiny - our Mangilik Yel or the Eternal Land – is our great country of Kazakhstan! Mangilik Yel is the national idea of our shared Kazakh home.

Over the past 22 years of our sovereignty and development we have formed our core values, they are the foundation of our country’s future and unite all the people of Kazakhstan. They are not taken from mystical stories or theories. These values are the embodiment of Kazakhstan’s Way, which has withstood the test of time.

First of all, it is the independence of Kazakhstan and our Astana.

Second, our national unity, peace and harmony are foremost in our society.

Third, it is a secular society with high spirituality.

Fourth, economic growth based on industrialization and innovation.

Fifth, it is the Universal Labor Society.

Sixth, we have a common history, culture and language.

Seventh, it is our country’s national security and its engagement in addressing global and regional issues.

With these values, we have triumphed, strengthened our country, multiplied our achievements.

There is an ideological foundation of the New Kazakhstan Patriotism in these state forming and nationwide values. I charge the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, together with the National Movement "Kazakhstan - 2050", to organize the drafting and adoption of a Patriot Act Mangilik Yel.

I call upon all political parties, public associations, all the citizens of Kazakhstan to actively participate in the achievement of the main goals of the Strategy - 2050!

I particularly appeal to our youth. This strategy is for you. You, who will participate in its implementation, and you will reap the benefits of its success. Get involved in these efforts, each in your workplace. Do not be indifferent. Help create the destiny of the country together with the whole nation!

We have made our dreams come true. We have laid the foundation of the Eternal Land. I noticed people asking “What should be the national idea of the people ofKazakhstan?” There is an idea that shows us the direction to the future, that consolidates the nation and leads to the accomplishment of great ambitions. It is the idea of Mangilik Yel – the Eternal Land. With Independence, we have accomplished our Great Ambitions. We have founded our Eternal Capital - the heart of our country, the base of our independence.

The achievements of Kazakh people (Mangilik Gumur) will help us build The Great Future (Mangilik Bolashak). The next generation is the children of the Great Kazakh people. Therefore, the national idea of Kazakhstan is the Eternal Land!

The concept of the Eternal Land (Mangilik El) is the foundation of the nation’s great course – strategy “Kazakhstan-2050”. It is more difficult to sustain the independence than to achieve it. It is a centuries-old truth, proved by many nations in the world. Mutual hostility and lack of cohesion have caused the disappearance of many nations. Many nations are lost forever having been unable to withstand the tests of time. We must learn from the mistakes of others and draw lessons from the past. One lesson is that the creation of the Eternal Land lies in our own hands. We need to encourage ourselves to keep moving forward. We absolutely must preserve our Undeniable Independence, that is our wealth and our happiness.

“Kazakhstan – 2050” is the most honorary and the most decent way to lead to the Eternal Land. Let’s not move away from this path, my dear nation!

May everyday be festive and every effort be beneficial!

May the development be rapid and the future be prosperous!

May our country continue to surprise the world with its great achievements!