On the eve of the Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan – May 1 – in Kyzylorda, the regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev met with representatives of the public of the region. The head of the region warmly congratulated everyone on the holiday.
The event was attended by intellectuals, members of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, heads of ethno-cultural associations of the region, philanthropists, heads of non-governmental organizations, volunteers, media representatives. As the head of the region noted, the strategic goal of the government is unity and cohesion in the society. And every citizen of the country should adhere to this norm in his life.
– At the XXXІІІ session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev noted that during the floods the unity and cohesion of our people became stronger, – said the regional akim. – All Kazakhstanis, from small to elder, extended a helping hand to the victims in the north and west of the country. On the instructions of the Head of the State, the Government, quasi-governmental companies, entrepreneurs, public funds have allocated more than 140 billion tenge to stabilize the situation. The initiative of the President of the country was also supported by representatives of the Syrdarya region, who extended a helping hand to the residents of the affected regions. Large companies, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, political parties, structures of the Assembly of Peoples of Kazakhstan and volunteers took an active part in the republican charitable action along with state institutions. From our region to Kostanay, West Kazakhstan, Aktobe, Atyrau and North Kazakhstan regions for rendering help to victims was sent 738 people, 216 units of special equipment. Today, on behalf of the residents of the land of Syr, I express special gratitude to the representatives of our region, people’s elected representatives, businessmen, employees of the regional Department of Emergency Situations and volunteers who provided assistance to the residents of the regions affected by floods,” said Nurlybek Mashbekuly.
Shakizada Abdikarimov, honorary citizen of Kyzylorda region, was awarded the Order of “Kurmet”, Irina Shek, head of the regional German socio-cultural center, Dauren Abilkhairov, General Director of JSC “Turgai-Petroleum”, volunteer Aset Baimyrza, chairman of the regional branch of the Youth wing of the movement “Zhastar rukhy” under the party “Amanat”, made a speech and called on compatriots to continue creative work through unity and solidarity.
– At present our country is trying to cope with the consequences of the natural disaster. Due to the difficult situation in the country, our President delivered an address and said: “It is especially important in such difficult times to keep our hand on the pulse. We will overcome this disaster by coming together and uniting. We will be able to do it. The head of state has always said that one of the main values for our people is unity and mutual assistance, and has repeatedly noted that thanks to unity we have overcome the most difficult times. The united people of Kazakhstan, having achieved success in the turbulent history of the twentieth century, today shows a high example of citizenship and extends a helping hand to each other. At the moment, neighboring and brotherly countries are also providing humanitarian support to our country.
People say: “Trouble does not come with advance warning”. In this case, there is no greater happiness than to unite as a country and overcome difficulties. The residents of Syr region, which you lead, did not hesitate to lend a helping hand to the country in the Urals and Saryarka with your support. The oilmen of the Syr region have also proved that they are with the people of our country. As you noted, the oil company “Turgai-Petroleum”, which employs representatives of 15 nationalities, provided assistance worth more than 50 million tenge and together with the residents of Kyzylorda region, delivered to the regions affected by the water disaster, in particular, to Aktobe, Atyrau, West-Kazakhstan, Kostanay, North-Kazakhstan regions and the city of Kulsary humanitarian aid by 10 heavy-duty trucks. In addition, it was decided to send the Company’s employees living in the regions affected by the disaster – Kulsary, Atyrau, Aktobe – to help their cities as volunteers, while keeping their salaries. I believe that helping people in need is the main principle and national duty of every socially responsible company.
In recent years, our country has been going through another historical period of very difficult trials. As they say, “in unity forked”, I believe that thanks to unity and solidarity we will overcome all these difficulties, become stronger and more united than before. At the same time, as a representative of a major oil company, I call on all my colleagues, representatives of the business sector to support the country and the people “shoulder to shoulder”. If so, let the solidarity of the residents of the Syrdarya region, who were able to lend a helping hand to the brotherly regions, grow stronger! – said Mr. Dauren Abilkhairov, General Director of the Company, Candidate of Technical Sciences.
At the end of the meeting, the head of the region N. Nalibayev awarded a letter of thanks to the head of the company Dauren Abilkhairov, who showed an example of unity in difficult days.