Solemn Gathering in Astana Marks Republic Day Celebration

On October 23, a ceremonial gathering took place in Astana with the participation of Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov, dedicated to the national holiday — Republic Day.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the historical significance of the Declaration of Sovereignty of Kazakhstan, adopted on October 25, 1990. He noted that this document opened a new era in the nation's history and initiated the path of independent development for the country.

In his welcoming speech, Erlan Akkenzhenov congratulated participants on Republic Day, emphasizing the importance of this holiday as a symbol of statehood, independence, and unity of the Kazakhstani people.

“This year we celebrate this special day on the eve of the 35th anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence. Republic Day symbolizes the inviolability of our statehood, the unity of the people, and the shared responsibility for the future of our Homeland,” the minister remarked.

The minister expressed gratitude to veterans and energy sector workers for their conscientious labor, high professionalism, and significant contributions to ensuring the country's energy security, developing production infrastructure, and strengthening Kazakhstan's economy.

In recognition of special achievements in labor and significant contributions to the country's development, some employees were awarded state honors.

Notably, the "Enbek Danky" Order III degree was awarded to veteran of the oil and gas industry Zhetpisbai Duysenbekov and Kunbulgan Abdullayev, an electric and gas welder of the operational network service Akbulak Line Production Management of JSC "Intergaz Central Asia."

The "Eren Enbeki Ushin" medal recipients included:

• Batyrbek Bizhanov — Deputy Director of LLP "Aktobe Munai Processing";
• Bakyt Taszhanova — Chief Expert of the Department of Budget and Financial Procedures of the Ministry of Energy;
• Bakhbergen Maidaekov — Compressor Installation Operator of the 6th category at the Gas Preparation and Transportation Workshop of LLP "SP Kazgermunai";
• Gulmira Nurtaeva — Deputy General Director of LLP "Lukoil Lubricants Central Asia";
• Nurzhan Mamytov — Advisor to the Director of LLP "Ancon";
• Jandos Khasen — Director of the Department of Human Resources Policy at the Ministry of Energy;
• Eskendir Makanov — Master of Field Operations at the Oil Preparation and Pumping Shop of the Production Department of JSC "PetroKazakhstan Kumkol Resources."

The Ministry of Energy also awarded departmental honors, including medals for "Contributing to the Development of the Oil and Gas Complex," "Labor Veteran," "For Contribution to the Industry," the badge "Excellence in the Oil and Gas Industry," and Certificates of Honor from the Energy Minister.

The solemn gathering acknowledged the merits of specialists whose work contributes to the development of Kazakhstan's energy potential, the strengthening of the national economy, and the country's energy security, reports ЖКХ24, citing the Ministry of Energy's website.

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