Министр поздравила с Международным днем НПО

Today the Minister of Information and Public Development Aida Balayeva held a meeting with representatives of NGOs. The event took place within the framework of the World Day of Non-Governmental Organizations, which is annually celebrated on February 27.

The meeting was attended by deputies of the Mazhilis of Parliament Yerlan Sairov, Vera Kim, members of the NSOD under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Rakhim Oshakbayev, Marat Bashimov, well-known public figures Aigul Solovieva, Banu Nurgazieva, Tleubek Mukashev, Emin Askerov, Ulzhekova Nurgul, Tuspekova Kuralai and Lima Dias.

In her welcoming speech, Minister Aida Balaeva noted that the current International NGO Day is held in the Year of the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence and is of particular importance. She stressed that being a citizen of your country is a responsibility that the assembled leaders of non-governmental organizations are fully aware of.

"Each of you has his own contribution and contribution to the formation of its civil society, which, as you know, determines the level of maturity and consistency of any state," the minister said.

Aida Balaeva recalled that at the dawn of Independence, non-governmental organizations stood at the origins of such global tasks as the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site (Nevada-Semey), the restoration of the small Aral Sea (the Aral Sea rescue fund), and the protection of motherhood and childhood (the Bobek Fund).

At the same time, the minister stressed that the meeting is being held not only to mark the International Day of NGOs, but also to discuss current topics, “check the clock” on significant issues of the development of the non-governmental sector.

The meeting participants took an active part in the discussion, noting the importance of progressive interaction between the state and civil society institutions.

For reference:
World NGO Day is an international symbol that reflects the global values, aspirations and results of NGOs that are aimed at freedom, a public voice, concern for the safety of people, nature, the cultural heritage of humanity, the future of humanity.

The official hashtags (keywords) for World NGO Day are #WorldNGODay, #YourNGODay, #NGODay.