III Astana Economic Forum on “Sustained economic growth in the post-crisis period” was held in the capital city of Kazakhstan. The forum has been organized by "Eurasian Economic Club of Scientists" Association, Ministry of Economy and Budget Planning of the Republic of Kazakhstan and JSC “Institute of Economic Research”.

President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan participated in celebrations of the 65th anniversary of Victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War on May 9, 2010. Nursultan Nazarbayev joined President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia, as well as leaders from over 20 countries, including CIS countries, China, Germany and others, at the Red Square to watch the grand parade that was the centerpiece of the weekend celebrations. The Kazakh leader was the first among other CIS heads to confirm his participation in Russia’s main event held with unprecedented amplitude this year.

Despite some decline caused by the global financial crisis the socio-economic development of Kazakhstan demonstrates good dynamics. Summing up the results of the first three quarters of 2010 the Government reports on 6.5% growth (compared to the same period in 2009). It is no wonder that the experts highly appreciated the anti-crisis policy launched in Kazakhstan.

The president of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent the congratulatory telegram to the President of the State of Israel Mr. Shimon Peres on the occasion of 62nd Anniversary of Independence of Israel. Through the text of the telegram President of Kazakhstan has expressed hope that high level relations which exist between Kazakhstan and Israel will be developing stably in the future on the way of prosperity and progress of our people.

Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan - Minister of Industry and Trade Aset Isekeshev met with Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor of the State of Israel - Benjamin Fuad Ben-Eliezer. The sides discussed prospects of economic cooperation between the two countries.