ASTANA. December 17. KAZINFORM A welcome reception dedicated to the Independence Day of Kazakhstan took place in the Kazakh Embassy in Saudi Arabia.  

According to the press-service of the Embassy representatives of diplomatic mission, ministries and administrations as well as political, economic and social circles of the Kingdom took part in the event.

The guests were presented book "Kazakhstan' Way" and articles of President of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev published in Arabic language. A photo-exhibition telling about present Kazakhstan, its capital, nation and achievements of our country in different spheres also took place within the event.

King of Saudi Arabia Abdalla Ben Abdel Aziz Al Saud and Prince Sultan Ben Abdel Aziz Al Saud sent congratulations to the President of Kazakhstan on the occasion of this significant event.