ASTANA. September 1. KAZINFORM /Kanat Kulshmanov/ To celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the independence worthily is a patriotic duty of every Kazakhstani.

President Nursultan Nazarbayev has made it public it at the opening of the fourth session of the fourth convocation of the Parliament on September 1.

"In 2011 we will mark the 20^th anniversary of the independence. Two decades reconciled a great number of specific actions and achievements. The upcoming anniversary is valuable for all who cherish the fate of our beloved Fatherland", N.Nazarbayev said.

"The 20^th anniversary of the independence is not only an official event. To mark it worthily is a patriotic duty of every Kazakhstani", the President emphasized.