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Parliament approved renaming of Astana as Nursultan

Kazakhstan Materials 20 March 2019 14:28 (UTC +04:00)
Today, at the joint sitting of the chambers, the Parliament of Kazakhstan has adopted a decision to rename the capital of the country Astana as Nursultan.
Parliament approved renaming of Astana as Nursultan

Today, at the joint sitting of the chambers, the Parliament of Kazakhstan has adopted a decision to rename the capital of the country Astana as Nursultan, Trend reports citing Kazinform.

"We have just conceptually approved this draft law. No remarks were submitted. I suggest approving this draft law. Please, vote. The decision has been adopted," said Chairman of the Majilis Nurlan Nigmatulin.

At the instruction of President Qasym-Jomart Tokayev, it was decided to rename the capital without a referendum.

Astana has been officially renamed as Nursultan.

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