(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 3. The opening ceremonyof the National Guard airbase was held in Astana, Trend reports via Akorda.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the openingceremony.
Addressing the ceremony, Tokayev noted that the opening of theairbase is the most important event not only for the National Guardbut also for the entire army of the country.
"The airbase will significantly increase the potential of lawenforcement agencies and provide opportunities for operationalsorties in aviation. The state pays the closest attention toequipping the Armed Forces and developing military infrastructure,"he said.
He mentioned that during unprecedented floods in Kazakhstan,servicemen were on the front lines, demonstrating a vivid exampleof loyalty to their oaths.
Tokayev also recalled that Kazakhstani servicemen successfullyparticipated in various international missions under the auspicesof the UN.
"This year, for the first time, they started independentlycarrying out tasks in the Golan Heights. This demonstrates the highlevel of training of our troops and the growing authority ofKazakhstan on the world stage," he added.
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