Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbaev and Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov participated in the solemn event.
“Dear colleagues, I sincerely congratulate you on Republic Day. This is the day when the Declaration of Sovereignty was adopted, marking a historic choice for our country. The Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, often emphasizes the necessity and importance of elevating the status of workers. Therefore, the President has declared 2025 as the Year of Working Professions. More than 10,000 people are employed in Kazakhstan's water sector. You work tirelessly to ensure the country's water security. I wish you all health, strength, and success!” - noted the head of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.
In anticipation of the holiday, 34 specialists in the water sector were awarded state honors. Specifically, 8 individuals received the Order of “Құрмет”, two were awarded the Order of “Еңбек данқы” III degree, and 13 specialists received the medal “Ерен еңбегі үшін”. Additionally, the badges “Су шаруашылығының ардагері” and “Су шаруашылығының үздігі” were presented, along with honorary certificates and letters of appreciation from the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.
Representatives of water dynasties were also honored. It is noteworthy that 67 water worker dynasties are employed at the “Kazvodkhoz” enterprise of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.