А.В. Яковлев Торговый представитель Российской Федерации
в Республике Казахстан
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen! On behalf of the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Kazakhstan I would like to welcome
all participants and guests of the 17th Kazakhstan International Tourism and Travel Fair – “KITF 2017”.
Russia and Kazakhstan have a huge tourist potential. The diversity of people and culture, beautiful natural landscapes,
unique objects of national and world cultural and historical heritage - all these have become fertile ground for the
emergence of the most dynamically developing sector of the national economy, which largely determines social and
economic progress. The development of the tourism industry contributes to the improvement of transport, cultural and
entertainment and recreational opportunities of our countries, creation of new jobs and development of local infrastructure
and, as a result, it becomes an important element of economic modernization.
Holding similar exhibitions helps to acquire new knowledge, to learn and adopt the best practices in the tourism
development industry, contributes to the expansion of cooperation and improving the quality of the international contacts.
We are encouraged by the presence of the Russian companies at the exhibition – it is an embodiment of close historical
bonds, which connects our countries, of great interest in the cultural and natural riches of the both countries. Tourism is the
most important means of strengthening friendship and mutual understanding of people.
We wish all participants, organisers and guests fruitful work, effective interaction, sustainable partnerships, good luck,
prosperity and success in achieving the goals!
A.V. Yakovlev Trade Representative of the Russian Federation
in the Republic of Kazakhstan