In 2016 in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Assembly of Kazakhstan people the Head of state established the 1st of March as the Day of gratitude. This nationwide holiday is a symbol of our historical memory, a tribute to the sacred past, confidence in the present and the future. Gratitude day is a day of national unity, respect and solidarity of Kazakhstan people.

"Today, we thank you for your compassion, generosity, wisdom and hospitality of the Kazakh people, the land which for millions has become a Home where everyone can preserve its identity and find happiness" out of Circulation Council of the Assembly of Kazakhstan people. ("Kazakhstanskaya Pravda" newspaper, No. 42 dated March 1, 2017).

Dear colleagues! Congratulations on the Day of Gratitude – a celebration of peace and harmony! In the relations of Kazakhstan peacefulness, mutual respect and humanity hold the first place. We have to be thankful for each other and can be proud of.