9 August and thanked Ambassador Kamkhy for his service as they discussed bilateral relations. Kamkhy then held a press conference. During the conference social and economic ties between the countries and moving the Israeli Embassy to Astana were discussed. 95 Kazakh farmers, managers and scientists have trained in Israel. Local government Nazarbayev met with Abdykarimov, head of the Presidential Administration Adilbek Dzhaksybekov, and Agriculture Minister Akhmetzhan Yesimov on 5 June 2006 to discuss local government. Nazarbayev emphasized his belief in the decentralization of power and strengthening of local government. Press Abdykarimov presented awards and grants on behalf of President Nazarbayev to members of the Kazakh press on 29 June 2006 in Astana after Nazarbayev signed a resolution allowing the government to reward journalists. See also Government of Kazakhstan References External links State secretary proposes to establish a commission for anti-corruption examination of bill drafts Ambassador of Israel Ends His Mission 1944 births Chairmen of the Senate of Kazakhstan Living people