Speech

Opening of Steppe Eagle 2014 Military Exercise in Kazakhstan

Speech given by Her Majesty바카라 사이트s Ambassador on 24 September. This is an exact English transcript of the speech, delivered in the Kazakh language.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Steppe Eagle 2014

Major General Ospanov, Brigade Commander, distinguished guests,

I바카라 사이트m delighted to be here today for the start of this year바카라 사이트s 바카라 사이트Steppe Eagle바카라 사이트 Exercise.

The United Kingdom has taken part in Exercise Steppe Eagle from the very beginning in 2003. Twelve years later, KAZBRIG are deploying for the first time outside Kazakhstan. Warm congratulations to everyone involved. That is a landmark achievement.

I바카라 사이트m delighted that experts from the 바카라 사이트First Battalion the Rifles바카라 사이트 [no need to translate this phrase] will be working with you for this year바카라 사이트s Exercise. This continues their recent and close cooperation with the Kazakh Armed Forces.

The United Kingdom is proud to work with you as you prepare to take part in a United Nations peace keeping operation. Achieving that aim would be another milestone in the development of an independent and influential Kazakhstan. It would allow Kazakhstan to contribute towards international peace and security. The British 바카라 사이트 therefore highly appreciates the commitment of the officers and soldiers of KAZBRIG.

Best wishes for a successful Exercise Steppe Eagle 2014!

Updates to this page

Published 24 September 2014
Last updated 25 September 2014 show all updates
  1. Added translation

  2. Added translation