A resolution congratulating the people and government of Kazakhstan on the tenth anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Congratulates the people and Government of Kazakhstan on the tenth anniversary of its independence.

Declares that the Senate: (1) welcomes the partnership between such Government and U.S. companies in developing its natural resources in an environmentally sustainable manner; (2) applauds the cooperation between such Government and the United States on national security matters, including the war against terrorism; (3) encourages such Government to continue to make progress toward institutionalizing democracy, respecting human rights, reducing corruption, and implementing broad-based market reforms; and (4) looks forward to further enhancing the economic, political, and national security cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United States.