Nursultan Nazarbayev on behalf of the people of Kazakhstan and on his own behalf congratulated Jean-Claude Juncker on his election as President of the European Commission. The President of Kazakhstan expressed confidence that an extensive experience of Jean-Claude Juncker as Prime Minister of Luxembourg and President of the Eurogroup, as well as his deep knowledge of the European issues would help him make a significant contribution to the sustainable development of the EU. The head of state wished Jean-Claude Juncker strong health and success and peace and prosperity to the European Union.