National Security Committee Day is observed in Kazakhstan every July 13, commemorating the establishment of the National Security Committee by President Nursultan Nazarbayev in 1992. This day serves as a professional holiday for employees of this intelligence agency, which succeeded the Soviet KGB and retained much of its staff. On this occasion, employees receive expressions of gratitude and congratulations from authorities, relatives, and friends for their dedication and hard work. The National Security Committee is responsible for protecting the country's borders, investigating crimes that threaten national security, preventing terrorist attacks, and overseeing activities against the state.