From the welcoming speech of the Head of state to the 90th anniversary of the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan

State Councilor Yerlan Karin read out a welcome message from the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the occasion of the anniversary. "The Writers' Union is a pillar of the spirituality of our people. Being a creative association of writers and poets, this organization makes a great contribution to the development of our literature and culture, contributes to their popularization in the world. We can say that the Writers' Union is a solid foundation of our national identity. Literature is a great asset that emphasizes the intellectual depth and strength of the spirit of our nation. Its development in accordance with the requirements of the time is not only the task of the authors, but also one of the important priorities of the state. Now we are forming a new quality of our nation. And the intelligentsia has a special role to play in educating the progressive generation. I express my sincere gratitude to all the masters of the artistic word, who, deeply aware of this responsibility, promote high humanistic ideals," the letter of the Head of State says.