The State of the Nation Address of the Head of State presented in Strasbourg

Strasbourg, September 27, 2024 – The Consulate General of Kazakhstan organized a briefing at the European Parliamentary Association, dedicated to the State of the Nation Address of President K. Tokayev titled "Just Kazakhstan: Law and Order, Economic Growth, Public Optimism". Representatives of the Council of Europe, the diplomatic corps, local administration, business and civil society, as well as compatriots residing in Strasbourg were invited to the briefing.

At the outset, the Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Anel Bakytbekkyzy, underlined that the initiatives presented by the President build on the reforms outlined during his electoral campaign and previous Addresses and highlighted recent legislative accomplishments, including the adoption of 102 laws during the latest parliamentary session, which include public order, science, education, investments, combating human trafficking and other issues.

Special emphasis was put on improving the investment climate, rebooting the tax system, optimizing SME support measures, providing accessible credit for the agro-industrial sector, implementing a fair and effective tariff policy, modernizing transport infrastructure, training qualified personnel, and advancing digitalization and artificial intelligence.

Speaking about an announcement of the upcoming nationwide referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant, she stated that this is another manifestation of a broad national dialogue and a vivid example of the implementation of the concept of a ‘listening state.’ By taking such steps, we are forming a new socio-political culture and establishing new standards for making key state decisions.

The presentation further illuminated key aspects of the President’s Address, including the declaration of 2025 as the "Year of Working Professions" and the implementation of the "Comfortable School" project, among other initiatives.

Concluding the meeting, an engaging exchange of perspectives occurred among attendees, who acknowledged the relevance and significance of the ongoing reforms. They commended the pragmatism and clarity of the President's Address.

The full text was distributed to the audience in French.