President Tokayev Took Part in the XXXII session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan
Astana, 27 April 2023 - In his speech, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that since the XXXI session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK), major changes have taken place in our country. In particular, the transformation of the political system has been carried out, a new, more democratic model of government has been set up. In the course of large-scale transformations, a special attention was paid to the APK. This unique institution has acquired new tools of parliamentary representation. The President stressed that the Assembly played an important role in the country's political modernization and strengthening national unity. It contributed to the involvement of all ethnic groups in solving the strategic tasks of the development of the state.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that in the years of Independence, a new national identity has been formed in Kazakhstan. In his opinion, the turquoise passport and the sky-blue flag are real symbols of our identity, conditioned by history itself and resonating in the hearts of millions of people.
The Kazakh President believes that our society is a union of free and responsible citizens united by common ideals and values. And this is another vivid manifestation of our national identity. According to him, today all our citizens feel like members of one big and united Kazakh family, in fact, a nation.
Background information on the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan
The Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, established in 1995, plays an important role in the formation of a unique model of social unity in the country. Its main goal is to ensure social and political stability in Kazakhstan and increase the efficiency of cooperation between state institutions and civil society in the field of interethnic relations.
Since its creation, the Assembly has contributed to the establishment of a unique model of interethnic and interreligious accord in Kazakhstan, where every citizen, regardless of their ethnicity or religion, enjoys full civil rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution.