Tokayev: “The Kazakh language will continue to receive due attention“

Tengrinews.kz – President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, stated that the development of multifaceted cultural and humanitarian ties between the countries of Central Asia and Russia remains a priority.

According to the press service of Akorda, the President made this statement while speaking at the second "Central Asia – Russia" summit in Dushanbe.

The head of state emphasized that the Russian language holds a special place in this context, as it unites the countries of the region and rightfully considered a common asset. It is also encouraging that, through joint efforts, the International Organization of the Russian Language has been established, with its headquarters in Sochi.

Tokayev reminded that in his public speeches, he always stresses the importance of Kazakh youth mastering the Russian language.

"However, this requirement does not exclude consistent efforts to further strengthen the status of the Kazakh language as the state language. Our native languages were granted to us by the Almighty and have attained constitutional status. Therefore, the Kazakh language will continue to receive due attention," the President said.

The Kazakh leader is convinced that, with support from the authorities, the youth can easily master two, three, or even four languages. Such examples exist worldwide.

"In fact, this is already happening in Kazakhstan. Every citizen of Kazakhstan has the right to speak the language that is most convenient for them," he emphasized.

According to Tokayev, this forms the core foundation of the national policy under the motto "Unity in Diversity".