When speaking at a solemn meeting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the nation’s independence, Nazarbayev said that the Address would focus on social modernization.
The first two include social modernization and industrial and innovative development of the country. President also stressed the importance of the elections.
Commenting on the situation in Zhanaozen, Nazarbayev said that “common people were not responsible [for the public unrest following a long-lasting industrial action of fired oilmen].
At the same sitting, the President urged public bodies and national companies to introduce stricter cost-cutting measures, renouncing lavish events, conferences and presentations.
My instructions to settle the labor disputes [following the industrial action in the Western oil-producing regions which started in May and partly suspended oil production] were not followed: President Nazarbayev.