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.
Next year Kazakhstan is entering a new decade since independence (…) it is important to enter this new stage with a renewed Government and Parliament: Majilisman Sabilyanov.
According to the President’s Press Service, President Nazarbayev met His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.