President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev cast his ballot in the Kurultai elections at polling station No. 520, located at the Palace of Independence. Following the vote, the Head of State held a briefing for media representatives. President Tokayev stressed the exceptional historic significance of the elections for Kazakhstan’s future development.
«Undoubtedly, today marks a truly historic day for our country. For the first time, we are holding elections to a unicameral Kurultai. United as one nation, we are undertaking large-scale reforms. You are all well aware of this and have witnessed the ongoing transformations. We have already achieved significant results. At the same time, much work remains to be done, and the goals set before us are of particular importance. Today’s elections are only the beginning of this major effort,» President Tokayev noted.
The Head of State stressed that the electoral campaign in the country had gone well. New political figures emerged on the political scene, while substantive and constructive ideas were also put forward. But the main work lies ahead. According to the President, Kazakhstan will become a large construction site, with large-scale projects to be launched in districts and cities. President Tokayev also answered journalists’ questions about the new position of Vice President.
«We deliberately established this new position in the Constitution. I would not be wrong in saying that it is absolutely necessary. In these challenging times, such a position is particularly important for our country. It will become known within the next week or ten days who will take up the post of Vice President. It would be premature to name the person at this point. I think it will be a well-known figure whom you all know well. We will also implement other reforms. For example, it is necessary to launch the work of a new state body, the Kazakhstan Khalyk Kenesi (People’s Council),» President Tokayev added.
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