Tokayev Sworn in as Kazakhstan’s President
Astana, The Gulf Observer: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev swore an oath to the people of Kazakhstan and assumed the office of the President during his inauguration at the Palace of Independence in Astana today dated November 26, 2022.
Tokayev emphasized that he will implement all the initiated reforms aimed to renew the branches of government and build a Just Kazakhstan with truly democratic institutions.
“Kazakhstan has been entering a new era of its development. The large-scale reforms serve as a basis for fundamental changes. Constitutional reform has been implemented. All spheres of state affairs have been comprehensively updated,” said Tokayev in his inauguration speech.
The next common goal, according to the President, is to build a Just and Fair Kazakhstan “where the rule of law prevails, the order is upheld, and citizens’ rights are properly recognized.”
According to Tokayev, the presidential election opened a new political season and a radical renovation of all branches of power is to take place.
“We have a lot of work to do to transform society and turn Kazakhstan into a developed country with truly democratic institutions,” said the President.
Tokayev promised that the state policy going forward would cover all spheres of life from education to industrialization.
“The basis of our country’s long-term economic growth will be new technologies, high labor productivity, and the creative initiative of citizens,” he said.