Under the chairmanship of President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev, the third meeting of the National Kurultai took place in Atyrau. The President highlighted the significance of the event being held on the banks of the Zhaiyk River, near the historical city of Sarayshyk, an important administrative and trade center in the past. Tokayev emphasized the need to strengthen the unity of the Kazakh people, with a special role assigned to the intelligentsia.
Tokayev stressed the importance of expanding the use of the Kazakh language and promoting enlightenment for its progressive development. He also emphasized the need to focus on the library sector, announcing the construction of modern 24-hour libraries in Almaty and Astana. The President underlined the importance of preserving and promoting Kazakhstan's cultural heritage and history, tracing back to the era of the Golden Horde.
Furthermore, Tokayev highlighted ongoing efforts to write a new academic history of Kazakhstan in seven volumes, involving over 250 scholars, with a dedicated volume to the period of the Golden Horde. He also mentioned Kazakhstan's recent membership in UNESCO's World Heritage Committee and the initiatives to protect unique natural and historical sites in the country.
The President called for the reinforcement of national identity, urging a focus on traditional Kazakh values and the legacy of historical figures like Khoja Ahmed Yassawi. Tokayev addressed the need to combat societal vices and emphasized key values defining the nation's image, such as independence, unity, justice, and innovation.
During the Kurultai, various speakers discussed pressing societal issues and proposed solutions. Tokayev assured that all ideas and initiatives presented would be carefully considered, with concrete actions to follow. He proposed holding the fourth National Kurultai in Kokshetau next year.
The President's comprehensive speech at the third National Kurultai outlined a vision for the future of Kazakhstan, encapsulated in a triad. The event served as a platform for dialogue and collaboration towards the country's development and preservation of its rich heritage.
