Kazakhstan's Tokayev says nation passed difficult trials with honour

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke at a ceremony marking Republic Day, according to Tengrinews, which cited the presidential Akorda press service. Tokayev said the Kazakh people look to the future with confidence and optimism. He said that thanks to harmony and stability, the country had passed through difficult trials with honour, while increasing prosperity and expanding its horizons.

Tokayev described the new Constitution, adopted by nationwide vote, as a sacred document and the cornerstone of the country's legislation. He said every principle and article of the Basic Law is meant to serve the interests of the country. Sovereignty, territorial integrity and the lawful rights and freedoms of citizens were recognised as supreme values. Law and order and national unity were enshrined as unshakeable principles, and science, education, innovation and high technology were defined as strategic priorities.

Tokayev also noted that Kazakhstan has formed a national financial system.