Tokayev: Constitution Has Become New Charter of Multi-Ethnic Nation

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in a solemn speech for Republic Day, spoke about a just Kazakhstan, according to the Akorda press service as reported by Egemen.kz. He said work on building a fair and united society has begun and that principles of justice are being promoted among the people. He added that a new party had been named "Adilet."

Tokayev said historical processes should be assessed fairly and that the name of the First President Nursultan Nazarbayev will never be forgotten for founding independent Kazakhstan. He credited unity and stability for helping the nation overcome many challenges, and said the Constitution adopted by the united nation had become the new Charter of its multi-ethnic people.

The president said every constitutional principle serves the national interest, with sovereignty, territorial integrity and citizens' rights and freedoms recognized as key values. Before Republic Day, he also awarded citizens who contributed to national development.