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Astana [Kazakhstan]28 April (ANI): In his recent speech at the 32nd Kazakh People’s Assembly (APK) session, Kazakh President Kasim-Jomart Tokayev demonstrated the importance of inter-ethnic harmony and unity for nation-building importance, State Counselor Erlan Kalin wrote in his Telegram channel after the April 27 plenary session of the APK, according to the Astana Times.
The State Counselor pointed out that the main message of Tokayev’s speech was the formation of national identity in a natural and historical way on the basis of socio-political, economic and spiritual community.
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Kalin quoted the president as saying that all citizens feel themselves an inseparable part of a united Great Kazakh nation, each of which makes a valuable contribution to strengthening friendship, harmony and harmony.
He noted that the president referred to symbols of the country’s national identity, such as Kazakhstan’s turquoise passport, which signifies that all citizens are equal and protected by the state.
The Astana Times quoted the State Counselor as saying that the president mentioned Kazakhstan’s sky-blue flag, which, according to Tokayev, symbolizes the country’s independence and century-old statehood.
Since its independence more than 30 years ago, Kazakhstan has worked to build an inclusive society that promotes national dialogue and harmony. The People’s Assembly of Kazakhstan plays an important role in this regard.
The policy is maintained and formulated by the country’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Kazakh government.
The country’s multicultural society is made up of approximately 19 million people representing more than 100 ethnic groups and 18 religious denominations. In Kazakhstan, all ethnic groups have a single citizenship and social status.
There are more than 3,000 religious organizations in Kazakhstan, all of which operate without government interference.
The country’s latest census (2021) shows that the ethnic composition of Kazakh society is approximately 70% Kazakh and 16% Russian. Other groups include Ukrainians, Uzbeks, Germans, Tatars, Chechens, Ingush, Uyghurs, Koreans and Turks, according to the Fact Sheet on Ethnic and Religious Relations in Kazakhstan and the role of the Kazakh People’s Assembly.
Although the largest religious group in the country is Islam, adherents of all faiths live in harmony, and Kazakhstan’s constitution guarantees the right and freedom to choose one’s religion or any type of belief. (Arnie)
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