Kazakhstan urges Asian countries to join hands to develop cultures

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pleaded the Asian countries to join hands to develop the cultures, Kazinform reports.

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«There must be diversity in the culture. As great Abai said, regard him as your brother. Currently, Asia may unite. Development of the Great Silk Road serves as a proof,» Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said, taking the floor at the First Forum of the Asian Countries’ Writers.

As the President said, Kazakhstan is not just a corridor between the East and West but also a crossroads of science, education and civilization.

«Today’s forum shows it is essential to develop human capital. Therefore, we should develop inwardly. There will be no movement forward without spirituality. I would like to note that your efforts contribute to the development of the culture of Asia,» Tokayev stated.

The President also shared his vision of the forum as a platform for cultural dialogue between the states which should influence the development of culture and literature at large.