Rural governors’ meeting kicks off in Kazakh capital

The dialogue platform of rural governors began its work in Astana, Qazinform News Agency reports citing the Akorda press service.

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The Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, is expected to address those attending to outline tasks for the development of rural areas and further improvement of the institution of rural governors and other important issues regarding the country’s socioeconomic development.

Photo credit: Akorda

2,334 rural governors were elected countrywide so far.

Photo credit: Akorda
Photo credit: Akorda
Photo credit: Akorda

Earlier, Iran held the First Caspian Governors' Forum in the northern city of Rasht, aiming to strengthen regional cooperation among the Caspian Sea littoral states.