Tragic events in Zhanaozen revealed unpreparedness for solving labor disputes - Shukeyev

A reporter from Kommersant asked: "Aren't you afraid that staff reductions will lead to a rise in social tensions? The biggest riots in the history of Kazakhstan occurred in Zhanaozen just two months ago. Moreover, among the rioters were workers of the companies owned by Samryk-Kazyna, while you headed the commission of inquiry."

"There were many reasons that led to the tragic events in Zhanaozen. Today there are different points of view about what happened, from the ill-conceived immigration policy to the intervention of external forces and sabotage aimed at destabilizing the situation in the country. But the first conclusion that we have come to is the unpreparedness for solving labor disputes. Rather than build a dialogue, we only made ​​matters worse leading to massive layoffs of workers. In Zhanaozen, there has been a lack of communication, respect for workers. Once we have settled the conflict and the men returned to work I met with them several times. They gave very valuable advice. They suggested ways to eliminate corruption within the company," Shukeyev answered.