Current government works diligently – President Tokayev
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev voted at the nationwide referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, after which he held a press briefing for journalists, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
“The current government of Kazakhstan has been working for exactly 7 months. There are speculations that changes will occur in its composition after the referendum. Are you satisfied with the work of the Government?” Kazinform News Agency correspondent asked the President.
The Head of State noted that the Government is actively fulfilling the tasks set.
“In my opinion, the Government is working actively and diligently. It is fulfilling the tasks set by me as the Head of State. We have very intense work, which may not be visible to the media,” President Tokayev said, adding that he is constantly aware of all events going on the country.
“And of course, I point out the shortcomings in the work of both the ministers and the Government. But 7 months is a short period. The members of the government need to prove themselves. The main task is to find sources of economic growth in our country,” emphasized Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
At the end of the press briefing, the President expressed his respect for journalists, stating that a housing fund to help journalists obtain housing next yearhad been established.
Kazakhstanis across the country are expected to head to the polls today to cast their votes in the nationwide referendum to decide the fate of the construction of a nuclear power plant.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev established the date of the referendum on the NPP for October 6, 2024, and signed a decree on its holding on September 2, 2024. Following this, a press conference was conducted at the Central Election Commission to discuss the national referendum on the construction of a nuclear power facility. Representatives of the Central Election Commission provided an explanation of the referendum's procedures during the conference.
The Head of State stated at the II Republican Forum of Deputies of Maslikhats of all levels held on October 3 that the referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant would be a turning point, irrespective of the voting results.
