Today, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended the City of
Working Professions festival. The large-scale event marked the launch of the Year
of Working Professions, as declared by the Head of State. The EXPO exhibition area
brought together future specialists, vocational and technical education
institutions, and employers. For young people, the festival provides a valuable
opportunity to explore career paths, gain insights into various professions,
and learn about their prospects in a visual and interactive format. The event features
40 interactive exhibition zones showcasing over 200 specialties. President Tokayev
reviewed training programs for specialists in industries such as energy,
mining, metallurgy, oil and gas, construction, and agriculture. He noted that qualified
specialists are now in high demand, particularly for major projects such as the
construction of a nuclear power plant. During his conversation with young
people, the Head of State underscored that all work deserves respect and called
on them to work diligently while fostering unity and harmony in the country.
«We pursue the ideology of «unity in diversity.» Though we represent
different nationalities and faiths, we are one society, one people. I urge all
of you to embrace this profound process. Only on this foundation can we achieve
success,» Tokayev noted.
The Head of State also commented on the situation around
Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of maintaining stability as the country’s
foremost value.
«There is a lot of discussion about Ukraine these days. From
the very beginning, we have advocated for ending the war and reaching an
agreement through diplomatic negotiations. Our position is becoming a reality,
as two major powers have begun a political dialogue. This is a positive trend
that will also benefit Kazakhstan. Therefore, we will support it as much as
possible,» Tokayev added.

