President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with media workers ahead
of their professional holiday. During the meeting, he noted that media can be
rightfully named the voice of the nation, and journalists are the heralds of
reliable information. The Head of State emphasized the importance of
journalism, noting that media workers serve as a link between the authorities
and the public, explaining the essence of reforms to the population. He added
that this is an important and challenging work not everyone can handle.
«We must become a leading nation and join the ranks of the
world’s foremost countries. Only by working together and uniting our efforts can
we achieve our goals. The journalistic community contributes to this
constructive endeavour. You are one of the driving forces behind the ongoing
reforms. Ultimately, both the state and journalists work for the good of the
country. Our people are united by a common goal - building a Just, Safe,
Civilized, and Clean Kazakhstan,» Tokayev said.
According to the President, the world is entering a new
historical era amid rapid digital transformation. He placed particular emphasis
on the development of artificial intelligence, which is becoming a key factor
in the competitiveness of nations. President Tokayev underscored that moving
forward requires the active implementation of innovations across all sectors.
Artificial intelligence also brings new demands to the work of journalists, and
these changes open up new opportunities. Of particular importance and value are
the preservation of national unity, as well as peace and stability.
«I am confident that our journalists are capable of
providing in-depth analysis and assessing any event through the lens of
national interests. I read a lot and am well acquainted with your publications.
Today, you work across a wide range of fields. Many talented professionals have
earned broad recognition. Media representatives are successfully working in the
Parliament and maslikhats (local representative bodies), as well as in central
and regional government bodies. This attests to the fact that journalism is a
truly universal profession,» Tokayev added.
President Tokayev noted that words hold tremendous power -
they can both reconcile warring nations or sow discord. Therefore, it is
important to be aware of the impact of every
word spoken. In this context, the media plays a special role, and journalists
are entrusted with a high mission. They play a key role in strengthening peace
and unity. Veteran media professionals were also invited to the Akorda
presidential palace, and, following tradition, the President presented state
awards, prizes, and grants, and expressed gratitude to several representatives
of Kazakhstan’s media.
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