Kazakh President receives Minister of Culture and Information

Kazakh President receives Minister of Culture and Information

Today, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva. During the meeting, the Head of State tasked the ministry with promoting Kazakh culture abroad, focusing efforts on developing the infrastructure of cultural and historical sites, supporting creativity, providing institutional support, and accelerating the advancement of creative industries.

“During the meeting with the Head of State, I provided an overview of the Culture and Information Ministry’s work, and promising approaches to its further activities. I also briefed on the measures taken in the fields of information, culture, creative industries, civil society, religion, interethnic relations, youth, as well as family and demographic policy. I outlined the ministry’s plans for the development of the supervised spheres, including organizational and legislative efforts. In the near future, the ministry will commence the implementation of several specific instructions given by the President,” Balayeva said.