President Tokayev meets with Chairman of National Security Committee

President Tokayev meets with Chairman of National Security Committee

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received National Security Committee (NSC) Chairman Yermek Sagimbayev, who provided a report on the main outcomes of the agency’s efforts to combat terrorism and religious extremism since the start of 2024. According to Sagimbayev, since that time, two terrorist attacks were prevented, including one jointly with foreign partners abroad. A total of 139 foreigners were denied entry into Kazakhstan, and over 280 foreign citizens were deported from the country due to extremist views. Following the meeting, the Head of State gave a series of instructions to enhance anti-terrorism activities.