President Tokayev receives Kazakh Minister of Culture and Information

President Tokayev receives Kazakh Minister of Culture and Information

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the country’s Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva. The Head of State was briefed on the work plan for the development of the creative industry and improvement of the film and book industries. Balayeva reported on the work and prospects of the ministry, outcomes of its reorganization, new projects aimed at developing the spheres of culture and information, religion and interethnic relations, civil society, family and youth policy, as well as drafting bills. At the end of the meeting, the Kazakh President set a number of tasks for the ministry to further advance those areas.