Head of State addresses participants of XI Civil Forum

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated participants of the opening of the XI Civil Forum, highlighting the effectiveness of the platform, Kazinform News Agency cites the Akorda press service. 

In his opening remarks, President Tokayev noted that the dialogue platform has proved its relevance and effectiveness in the past 20 years.

According to the Head of State, creative initiatives and constructive proposals put forward at the forum greatly contribute to the development of civil society and strengthen nationwide dialogue. Non-governmental and charity organizations, civil activists and volunteers who truly care about the fate of their motherland are actively engaged in finding the answers to the most burning problems our society is facing. They set the example of solidarity and patriotism and help preserve unity and accord in the country.

Amid the ongoing ambitious reforms the new public ethics based on the ideas of humanism, mutual trust and responsibility, law and order, cult of knowledge and labor comes to the fore, the President said.

He went on to express confidence that fruitful partnership between the state and non-governmental sector is set to become an important factor in all-round development of Kazakhstan, a driving force of building A Just Kazakhstan.