It is important to constantly expand spiritual and cultural ties in CIS – Kazakh President

It is important to constantly expand spiritual and cultural ties in CIS – Kazakh President
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Taking the floor at the meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council held behind closed doors in Moscow, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, spoke on the importance of expanding the spiritual and cultural ties within the CIS, Kazinform News Agency reports citing the Akorda press service.

“It is important to constantly expand the areas and directions of our cultural and humanitarian cooperation. The World Nomad Games recently held in Astana brought together over two thousand athletes from 85 countries. This showed the world’s high interest in ethno-sports movement and cultural heritage of formerly nomadic peoples,” the President said.

The most important area of ​​joint work is the development of inter-university and youth contacts. The Head of State suggested launching a new program “Academic Capital of the CIS” to boost student exchanges and scientific traineeships. According to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the joint development of the Eurasian Security Concept is of particular importance. He believes that the CIS is the most suitable platform for discussing this pivotal issue.

The Kazakh President also touched upon the issue of celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory next year.

“This jubilee unites all the nations of the Commonwealth symbolizing the triumph of ideas of freedom and justice. We must always remember the unparalleled feat of our fathers and mothers, all the veterans and home front workers in the history of mankind,” he noted.

In conclusion, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev backed the decision on the chairmanship of the Republic of Tajikistan in the CIS in 2025 and holding the regular summit in Dushanbe. 

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