Opening the meeting of the next session of the ANC, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke about the fight against floods, Liter.kz reports.
The head of state noted that today the whole world has entered an era of cataclysms and Kazakhstan is no exception. Unprecedented floods are occurring in many regions of our country.
Our most important task is to ensure the safety of citizens. For this purpose, the government is taking all necessary measures and appropriate funds have been allocated. Large companies and business representatives provide assistance.
I have already said that now the priority task facing me as president is to restore houses damaged by natural disasters and return affected citizens to normal life. Therefore, I have given specific instructions to reduce previously planned international events in the country,” the president said.
He recalled that the Astana International Forum was canceled this year.
Assembly sessions were always held on the eve of Unity Day. Today’s session is taking place against the backdrop of a difficult situation. But we need this meeting precisely at this moment, since circumstances confirm the enduring relevance of our main values - unity and solidarity.
Our people have faced a difficult test. We are faced with a devastating natural disaster that has affected half the country. But in these difficult days, the unity of our people was clearly demonstrated: rescuers, volunteers, civil servants, military personnel, law enforcement officers, civil activists, business representatives and youth. No one was left out of the common cause. The spirit of unity and solidarity has embraced all regions of the country,” Tokayev emphasized.
He noted the compassion and empathy of his compatriots helping those affected by the floods.
I am immensely grateful to the citizens who showed true patriotism by making their significant contribution to the fight against the elements.
In the hour of testing, our entire society rallied. As a result of coordinated actions of the government, state bodies, specialized services, as well as the help of volunteers, more than 119 thousand people, including almost 45 thousand children, were evacuated in a timely manner. We managed to save people’s lives, and this is the main thing,” said the head of state.
