President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Zhomart Tokaev commented on proposals to rename the state, reports Kazinform.
“Some citizens were heard that the referendum was also to be renamed our state. I think that this is wrong. The word” camp “in the name” Kazakhstan “they consider the concept alien to Asian countries. This is also Not logical. It is only worth recalling that in Central Asia, along with us there is Pakistan, India (үndіststan), Afghanistan and many others, ”said Kasim -Zhomart Tokaev.
The head of state emphasized that it is important to remember that many international treaties have been signed over 30 years, state borders have been strengthened on behalf of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
“Now we will create a new Kazakhstan. This is not an easy task. We need to adapt to a new lifestyle. The consciousness and values of our people should be radically updated. Then a new quality of the nation will be formed. In other words, the whole country will be updated,” Kasym added. -Zhomart Tokaev.