Kazakh ruling Nur Otan party congress unanimously nominated April 23 Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as the party’s candidate for Kazakhstan’s June 9 presidential election.
The nomination was supported by 600 delegates at the congress and was announced by former President and current party Chair Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Nazarbayev has described Tokayev as a “close ally and outstanding politician” and noted his vast experience.
“As a party chair, I put forward Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Having known him for many years, working together, I believe he is the most well-deserved candidate for this highest position in the country,” said Nazarbayev. “I am sure Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is such a candidate that will follow the politics of friendship, equal rights of Kazakh citizens. I call on all our people to support this candidate… I firmly believe in our victory, because our course is right and people trust us,” said Nazarbayev.
The Nur Otan Congress gathered nearly 1,500 participants, including the 600 delegates from across the country. Among them are Kazakh Parliament deputies, high-level government officials, heads of national holdings and companies, representatives of civil society, diplomatic missions and international organisations.
Tokayev submitted the nomination documents to the Central Election Commission April 23.
By Astana Times.
