During the meeting, the issues on opening of the National Museum, the cultural aspects of the preparation for the EXPO-2017 international exhibition as well as the key activities of the ministry were discussed.
The head of state noted that there are 8, 000 regional 39 national cultural organisations, the role of which is constantly increasing.
“For the last 10 years, number of theatre visitors increased by 50 per cent. Moreover, number of museum visitors increased by 25 per cent. More people began to visit libraries. Number of visitors of concert halls has risen by 100 per cent, as number of cinema visitors increased almost by 400 per cent. It shows the increase of the people’s welfare and growth of their interest to culture, education. In this regard, it is crucial to consider the issues of personnel training in this field and develop unified approaches to these activities. Each region has two theatres funded by the state. Today, we should pay more attention to their work among the population, cultural significance and quality of activities,” Nursultan Nazarbayev highlighted.
The President of Kazakhstan outlined a number of areas in which work should be strengthened.
“It is very important to cooperate with the civil society, continue the establishment of the accredited network of the national language learning centres. Within the social procurement framework we should strengthen the work all creative unions, the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, the World Association of Kazakhs, and the Bolashak Fellowship Programme. As for the socially important literature, attention should be paid to publishing books with qualitative content interesting for the public. Kazakhstan is the only country funding grants for writers to have their works published. Works should be aimed to enhance the role of our culture both at home and abroad,” the head of state said.
Arystanbek Mukhamediuly reported to the President on the course of implementation of instructions outlined at the Address of the President to the people of Kazakhstan, including the development of a long-term Concept of cultural policy and international integration.
Moreover, the Minister informed the President on the implementation of the State Programme of Development and Functioning of Languages.
The Minister of Culture noted that one of the ministry’s tasks is the spiritual development of the society. In Kazakhstan, there are cultural institutions that have demonstrated high levels of quality. Among them are the Astana Opera and Ballet Theatre, Uighur, Korean and German theatres and others. In this regard, the main purpose is to enter the global arena.
Following the meeting, the President gave a number of instructions on the issues considered.
