During the meeting, the President unveiled the appointment of Serik Akhmetov as Minister of Defence, having emphasised his great experience of leadership work.
“I believe that today the candidacy of Serik Akhmetov is the most suitable to this post. We set a course for appointment of a civilian to the post of the Minister of Defence. We should continue to develop defence enterprises, provide our army with modern equipment and ensure efficient utilization of national funds,” the head of state highlighted.
The President stressed the importance of realization of tasks outlined during the recent operational strategic meeting at the Ministry.
In conclusion, the President pointed out that the Armed Forces of the country should always be prepared for combat mission and constantly improve their professionalism.
