Three thousand young people from across the country attended the forum.
During the event, participants announced the start of a nationwide marathon.
Addressing the audience, President Nursultan Nazarbayev noted that the young attendees were the vanguard of the country’s youth.
The 21st century is not only the era of global challenges, but also the time of young, energetic and talented people. In Kazakhstan, every fourth citizen is a representative of the younger generation. I am glad that you are striving to master foreign languages and are open to innovation. Among you there are a lot of young people whose knowledge and capabilities already bring benefits to our country. I am sure that very soon the world will know about new Kazakh scientists, doctors, engineers, musicians and athletes,” he said.
The President emphasized the young people should put to good use the opportunities that the country opens up before them.
We have created modern educational system, intellectual schools, international university in Astana. Every year we are sending thousands of our students to study in the best universities of the world. I urge you to always keep in mind that the most important thing in every person’s life is his knowledge, professionalism and devotion to his homeland. You have great strength, energy and creativity. Therefore you should focus on the implementation of the main goal of your life,” he said.
Nursultan Nazarbayev noted that our country creates all the required conditions for the development and realization of the younger generation’s potential.
The 100 Steps National Plan involves measures to support young people. Such state programmes as Employment Roadmap 2020, Business Road Map 2020, With Diploma to Village and Zhassyl El covers half a million young people of Kazakhstan. The Affordable Housing programme has already provided more than 3,500 apartments for young families. And these activities will continue. Despite the global economic crisis, we are mainly focused on supporting the working man. This will provide a multiplier effect for the development of our economy, creating a powerful social mobility for Kazakhstan and increasing the well-being of our young people,” he added.
In conclusion the President addressed all the young people of Kazakhstan.
You are the future of our country. We are putting high hopes on you. Dreams do come true if we only set our hearts on making them come true. I believe you will have enough strength, persistence and talent to make Kazakhstan a strong and prosperous state of the 21st century,” he said.
