Speaking in the Kazakh capital, Astana, Nazarbaev said economy comes first in Kazakhstan, then politics. He said his government will continue to push for the liberalization of Kazakh society through economic development.
He said an economic environment meeting developed market standards and a favorable investment climate have been established in Kazakhstan.
About politics, Nazarbaev said his government is implementing reforms aimed at democratization.
Washington has urged Nazarbaev to follow up economic achievements with democratic reforms.
Remarking on state security, Nazarbaev said that state authorities have created all the necessary conditions for ensuring stability in the country.
(Interfax)
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He said an economic environment meeting developed market standards and a favorable investment climate have been established in Kazakhstan.
About politics, Nazarbaev said his government is implementing reforms aimed at democratization.
Washington has urged Nazarbaev to follow up economic achievements with democratic reforms.
Remarking on state security, Nazarbaev said that state authorities have created all the necessary conditions for ensuring stability in the country.
(Interfax)
See also:
Kyrgyzstan: U.S. Secretary of State Calls For Closer Ties
For weekly news and analysis on Kazakhstan and the rest of Central Asia, subscribe to "RFE/RL Central Asia Report."
