Vice President of Kazakhstan Yerlan Karin has outlined three key priorities of the country’s domestic policy: constitutional values, a new social ethic, and a forward-looking orientation, El.kz reports.
According to him, these priorities should guide the further work of the relevant government bodies.
Constitutional values
Karin identified constitutional values as the first priority. According to him, they underpin the strategic reform agenda of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
These principles include the rule of law and public order, national unity, interethnic and interfaith harmony, and the development of culture, education, science, and innovation. They also encompass diligence, progress, environmental stewardship, and responsible patriotism.
“The relevant government bodies should focus on the consistent implementation of the Presidential Decree ‘On Approval of the Fundamental Principles, Values and Priorities of the Domestic Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan’ and the Action Plan for Promoting the Constitution, adopted pursuant to the instructions of the Head of State.”
In addition, expert and methodological, information, cultural, and educational outreach activities are to be carried out. These efforts should focus on explaining the provisions of the Constitution and promoting the values enshrined therein.
A new social ethic
Karin identified the formation of a new social ethic as the second priority. This priority entails embedding progressive social norms and behavioural patterns, strengthening the country’s own value system, and countering the archaization of public life and attempts to distort or replace historical facts.
Particular attention is to be given to the principle of “Law and Order,” the “Taza Qazaqstan” initiative, and the “Adal Azamat” civic education programme.
“New approaches and formats of work are required. In particular, the President’s ‘Taza Qazaqstan’ initiative should be scaled up through the creation of a unified digital platform, the introduction of a national cleanliness standard, and a regional cleanliness ranking.”
A forward-looking orientation
Karin identified a forward-looking orientation as the third priority of domestic policy. This area focuses on human capital development through education, science, technology, innovation, culture, and public education.
According to Karin, the conceptual framework for this area has already been set out in strategic documents and initiatives. Among them, he cited “Qazaqstan Balalary,” “A Reading Nation,” and “Digital Qazaqstan.”
“The overarching goal is a strong state and a progressive society that looks to the future with optimism.”
According to the Vice President, the three priorities ultimately address the question of what kind of society is being built in Kazakhstan and what the country should be like in the future.
“Thus, all three priorities address the fundamental question: what kind of society are we building, and what kind of country will we live in? To achieve this, we must pursue a constructive agenda and remain committed to constitutional values,” he concluded.
