‘Cynicism, greed, and indifference to Kazakhstan’: Tokayev on foreign NGOs

Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke about the activities of foreign non-governmental organizations.
During the 34th session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK), the President said recent revelations had exposed the true motives of certain international NGOs.

“Recent disclosures about the activities of foreign non-governmental organizations have revealed their cynicism, greed, and indifference to Kazakhstan — as well as the dark side of certain well-known Kazakhstani grant recipients. We are not claiming that Kazakhstan has no problems. Of course we do, like any other country. But we will solve them not based on someone else’s playbook, but according to our own legislation and national interests. I am confident that our citizens and well-meaning international partners understand this logic well,” Tokayev said.

The Head of State emphasized that ideological confrontation is completely foreign to the country’s worldview.

“Our nation is united and cemented into a single historical, cultural, and political community by long-standing traditions and values, our mentality, and our way of life,” he added.

Earlier, on March 20, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev convened the 34th session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the APK.
What is the APK?
The Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan is a consultative and advisory body that unites representatives of all ethnic groups living in the republic. The 33rd session, titled “Unity. Creation. Progress,” was held in Astana on April 24–25, 2024.
The APK is a key public platform that brings together people of different nationalities, cultures, and traditions around shared Kazakhstani values, said Deputy Chairman of the APK Dmitry Ostankovich earlier.
According to him, the assembly’s role goes beyond preserving cultural heritage — it fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect, civic responsibility, and unity.
This year’s session, he added, will be a starting point for rethinking the APK’s mission, summarizing over 30 years of its work and outlining new directions for development.
The President of Kazakhstan serves as the Chair of the APK.
Earlier, President Tokayev spoke about the development of Kazakh society.