Prague, 13 November 2026- The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Czech Republic hosted a roundtable discussion on the State of the Nation Address delivered by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on 28 October 2026, with the aim of introducing the Czech public to Kazakhstan’s development priorities.
Prominent representatives of the Czech expert, academic and business communities discussed key aspects of this strategic document and its significance in the context of the global geopolitical and geo-economic landscape, regional cooperation, and prospects for advancing mutually beneficial bilateral relations.
In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Czech Republic Kairat Abdrakhmanov outlined the key provisions of the Address, highlighting the Head of State’s vision of decisive steps to ensure the country’s continued sustainable development, promote national well-being and improve the quality of life of its citizens. In particular, he addressed the modernisation of the economy and infrastructure, strengthening energy security and transport and logistics capacity, the adoption of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, attracting investment, and developing human capital. Particular attention was also given to the rule of law, social cohesion and civic responsibility.
During the ensuing discussion, participants highlighted the practical focus of the State of the Nation Address, its emphasis on addressing pressing socio-economic development challenges, and the importance of consistently implementing the priorities it sets out. Particular attention was drawn to opportunities for leveraging the Czech Republic’s accumulated expertise, facilitating technology transfer, localising production, developing human capital, and, more broadly, expanding investment cooperation and strengthening business ties between Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic.
Concrete proposals on implementing relevant provisions of the Address, including from the perspective of strengthening the rule of law, were put forward by internationally renowned legal scholar Professor Pavel Šturma, who has extensive experience within the United Nations system, and analyst Dr Jan Campbell. Their cooperation with Kazakhstani partners has included providing advisory services to government institutions and contributing to the training of highly qualified personnel for public authorities, including the diplomatic service. Participants expressed support for measures aimed at upholding the constitutional principle of “Law and Order”, as well as the vision of a Just Kazakhstan.
The Chief Imam of the Abdurakhman Mosque in Shymkent, Nazirhan Tashkhodjaev, shared his experience of interfaith dialogue, which has become an important factor in maintaining stability in Kazakhstan’s diverse society. The day before, he had taken part in a major international conference on religious freedom held in Prague.
The substantive exchange of views at the roundtable demonstrated the relevance of the State of the Nation Address as a strategic document for identifying new approaches to deepening the traditionally strong and close political, business, scientific and technological, cultural and humanitarian ties between the two countries and their peoples.
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