The 10th Congress of the International “Qazaq Tili” Society was held in Astana with the participation of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The event was attended by members of the Society from the region, led by Salamat Idrisov, Chairman of the Management Board – Rector of Atyrau University.
The congress addressed issues related to strengthening the status of the state language, expanding the use of the Kazakh language in science and education, digitizing the national literary and cultural heritage, and enhancing the integration of the language with modern technologies.
In his speech, the Head of State emphasized: “The Kazakh language must be regarded as an unshakable symbol of our Independence, the state language of our Motherland, and the eternal soul of our nation.”
The President paid particular attention to the role of higher education institutions in developing Kazakh as a language of science, emphasizing the need for universities to give special consideration to scientific research conducted in Kazakh. He also outlined tasks related to establishing a national digital database, preparing high-quality textbooks, and standardizing scientific terminology and spelling rules.
During the congress, speeches were delivered by Rauan Kenzhekhanuly, Chairman of the International “Qazaq Tili” Society; Sauytbek Abdrakhmanov, statesman and public figure; Ekaterina Smolyakova, Deputy of the Kurultai; Eldana Gaberman, soloist of the Central Ensemble of the Ministry of Defense; Sardor Yuldashev, physician at the UMC Heart Center; Alina Kan, member of the People's Council of Kazakhstan; Maxim Kuznetsov, specialist at Mobile Telecom Service; Anar Fazylzhan, Director of the A. Baitursynuly Institute of Linguistics; and Dias Aidaraly, student at L. Gumilyov Eurasian National University.
The initiatives raised at the congress also place important responsibilities on higher education institutions. For Atyrau University, enhancing the scientific potential of the state language, supporting research in Kazakh, promoting national values, and developing the language competencies of future specialists are among its priority areas.
The congress served as an important platform for exchanging views aimed at strengthening the position of the Kazakh language in public life, education, and science.
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