Tokaev: Strengthening defense capability of Kazakhstan is one of most important tasks

President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Zhomart Tokaev took part in the ceremony of presenting state awards, the highest military and special ranks, class ranks, the press service of the Kazakh leader reports.

The Supreme Commander -in -Chief of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan congratulated the participants in the ceremony on the Day of the Defender of the Fatherland and Victory Day.

He noted that these holidays personify the continuity between the older generation that defended his homeland in the tests of the past, and the generation of warriors of an independent state.

“Kazakhs are a people with a glorious history. We are the descendants of the Great Batyrs, who did not allow any of the enemies to encroach on our sacred land. We are the heirs of valiant heroes who defeated in a terrible war. Today our power structures are vigilantly on guard of the security of Kazakhstan. The duty of everyone a citizen – to maintain a reliable foundation of our statehood. This is also a professional duty of those who devoted their lives to military service. Kazakhstan is a peaceful state. We maintain friendly relations with all foreign countries. We consider it necessary to resolve any issues between states peacefully. However, we cannot To show carelessness, in any conditions it is important to maintain vigilance. Strengthening the defense capability and security of our country is one of the most important tasks, ”said the head of state.

At the end, the president thanked all compatriots that ensure stability and security of Kazakhstan.