Congratulations from the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the New Year 2025
January 1, 2025
Dear compatriots!
With all my heart I congratulate you on the New Year!
We are entering the year that crowns the first quarter of this century. It is significant that all residents of our country, from Altai to Atyrau, simultaneously open a new page of the calendar. Our people always greet this holiday with enthusiasm.Looking back, we sum up the results of the outgoing year, set new goals and look to the future with great hopes. On this truly family holiday, first of all, I want to wish peace and prosperity to our country, well-being to all fellow citizens.
This year has been full of important events. The comprehensive reforms we have launched have borne their first fruits. We have taken decisive steps to implement the new economic course. The manufacturing industry has developed dynamically, large industrial enterprises have been launched, and the investment climate has improved. Thousands of kilometers of roads have been reconstructed, and the longest bridge in the country has been built. Our farmers have reaped a record harvest. Thanks to the “Taza Kazakhstan” campaign, the appearance of cities and villages has begun to change. For the first time, the average life expectancy of citizens has reached 75 years. Much has been done to ensure a bright future for the younger generation. Part of the National Fund’s funds began to go to children’s accounts. Over a hundred new schools have been opened, and many social facilities have been built. Members of Parliament have adopted laws concerning pressing issues of society. A referendum was held, at which we made a very important decision concerning the future of our country. The majority of our citizens supported the construction of a nuclear power plant. Kazakhstan’s authority on the world stage has significantly strengthened, and significant summits of influential international organizations have been held in Astana. Thousands of athletes and foreign guests gathered for the World Nomad Games, organized at the highest level. The competitions demonstrated to the world the uniqueness and originality of the nomadic civilization. Thanks to the victories of Kazakhstani athletes, our turquoise flag fluttered in the arenas of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our schoolchildren also won many medals at international intellectual Olympiads. These are far from all of our achievements that we can rightfully be proud of.
As you know, last spring, a number of regions were engulfed in large-scale floods, which became a difficult test for the country. But, despite the difficulties, our people demonstrated solidarity and unwavering unity. All victims were provided with the necessary assistance. The state left no one without attention, fulfilling all its obligations. Today, hundreds of families are celebrating the New Year in new homes. Thanks to such unity, we overcome all challenges and confidently look to the future.
We will continue systemic reforms and implement all the plans. As President, I will make every effort to make the coming year even more fruitful. The government has to do effective work to ensure the steady growth of our economy. We need to open new industries, improve the conditions for doing business, continue building roads, and solve problems in the public utilities sector. We need to expand the use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence. Strengthen support for our farmers. The main goal in all this work is to improve the well-being of citizens.
The state will pay increased attention to the development of education and healthcare, science and culture. We will continue to build new schools and hospitals, raise the status of teachers, doctors, scientists, and cultural figures. And, of course, the state will support young people.
Next year, we will have a number of significant dates. We will worthily celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. We will hold the thirtieth anniversaries of the Constitution and the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan at a high level. We must also take a responsible approach to celebrating the 180th anniversary of the great Abai.
In recognition of the merits of working people, I have declared the coming year the Year of Working Professions. Particular attention will be paid to promoting such values as patriotism, hard work and professionalism in society. Right now, despite the holiday, thousands of our compatriots are at work, serving. Among them are border guards, doctors, law enforcement officers, rescuers, firefighters, production workers, representatives of other professions who set a real example of dedication to their work. On behalf of the entire nation, I express my sincere gratitude to you. I would also like to convey my best wishes to our fellow citizens studying or working abroad!
Dear compatriots!
At this special moment, I wish each family love and prosperity! May the New Year bring only good things to each citizen! May our older generation be healthy! I wish children and youth success in life and a bright future! May our sacred Motherland prosper!May this family holiday fill your hearts with warmth and joy! With all my heart I wish you good health, happiness and prosperity!
Happy New Year!