The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the XXXIV session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK) stated the need to suppress provocations against interethnic peace in the country. The head of state emphasised the equality of all before the law and noted the importance of distinguishing constructive criticism from blanket fault-finding.
In his speech, the President drew attention to the activities of certain human rights organisations, bloggers and journalists who, he said, are trying to find a negative political subtext in events taking place in Kazakhstan. Tokayev paid particular attention to former citizens of the country who have left for abroad and are waging information attacks on their own people.
"Today it is no secret to many that in doing so they are simply earning the foreign funding allocated to them. Democracy, so to speak, on foreign money", the President noted, emphasising that abroad, the well-being of Kazakhstan, including the development of democracy, is by and large of no concern to anyone.
The head of state mentioned recent exposés of the activities of foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs), which, he said, showed their cynicism, greed and indifference towards Kazakhstan. Also uncovered were the "dark sides" of some well-known Kazakh grant recipients.
Tokayev acknowledged the existence of problems in the country, stressing that they exist in all states. At the same time, he stated that these problems will be resolved in accordance with national legislation and interests, and not according to someone else's playbook. The President expressed confidence that this approach is understood both by the country's citizens and by well-disposed international partners.
Concluding his speech, the head of state noted that ideological strife is alien to the Kazakh nation. According to him, the people are united by traditions and values rooted deep in history, a shared mentality and way of life.
The President's speech served as a clear signal of the authorities' intention to resolutely oppose any attempts to destabilise the interethnic situation in the country. At the same time, Tokayev emphasised the importance of maintaining a balance between protecting national interests and ensuring constructive dialogue in society.
Recall that in March 2025, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance published a new register of individuals and companies that received foreign funding in the second half of 2024. The document, unofficially called the "register of foreign agents", is a continuation of state policy to increase transparency of financial flows in the country.
The issue of foreign funding has two sides. On one hand, investments by international corporations such as Intel and Mitsubishi create jobs and develop infrastructure. On the other hand, funding for NGOs with unclear objectives raises questions, since under the guise of charity, foreign entities may pursue their own political interests.
At the last Kurultai in March, Tokayev clearly outlined the state's position, noting that international NGOs have for years interfered in the internal affairs of countries under the pretext of spreading democratic principles. At the same time, the funds of foreign taxpayers were often used for unintended purposes.