Tokayev swears in as new Kazakhstan's president

• Published date: 27 November 2022
• Publication title: Philippines News agency

Kazakhstan's new president took office on Saturday after an inauguration ceremony in the capital Astana.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was sworn in at the Palace of Independence during the ceremony, which opened with the Kazakh flag, presidential standard, and Constitution being brought into the Grand Hall.

Swearing an oath of loyalty to the people of the Central Asian country, Tokayev was officially declared head of state.

In his address, he said the snap presidential election held earlier this month was a "patriotic triumph," confirmed by journalists and international observers to have been "just and open."

"I see the election results as support for my political platform and a mandate of trust for the implementation of plans for the coming period. It is a high honor and a colossal responsibility to lead the country, enjoying the people's support," he said.

Tokayev said he would hold state interests "above all" and vowed to do "everything possible" to meet the people's expectations, "to build a just Kazakhstan."

Speaking about foreign policy, Tokayev said his administration would focus on "mutually beneficial cooperation and strategic...