ALMATY, March 14 (Xinhua) - The fourth annual meeting of the Ulttyq Qurultay, or National Congress, has commenced in Kazakhstan with the participation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Kazinform news agency reported on Friday.
The Ulttyq Qurultay is a consultative and advisory body under the President of Kazakhstan, serving as a platform for dialogue between the government and citizens. President Tokayev signed the decree establishing the Ulttyq Qurultay on June 15, 2022. The body includes one representative from each regional public council.
This year, the meeting is taking place in the Burabay resort area in Akmola Region.
"Members of the Ulttyq Qurultay play a significant role in the country's modernization, uniting citizens around common constructive goals. From its inception, this platform has symbolized renewal, setting new standards for public dialogue," Tokayev stated.
The president also emphasized that where there is mutual understanding and respect, harmony will always prevail. In his view, this is the core mission of the Ulttyq Qurultay. ■