On November 23, at the extended meeting of the Political Council of the Nur Otan party, our Elbasy, Nursultan Abishevich Nazarbayev announced a set of principles «Seven Pillars of Statehood», which will become the main future reference point for all Kazakhstanis in the new strategy for further development.
At the present time, in line with the tasks set, which we will have to solve, a set of principles Elbasy, who plays an important role. Of course, I would like to note their symbolism in the year of celebrating the 30th anniversary of Independence. As noted Elbasy: «Let the younger generation accept them as my call and order from the President. Elbasy, the leader of the country, who overcame the difficult, thirty-year-long path of creation together with the people. » And today I am happy to share a set of these principles with you, dear fellow countrymen!
«Seven Pillars of Statehood»
First. Independence is a fundamental value of every citizen.
It is the duty of every citizen of Kazakhstan to respect and pay tribute to our great history, rooted in the past, to honor and appreciate statehood, to protect it as the apple of your eye.
Second. Unity and harmony are the unshakable foundation of our statehood.
Ethnic diversity is the main advantage of our people, united in a single nation.
«It is the duty of every citizen to honor and observe the Constitution, speak the state language, and respect national values. Only by carefully increasing our unity and solidarity will we be able to preserve our sovereignty and strengthen our statehood.»
The third. The land is a priceless heritage of our ancestors, the property of the people.
There is nothing more sacred than the native land. For the people, the country and the land are inseparable. Every war in our history was fought only to protect the land and the country.
«Since the declaration of Independence of Kazakhstan, we have made every possible effort for international recognition and official consolidation of our borders,» Nursultan Nazarbayev said Abishevich.
Human history and current events show that disputed territories, as a rule, lead to wars and bloodshed (Nagorno-Karabakh, Crimea, Georgia, etc.).
«With this in mind, I have made every effort to protect the younger generation from such a serious risk,» he stressed Elbasy.
The fourth. Family and traditions are the fundamental pillars of society.
The origins of true patriotism begin with love and respect for the family and its traditions, the fatherland, the place where you were born, live and create.
«The weakening of the family institution and the oblivion of our national and spiritual traditions is a direct road to the loss of statehood. Only by discarding everything archaic and taking the best out of traditions will we be able to preserve our national identity, « he said.
Fifth. National culture is the spiritual support of the people.
Spiritual growth of society along with material values plays an important role in the process of Kazakhstan’s integration into the top 30 most developed countries.
A nation can achieve world recognition only by high achievements in art and science.
Sixth. Striving for knowledge and hard work are the key to well-being. We have talented, creative, energetic and purposeful young people in our country. It is especially gratifying to see active, successful young people working in large companies, making world-class scientific discoveries, and receiving professional recognition in various spheres of life.
The key to success is continuous self-education and hard work.
Seventh. Pragmatism is the key to competitiveness.
To achieve our goals, we need to work effectively, making maximum use of all available resources and opportunities. Young people have all the conditions for self-development, education, and doing what they love.
Therefore, guided by the principles of pragmatism, we should strive for moderation, be thrifty, and use our time efficiently.
Thus, by constantly strengthening the Independence and integrity of the country, maintaining the value of the family and promoting national and spiritual culture, paying attention to the acquisition of deep knowledge and honest work, we will become a nation of creators. These are the seven main pillars of our Statehood! #NurOtan

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