Reading the President`s interview in the Ana Tili newspaper, one can see that a tremendous amount of work has been accomplished across all sectors of society throughout the year, and even greater progress and development are expected in the coming years.

Notably, significant programs have been implemented in developing modern economic sectors, digitizing government structures, and technologically upgrading them. Large-scale projects have been carried out to strengthen digital infrastructure, and meaningful initiatives aimed at improving the social well-being of the population have been realized.

Special attention should be given to the fulfillment of the accumulation and stabilization functions of Kazakhstan’s National Fund, as well as the launch of the National Fund for Children program. Implemented for the first time in the country, this initiative plays a crucial role in investing in the future of the nation. The improvement of citizens` living standards is reflected in the increase of pensions, benefits, scholarships, and salaries of civil sector employees by several percent, marking one of the key indicators of progress. This can also be seen as a sign of Kazakhstan`s development as a social state.

In the field of education, a major achievement of the past year was the opening of branches of leading foreign universities based on Kazakhstan’s prominent higher education institutions. Scientific potential and intellectual resources drive any progress, and universities remain central to the advancement of science and education. Another significant event was the opening of a laboratory for circuit design, assembly, and configuration of modern electronic devices at the Smart Technologies Engineering department of the International Engineering and Technology University. This center is a crucial step toward fulfilling long-term goals and objectives. The new center holds great value as a key platform for education, scientific research, and the development of innovative projects. In the future, it will serve as an essential facility for training highly demanded specialists in high-tech industries.

President Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, adhering to the principle of "My goal is to strengthen the economy and sovereignty," focuses extensively on improving citizens` quality of life, economic growth, and the evolving geopolitical situation. He actively implements effective measures to reinforce the country’s independence and its standing in the international arena.

As the Head of State, the President is deeply engaged in internal and foreign policy matters daily, successfully executing major reforms and making strategic decisions. He has taken concrete actions in response to various crises and emergencies within the country while demonstrating a responsible and pragmatic approach to pressing global challenges.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s interview is of great importance, and every citizen should read and comprehend its essence carefully. It systematically analyzes key factors such as order, knowledge, competence, unity, science, labor, socio-political issues, and both domestic and foreign policies. This publication stands as a comprehensive article that embodies the principle: "Bow your head to the past, roll up your sleeves for the future!"

             B.D. Karbozova, Associate Professor, Department of Social and Humanitarian Sciences and World Languages