“It’s important:“ Tokayev reacts to Kazakh writer’s interview

Tengrinews.kz – The President sent a telegram to the famous writer Tolen Abdik, according to a statement from Akorda.
The Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a telegram to the people's writer of Kazakhstan, playwright, and public figure Tolen Abdik, whose interview was recently published in the newspaper "Egemen Kazakhstan."

"I read your interview in the newspaper 'Egemen Kazakhstan' with great interest. Your deep thoughts contain valuable ideas concerning the spiritual existence of our nation. I consider your critical comments on the prospects for the development of national literature and wise instructions to the younger generation to be very timely. In an era of global instability, the duty of the writers' community is to promote the ideas of justice, goodness and universal values ​​through artistic creativity. It’s important for the future of our country. I wish you inexhaustible creative inspiration, good health, well-being and further success," the telegram on behalf of the President says.

Archived photo provided by the Akorda press service of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Tolen Abdik
In the interview, the writer shares his thoughts on the importance of humanity in creativity and social responsibility and discusses the state of modern Kazakh literature, its future, and the problems of young authors. He emphasizes that literature should be focused on universal values, such as justice, truth, and freedom. Tolen Abdik criticizes views that emphasize blood purity and nationalism.
Earlier, renowned sinologist Ivan Zuenko shared a rare photo of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.