Tokayev noted the important role of the Russian language in the CIS

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted the important role of the Russian language in the CIS space and invited all countries to support the work of the International Organization for the Russian Language. Speaking at the CIS summit in Turkmenistan, he also urged to take care of the preservation of the languages of the peoples of the Commonwealth countries.

The Kazakh leader said: It is important to note the great importance of the Russian language in relations between our countries. This language promotes mutual understanding, expansion of educational, scientific and interhuman contacts. It's an indisputable fact. Therefore, I ask my colleagues to support the activities of the International Organization for the Russian Language. The organization has favorable prospects. I am sure of this, given that there are about 300 million people in the world who speak this language to varying degrees.”.

At the same time, it is extremely important to preserve a careful attitude to the linguistic and cultural diversity of the CIS countries, show due respect for the history, traditions, culture of all peoples, as well as search for more effective forms of cooperation in the humanitarian sphere to bring our peoples closer together.

The International Organization for the Russian Language was established on the initiative of the Kazakh leader.