The Head of State received Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balaeva,El.kz reports citing Akorda.
The President heard a report on the results of the work of the Ministry of Culture and Information, as well as approaches to the further activities of the department.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was informed about the measures taken in the fields of information, culture, creative industries, civil society, religion and interethnic relations, youth and family and demographic policy.
The minister announced the plans of the department regarding the development of supervised areas.
Following the meeting, the Head of State set a number of specific tasks for the ministry to develop the infrastructure of cultural and historical sites, support creativity, and popularize the culture of Kazakhstan abroad.
In addition, Aida Balayeva was instructed to intensify work on institutional support and accelerated development of creative industries.