President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in the ceremony of conferring state awards, supreme and special military and class ranks, El.kz cites the Akorda press office.
“These holidays symbolize continuity between the older generation, who defended the Motherland in the trials of the past, and the generation of warriors of the independent state” the President said.
The Head of State conferred military, special ranks and class ranks on officers and presented state awards to a number of citizens for courage and faithful service.
«Dear officers and soldiers! I congratulate you on the awards and conferred titles and ranks! Our sacred duty and high honor is to remain true to the oath, to serve the state and the people with dignity,» the President stressed.