Kazakhstan's President Tokayev called for reforms to the Kazakh language and the creation of new dictionaries.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has ordered a review of scientific approaches to Kazakh language orthography to be completed by the end of next year. The President criticized the use of illogical translations and artificially created words while noting confusion in certain terms. He also proposed forming a special working group to address controversial language issues.
- Tokayev proposed creating a special working group to discuss controversial language issues.
- Kasym-Jomart Tokayev instructed that the review of Kazakh language orthography scientific approaches be completed by the end of next year.
- Tokayev noted that older Kazakh words related to religion are increasingly being replaced by Arabic words.
- The Head of State suggested involving linguists and IT specialists in language development.
- The President said the number of people wanting to learn Kazakh is increasing in recent years.
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