OREANDA-NEWS. June 24, 2008. In Akorda, President Nursultan Nazarbayev chaired a working session on issues of internal policy and ideological work with the participation of the Prime Minister, Head of Presidential Administration, cabinet members, heads of state bodies supervised directly by the President and mayors of Astana and Almaty.

The meeting’s participants considered reports submitted by heads of various state bodies, discussed important issues concerning international and inter-confessional politics, migration, protection of the rights of Kazakhstani citizens employed by foreign companies, informational and language policies and other issues.

Nursultan Nazarbayev outlined main priorities of the domestic policy at the current stage and underscored that the state should ensure the long-term stable development of the nation and strengthen its unity. Values of international stability and inter-confessional accord must be united by the “people’s unity” definition. New approaches in planning and scheduling domestic policy must be targeted at creating confidence and social optimism.

Summarizing the meeting’s outcomes, the President instructed appropriate authorized state bodies to perfect their work in the area of domestic policy, strengthening stability potential and consolidation of Kazakhstan’s society. Particularly, it was instructed to develop a new conception of internal policy and a triennial plan of actions in this area.

The President also gave instructions to regions’ governors on restricting inflation rates and price increase, crediting small- and medium-size business and timed preparation for winter period.

Astana’s Mayor Imangali Tasmagambetov presented his report on the preparation work on celebrating the 10th anniversary of the capital city.