Kazakhstan's ruling party nominated Tokayev as presidential candidate

The Amanat party has nominated the current Kazakh leader, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as a presidential candidate – as informed by the party’s executive secretary, Askhat Oralov, RIA Novosti reports

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Mr. Oralov said that the delegates had decided to nominate Mr. Tokayev during an extraordinary party congress. According to the executive secretary, there had been no objections.

Earlier, the Kazakh leader announced he considers it right to take part in the presidential elections, though – according to him – there should be no nomination from specific organisations.

The early elections of the President of Kazakhstan are scheduled for November 20th.