President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that he considers the appeal to the CSTO partners appropriate and timely. These words were spoken during the meeting, which is broadcast on state TV channels, Sputnik Kazakhstan reports.
He turned to the CSTO allies with a request to assist in overcoming the “terrorist threat”. In addition to Kazakhstan, the CSTO includes Russia, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Earlier, Toktar Aubakirov, the first cosmonaut from Kazakhstan, on the air of the state television channel “Khabar 24” called on the authorities to resort to the help of the CSTO to resolve the situation with riots.
“If in Kazakhstan it turned out that we do not have enough strength to suppress it ourselves, then we regret, of course, this is right: how can I kill my brother, I cannot. Let us then resort to the help of those with whom we have concluded an agreement, that always, in all cases, when it will be difficult for me, you will help, please, and we will help you. And this treaty is the CSTO. Therefore, I think that if the CSTO troops enter here, it will not be superfluous, ”Aubakirov said.
At the same time, the Speaker of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that the authorities of Kazakhstan did not turn to the Russian Federation for help.
On Wednesday afternoon, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev, addressed the people of Kazakhstan and stressed that in the current situation he intends to act as tough as possible. “Individuals calling themselves ‘protesters’, despite my repeated calls for calm, continue to exacerbate the situation in the country. About half of the territory of our country is engulfed in riots. The situation is especially difficult in Almaty. In our beloved city, there are massive attacks on law enforcement officers. Among them are killed and wounded. Crowds of bandit elements beat up servicemen, mock them, take them naked through the streets, abuse women, rob shops, ”Tokayev said on Wednesday, addressing the people of Kazakhstan. Note that there is no confirmation of bullying against the military and women in social networks and messengers, but it is noted that there are cases of looting.
“Attention is drawn to the high level of organization of the hooligan elements. This is evidence of an elaborate plan of action by the conspirators who are financially motivated. Precisely the conspirators. Therefore, as the head of state and from today, the chairman of the Security Council intends to act as tough as possible. This is a question of the safety of our citizens, who make numerous requests to me to protect their lives, ”the President stressed.
He promised not to leave the country and will soon come up with new proposals for the political transformation of Kazakhstan.
Source: Rosbalt
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