Kasim-Jomart Tokayev

Kasim-Jomart Tokayev is the current President of Kazakhstan, having assumed office in March 2019. A seasoned diplomat, he previously served as the country's Foreign Minister and as the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Tokayev is known for his efforts to modernize Kazakhstan's economy and strengthen its international relations, particularly with neighboring countries. He has been instrumental in navigating Kazakhstan's path between Russia and the West, focusing on maintaining a balanced foreign policy. Tokayev was recently in the news for his participation in a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and other leaders during events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II in Moscow.