Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took the oath as President of Kazakhstan

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who won the presidential elections in Kazakhstan, took the oath to the people of the republic and assumed the office, Report informs citing the RIA Novosti.

"I solemnly swear to faithfully serve the people of Kazakhstan, strictly follow the constitution and laws of Kazakhstan, guarantee the rights and freedoms of citizens, conscientiously perform the high duties assigned to me by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan," he said during a solemn ceremony.

Notably, the sixth presidential elections were held in Kazakhstan on June 9. According to the CEC, Tokayev garnered 70.96% of the votes and was nominated by the Nur Otan party, led by first president Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Earlier it was reported that the inauguration of the President of Kazakhstan will be held without foreign guests.