Seytkazy Mataev re-elected chairman of the board of the Union of Journalists of Kazakhstan

Portback election conference of the Union of Journalists of Kazakhstan was held on June 14.

Journalists from all regions of Kazakhstan took part in the conference via video link. The Board's report was discussed and adopted, plans and tasks for the forthcoming period were determined. It was stated that many young journalists with active civic stance have joined the Union recently, substantive work has been done on holding creative competitions, seminars, roundtables and other events and international contacts of Kazakhstani journalists with colleagues from China and Ukraine have been enhanced. The need for active participation in lawmaking, protection of journalists' rights and freedoms, sensitivity to veterans, and the use of their experience for the training of young cadres was brought into focus. The participants of the conference approved the plan of preparation for the 60th anniversary of the Union that will be celebrated next year.

The members of the governing bodies of the Union were elected. Seytkazy Mataev was elected the chairman of the board of the Union of Journalists of Kazakhstan.

The Union of Journalists of Kazakhstan is the largest creative organization of the country, with branches in Astana and Almaty and all regions of Kazkahstan. It unites about 5 thousand journalists of newspapers, television, radio and online editions.