ASTANA. August 418. KAZINFORM  /Muratbek Makulbekov/ "The future of Kazakhstan and Kazakh journalism depends on youth", Minister of Information and Communications Askar Zhumagaliyev says in his address to the participants of the III Forum of Young Journalists Kalamger-Azamat. The message was read out by Vice Minister Nurai Orazov at a meeting with the journalists in Central Office of Nur Otan Party.

"Due to the forum our young journalists could upgrade their professionalism. Due to the President's care of the young generation the number of competitive and free thinking young people increases day by day", the Minister's message reads.

A. Zhumagaliyev noted that amid globalization the profession of journalist is imposed high responsibility. He also highlighted, that the future of Kazakhstan and Kazakhstan journalism directly depends on youth.