Kazakh leader praises President Aliyev’s physical strength, dsciplined training

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has commented on the physical fitness of leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), highlighting Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for his strength and disciplined approach to training.

In an interview with the “Turkistan” newspaper, Tokayev said that President Aliyev is physically strong and trains regularly with a clear understanding of his routine, Caliber.Az reports. 

He also spoke about the sporting habits of other CIS leaders, noting that Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov plays football, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev works out in the gym, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan practices cycling, and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko continues to play hockey.

Tokayev added that Tajik President Emomali Rahmon does not complain about his health and demonstrates the resilience of a warrior and sailor. He concluded by saying that all of his colleagues are in excellent physical shape.

By Sabina Mammadli