A special birthday: Tokayev promises a gift for Milana Bitimova
Milana Bitimova, 15, from Semey, received an unusual birthday greeting at the National Center for Children's Rehabilitation. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev personally wished her a happy birthday, Qazinform News Agency reports.
On October 12, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, together with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, visited the National Center for Children’s Rehabilitation in Astana.
During the visit, the Head of State learned that one of the young patients had a birthday and decided to greet her personally. Footage was published on the Telegram channel @baltabayev.
Milana, who comes from a family of six children, lives with cerebral palsy. Her mother, Yekaterina, stays at home to care for the children, and her father, Kairat, works in window fabrication and installation.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev went in to see Milana and asked about her well-being and how she was doing. He wished her a happy 15th birthday and posed for a photo with her.
The President also promised to send the girl a gift and photos bearing his personal autograph.
