Tokayev: Economic damage of Kazakh unrest could amount to $2-3 billion

The preliminary economic damage from the unrest in Kazakhstan could amount to $2-3 billion, Report informs citing the press service of Kazakh President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev.

The president of Kazakhstan held talks with European Council President Charles Michel to discuss the situation in the country.

“According to Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev, the preliminary economic damage to the state could amount to $2-3 billion,” a statement on the website of the president of the Republic of Kazakhstan reads.

The president called the events an unprecedented act of aggression and encroachment on the statehood of Kazakhstan. He added that the violent actions of the terrorists resulted in numerous casualties among the law-enforcement officers and civilians, about 1,300 businesses were damaged, more than 100 shopping centers and banks were attacked, and about 500 police cars were burned.