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Kazakhstan, Astana, Feb. 15 / Trend A.Maratov /
Kazakh Leader Nursultan Nazarbayev intends to run for president in elections in 2016, the Kazakh newspaper "Liter" reported with reference to President's Adviser Yermukhamet Yertysbayev.
"President Nazarbayev intends to run for president in 2016. The next decade is extremely important period in the development of independent Kazakhstan. So, we will build our future together and under Nazarbayev's leadership," Yertysbayev said.
Early presidential elections in Kazakhstan will be held on April 3. Current President Nursultan Nazarbayev will run for president from the ruling Nur Otan party.
Five applicants intend to take part in early election for the president's post in Kazakhstan.
One of the self-nominated applicants - ex-deputy of the Senate of Kazakhstan Ualihan Kaysarov did not pass the state language proficiency examination and dropped out of pre-election campaign.
Three candidates have successfully passed the state language examination: Nazarbayev and self-nominated candidates Musagali Duambekov and Salim Oten. All three candidates have been approved by the Central Election Commission. All candidates have been given subscription sheets for collection of citizens' votes.
Two other candidates Amantai kazhi Asylbek and Kanat Eszhanov have to pass the exam.