The government of Kazakhstan has commented on the statements of Nursultan Nazarbayev's grandson Aisultan Nazarbayev.

Axar.az reports that on behalf of the government, Kazakh Minister of Information Dauren Abayev made the statement on behalf of the government. He said these statements were made for manipulation by certain individuals.

Abayev said that Aisultan is currently being treated for drug abuse and that he should be concerned about his health, not his statements.

Earlier, Aisultan announced that he sought asylum in Britain. He also said that there is a high level of corruption between the Russian and Kazakh authorities.