Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Russia, Dauren Abaev, has reaffirmed that the newly approved constitution solidifies the country's role as a steady and reliable partner to Moscow on the international arena and ensures the protection of the Russian language.
"I want to emphasize that Kazakhstan remains a predictable and reliable partner for Russia on the international stage," Abaev stated. "Our country maintains the high status of the Russian language. As President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has noted, the fact that the new constitution is published in both Kazakh and Russian with equal legal force demonstrates our consistent commitment to protecting the language."
The ambassador added that the new constitution emphasizes Kazakhstan's historical traditions while creating the conditions for stable, long-term development. He noted that the document defines the principles of a "state for the people," making the inalienability of human rights a foundational concept and the law's most extensive section. Abaev described the adoption of the new constitution as a key milestone for the nation.
He also thanked Russia for its attention to the referendum, noting that 92 Russian representatives, including officials from the Central Election Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated as observers.
Furthermore, the ambassador pointed to the high voter turnout at the embassy in Moscow. He reported that the local polling station saw a turnout of 87%, with over 1,000 people casting their ballots.
Kazakhstan held its constitutional referendum on March 15. More than 10,000 polling stations were open on the day of the vote, including 54 abroad. The referendum was declared valid as more than 50% of eligible citizens participated. The new constitution is expected to take effect on July 1.
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Based on materials from TASS