Ambassador of Kazakhstan Viktor Temirbayev held a briefing for the leading Lithuanian media, during which he informed about the results of early presidential elections and the implementation of political reforms in Kazakhstan, Delovoy Kazakhstan reports.
The Kazakh diplomat spoke in detail about the events of the current year, which served as a catalyst for political and economic transformations in our country.
The journalists were presented with a chronology of events in the socio-political life of the country, including the holding of a referendum on amendments and additions to the Constitution of the country, initiatives proposed by the Head of State in the Address to the People of Kazakhstan on September 1 this year, as well as the adoption of six crucial laws, which made it possible to form a new model of interaction between the branches of government and strengthened guarantees for the protection of human rights and freedoms.
According to Viktor Temirbayev, the logical follow-up of the rapid and deep transformation was the holding of early presidential elections, which was necessary to obtain a new mandate to maintain the momentum of reforms after the June referendum.
Kazys Starkevičius, Chairman of the Seimas Economic Committee, and a member of the Lithuanian observer group praised the voting process, which was held in accordance with international standards and adhered to the principles of open and free elections. The Lithuanian deputy noted the similarity of the preparation process and conducting voting in Kazakhstan with the elections in European countries, in which he repeatedly participated as an observer.
Ruslana's Iržikevičius, founder and editor-in-chief of the “Lithuanian Tribune” news portal, drew attention to the active participation in the voting of the young generation of Kazakhstanis, many of whom were educated in the best Western educational institutions. In his opinion, the reforms proposed by the country's leadership have become a reflection of a wide range of views that exist in Kazakhstani society.
At the end of the briefing, Viktor Temirbayev spoke about the events on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Lithuania held by the Embassy this year and answered the journalist’s questions.
