Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's Political Reforms Presented to the Croatian Parliament

Zagreb, January 21, 2026 – Ambassador of the Kazakhstan to Croatia Daulet Batrashev presented the results of the National Kurultai, held on January 20, 2026, to the members of the Parliament of Croatia.

The Kazakh diplomat informed about the key political and socioeconomic guidelines outlined by the Head of State at the Kurultai, emphasizing Kazakhstan's commitment to deepening political modernization, strengthening the rule of law, developing an inclusive economy, and enhancing the role of civil dialogue. The Croatian side was briefed on plans to transition to a unicameral parliament and the upcoming referendum, the creation of a new consultative body to unite ethnic groups, regions, and public groups, and the strengthening of national unity.

Praising the foresight of the Head of State, the head of the parliamentary group for cooperation with Kazakhstan, Anđelka Salopek welcomed the political and economic reforms being carried out in the country and emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy as a tool for strengthening mutual trust and sustainable partnership.

The interlocutors discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Croatian interparliamentary cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the further development of parliamentary interaction and the exchange of legislative experience; economic cooperation, including energy, agriculture, transport, and logistics; digital transformation, innovation, and the application of artificial intelligence technologies in public administration and business; and cooperation in education, science, and humanitarian exchanges.

Highlighting the growing role of the parliamentary dimension and successful visit of Croatian parliamentarians to Astana in February 2025, the Croatian politician invited members of the Kazakh Parliament to visit Zagreb this year at a time convenient for the Kazakh side.