A Draft of the New Constitution was Presented in Zagreb

A roundtable discussion on constitutional reform in Kazakhstan was held in Zagreb. Key areas of political reform being implemented in Kazakhstan as part of its commitment to building a Just and Listening State were discussed.

In his speech, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Daulet Batrashev noted that the constitutional reform was a logical continuation of the large-scale political transformations initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. It was noted that the changes are aimed at institutionally strengthening statehood, increasing government accountability, and expanding citizen participation in political processes.

The Kazakh diplomat presented the main provisions of the draft Constitution, including the formation of a unicameral Parliament, the establishment of the Kazakhstan Halyk Kenesi (Kazakhstan Council of People) as the highest advisory body, and the establishment of the office of Vice President. Particular attention was paid to enshrining the key values of the new Constitution – the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Kazakhstan as well as strengthening guarantees of human rights and freedoms as the state's highest priority.

The initiatives announced by the Head of State at the 5th session of the National Kurultai were also discussed, including the importance of further improving the constitutional model, ensuring continuity of power, and the long-term sustainability of the political system.

Representatives of the Kazakhstan-Croatia Friendship Society, the country's academic community and expert circles participated in the roundtable. In particular, the newly elected Chairman of the Friendship Society, Goran Beus Richembergh, gave a positive assessment of the ongoing reforms in Kazakhstan, noting their systemic and gradual nature. According to experts, updating constitutional norms contributes to increasing transparency in public administration, strengthening legal guarantees, developing parliamentarism, and enhancing public oversight mechanisms.

Participants noted that the consistent implementation of reforms strengthens Kazakhstan's international image as a dynamically developing and open state committed to the principles of the rule of law and institutional modernization.