The President of the Constitutional Court met with the Special Representative of the European Union for Human Rights

On the sidelines of the main UN Human Rights Forum, the President of the Constitutional Court E. Azimova met with the EU Special Representative of the European Union for Human Rights I. Gilmore.

During the meeting the head of the Kazakh delegation familiarised the Special Representative in detail with the constitutional reform carried out in 2022, under which the activity of the Constitutional Court was restored. Particular attention was paid to the Human Rights Action Plan approved by Presidential Decree of 8 December 2023 during International Human Rights Day. The plan is the third package of measures in this area and confirms the commitment of the Head of State to address the challenges in this field, taking into account the demands of society and the commitments undertaken.

The Kazakh side noted the high level of activity in the development of interaction between our state and the European Union in the framework of the UN Human Rights Council. Azimova expressed her gratitude to the EU Special Representative for Human Rights I. Gilmore and confirmed the readiness for constructive co-operation with the UN human rights bodies and other member states in the protection of human rights.