The course of implementation of Kazakhstan’s political reforms was discussed in the Jordanian parliament

On July 27, 2021, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Amman Aidarbek Toumatov held a meeting with Speaker of Jordan’s House of Representatives Abdul Monem Odat.

During the meeting the Jordanian side was informed about the key initiatives of the presidential package of political reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan.  In particular, the diplomat noted innovations in the legislation aimed at reducing registration barrier to establish political Parties and lowing the mandatory vote threshold for their passage in the parliamentary elections, returning the “against all” option to voting ballots in elections on all levels, as well as introducing mandatory 30 percent quotas for women and young people into voting lists of political parties.

In addition, the Ambassador also elaborated in greater detail on the Conception of local self-government development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which provides, within the framework of the modernization of the political system, for the transition to direct elections of rural mayors.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to further deepen bilateral cooperation between the lower chambers, including through the holding of a meeting of the Kazakh-Jordanian parliamentary friendship group this year.