The Ambassador of Kazakhstan held a briefing for the leading Swiss media

Bern, January 26, 2023 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Switzerland Kairat Sarzhanov held a briefing for the leading Swiss media (Radio Television Suisse (RTS), Swissinfo, Nasha Gazeta) about political and socio-economic reforms in Kazakhstan.

Kazakh diplomat provided the details of the changes taking place in the country, which resulted from the initiatives of the President Tokayev starting from 2019, as well as the development of the "Fair Kazakhstan" concept. Covering the key political transformations of the country, he spoke about the national referendum supported by the citizens last year, which established new democratic values in the state administration, in particular limited powers of the President, a more powerful parliament, an independent Сonstitutional court, the creation of new political parties and the direct election of akims.

Special attention was paid to the upcoming elections in the Mazhilis and maslikhats on March 19. It was noted that these elections will be the final stage of the transformation of state institutions and will fill the "strong President - influential Parliament – accountable Government" formula with real content.

During the discussion of Kazakh-Swiss cooperation, K.Sarzhanov emphasized the prospects for investment cooperation between the two countries in the field of transport and logistics, mechanical engineering and agriculture.

As part of the briefing, ambassador answered the journalists questions.