A briefing for Ukrainian journalists and experts on the preparation for the elections to the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held in Kiev

On December 25, 2020, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Ukraine organized a briefing for Ukrainian journalists and experts in the format of online communication with the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the organization and conduct of the election campaign for the elections to the Mazhilis and maslikhats.

Anastassiya Schegortsova, member of the CEC of the Republic of Kazakhstan, informed about the course of the election campaign in Kazakhstan. She made the participants aware of the specifics of Kazakhstan's electoral legislation, including the procedure for electing representatives from the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, registration of party lists, compliance with the principles of gender equality, etc.

The representative of the CEC of the RK gave comprehensive answers to the questions of experts. Thus, it was noted that the elections under proportional system contributed to the enlargement of the electoral players and to a more responsible political campaign. Despite the difficult epidemiological and weather situation during this period, active participation of Kazakhstanis is expected in the upcoming elections.

The briefing with Ukrainian experts was one of the first in the framework of the information and explanatory campaign of the CEC of the Republic of Kazakhstan with foreign countries. Ukraine, in turn, always actively participates in observing the parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan. The upcoming major political event in Kazakhstan will not be an exception.