Reforms of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed in Chisinau

Chisinau, November 20, 2023 – A round table on the topic «Ongoing reforms in Kazakhstan – opportunities and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Moldovan cooperation» was held in Chisinau.

The event was attended by the leadership and members of Parliament, representatives of the Government, business and academic circles, mass media.

Speaking to the participants of the round table, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Mr. Almat Aidarbekov spoke about the reforms carried out in our country within the framework of the «Hearing State» concept put forward by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The Kazakh diplomat noted that the landmark event that opened a new stage in the development of Kazakhstan's society was the Constitutional Reform initiated by the President of Kazakhstan in 2022. As a result of the national referendum on amendments to the Basic Law of the country, the final transition from a super-presidential model to a presidential republic was ensured within the framework of the formula «A strong President – an influential Parliament - an accountable Government», systematic measures were taken to develop multiparty system and political competition.

Mr. Aidarbekov also briefed the participants on the key aspects of the country's new economic course, initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in the State of the Nation Address «The Economic Course of a Just Kazakhstan». According to the diplomat, the defining principles of the country's new economic course are fairness, inclusiveness and pragmatism, and its main goal is stable economic growth at the level of 6-7 percent with the aim of doubling the volume of the national economy to $450 billion by 2029.

Deputy Chairman of the Parliament of Moldova Mr. Mihai Popsoi highly appreciated the achievements and successes of our country, and also congratulated on the successful holding of pilot local elections on November 5 this year. The Vice Speaker noted the need to further enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Taking into account the current level of development of Kazakhstan and Moldova, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Co-Chairman of the Kazakh-Moldovan Intergovernmental Commission Mr.Vladimir Bolea drew attention to the high potential of economic relations between the two countries, stressed the need to intensify joint efforts in this direction, including in the context of preparations for the upcoming meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission in Astana in 2024.

Members of the Parliament of Moldova Mr. Oazu Nantoi. Ms. Elena Belyakova and Mr. Adrian Belii touched upon the opportunities and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism, culture, education and medicine.

The administrator of the Balti Free Economic Zone, Mr. Marin Ciobanu, drew attention to the need of strengthenіng cooperation in the investment sphere.

The participants of the round table expressed confidence that the discussion will contribute to the further substantive content of the bilateral agenda in the light of the reforms carried out both in Kazakhstan and Moldova.