Canadian experts highly appreciated the results of the parliamentary elections of Kazakhstan

Ottawa, March 27, 2023 - as part of the Kazakh-Canadian online briefing, the results of the parliamentary elections and the implementation of large-scale political and democratic reforms in our country were discussed. The event was attended by representatives of the political, economic and expert circles of the two countries, including the Institute of World Economics and Politics (IMEP) of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Canadian Global Policy Institute (GCAI) and the School of International Affairs of Carleton University (NPSIA).

Zh.Sarabekov, head of the Eurasian Studies program at the Institute of Economic Policy and Economic Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, noted that two new parties were registered in these elections - the Respublika Party and the Green Party Baitak. As a result of the elections, six of the seven parties overcame the required 5% barrier to enter parliament. He also stressed that the participation of new parties in parliament would further strengthen the multi-party system by enhancing government pluralism and accountability.

The executive director of the Canadian news agency "U-Multicultural" in Winnipeg, Canada, Taya Rtishcheva, who took part as an international observer in the parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan, stressed that the elections were held in accordance with national legislation and international standards. She noted that more than 800 international observers, about 200 foreign journalists, as well as hundreds of local observers and media took part in the observation of the elections.

Canadian experts highly assessed the results of the March 19 parliamentary elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan, noting that they were held according to new fair rules and in a more competitive environment for political parties. They stressed that the past parliamentary elections have become an important component of the political reforms currently being implemented in our country, and will contribute to the further modernization of Kazakhstan.