Information briefing for the media was held at the Embassy

On December 14 this year, an information briefing for the media was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the eve of the celebration of the country's Independence Day. The event was dedicated to summarizing the results of the outgoing year.

Speaking at a briefing, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan B.Atamkulov stressed the importance of the upcoming holiday as a symbol of the unity of the nation and the memory of national heroes, and separately highlighted the importance of Republic Day, celebrated on October 25, as the personification of the country's first step towards independence.

B.Atamkulov highlighted the significance of the outgoing year from a political point of view for both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, emphasizing the similarity of the ways of development of the political systems of both countries and the many important domestic political events that took place this year.

In this context, the head of the diplomatic mission mentioned the successful holding of a referendum on amendments to the Constitution of Uzbekistan, presidential elections and political modernization in Kazakhstan. Here, special attention was paid to the parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan, held under the new mixed voting system.

Touching upon the topic of political modernization of Kazakhstan, the Ambassador listed the main vectors of the new development strategy of the country initiated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev, which is based on the formula "A strong President – an influential Parliament – an accountable Government" and principles such as human-centricity, youth education and sustainable use of natural resources.

Taking into account the high importance attached today to the development of civil society in our countries, B.Atamkulov also highlighted a new model of public dialogue in Kazakhstan, which was implemented in the creation of the National Kurultai on the initiative of President K. Tokayev. In this context, it was also noted the importance of cooperation in such fields as science, education and culture.

The event was attended by more than 40 journalists from various news outlets and TV channels.

The most active journalists who participated in the coverage of important political events of Kazakh-Uzbek relations throughout the year were awarded certificates of honor on behalf of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan B.Atamkulov.