Results of parliamentary elections discussed in Vienna with the New Director of the ODIHR / OSCE

Vienna, January 14, 2021 - On the sidelines of the OSCE Permanent Council, the first meeting of the Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan in Vienna Kairat Umarov with the new Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Matteo Mecacci took place.

During the meeting, K. Umarov thanked the interlocutor for the fact that despite the difficult epidemiological situation in the world, the ODIHR managed to carry out one of the most important functions of the OSCE. In particular, to deploy a mission to observe the parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan.

K. Umarov noted the ODIHR Director that the parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan were held in accordance with international standards. Open and transparent elections is important for the further democratic development of Kazakhstan. Last year, the country implemented a package of unprecedented political reforms aimed at developing a multi-party system and political competition, as well as increasing civic engagement.

In turn, M. Mecacci responds positively to the reforms carried out in Kazakhstan in various spheres of public life as well as on the high level of cooperation between the country and the Organization.

He expressed gratitude to the Kazakh side for creating good conditions for the observers and noted that despite the difficulties associated with the pandemic, a very respectable mission of observers from the ODIHR was formed.

Besides, issues of further cooperation within the Organization were discussed.