Chairman of the Kazakhstan Central Election Commission Participates for the First Time in Observing Austrian Parliamentary Elections

Vienna, September 28-30, 2024 – Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nurlan Abdirov, took part in an international mission to observe the elections for the National Council, the Lower House of Parliament in Austria. This significant event marked an important step in strengthening international cooperation between the two countries in the field of electoral law and democratic processes.

During his visit, the Chairman of Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission visited several polling stations, familiarized himself with the voting process, interacted with local election commission members, and discussed the course of the elections with voters. These activities provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the functioning of Austria's electoral system.

In addition, Nurlan Abdirov held meetings with Gregor Wenda, Head of the Electoral Department, Dr. Harald Troch, a Member of the National Council, and Ambassador Gerhard Sailler, Director of the Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Austria. During these meetings, they discussed prospects for further professional cooperation between the electoral bodies of the two countries.

Kazakhstan's participation in observing the Austrian elections underscores the importance and openness of the bilateral dialogue between Kazakhstan and Austria on electoral technologies and ensuring election transparency. Studying the experiences of foreign countries, including Austria, contributes to the development of democratic processes in Kazakhstan and helps to enhance the standards of transparency and openness in elections.