Ombudsman A. Lastaev held meeting with representatives of the European Parliament

The Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Lastaev held meeting with a group of deputies of the European Parliament consisting of 14 people with the participation of the Ambassador of the European Union to Kazakhstan Kentutis Jankauskas. The delegation was headed by the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, David McAllister.
The parties discussed issues in the field of human rights protection, in particular, issues of torture, extradition, interaction with non-governmental and international organizations.
In turn, the Ombudsman informed about the constitutional reforms being carried out in the country and other measures taken to improve the human rights situation.
Artur Lastaev also spoke in detail about the activities of the Center, his initiatives, new powers, which for the first time fixed at the level of the Constitutional Law "On the Commissioner for Human Rights", as well as the opening of regional offices in regions, cities of republican significance and the capital.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to further strengthening cooperation with the purpose of increasing the effectiveness of human rights activities in Kazakhstan.
In general, the meeting was held in the format of a constructive dialogue.