The head of state on the upcoming referendum

The head of state on the upcoming referendum:

“For the first time in the history of our country, changes to the Constitution will be made through a nationwide referendum. Holding a referendum is an important step towards building a developed democratic society in Kazakhstan. For a month, there was an active discussion and explanation of the draft constitutional amendments in the country. The constitutional reform caused a wide response in the society.

All its provisions are aimed not at increasing the privileges and powers of the President, but at strengthening the system of checks and balances between the branches of government, protecting the interests, rights and freedoms of all citizens. I am sure that the will of the people on constitutional changes will lay a solid foundation for a New, Just Kazakhstan. Together we will make a reality of the New Kazakhstan, in which social justice will be the main value and the supporting structure of the new social contract.

The referendum will be a test of our society for civic maturity and political consciousness. The Central Referendum Commission and other authorized state bodies will ensure strict observance of all norms of the electoral legislation. The voting process will be monitored by international observers and representatives of public associations of our country.

Your vote at the polling station will become important and, perhaps, decisive in determining the new honest and understandable rules of public life. By coming to the polling station, you will demonstrate a high level of consolidation and solidarity of our people.

In the face of unprecedented geostrategic uncertainty and the need to address the complex challenges facing our country, we must be strong in our unity and solidarity. Genuine democracy presupposes the active and constructive participation of every citizen in the common cause. By voting for the new amendments, you will say a resolute no to corruption, nepotism, monopoly in politics and the economy.

I urge you, dear fellow citizens, to make your historic choice, which will determine the vector of Kazakhstan's development. Each of you is an integral part of the united people of Kazakhstan and is able to influence the future of the entire nation, and therefore your own destiny. The fate of the Motherland depends on you.”