The situation in the Middle East is causing serious
concern, and Kazakhstan advocates for a peaceful conflict resolution through
dialogue and diplomacy. This was stated by Senate Chairman Maulen Ashimbayev at
a meeting with UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa.
According to him, the Head of State supports the diplomatic efforts of the
countries in the region. The parties also discussed Kazakhstan’s cooperation
with the UN and the role of the regional center in Almaty, which contributes to
strengthening security in Central Asia. Special attention was paid to the
domestic agenda, particularly the upcoming referendum on the new Constitution.
Ashimbayev noted that the document enshrines the key principles of the state,
including the protection of citizens’ rights, care for the environment, and the
country’s development in the face of modern challenges.
«Serious changes and transformation are currently underway. On March 15, a referendum will be held on the draft new Constitution. One of the key directions is strengthening the highest representative authority, merging the two chambers, and creating a single parliament. I am confident that this is a very necessary and timely step to further strengthen our parliamentary institutions. In the future, the Parliament of the Kurultai will actively interact both with you and with UN institutions. I am also confident that the Parliamentary Commission will continue its work on monitoring the SDGs, as this is not a matter of short-term considerations for us but a strategic area of work,» noted Maulen Ashimbayev, Chairman of the Senate, the Upper House of the Kazakh Parliament.
«We are observing the latest political reforms
including also the constitutional reform. So, now the referendum will be on
March 15, and from the UN side we are ready to support on the legislative
dimension, legislative matters, especially on the development and amendment of
particular laws if the government requests such support,» said Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa, UN Resident
Coordinator in Kazakhstan.
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