English
Today, rather than a formal meeting, an open discussion was held with members of the Public Council of Almaty. As part of the electoral campaign, we discussed the provisions of the new Constitution concerning elections to the Kurultai, political party representation, and the development of parliamentarism in Kazakhstan.
The topic is highly relevant, so we agreed from the outset: no campaigning for political parties — only substantive discussion. What aspects of the Kurultai’s work do we still need to understand? What significance will the new format have for the Public Council? How can we establish effective cooperation?
We regularly work with regulatory legal acts and laws, conduct expert assessments, submit proposals, and represent the interests of residents. Therefore, it is important for us to understand how this work will continue within the new political framework.
Personally, I believe that the Kurultai opens up interesting opportunities. I am convinced that if bureaucracy is reduced and the voice of civil society is genuinely heard, this will already bring tangible benefits to people.