The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported that as of 19:00, all 79 polling stations at Kazakhstan's foreign missions in 61 countries had begun work. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Voting has been completed in 11 countries. Out of the total number of registered voters (11,402 people), 6,007 people voted.
The last to vote will be our compatriots in San Francisco, USA (the station opened at 19:00 Astana time).
Protocols of foreign district election commissions on the results of voting for the election of deputies of the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be immediately transferred to the Central Election Commission for summing up the overall results.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that the first polling stations abroad had begun to close. This concerned stations in South Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Mongolia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Results of Voting Abroad
According to the Kazakh MFA, voting abroad was organized. At all stations, voter lists were clarified, and the voting process took place with the participation of observers and representatives of international organizations.
Significance of the Kurultai Elections
The Kurultai is an advisory body in Kazakhstan, and the election of its deputies is an important event in the country's political life. The active participation of Kazakhstani citizens abroad demonstrates the diaspora's involvement in the life of their homeland.
Conclusion
The results of voting abroad will be transferred to the Central Election Commission, where the overall results will be summed up. This process is carried out in accordance with Kazakhstan's electoral legislation.