Online briefings on the work of international observers from the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly are being held at the Sputnik Kazakhstan multimedia press center on election day. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan is holding its first elections to a new unicameral parliament – the Kurultai. The briefing is attended by Kazbek Taysaev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
During the briefing, observers share information on the progress of the electoral process, observation methodology, and preliminary conclusions. The work of the IPA CIS mission is aimed at ensuring transparency and legitimacy of the electoral process in the country.
The Kurultai elections are a significant event in Kazakhstan's political life, as these are the first elections of a unicameral parliament in the country's history. The participation of international observers allows assessing the compliance of the electoral process with international standards.
The briefings are held online and are accessible to all interested parties. Kazbek Taysaev's participation underscores the importance of inter-parliamentary cooperation between Russia and Kazakhstan.
Election results and observers' conclusions are expected to be published later.