President of Kazakhstan: will continue to promote the reform process

　　China News Agency, Astana, December 29 (Reporter Zhang Shuo) On the 29th local time, President Tokayev of Kazakhstan pointed out when attending a meeting of the Senate (the upper house of parliament) that the current priority is to maintain national stability and security. Open the way for the comprehensive development of Kazakhstan.

He emphasized that the country will continue to advance the reform process in various fields next year.

　　According to the official website of the Presidential Palace of Kazakhstan, Tokayev said at the meeting that the country has undergone a huge test this year, and systemic reforms have been launched in an all-round way. Stan becomes a "Presidential Republic with a Strong Parliament" as it transitions from a "Super-Presidential Government".

At the same time, the reform measures also include limiting the power of the president, expanding the role of the parliament, and lowering the threshold for political party registration.

Tokayev also emphasized that ensuring justice and legality is the responsibility of the state and the expectation of society. To this end, he announced that the Constitutional Court will start working in 2023, "I believe that the Constitutional Court will contribute to the protection of civil rights and freedoms." .”

　　In addition, the reform plan also redistributes the tasks of the upper and lower houses of parliament and improves the status of the lower house of parliament. At the same time, the political power of local councils will also be strengthened.

Tokayev said that expanding the role of Kazakhstan's parliament will allow "responsible parliamentarians" to play an active role in national development.

He also noted that, as head of state, he will attach great importance to the upcoming parliamentary elections.

　　Previously, according to the news released by the Kazakh President’s Press Office, according to the presidential decree signed by Tokayev, the election of the upper house of parliament will be held on January 14, 2023, and the election of the lower house of the Kazakh parliament and local government agencies may be held in June 2023. .

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