BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 15. Kazakh President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev voted in the referendum on the draft of the
new Constitution at polling station No. 51 in the Palace of
Schoolchildren, Akorda's press service says, Trend reports.
Following the vote, the Kazakh president reportedly held a
briefing for local and international media, emphasizing the
importance of the referendum for the country's future.
"The Constitution is a truly historical document that guarantees
the rights and freedoms of our citizens, therefore it is of
exceptional importance. The new Constitution affirms the
territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty of our
country," Tokayev said.
Tokayev noted that he participated in the document's
preparation, including the wording of the preamble. He expressed
confidence that the new fundamental law will serve the benefit of
Kazakhstan and its future.
The President of Kazakhstan then answered a number of questions
regarding the main goals and objectives of the constitutional
reform, as well as the international agenda.
