ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 16. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr
Japarov discussed prospects for further strengthening bilateral
relations during a phone conversation, Trend reports via the press service of the
Kazakh president.
During the call, Japarov congratulated Tokayev on the successful
holding of the nationwide referendum in Kazakhstan and noted that
the voting results reflected broad public support for the course of
political and socio-economic modernization being implemented in the
country.
Tokayev, in turn, expressed gratitude for Kyrgyzstan’s support
and the participation of observers from the country in monitoring
the referendum, emphasizing that the constitutional reforms are
aimed at improving the efficiency of public administration and
enhancing citizens’ well-being.
The presidents also reaffirmed their commitment to further
deepening the strategic partnership and allied ties between the two
countries.
In addition, the leaders exchanged views on current regional and
international issues and reviewed the schedule of upcoming
meetings.
The republican referendum was held in Kazakhstan on March 15.
The decree to hold the vote was signed on February 11 by the
President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Voters were asked to decide on the adoption of a new
Constitution. The draft was prepared taking into account proposals
from citizens, political parties, public organizations, and experts
received during public discussions.
The draft Constitution places particular emphasis on human
rights and freedoms, while identifying sovereignty, independence,
the unitary nature of the state, and territorial integrity as the
country’s fundamental and immutable values.
Preliminary results of the republican referendum on the draft
new Constitution in Kazakhstan show that 87.15% of voters supported
the proposal.
