777 foreign observers
will monitor the Kurultai elections. They represent 42 countries and 13
international organizations. Among the registered observers are 138 foreign parliamentarians.
The accreditation application period closed yesterday, and today the Central
Election Commission of Kazakhstan
(CEC) announced the results. The Commission noted that the large number of
foreign observers reflects the international community’s strong interest in the
upcoming elections. In addition, representatives of the central election
authorities of 22 countries will observe the electoral process. Among
them are the heads of 11 foreign election commissions.

