Foreign experts are highlighting the significance of the upcoming Kurultai elections. This is the first vote under the new constitutional framework and a new stage in Kazakhstan’s political development, Professor Glenn Agung Hole of the University of South-Eastern Norway said in an interview with Silk Way TV Channel. According to him, interest in Kazakhstan is growing in line with its role in global geopolitics, strengthened by the ongoing reforms. Today, the country serves as a link between Asia and Europe and plays an important role in the development of the Middle Corridor, the energy sector, and the critical minerals industry. Cooperation in the C5+ format is also becoming increasingly important, providing a platform for Central Asian countries to engage with major international players and partners. The successful conduct of the elections to the new Parliament is significant for strengthening cooperation with everyone. For foreign partners, the effectiveness and accountability of the new institutions are important conditions for building confidence in the country, facilitating the implementation of investment projects.
«They will also be
watching the new Kurultai and how it works after the election. For international partners,
success is about whether the
election strengthens its political system and at the same time keeps Kazakhstan stable. It’s also important
strategically. Kazakhstan has to manage relations with several major powers,
and a strong institution at home makes this easier. So for me, the main
question is quite simple. Does the election make Kazakhstan stronger? If the answer is yes, I think international partners will
see this as a major step forward,» noted Glenn Agung Hole, Professor of the University of South-Eastern Norway.
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