The number of international observers at the elections for
deputies of the Kurultai, which will be held in Kazakhstan on August 23,
continues to grow. The Central Election Commission has accredited another 405
representatives from seven foreign countries, as well as nine international
organizations and missions. As a result, the total number of observers has
reached 656. Among them are more than 120 foreign parliamentarians. According
to the Central Election Commission, the submission of applications for
accreditation will end on August 17. The CEC representatives also note that the
first elections to the Kurultai are attracting considerable interest from the
international community.
«Given that we accredited 74 members of parliament on August
3, today we are submitting another 29 members for accreditation. They represent
the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. These are 15 leading
countries on the European continent. There are also representatives of the
Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States, including 10 members from three
countries. In addition, there are members of parliaments that are part of the
CIS Interparliamentary Assembly,» noted Mukhtar Yerman, Deputy
Chairman, Kazakh Central Election Commission.
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