The Vice-President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE CSO), Mrs. Satybaldy Burshakov, in her capacity as Special Coordinator and Head of the OSCE Mission to monitor the early parliamentary elections to be held in Kazakhstan on 19 March 2023.
At the meeting, Ms. Charalambidou noted the participation of a large number of OSCE CSO members as observers, reflecting the high level of interest in the elections in the country.
Mr. Burshakov referred to important reforms promoted by the President of Kazakhstan regarding the electoral process in the country, in light of the tragic events that took place in January 2022. In particular, he referred to reforms aimed, as he said, at introducing measures to enhance women's representation, reducing the electoral measure and the requirements for the establishment of new parties. She also referred to issues that have dominated the current election campaign.
Ms. Charalambidou thanked Mr. Burshakov for the briefing and assured him that the OSCE always seeks to contribute impartially to examining the compliance of all participating States with the democratic commitments they have undertaken, encouraging their fullest possible implementation.
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