Moscow roundtable hails Kazakhstan's Kurultai election as stable, legitimate
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Russian parliamentarians, diplomats, and political analysts discussed Kazakhstan's August 23 Kurultai election at a roundtable in Moscow. Participants emphasized political stability, legitimacy of the new parliament, and continuity of dialogue between Astana and Moscow. The discussion occurred before final results were announced, with preliminary data showing Adilet party leading.
Key Facts
- Adilet party won 110 of 145 seats in the Kurultai with 71.17% of the vote.
- Four other parties passed the 5% threshold: Auyl (10 seats), Respublica (9), Ak Zhol (8), and the Nationwide Social Democratic Party (8).
- Final turnout was 74.08%, with 9,351,539 voters out of 12,623,289 registered.
- 777 international observers from 42 countries and 13 international organizations monitored the election.
- Senator Andrei Denisov called the election 'exemplary' and linked turnout above 70% to social maturity.
Moscow Roundtable
The roundtable took place at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Russia after the August 23 vote. Participants included Russian parliamentarians, diplomats, and political analysts. They viewed the election results as preserving political stability and legitimizing the new parliamentary model. The discussion occurred before the Central Election Commission approved final results.
Election Results
Adilet secured 110 of 145 mandates with 71.17% of votes. Auyl received 10 seats, Respublica 9, Ak Zhol 8, and the Nationwide Social Democratic Party 8. 230,446 voters (2.51%) chose 'Against all'. Turnout reached 74.08%, with 9,351,539 ballots cast from 12,623,289 registered voters. 777 international observers from 42 countries and 13 organizations monitored the process.
Official Reactions
First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Andrei Denisov called the election 'exemplary'. He said turnout above 70% demonstrates maximum social maturity and manageability of domestic political processes. Denisov expressed hope that the existing mechanism of Kazakh-Russian interparliamentary cooperation will continue after the transition to the Kurultai. Ambassador Dauren Abayev stated that Adilet's result reflects support for President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's political course and reforms. Abayev emphasized that the name 'Kurultai' connects historical tradition of Kazakh statehood with modern representative democracy.
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Moscow roundtable hails Kazakhstan's Kurultai election as stable, legitimate
