US EditionLargest country in Central Asia approves new constitution
- Kazakhstan's voters approved a new constitution that streamlines Parliament and restores the office of vice president in a referendum with 73% turnout and over 87% support, as announced by the Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan.
- President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called the vote a historic event and declared March 15 will be celebrated annually as Constitution Day following the referendum.
- The referendum was monitored by observers and welcomed by Türkiye's Foreign Ministry, which noted the vote took place in a peaceful and calm environment.
- Parliamentary elections are expected this summer following the referendum.
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The President of Kazakhstan, Kasim-Jomart Tokaev, signed a decree adopting the country's new Constitution at a solemn ceremony at his residence in Astana, reporting to Orda.kz on 17 March.
Kazakh citizens approved the country's new constitution in a referendum over the weekend, which could offer current President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev the opportunity to extend his term.
The largest country in Central Asia, former Soviet Republic, adopted by referendum a new Constitution, with major changes in the structure of state power: the President receives extensive powers, the Vice-President is re-entered and marriage is re-defined as a union between a man and a woman.
Largest country in Central Asia approves new constitution
Citizens of Kazakhstan voted for a new constitution. According to preliminary results turnout was over 70% and 90% of votes supported the constitution. The new basic document expands presidential power, introduces post of vice-president and reforms the parliament.
More powers for Head of State Tokayev, less control by Parliament: in a referendum far-reaching constitutional amendments were approved by a clear majority.
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