Students Took Part in the Discussion of the Constitutional Reform

A dialogue platform meeting titled “Talqylau”, dedicated to discussing the key directions of the Constitutional Reform of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was held at Kozybayev University. The event brought together students of the International Campus, university staff and faculty members, as well as deputies of the city maslikhat and representatives of the “Bolashak” branch of the AMANAT party.

As noted by the participants, today there is a growing public demand for justice, transparency, government accountability, and real citizen participation in governing the country. It is precisely this demand that has become the starting point for the constitutional transformations.

“It is here, in the university environment, that critical thinking, civic engagement, and a sense of responsibility for the country’s future are formed. Faculty members and students play a key role in shaping public dialogue. Constitutional reform is an important stage in the development of the state and society. Its successful implementation is impossible without the conscious participation of citizens, especially young people and the academic community,” said Alexander Zel, Acting Executive Secretary of the “Bolashak” branch of the AMANAT party.

The draft of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a document that, in terms of its content and scale of changes, goes far beyond ordinary constitutional amendments.

“The Constitution is about your future. It is a document that determines who will represent your interests in the country, how elections will be conducted, what rights and responsibilities will be established, and much more. There is currently a lot of misinformation online about the Constitutional reform. Therefore, it is important for everyone to review the new draft independently, reflect on it personally, identify the provisions that resonate with them or those they disagree with. The discussion of this draft is ongoing, amendments are being introduced, and the commission is working daily. So if you have suggestions, you can submit them,” addressed city maslikhat deputy Elena Semidotskikh to the students.

Students had the opportunity to ask clarifying questions and express their opinions on the proposed amendments. In conclusion, the participants agreed that the draft of the new Constitution is not a rejection of accumulated experience, but rather its qualitative rethinking aimed at strengthening trust between the state and its citizens.