Kazakhstan: the way forward democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law

Written declaration No. 809 | Doc. 16176 | 14 May 2025

Signatories:

Mr Jan Filip LIBICKI, Poland, EPP/CD ; Mr Ondřej BABKA, Czechia, ECPA ; Ms Marianne BINDER-KELLER, Switzerland, EPP/CD ; Ms Klotilda BUSHKA, Albania, SOC ; Mr Andrian CHEPTONAR, Republic of Moldova, EPP/CD ; Mr Paul GALLES, Luxembourg, EPP/CD ; Mr Armen GEVORGYAN , Armenia, ECPA ; Ms Sona GHAZARYAN , Armenia, ALDE ; Ms Hripsime GRIGORYAN, Armenia, SOC ; Mr Ion GROZA, Republic of Moldova, EPP/CD ; Mr Andries GRYFFROY, Belgium, NR ; Ms Arusyak JULHAKYAN, Armenia, EPP/CD ; Mr Malte KAUFMANN, Germany, ECPA ; Mr Konur Alp KOÇAK, Türkiye, NR ; Ms Ivana MÁDLOVÁ, Czechia, ECPA ; Mr Szabolcs NAGY, Romania, EPP/CD ; Mr Cristian-Augustin NICULESCU-ȚÂGÂRLAȘ, Romania, EPP/CD ; Mr Marko PAVIĆ, Croatia, EPP/CD ; Mr Ruben RUBINYAN, Armenia, EPP/CD ; Mr Robert-Ionatan SIGHIARTĂU, Romania, EPP/CD ; Mr Vladimir VARDANYAN, Armenia, EPP/CD ; Ms Birutė VĖSAITĖ, Lithuania, SOC

This written declaration does not reflect the position of the Assembly; only of those members that have signed it. It will not be considered further by the Assembly.

We, the undersigned, declare the following:

Emphasising Kazakhstan's dedication to democratic reforms and strengthening human rights mechanisms, we underscore the country’s commitments to continue its political and economic modernisation aimed at building a just and fair Kazakhstan based on inclusivity, transparency and the rule of law.

We take note with satisfaction that Kazakhstan has instituted a zero-tolerance policy on violence against women and children, ill-treatment and corruption, while strengthening its national preventive mechanisms against torture.

Recognising the key role of the civil society in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance, we commend Kazakhstan’s commitment to empowering civil society aimed at fostering regional co-operation, good governance and inclusive development.

We consider Kazakhstan as a key partner in the region and encourage further co-operation built on the achievements of interactions since 2014, in particular by encouraging its accession to Council of Europe conventions and initiating co-operation in new priority areas covered by the national reforms’ agenda.

We take note of the unique way Kazakhstan promotes inter-ethnic harmony and national unity. The Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan is playing a key role in shaping Kazakhstan’s model of tolerance and maintaining national unity and social balance.