On Election Day for the Kurultai, dozens of foreign journalists, political analysts and international observers from various countries were present at polling stations across Kazakhstan. They shared their impressions of the voting process, the atmosphere at polling stations and voter conduct. Representatives from Egypt, Germany, the United Kingdom and Armenia spoke about their observations.
International observers present at polling stations on Election Day noted the transparency of the process and high voter turnout. Polling stations opened according to schedule, all required procedures were followed, and both Kazakhstani and international observers were present at the polling stations.
German expert Simon once again noted the importance and historical significance of the elections:
“Today is an important day for Kazakhstan. The Kurultai, consisting of 145 deputies, is being elected. This is a necessary step forward for the country as a whole, and we are glad to witness these positive changes.”
According to an editor at the Egyptian publication Al-Ahram, the high level of civic engagement on Election Day was driven by strong public demand for socioeconomic reforms, health insurance and social support. In his view, these expectations contributed to citizens’ decision to come to the polls.
He also highlighted the high level of public confidence in political parties:
“People have their own needs, hopes and expectations. They vote because they expect political parties and their representatives to address issues that are important to society.” Amr Yahya Sallam said.
Christian Grosse, a member of the Federal Executive Board of the Liberaler Mittelstand organization, has visited Kazakhstan on several occasions. Comparing his current visit with previous ones, he noted the scale of the changes he has observed:
“With every visit, I see significant progress in Kazakhstan, particularly in the economy,” he said.
Observing the organization of Election Day, the German expert also noted that the process appeared well-organized and conducted with confidence. In his view, this is important not only for the citizens of Kazakhstan but also for the country’s international partners, including the German business community.
Raza Sayed, editor of the British publication London Post, described his impressions of Election Day through the image of changing weather outside his window:
“This morning, I woke up and saw rain. And I thought about how the weather changes. Perhaps political life is changing as well. These changes may open up new opportunities, particularly for young people.”
Armenian political analyst Gevorg Melikyan emphasized that what matters most to him is not the formal aspect of the process, but the extent to which developments at polling stations reflect the actual emotions of society:
“Form matters, but substance is what matters most. The most important thing is for laws to serve the public agenda and for political parties to represent the interests of society.”
