Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the people of Kazakhstan on the occasion of Constitution Day, celebrated nationwide today, August 30.
In his address, the president stated: “Exactly thirty years ago, our people made a historic choice by adopting, through a national referendum, the country’s Fundamental Law,” The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.
He emphasized that “The Constitution has become a firm foundation of Kazakh statehood and the independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It embodies the values and principles that define both the present and future of our nation.”
President Tokayev noted that the Constitution has served as the legal cornerstone for building Kazakhstan as a socially responsible state that upholds the rights and interests of all its citizens, regardless of their ethnic or religious background. He affirmed that it remains a reliable guarantor of social harmony and internal stability, and stressed that all of our achievements across various fields are inextricably linked to the Constitution.
Reflecting on recent developments, the president recalled the significant constitutional reform undertaken three years ago to address the demands of a new phase in the country's development. He explained that the reform’s core outcome was the modernization of the political structure based on the principle of “a strong President - an influential Parliament - an accountable Government.”
He continued: “This constitutional reform placed a special focus on protecting human rights and upholding the rule of law and order. A number of its provisions are innovative and unprecedented in global practice. The reform was welcomed by the Venice Commission, other authoritative international organizations, and respected foreign experts.”
President Tokayev further emphasized the importance of constitutional values in shaping the country’s future: “Building a Just, Clean, Strong, and Secure Kazakhstan requires respect for the Constitution and strict adherence to all its provisions by every citizen of our country.”
He concluded by underlining the unifying role of the Constitution in guiding Kazakhstan’s strategic direction and enabling citizens to contribute meaningfully to national development: “By uniting the nation around the strategic goals of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Constitution creates all the necessary conditions for the productive work of our citizens in the name of progress and the prosperity of our Homeland.”
The president also conveyed his best wishes for health and well-being to all Kazakh people.
