PM of Kazakhstan
Thank you Madame Chair. Kazakhstan welcomes the participants of this Forum. We thank
the panelists for their valuable contribution to the protection of minority rights. In the context
of the topic of discussion, we would like to share Kazakhstan’s successful experience in
ensuring the rights of representatives of more than 100 ethnic groups and 18 confessions
living in our country. There are 1,000 ethno-cultural associations and their branches
operating in the country, and 52 ethnic media outlets in 15 languages are registered. The
Constitution of Kazakhstan guarantees equal rights to citizens regardless of race, ethnicity,
religion, or membership in social groups and public associations. The Assembly of the
People of Kazakhstan, which was established in 1995, and has been operating successfully
to this day, plays a crucial role in shaping the unique model all Kazakhstani unity. The main
task of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan is to implement state policy, ensure social
and political stability, and to improve the effectiveness of interaction between state and civil
society institutions in the field of inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations. The Assembly has
proven itself to be an effective mechanism for addressing the needs and concerns of various
communities, ensuring that their voices are heard and their rights are protected. Thank you.