ENU discussed the role of the Constitution in strengthening the unity of the people of Kazakhstan

The role of the Constitution in strengthening the unity of the people of Kazakhstan was discussed at ENU during a public scientific discussion platform.

The event was organized by the L.N. Gumilyov ENU in cooperation with the Kogamdyk Kelisim RSE of the Committee for the Development of Interethnic Relations of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of nationwide constitutional reforms. During the meeting, the institutional significance of the draft new Constitution in strengthening social harmony and ensuring the unity of the people of Kazakhstan was comprehensively discussed.

The panel session was held in offline and online formats. It was attended by deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, employees of the Committee for the Development of Interethnic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, public figures, ENU scientists and young researchers, representatives of the Kogamdyk Kelisim RSE, foreign experts, members of the Association of Departments of the APK "Shanyrak", as well as representatives of the NGO "Assembly Zhastary" from the regions of the country.

In her speech, ENU Vice Rector for Social and Infrastructural Development Lyazzat Tolegenkyzy noted the strategic importance of the Constitution for the development of society:

"The Constitution is not only the legal basis of the state, but also a reflection of the historical choice that defines the values of its political philosophy. The proposed draft Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan should be considered as a strategic document defining a new stage of modernization. This is not just a set of legal norms, but the institutionalization of a new social contract between the state and society. The strategic core of the draft Constitution is the priority of education, science and innovation. From the point of view of political science, the Constitution is a symbol of social harmony. Therefore, the openness of the decision-making process and the level of citizen participation are of particular importance," Vice-Rector emphasized.

Vice Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yevgeny Kochetov dwelled on the role of interethnic harmony in ensuring the sustainability of the state.:

"Interethnic harmony is one of the key pillars of stability and security in Kazakhstan. Therefore, any constitutional amendments should contain effective mechanisms aimed at strengthening the unity of citizens, supporting social harmony and preventing possible conflicts. Defining interethnic and interfaith harmony as the basis of statehood is a continuation of Kazakhstan's political experience as a multiethnic society," Vice Minister noted.

The event was particularly significant due to the participation of representatives of NGO "Assembly of Zhastary" from all regions of Kazakhstan. The young activists expressed their opinions on the main provisions of the draft new Constitution and took part in an open discussion.

The main part of the program was devoted to the foresight session of young researchers. During the session, issues of ethnopolitics, strengthening social harmony, as well as social and political aspects of the implementation of the norms of the draft new Constitution were considered.

As part of the discussion, a presentation of the scientific collection "Ethnopolitical Stability, Strengthening Public Optimism, Preserving Historical Memory: Institutional Regional Models", prepared for the Day of Gratitude, took place.

At the end of the event, the authors of the scientific collection were presented with special copies of the publication.