The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has recorded no violations during the referendum on the adoption of a new constitution in Kazakhstan.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that Oleg Kopylov, head of the SCO mission and Deputy Secretary-General, announced these findings during a press briefing. According to Kopylov, the nationwide vote was conducted in full compliance with the requirements of the republic's electoral legislation and the country's international obligations.
Kopylov emphasized that the monitoring mission did not identify any breaches of national law that could cast doubt on the legitimacy of the referendum or influence its final results. The mission's observers were granted full access to polling stations, ensuring a transparent evaluation of the democratic process in the Central Asian nation.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, an intergovernmental organization established in 2001, frequently deploys monitoring missions to oversee elections and referendums within its member states to ensure adherence to democratic standards. Kazakhstan, a founding member of the SCO, initiated this constitutional reform to modernize its political system and enhance the role of the parliament, marking a significant step in the country's ongoing political evolution.
