A round table entitled “Formation and Development of the Party System in Kazakhstan” was held at Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University.
The event was attended by Kuandyk Zhakiyaliyev, Chairman of the Atyrau City Branch of the Adilet Party, veteran professors and teachers of the University, and members of the academic staff. The main objective of the meeting was to discuss the formation and development of the party system in Kazakhstan and provide a platform for open exchange of views among the participants.
The round table was moderated by Saipulla Sapanov, Director of the Kh.B. Tabyldiyev Research Institute of History, Archaeology and Ethnology of the Caspian Region, Candidate of Historical Sciences and Associate Professor.
Bakhyt Altynbassov, Vice-Rector for Strategic Development and Internationalisation of the University, was the first to address the meeting. He emphasised the importance of the event and highlighted the role of the party system in the socio-political development of the country.
Professor Saipulla Sapanov provided a historical overview of the formation and development of political parties in Kazakhstan, highlighting key events in the process and the distinctive features of each stage.
Kuandyk Zhakiyaliyev, Chairman of the Atyrau City Branch of the Adilet Party, delivered a report on the current state of the party system and the role of political organisations in developing civil society. Askhat Salimuly, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and Professor, shared his views on the legal and political reforms currently being implemented in the country and put forward a number of proposals.
Shakhman Nagymuly, historian, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor and Chairman of the University’s Council of Veterans, shared his views on the further development of the party system and presented proposals aimed at its future development.
Rakhmetolla Zakarya, Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation and PhD, also spoke on the topic. He emphasised the importance of political parties contributing to open discussion of pressing social issues, increasing civic engagement and strengthening the relationship between the state and society.
Rafael Khabirov, Senior Lecturer at the University, focused on the role of political parties in raising social issues and noted that political organisations are formed in response to public demands and societal needs.
The round table developed into a substantive discussion, during which participants shared their views on the past and present of Kazakhstan’s party system. The meeting addressed issues related to improving political institutions, strengthening relations between society and political parties, and increasing citizens’ political participation.
