Kazakh President receives Ombudsperson’s representative for Astana

Kazakh President receives Ombudsperson’s representative for Astana

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the representative of the Human Rights Commissioner in Astana, Bayan Zhalmaganbetova. During the meeting, they discussed the protection of citizens’ rights, including the creation of favorable conditions for people with disabilities. The Ombudsperson informed the Head of State about the current human rights situation and proposed a number of initiatives. President Tokayev recalled that in December 2023, the Action Plan on Human Rights and Rule of Law was signed, and stressed that the Ombudsperson and representatives play a key role in its implementation. He also emphasized the importance of cooperating with local authorities, relevant ministries, and NGOs to address issues faced by people with disabilities.