Indonesian Ambassador commends election of Kazakhstan's first parliamentary speaker

Indonesian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Fadjroel Rachman has expressed appreciation for the holding of the Kurultai (unicameral parliament) election in Kazakhstan and conveyed congratulations on the election of Aibek Dadebay as the first Speaker of the Kurultai.

“Congratulations on the success of the Kurultai to President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and congratulations on the election of Aibek Dadebay as Speaker of the Kurultai. Kazakhstan has successfully implemented constitutional democracy to build a New Kazakhstan,” Fadjroel said, according to a press release from the Indonesian Embassy in Astana received in Jakarta on Saturday.

Fadjroel assessed that the holding of the parliamentary election marks a new chapter for Kazakhstan.

The establishment of the Kurultai as a unicameral legislative body is part of the implementation of the new constitution adopted through a referendum on 15 March 2026.

“Kazakhstan is sending a message to the world that democracy is functioning in accordance with the principles of the 2026 Constitution,” Fadjroel said.

The Indonesian Embassy in Astana noted that Aibek Dadebay was officially elected as Speaker of the Kurultai through a secret ballot, with the support of 144 of 145 members of parliament.

Previously, President Tokayev had proposed Dadebay’s name as a candidate for parliamentary speaker, citing his track record as an experienced civil servant.

The Kurultai election held on 23 August 2026 recorded a voter turnout of 74.08 percent, with more than 9.35 million voters casting their ballots. The Adilet party won a landslide victory, securing 71.17 percent of the vote and 110 of the 145 parliamentary seats.

In his opening address at the inaugural session of the Kurultai, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that the election results demonstrate the people’s full support for the large-scale reforms currently underway in Kazakhstan.

He also emphasised that the election was conducted openly, fairly, and to high organisational standards, with around 800 international observers monitoring the voting process — the highest number in the history of Kazakhstan’s parliament.