On February 7, 2026, an expert discussion titled “The New Constitution of Kazakhstan: Acquiring New Meanings and Values of Kazakhstani Society” was held in Almaty. The event was organized by the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies under the Committee of Science of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and served as a platform for a comprehensive analysis of the draft Constitution and an exchange of views between members of the academic community and the Constitutional Commission.

The discussion focused on the value-based foundations of the Constitution, its philosophical and humanitarian dimensions, and the role of the Basic Law as a long-term guideline for the country’s development.

Mazhilis Deputy Zhanarbek Ashimzhanov noted that the constitutional reform reflects a qualitative change in public demand and a rethinking of the role of the Basic Law:

“We are talking about the Constitution not as a set of norms, but as a document that establishes a system of values. The new Constitution forms the framework of Kazakhstan’s future—it defines state priorities, the role of citizens, and the principles of interaction between society and government. That is why expert discussions and public dialogue are not a formality, but a necessary condition for constitutional renewal.”

According to him, updating the Constitution is aimed at strengthening trust between the state and society and at forming a sustainable model of political development that meets contemporary public expectations.

Deputy Director General for Research at the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies, Sholpan Dzhamanbalaeva, emphasized that the new version of the Constitution is built on a human-centered approach and takes into account deep social transformations:

“The draft Constitution reflects a transition to a model that places the individual—his or her rights, freedoms, and dignity—at the center. This is especially important in the context of digitalization, the growth of online interaction with the state, and changes in everyday social practices.”

She also noted that enshrining provisions on the protection of individual rights in the digital environment responds to public demand for fairness, equal rules, and transparency:

“The constitutional recognition of digital rights creates a regulatory foundation for strengthening trust between society and state institutions and contributes to greater social resilience.”

Following the discussion, experts concluded that the search for a normative balance between stability and renewal makes the new Constitution a sustainable instrument of social development and a long-term strategic guideline for the country.