Nazarbayev gave interview to Austrian media on democracy in Kazakhstan
20:59, 22 October 2012
VIENNA. October 22. KAZINFORM "In the issues of democracy Kazakhstan is not like Europe that came to it for hundreds of years, however, the country reached great success in this field in the post soviet space," Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev told a briefing following the meeting with President of Austria Heinz Fischer.
"Kazakhstan aspires to democracy, otherwise we would not have chaired the OSCE and could not hold its summit. We are thankful for the appreciation of our efforts," the Kazakh President told.
"We believe that the path to democracy in Kazakhstan just begins, so we learn and perceive the positive advice of our friends. I believe that regarding this Kazakhstan has made substantial progress at the post soviet space, as highlighted by our partners and friends," Nazarbayev added.
The President of Kazakhstan also stressed absolutely free elections in Kazakhstan, no censorship in the media, no politically persecuted and infringement by religion.