Today, an expert discussion meeting on the topic "Constitutional Reform and National Identity" was held at the Al-Farabi City Scientific and Universal Library, one of the main spiritual centers of Shymkent.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the intelligentsia, scientists, culture and language specialists, who comprehensively discussed the content of the new Constitution. The meeting was chaired by the director of the library, candidate of philological sciences Anar Zhapparkulova. In her speech, she touched upon the ideological and value foundations of the Constitution, noting that the document clearly reflects national unity, social harmony and the secular nature of the state.
Candidate of Historical Sciences Kairat Anarbayev drew attention to the fact that the Preamble of the new Constitution clearly defines human rights and freedoms as the main priority of the state. He also noted that the affirmation of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity as immutable values \u200b\u200bstrengthens the legal basis of national identity. In his opinion, the definition of the principles of Justice, Law and Order, and respect for nature at the Constitutional level marks a qualitatively new stage in the development of society.
Deputy Director of the Shymkent City State Archive Bastar Eskarayev noted that special attention is paid to the preservation of historical memory and documentary heritage. Botagoz Nurkulova, Senior Researcher of the Shymkent City Museums Association, said that the protection of cultural heritage and the development of museum work are an important guarantee of generational continuity.
Zhazira Dosmailova, a senior specialist at the Shymkent City Language Teaching and Methodological Center, said that a clear definition of the secular nature of the education system is an important factor for the stability of society. In addition, the clear separation of religion and state in the new Constitution was widely discussed.
Experts assessed the priority given to education and science, culture and innovation in the draft Constitution as a strategic direction that links the future of the state with human capital. At the same time, it was noted that the introduction of a norm for protecting citizens' rights in the digital environment is an important decision that meets modern security requirements.
At the end of the meeting, the participants called on the public to actively participate in the referendum scheduled for March 15, noting that the new Constitution is an important step in strengthening national identity.