Kazakhstan’s ruling Amanat party has voted to merge with the newly established pro-presidential Adilet party, marking a significant step in the consolidation of political forces behind President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s development agenda. The decision was approved at an Amanat congress in Astana attended by more than 1,500 delegates, lawmakers and party activists from across the country.
According to the party leadership, the merger is intended to unite “progressive socio-political forces” around national priorities and strengthen support for the government’s reform programme. Amanat chairman and parliamentary speaker Yerlan Koshanov described the move as a “natural and mature political process” aimed at promoting unity rather than political division.
Koshanov said the merger would combine Amanat’s political legacy with Adilet’s focus on justice and state modernization. He emphasized that the party was not abandoning its principles but expanding its capacity to pursue national development goals.
MP Yerlan Sairov later said the united political force is expected to retain the name Adilet, although the final decision will be made at an Adilet party congress. He added that the merger was a mutual decision and suggested that other political groups could also join the broader consolidation process in the future.
The Adilet party was officially registered by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Justice on 1 June. The party says it represents professionals from sectors including industry, business, education, healthcare, science, IT and the creative industries. Its programme focuses on justice, responsibility, equality, patriotism and progress, with priorities including strengthening the rule of law, regional development, digitalisation and economic competitiveness.
Adilet was launched in April by a group of public figures, analysts and business leaders and gained national attention after former presidential chief of staff Aybek Dadebay became its leader. The party presented itself as a supporter of constitutional reforms and the concept of a “Just Kazakhstan.”
The merger could further reshape Kazakhstan’s political landscape by concentrating pro-presidential support within a single political structure. It may also encourage additional parties to join the consolidation process, potentially influencing the future evolution of the country’s political system.
