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Media accreditation for journalists wishing to cover the upcoming presidential election is now open. The election of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan will take place on June 9, 2019, reports the press service of MFA.

The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan wishes to note that foreign journalists may observe the election upon securing a certificate of permanent or temporary accreditation issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Please be advised that foreign media representatives may be accompanied by one translator upon presentation of their accreditation certificate.

The application process for accreditation of foreign journalists closes on June 3, 2019 - five (5) working days prior to the election day.

Documents required for accreditation:

- A cover letter from an editor-in-chief requesting accreditation for the named journalist;

- A copy of a valid passport;

- A completed accreditation form;

- A 3x4 cm digital photo;

- A brief biography.

All media representatives wishing to report on the election of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan should send the above documentation to the following email address: accreditation2019@mfa.kz

For all accreditation inquiries, please contact Mr Murat Seitov, First Secretary of the Press Service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan on +7 7172 72-00 11 or via email: m.seitov@mfa.kz

"The Qazaq Times"