12.02.2026, 12:45 1486

Kazakh Senate ratifies EAEU-Mongolia Interim Trade Agreement

The Kazakh Senate deputies ratified an Interim Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its Member States, on the one part, and Mongolia, on the other part, Qazinform News Agency reports.

According to Senator Shakarim Buktugutov, the key goal of the law is liberalization and facilitation of trade between the parties through reducing or lifting tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Currently, commodity trade shows positive dynamics. Last year, it reached 133.5 million US dollars with Kazakhstani goods constituting the dominant share up to 123 million US dollars.

The agreement provides for creating a joint committee to monitor, settle disputes, and ensure the protection of the interests of Kazakhstani entrepreneurs in Mongolia’s market.
 

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12.02.2026, 18:02 1986

Tokayev Holds Meeting with Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders and the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Mohamed Abdelsalam

Tokayev Holds Meeting with Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders and the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Mohamed Abdelsalam
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During the meeting, the Head of State expressed support for the important initiatives and projects being implemented in Kazakhstan under the auspices of the Muslim Council of Elders - a respected and influential institution recognized internationally, akorda.kz reports.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of promoting the principles of tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and the humanistic values of Islam. He noted that this approach is fully aligned with Kazakhstan’s political course.

The President welcomed the opening of the Council’s first representative office in Central Asia in Kazakhstan.

The Head of State highlighted that the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity is regarded as one of the most prestigious international distinctions aimed at promoting the ideals of unity and shared responsibility. He also noted its contribution to advancing global dialogue and cooperation.
 

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12.02.2026, 10:30 1816

Draft of new Constitution of Kazakhstan released

Draft of new Constitution of Kazakhstan released
The Constitutional Reform Commission has published the draft of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan, Qazinform News Agency reports.

As it was reported, on February 11, 2026, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree to hold a nationwide referendum on the adoption of the new Constitution on March 15, 2026.

The starting point for the constitutional reform was the initiative of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to establish a unicameral parliament in Kazakhstan. The President announced this idea on September 8, 2025, during his annual Address to the Nation, with the aim of comprehensively rebooting the political system and positively influencing the further course of Kazakhstan’s socio-economic development in the era of artificial intelligence.

On October 8, the President ordered to set up a Working Group on Parliamentary Reform, which included prominent legal scholars, experts, representatives of political party factions, and public organizations. Citizens' proposals and opinions were submitted through the e-Otinish and eGov portals.

Throughout several months, the Working Group thoroughly reviewed and consolidated more than 2,000 proposals from citizens and experts.

On January 21, the President signed a decree to establish a Constitutional Commission, consisting of 130 members from the National Kurultai, renowned legal scholars, officials of central government bodies, media leaders, chairpersons of maslikhats, representatives of regional public councils, and members of the expert and academic communities.

The Commission was headed by the Chair of the Constitutional Court, Elvira Azimova, with State Counselor Erlan Karin and Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva serving as deputies.
 

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11.02.2026, 18:04 19411

Kazakhstan to hold constitutional referendum in March

Kazakhstan to hold constitutional referendum in March
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed on Wednesday a decree to hold a republican referendum on the new Constitution on March 15, 2026, Qazinform News Agency reports via Akorda.

The decree assigns the preparation for and holding of the republican referendum to the Central Election Commission, acting as the Central Referendum Commission, as well as territorial and precinct election commissions, acting as territorial and precinct referendum commissions.

According to the decree, the Kazakh government together with the Central Election Commission and other central state and local executive authorities should take necessary measures to hold the republican referendum.
 

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11.02.2026, 17:50 19646

Tokayev to issue decree on republican referendum for new Constitution

Tokayev to issue decree on republican referendum for new Constitution
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received the Chair of the Constitutional Commission - Chair of the Constitutional Court Elvira Azimova, Deputy Chair of the Constitutional Commission - State Counselor Erlan Karin, and member of the Constitutional Commission - Assistant to the President for Legal Issues Yerzhan Zhiyenbayev, Qazinform News Agency learned from the Akorda press service.

The Head of State was informed about the results of the Commission’s work on the draft of the country’s new Constitution.

Azimova reported that, based on the results of twelve meetings, the Commission had developed the final draft of the new Constitution.

The text of the new Constitution was drafted based on initiatives and propositions of citizens and an expert community, submitted through the eGov and e-Otinish portals since October 2024. The draft also takes into account the approaches developed from October through January by the Working Group on Parliamentary Reform.

Following the discussion, the Constitutional Commission proposed to submit the draft of the new Constitution to the nationwide referendum.

According to the Head of State, the provisions of the new Constitution mark the completion of the process of transforming the institutional foundations of the country and the transition to an entirely new constitutional model.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that in the near future he will sign a decree to hold a nationwide referendum on the adoption of the new Constitution.
 

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11.02.2026, 15:46 20011

Kazakhstan, Peru agree on mutual legal assistance and transfer of convicted persons

Majilis deputies have ratified several international treaties between Kazakhstan and Peru on mutual legal assistance in criminal cases, transfer of convicted persons, and extradition, Qazinform News Agency reports.

The documents were signed on October 23, 2024, in Astana.

The main goal of the treaty on mutual legal assistance is to boost effectiveness in preventing, investigating, prosecuting, and combating crime through cooperation between the parties.

The document contains a number of measures, such as information sharing, identification of individuals, searches, interrogations, expert examinations, provision of evidence, and other forms of assistance as provided under the parties’ national laws.

The treaty on the transfer of convicted persons allows individuals sentenced in the territory of one party to serve their sentence in the territory of the other.

The extradition agreement is aimed at establishing cooperation between the parties in handing over individuals located on their territory and who are wanted for criminal prosecution or to enforce a final court judgment for extraditable offenses.
 

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10.02.2026, 20:21 36106

President Tokayev calls for tougher safeguards against cybercrime

President Tokayev calls for tougher safeguards against cybercrime
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the Government together with relevant agencies to comprehensively review approaches to ensuring cybersecurity and protecting citizens’ personal data at the Feb.10 extended session of the Government, Qazinform News Agency reports.

In his remarks, the Head of State noted that in the context of digital transformation, it is citizens who become the most vulnerable link.

Massive leaks of personal data, online fraud, and the use of artificial intelligence in criminal schemes - these are new realities both abroad and in our country," Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.


The President emphasized that measures are already being taken in the country to counter cybercrime. In particular, the Agency for Financial Monitoring and other law enforcement bodies are working to detect and prevent fraudulent activities. As the Head of State noted, thanks to the work of the National Anti-Fraud Center, fraudulent operations against 90,000 citizens were prevented.

I instruct the Government, together with relevant agencies, to thoroughly study approaches to ensuring cybersecurity and protecting citizens’ data on a comprehensive basis," he said.

 

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10.02.2026, 14:10 36326

Kazakh President’s special assistant for investments named

Kazakh President’s special assistant for investments named
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced the appointment of Murat Nurtleu as his special assistant on investment issues, Qazinform News Agency reports.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that attracting quality investments is hindered by excessive bureaucracy and overlapping functions. He called for a unified coordination system to streamline decision-making and ensure accountability.

The President praised the effective work of the Investment Headquarters led by Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar, but emphasized that success depends on strong leadership and efficient project implementation.

He said he has appointed special assistant on investment issues so the foreign and domestic investors can address all issues to Murat Nurtleu as the focal point. For international financial institutions, Chairman of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms Asset Irgaliyev will maintain constant communication.
 

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10.02.2026, 13:12 36021

President orders total digitalization of tax system

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev set a task to ensure total digitalization of the country’s tax system as soon as possible, Qazinform News Agency reports.

He said it at the Government’s extended meeting today.

The President highlighted that the new tax-fiscal policy should focus on sustainable development of the economy and improvement of people’s well-being.

Tokayev said that according to the Ministry of Economy, through the introduction of the new taxation regime for the self‑employed, the number of official taxpayers has increased by more than 180,000.

In addition, according to government estimates, as a result of the tax reform, this year's budget will receive additional 4.4 trillion tenge.

The plans are certainly encouraging, but I emphasize: the intended targets must not be achieved through unjustified tax pressure or unreasonable burdens on business. I believe that significant potential for budget replenishment lies in effective tax administration. Therefore, it is imperative to urgently ensure the full digitalization of the tax system," instructed the Head of State.

 

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