President calls for fundamental rethink of cybercrime-fighting methods
Images | akorda.kz
Speaking at a meeting at the Prosecutor General's Office on Monday, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that law enforcement agencies must work proactively to respond to challenges in the digital sphere, Qazinform News Agency cites Akorda.
Each agency develops its digital tools independently, and this occurs unsystematically. While some authorities successfully implement innovations, others continue to spend budget funds in an irrational manner without finding acceptable solutions. In short, this can be called embezzlement. There is no need to mindlessly spend money trying to create something new. I entrust the Government with analyzing and auditing all adopted digital solutions to increase their efficiency. It is necessary to build a unified digital ecosystem with a clear structure and common technological standards for law enforcement agencies," said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The President highlighted the pressing need to safeguard citizens' personal data.
Cases of personal data leaks in the information space have become more frequent. To ensure maximum protection of personal data, this work should be conducted on a systematic basis," said the Head of State.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
relevant news
Greece Gives High Appraisal to Political and Constitutional Reforms in Kazakhstan
Images | gov.kz
At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece, Timur Sultangozhin, met with the newly appointed Director of the A5 Political Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Eleni Triantafyllou, responsible for the cooperation with Kazakhstan and the countries of Central Asia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the talks, the parties held a thorough exchange of views on the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Greek relations. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of agreements reached at the highest and high levels, as well as to the schedule of mutual visits and the expansion of contacts between relevant ministries and agencies.
A separate segment of the discussion was devoted to the expansion of the bilateral legal and treaty framework as one of the key instruments for ensuring the sustainable and progressive development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Greece. In addition, Kazakhstan’s interest in intensifying direct contacts between the business communities of the two countries, attracting Greek investment, and jointly implementing promising economic projects was underscored.
Ambassador informed his Greek counterpart about the large scale political and constitutional reforms announced by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym Jomart Tokayev, at a meeting of the National Kurultai.
For her part, E.Triantafyllou highly praised Kazakhstan’s steady development and the reforms being carried out, confirmed the high level of bilateral relations, and expressed the readiness of the Greek side to continue to facilitate their further deepening and to enrich them with practical content.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties exchanged views on current regional and international issues, confirming the coincidence or closeness of their positions on a number of key topics and their mutual interest in continuing constructive dialogue.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
Khalyk Kenesi to become supreme consultative body representing the nation
Images | telegram/Конституциялык реформа 2026
As part of constitutional reform, it is proposed to enshrine the status of the Khalyk Kenesi - the People’s Council - in a separate section of the Constitution. This was announced by Assistant to the President of Kazakhstan for Legal Affairs Yerzhan Zhienbayev, Qazinform News Agency reports.
Zhienbayev noted that the People’s Council will serve as the highest consultative body representing the interests of the people of Kazakhstan. Its composition will be formed by the Head of State from among the country’s citizens.
The main powers of the People’s Council will include drafting proposals and recommendations on:
- key areas of domestic policy;
- strengthening public harmony, national unity, and solidarity;
- promoting the principles of state activity and national values.
Zhienbayev added that the President had proposed granting the People’s Council the right of legislative initiative, which requires constitutional approval.
The procedure for establishing, forming the composition, and organizing the activity of the People’s Council will be determined by a separate constitutional law.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
Vice presidency in Kazakhstan: Appointment rules and key responsibilities
At the first meeting of the Commission on Constitutional Reform, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Legal Affairs Yerzhan Zhienbayev spoke on the proposed amendments concerning the institution of the vice presidency and its powers, Qazinform News Agency reports.
Zhienbayev said that the vice president will be appointed by the President with the consent of the Qurultay, expressed by a majority of its deputies. The President will also hold the authority to dismiss the vice president.
Acting on behalf of the Head of State, the vice president will represent Kazakhstan in international relations and serve as the President’s representative in dealings with the Qurultay, the Government, and other state bodies.
The vice president will also engage with socio-political, scientific, and cultural-educational organizations both domestically and , on behalf of the President. Other powers of the vice president, Zhienbayev noted, will be determined by the President.
With the introduction of the vice presidency institution, provisions regarding the State Counselor will be excluded from the Constitution. Requirements for the vice president’s office will be formalized at the constitutional level.
Specifically, the vice president must not serve as a deputy of a representative body, hold other paid positions, or engage in entrepreneurial activity. During the term of office, the vice president must also not be a member of a political party.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
Tokayev hands over State Flag to flag bearers of national Olympic and Paralympic teams
Images | Akorda
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the importance of the upcoming XXV Winter Olympic Games and XIV Winter Paralympic Games, which will gather world’s strongest athletes in Italy, Qazinform News Agency learned from the Akorda press service.
According to him, around 40 athletes will represent Kazakhstan at the Olympic Games, competing in 10 sports, with the majority making their debut at this prestigious event.
Tokayev emphasized that the road to the Winter Olympics has been challenging. He noted that Kazakh athletes have already achieved remarkable success, winning 17 gold, 31 silver, and 21 bronze medals at international competitions.
He stressed that high hopes are placed on the para-athletes, who have secured 10 quotas for the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games scheduled for early March.
Over the years of Independence, our athletes have repeatedly demonstrated their high professionalism, achieving victories at the Winter Olympic Games through tough competition. The names of Vladimir Smirnov, Lyudmila Prokasheva, Elena Khrustaleva, Denis Ten, Yulia Galysheva, and many other Olympians are forever inscribed in the history of national sports. In honor of the achievements of our athletes on the world’s largest sporting arenas, the anthem has been played and the flag of our country has been raised many times. I believe that there are many more victories ahead," said the President.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.