KAZAKHSTAN IN A NEW REALITY: TIME FOR ACTION The work of the next session of Parliament begins at a challenging time. Our country continues to confront the pandemic that threatens the entire global community. We have joined all our efforts to protect the life and health of our citizens. At this critical time, our friendly people have rallied together as one. The fight against coronavirus was conducted thanks to the essential features of our people. It showed the importance of mutual assistance, compassion and readiness to jointly confront an unprecedented disaster. I express my sincere g…

UNITY OF THE PEOPLE AND SYSTEMIC REFORMS ARE A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR THE NATION'S PROSPERITY Distinguished Members of Parliament and Members of the Government! This year we are marking the 30th anniversary of our Independence - this is our most cherished treasure. Thanks to the forward-looking policy of the First President, Kazakhstan has had notable success and became known all over the world. In unity and harmony, we were able to build a new state: this is our greatest accomplishment. We have strengthened the spirit of the nation by laying a solid foundation for development. We have beco…

NEW KAZAKHSTAN: THE PATH OF RENEWAL AND MODERNISATION Today’s Address has a special significance. Its content and scope go beyond one year. We have set ourselves ambitious goals. Together we have begun the construction of a New Kazakhstan. Last year, our country reached an important milestone, the 30th anniversary of its independence. This is a short period by historical standards. Under the leadership of the First President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, we have come a long way, we have made significant achievements, but we can lose everything if we do not maintain unity. The upheavals at the be…

Dear Compatriots, Distinguished Members of Parliament and Members of the Government, In accordance with Article 59 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, I declare the second session of the Parliament of the VIII convocation open. Congratulations to all of you on the opening of this next session, and I wish you success in your responsible endeavors! After the spring elections, the number of parties in Parliament increased, and the composition of MPs changed significantly. The fractions representing political parties, as well as single-mandate MPs, have actively engaged in work, …

PRESIDENT KASSYM-JOMART TOKAYEV’SSTATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS A FAIR STATE. ONE NATION. PROSPEROUS SOCIETY Dear deputies, members of the Government! In accordance with Article 59 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, I declare the third session of the Parliament of the 7th convocation open. I congratulate everyone on the start of another session of the Parliament! This year our country has entered a new stage of development. In a nationwide referendum, the majority of citizens supported the course of political modernisation. The constitutional reform was a fundamental step in…

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the symbolic value of the Tokyo Governor’s visit to Astana, which is taking place on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Kazakhstan and Japan. The President noted that under Yuriko Koike’s leadership, Tokyo remains one of the safest, cleanest, and most efficiently managed cities in the world. “We regard you as a prominent politician on a global scale. Your visionary leadership and lifelong service to your nation deserve great respect. Here in Kazakhstan, we know you as a time-tested friend, partner, and dedicated sta…

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extended his heartfelt congratulations on the first anniversary of His Holiness’s pontificate. In the letter, the Head of State emphasized that the Pontiff’s consistent appeals for peace and renewed dialogue have powerfully reaffirmed the enduring mission of the Catholic Church to uphold human dignity and foster mutual understanding among peoples and faiths. The President highly values the longstanding bonds of friendship and close cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Holy See, noting a firm commitment to further strengthening this relationship. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev…

In order to take further action in the field of human rights,I DECREE: 1. To the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan: 1) to approve the Plan of Priority Measures on Human Rights (hereinafter referred to as the Action Plan), which envisages the following areas of work: improving the mechanisms of interaction with the UN treaty bodies and special procedures of the UN Human Rights Council; ensuring the rights of victims of human trafficking; human rights of citizens with disabilities; the elimination of discrimination against women; the right to freedom of association; the right to f…

Rapil S. Zhoshybayev has been appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kyrgyz Republic; Margulan B. Baimukhan has been appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Belgium, Head of the Representative Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); Nurlan A. Zhalgasbayev has been appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of India.

To appoint Marat Muratovich Akhmetzhanov as Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Anti-Corruption Service). President of the Republic of Kazakhstan                                        Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Nur-Sultan, Akorda, April 16, 2021

By the Presidential Decree, Yerzhan Nigmatullauly Ashikbayev was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United States of America. By the Presidential Order, Akan Akasovich Rakhmetullin was appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Appoint Erzhan Khozeyevich Kazykhanov as the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for International Cooperation, relieving him of the post of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United States of America. of Kazakhstan                                        Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Last week, a new session of Parliament was opened. I wish you success in your work. It is safe to say that the previous session was productive. Many laws necessary for the country were adopted, and issues that concern citizens were thoroughly discussed. During the summer recess, deputies visited the regions and met with local residents. Now it is time to analyse the issues raised by the people, work them through with the Government, and take them into account during the current session. Overall, Members of Parliament play an important role in implementing fundamental reforms in our country. I…

Congratulations to all of you on the opening of the regular session, and I wish you success in your activities for the benefit of the country! During the past session, a great deal of work was accomplished. 102 laws were adopted, including those on public control, combating human trafficking, science and technology policy, heat energy, and others. Significant attention was paid to social issues, particularly the protection of children. A law has been adopted that provides for payments to children from the National Fund. Administrative liability has been introduced for involving minors in gam…