⚡️ The Center for Countering Disinformation has registered the spread of false information that the ban on the sale of land to foreigners has been lifted in the text of the new draft Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Center states that the information is untrue and constitutes a distortion of the facts. According to Article 6, Paragraph 3 of the current Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the wording on “land and its subsoil, water sources, flora and fauna, and other natural resources” is identical to the wording in the new draft Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and has not undergone any changes. We would like to add that the Constitutional Reform Commission confirmed that the aforementioned norms should remain unchanged. In addition, if previously the provisions on the integrity and unitary nature of the state were contained in the final and transitional provisions, in the new draft Constitution they are enshrined in the initial chapters as the foundations of the constitutional structure. This significantly strengthens the legal guarantees provided for the inviolability of the territorial integrity and basic principles of the state. Article 2 of the draft new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 30, 2026: Article 2. The sovereignty of the Republic of Kazakhstan extends to its entire territory. The state ensures the integrity, indivisibility, and inviolability of its territory. Article 6. The sovereignty, independence, unitary nature, territorial integrity and governance model of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall remain unchanged. Thus, statements about the lifting of the ban on the sale of land to foreigners have no legal basis and are misleading to citizens. ‼️ The Center for Countering Fake Information reminds us that deliberate distortion of facts and the dissemination of manipulative information may lead to legal consequences and calls on citizens and representatives of the media community to verify information from official sources, as well as to prevent the spread of destructive and manipulative interpretations.

The Constitutional Reform Commission has presented to the public the draft of the updated Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This document is the result of a systematic analysis of proposals received from citizens, political parties, public organizations and experts, open public discussions and comprehensive elaboration of legal norms. The proposed constitutional reform stems from the initiative of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to radically modernize the country's political system. The President raised the idea of moving to a unicameral Parliament in his Address to the People of Kazakhstan on September 8, 2025, highlighting this step as an important decision that will give impetus to socio-economic development in the era of artificial intelligence. In order to implement this initiative, a decree was signed on October 8, 2025 on the establishment of a working group on the implementation of parliamentary reform. The working group included leading legal scholars, experts, representatives of political parties and public associations. In addition, ordinary citizens also actively participated in the discussion process. Proposals were submitted through the e-Otinish and eGov portals, and over two thousand initiatives were considered in about six months. All proposals were systematized and thoroughly analyzed. At the 5th session of the National Congress, held in January 2026, the Head of State summed up the work done and expressed his position on the upcoming constitutional changes. The President noted that initially it was planned to amend about 40 articles of the Constitution, but during the discussions the scope of the changes expanded significantly. On January 21, 2026, the Constitutional Commission was established. It included members of the National Congress, prominent lawyers, representatives of central and local government bodies, heads of the mass media, chairmen of maslikhats, representatives of regional public councils and the scientific and expert community. The commission, consisting of 130 people, covered all regions and social groups of the country. The Commission is headed by the Chairperson of the Constitutional Court, Elvira Azimova. State Counselor Yerlan Karin and Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva have been approved as her deputies. The commission's meetings were held in an open format and broadcast live. The proceedings were widely covered in the media, and lawyers, human rights defenders, public activists, and experts openly expressed their opinions. As a result, amendments were developed covering all sections of the Constitution, including amendments to 77 articles. This represents a large-scale modernization covering more than 80 percent of the total text. The concept of the new Constitution is aimed at strengthening the people-oriented nature of the state, defining the basic values inherent in society, and increasing the effectiveness of political institutions. The updated Preamble clearly states for the first time that human rights and freedoms are the main priorities of the state. Unity, solidarity, interethnic and interreligious harmony are recognized as the basis of statehood. Sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity were included among the immutable values. The principles of justice, law and order, and environmental responsibility were enshrined at the Constitutional level. In addition, it was clarified that the people of Kazakhstan are the sole source of state power and the owners of sovereignty. One of the main ideas of the new Constitution is to prioritize education, science, culture, and innovation. This shows that the future of Kazakhstan is based not on natural resources, but on human capital. Also, for the first time, the protection of citizens' rights in the digital space was enshrined at the constitutional level. The separation of state and religion was clearly established, the secular nature of the education and upbringing system was established. Marriage was defined as an equal, voluntary union between a man and a woman, and traditional family values were legally protected. The project envisages the creation of a unicameral Parliament – the Kurultai – consisting of 145 deputies. It will be formed through a proportional electoral system and will have expanded powers. In addition, a new national dialogue platform, the People's Council of Kazakhstan, will be established. The introduction of the vice-presidential institution, the adoption of a special article on the legal profession, the protection of intellectual property rights, the approval of the "Miranda Rule", and the updating of legal terminology are also among the important innovations. In general, the new draft Constitution envisages a future-oriented modernization of Kazakhstan while preserving its established statehood. The final decision on the document will be made by the country's citizens in a nationwide referendum. The acceptance of proposals is still ongoing, and the work of the Constitutional Commission has not stopped.

Tashkent, January 30, 2026 – a meeting was held between the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Uzbekistan B. Atamkulov and the Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan L. Kudratov.The parties noted the outcomes of the recent state visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Tokayev to the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as plans for the implementation of the agreements reached and the execution of instructions adopted following the visit.Special attention was paid to the schedule of events for the current year, including contacts at the highest and high levels, as well as planned meetings of joint intergovernmental and sectoral cooperation mechanisms, with an emphasis on monitoring the implementation of the agreements reached.During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral trade and economic agenda, including the state and prospects of the development of mutual trade between the countries, as well as investment cooperation and practical measures to stimulate mutual investments.The progress of the implementation of the Joint Program to increase bilateral trade turnover to USD 10 billion by 2030 was considered separately, including the implementation of specific projects and mechanisms to support trade and economic ties. In this context, issues related to the development of the International Center for Industrial Cooperation “Central Asia”, as well as the activities of the joint trading company “UzKazTrade” as one of the key instruments for promoting mutual trade, were discussed.The parties also exchanged views on the issues of mutual recognition of conformity assessment of products, emphasizing the importance of eliminating technical barriers and harmonizing regulatory approaches in order to further increase trade turnover.For reference: according to the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, by the end of 2025 trade turnover reached USD 4.97 billion, which is 11% higher than in the same period of 2024. Kazakhstan’s exports to Uzbekistan amounted to USD 3.43 billion, imports – USD 1.54 billion. At the end of 2023, mutual trade turnover amounted to approximately USD 4.1 billion; in 2024 it increased to about USD 4.5 billion.Within the framework of the meeting, organizational issues related to holding the first meeting of the Council of Heads of Regions, as well as the next meeting of the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Business Council, were considered.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual commitment to further deepening the strategic partnership and alliance between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tashkent/press/news/details/1152092?lang=kk

Today, an очередное meeting of the Commission on Juvenile Affairs and Protection of Their Rights under the district akimat was held in the conference hall of the district akimat, chaired by Deputy Akim of the district, Dias Moldabayev.The agenda included five issues. On the first issue, Nurbolat Kassymkhanov, Head of the Public Security Unit of the District Police Department, presented a report on the prevention of juvenile delinquency over the 12 months of 2025, group fights among teenagers, and the situation in educational institutions.Within the framework of the second issue, Parida Sarybayeva, Deputy Chief Physician of the District Hospital for Maternal and Child Health, spoke about the coverage of children with screening examinations, as well as the work being carried out to prevent suicide and early pregnancy among minors. In addition, Berik Zhanibekov, Head of the District Education Department, provided information on preventive measures being implemented in educational institutions.The third issue focused on studying the situation regarding juvenile delinquency, violence, bullying and cyberbullying, suicidal behavior, and the conduct of social research. Heads of the relevant sectors presented their reports.The fourth and fifth issues concerned the situation of students and families. In particular, Gulnara Ashirova, Principal of Secondary School No. 183, delivered a report on the behavior of students who committed offenses and the social situation of their families.During the meeting, commission members expressed their opinions and proposals on the issues raised. Summing up the meeting, Dias Moldabayev assigned specific tasks to the responsible institutions aimed at protecting the rights of minors and preventing juvenile delinquency.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1152094?lang=kk

Today, under the chairmanship of District Akim Zhandos Erkinbek, a ceremonial reception was held in honour of the 70th anniversary of Musakhan Aitbayuly Basshybayev — Candidate of Political Sciences, holder of the title “Distinguished Educator of the Republic of Kazakhstan,” and a respected professional who devoted many years to the fields of education and public service.During the event, the head of the district highlighted the jubilee honouree’s significant contribution to the development of the country and expressed heartfelt congratulations.— Musakhan Aitbayuly began his career as a teacher and later served with distinction in district and regional education sectors, as well as in various responsible positions in public service. He worked as a school principal in Zhanazhol village, Head of the District Education Department, Deputy Akim of the district, and also served as an expert and head of sector in the Akim’s Office of Kyzylorda Region and the Administration of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan. His extensive experience has made a substantial contribution to the socio-economic development of the region and the training of young professionals, — said Zhandos Erkinbek.As part of the ceremonial reception, Musakhan Aitbayuly was awarded the district’s highest honour — the “Qurmet” Certificate of Honour.Congratulatory speeches were also delivered by Chairman of the District Maslikhat Adil Koshalakov, member of the District Council of Veterans Shegebay Kundakbayev, and education veteran Dameli Zhalgasbayeva, who expressed their best wishes.At the conclusion of the event, Musakhan Aitbayuly took the floor and expressed his sincere gratitude for the respect shown and the warm words extended to him.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1152096?lang=kk