Kazakhstan’s Parliament has concluded its
political season, wrapping up the third session of the eighth convocation.
Lawmakers have gone on recess, but much work still lies ahead, stated Yerlan
Koshanov, Chairman of the Mazhilis, the lower house of Parliament, during a
joint session of both chambers. According to him, during the reporting period, Parliament
had nearly completed the legislative initiatives set out in the President’s
election program. The results of the latest session proved the effectiveness of
the formula: «a strong President – an influential Parliament – an accountable
Government.»
«We remain firmly committed to the President’s
strategy, which is grounded in the needs of our citizens and the interests of
the nation. This principle clearly guides our actions and helps us stay united
in a constructive direction. The key priorities outlined by the Head of State at
the start of the current session in his address to the people of Kazakhstan set
a dynamic pace for our work. The strategic ideas put forward during the
National Kurultai (Congress) focused parliamentary efforts on addressing society’s
most pressing demands. During this session, Parliament had nearly fulfilled the
set of initiatives outlined in the President’s election program,» Koshanov said.
During the session, Parliament held around 40
plenary meetings, reviewed 158 draft laws, and adopted 89, including the Tax
Code, Budget Code, and Water Code. Particular attention was given to social
support, healthcare, and judicial system reforms. Now, members of Parliament
will continue their work in the regions, engaging with voters and working on
the ground. In the upcoming session, the legislative agenda will focus on the
Construction Code, as well as laws on crime prevention, consumer rights
protection, banking and financial activities, and other important pieces of
legislation.
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