Kazakhstan plans to establish a unified system
of military-patriotic education. Coordination councils will be created to help
build a positive image of the national army. The country intends to adopt a
more flexible approach to military training. Those liable for military service
will be able to take paid courses in their place of residence. Today, the
Mazhilis, the Lower House of the Kazakh Parliament, adopted a law on
military-patriotic education. The document has been sent to the Senate, the
Upper House of the Kazakh Parliament, for consideration. According to the draft
law, the conscription process will also be simplified, military registration
will be automated, and the grounds for deferral of service will be reviewed.
The draft law also includes amendments that provide for the transfer of part of
the state defense procurement authority from the Ministry of Industry and
Construction to the Ministry of Defense. Overall, members of the Mazhilis
emphasize that the legislative innovations aim to raise the prestige of
military service and will not require additional budget expenditures.
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