President Tokayev receives Mazhilis Chairperson

President Tokayev receives Mazhilis Chairperson

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Mazhilis Chairperson Yerlan Koshanov, who briefed him on the legislative activities of the lower house of Parliament. Since the start of the session, 31 laws have been adopted and sent to the Senate, 15 of which have been signed by the Head of State. These include the Budget Code, laws on exchange trading, tougher penalties for drug offenses, the introduction of the Keleshek Unified Voluntary Savings System, and others. 71 draft laws are currently under consideration. Work is ongoing on the Tax, Water, Construction, and Digital Codes, as well as other draft laws. Koshanov also reported on the results of the work in the area of parliamentary diplomacy.