The Senate, the upper
house of the Kazakh Parliament, has ratified the agreement with Qatar on cooperation
in the criminal cases investigation and providing necessary mutual legal assistance.
The support covers the conduct of investigations, criminal prosecutions, and
judicial proceedings. Overall, the agreement, signed in February 2024 in Doha,
aims to ensure effective investigation of criminal offenses committed on the
territory of either country. One of the provisions of the document also covers
the conduct of investigative actions necessary to prove the guilt of suspects
and defendants. In addition, the Senate approved the ratification on the
extradition of wanted persons. As noted by the deputies, the ratification of
the agreements will enhance the effectiveness of legal cooperation in combating
crime and contribute to strengthening bilateral relations.
«These agreements are
made for the future, considering international relations. As mentioned earlier,
we maintain very close and mutually beneficial ties with Qatar. There are
several significant investment projects underway, which facilitate travel
between our countries; Kazakh citizens travel to Qatar, and Qatari citizens
visit Kazakhstan. In this context, if a citizen from either country commits a
crime, we will have a comprehensive set of legal instruments in place. This
will allow us to promptly investigate the crime and quickly hold the guilty
party accountable,» said Deputy Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan Asset
Chindaliyev.
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