The Senate held a working meeting between members of the Committee on Economic Policy, Innovative Development, and Entrepreneurship and representatives of authorized government agencies, the quasi-public sector, and the business community on the topic of "Developing the Transit Potential of the Republic of Kazakhstan."
As part of the National Coalition for Public Discussion of the Draft People's Constitution, deputies of the Senate Committee on Agrarian Issues, Nature Management, and Rural Development explained the key provisions of the constitutional reform to residents of Kyzylorda Oblast. During their working visit, the senators met with residents of the village of Akay in the Karmakshy District, as well as with representatives of culture and the arts, discussing the significance of the updated Constitution for regional development and strengthening social harmony.
Yevgeny Bolgert, a member of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, paid a working visit to Paris, where he participated in events dedicated to constitutional reforms in Kazakhstan and a discussion of geoeconomic opportunities and geopolitical challenges in Central Asia. During the visit, key provisions of the country's ongoing constitutional reform, its institutional innovations, and their significance for further political development were discussed, as well as issues of strengthening regional stability and expanding cooperation between Europe and Asia.
Zhakip Asanov, Vice Speaker of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, delivered a lecture for judges undergoing training at the Academy of Justice. The lecture focused on the results of judicial reform, management decisions made during a critical period, and issues that still require further reflection.
Senator Bekbolat Orynbekov, along with members of the Republican Headquarters of the National Coalition, visited the Kordai District of the Zhambyl Region. The working visit was part of the public discussion of the draft People's Constitution.
The 1/8 final stage of the Senate Chess Cup - 2026 continues in the regions of the country. The tournament is held according to the approved schedule and consistently covers various categories of participants, bringing together representatives of professional and public communities. Last week, competitions were held in several regions at once.
A Bureau meeting chaired by Senate Speaker Maulen Ashimbayev took place today. Deputies set the agenda for the Chamber's meeting scheduled for February 19.
Today, the fifth cohort of the School of Analytics continued its training. During the fifth week of the program, participants focused on the digital transformation of public administration, the development of artificial intelligence, and the role of data in shaping management decisions. The agenda was structured around the priorities of the Digital Kazakhstan initiative and the practical challenges facing the state in the context of accelerating technological change.
Members of the Senate Committee on Socio-Cultural Development and Science held a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to discuss the implementation of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Physical Culture and Sports, and the Elimination of Excessive Legislative Regulation." The discussion focused on the key amendments to the law, which aim to improve the efficiency of industry management, optimize budget expenditures, and prioritize national interests.
Senate Speaker Maulen Ashimbayev met with maslikhat (parliament) deputies, representatives of the public, ethnocultural associations, and youth in Almaty. Key aspects of the draft new Constitution and the objectives of joint work on the upcoming referendum were discussed.
A presentation of the translation of a book by Mohammed Abdelsalam, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders, was held in Astana. The Kazakh-language edition is titled "The Pope and the Supreme Imam: The Thorny Path Testifies to the Birth of Human Fraternity." The ceremony was attended by Maulen Ashimbayev, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, the author, members of Parliament, representatives of the diplomatic corps, clergy, and public figures.
The Senate held a working meeting to address the increasing number of wild predatory animals, primarily wolves and bears, entering populated areas, pastures, and private farms.
Members of the Senate Finance and Budget Committee held a roundtable discussion on "Launching a New Investment Cycle. Improving the Investment Climate." Participants discussed the instructions given by Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a recent extended government meeting. These instructions aim to implement systemic measures to reset investment policy, strengthen coordination among government agencies in the investment sphere, and develop new approaches to attracting capital to priority sectors of the economy.
Chaired by Speaker of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maulen Ashimbayev, a meeting of the Chamber was held. During the meeting, senators expressed support for holding a national referendum on the draft new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, scheduled by the Head of State for March 15, 2026. Deputies also reviewed and approved a number of international agreements.
The Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan held an extended meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Issues, Nature Management, and Rural Development to consider the Law "On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Implementation of Renewable Energy Projects." Senate deputies and interested government agencies participated in the meeting.
