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Security Council Of Kazakhstan
The Security Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Security Council RK, , ҚР Қауіпсіздік Кеңесі; , Совет безопасности РК, ''Sovet bezopasnosti RK'') is a constitutional advisory body of the Kazakh Government which aides and assists the President of Kazakhstan in implementation of military policy and law enforcement. The President, who is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan, is one of many permanent members of the council, which includes the Minister of Defence and the Chief of the General Staff. The current chairman is President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, following the January 5, 2022, dismissal of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev as chairman. The Secretary of the Security Council (currently Asset Issekeshev) is the second highest position in the council. List of Chairmen History The Security Council dates back to August 21, 1991, when it was founded as the Security Council of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Kazakh Presidential Election
Early presidential elections were held in Kazakhstan on 3 April 2011, having been originally scheduled for 2012. The elections were called after a plan for holding a referendum to increase president term limits to 2020 was rejected by the Constitutional Council. Nazarbayev was re-elected for a fourth term with 95% of the vote and a 90% turnout, against three nominal candidates. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has complained about a lack of transparency and competition in the vote. Background A referendum on extending presidential term limits was proposed to be held around March 2011.Kazakh President Nazarbayev may stay in office until 2020: senior official Xinhua, 24 December 2010 President |
Security Council Of Belarus
The Security Council of the Republic of Belarus (Belarusian language, Belarusian: Савет бяспекі Рэспублікі Беларусь, Russian language, Russian: Совет безопасности Республики Беларусь) is an interdepartmental body with a mandate to ensure the security of the Republic of Belarus. It considers internal and external affairs of the state with regard to the interest of maintaining security and defense. The Council was established upon the adoption of Resolution +1249 on 15 November 1991. The current Secretary of the Council is Alexander Volfovich. History It was established on November 15, 1991, when the Supreme Soviet of Belarus approved decision No. 1249, which established a 14 member Security Council, which included the then Commander of the Belarusian Military District, the Chairman of the Supreme Council, his First Deputy and the Chairman of the Supreme Council Commission on National Security, the Chairman of the Coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of Kazakhstan
The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (, ''Qazaqstan Respublikasynyñ Ükımetı'') is the collegial body that exercises Executive branch, executive power in the Kazakhstan, Republic of Kazakhstan; The government heads the system of executive bodies and directs their activities. The Government is formed by the President of Kazakhstan in the manner prescribed by the Constitution of Kazakhstan, constitution. The current cabinet is headed by Oljas Bektenov, who Bektenov Government, was sworn in as Prime Minister on 6 February 2024. The Government House is located on the left bank near Akorda at the House of Ministries at Mangilik el 8 ave in Astana. The length of the building is about 1.5 km. It consists of 20 blocks and has a stepped shape – from 8 to 10 floors. The total area of the facility is 228 thousand square meters. The outer walls are monolithic reinforced concrete, the finish is ceramic granite. History During the existence of the Soviet Union, of which Kazakhs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Internal Affairs Of Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MIA RK, , , ҚР ІІМ/QR IIM; , МВД РК/MBD RK) is the Government of Kazakhstan, Kazakh government Ministry (government department), ministry which oversees the Police of Kazakhstan, police and the National Guard of Kazakhstan, National Guard (formerly the Internal Troops of Kazakhstan, Internal Troops) of Kazakhstan. The Ministry is headed by the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, appointed by the decree of the President of Kazakhstan. The Minister of Internal Affairs has 5 deputies, including the First Deputy Minister. The residence of the minister and all senior leadership of the ministry, as well as all committees and departments are located in Astana. History After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, there was a rapid increase in crime. Regional centers and large industrial cities with the most complex operational environment were under the special control of the Ministry of Int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foreign Intelligence Service (Kazakhstan)
The Foreign Intelligence Service of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan ( Kazakh: Қазақстан Республикасы Ұлттық Қауіпсіздік Комитетінің Сыртқы барлау қызметі, ''Qazaqstan Respublikasy Ūlttyq Qauıpsızdık Komitetınıñ Syrtqy barlau qyzmetı'') is a special state agency and a vital part of the country’s security system aimed at protecting the sovereignty of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It’s a member of the Intelligence Community of the Republic of Kazakhstan (along with the foreign intelligence agency of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan). The Foreign Intelligence Service is headed by The Deputy Chairman of the National Security Committee - the Director of the Foreign Intelligence. History * October 15, 1993 – The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev signed a decree "On the creation of intelligence units in the National Security Committee and the Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senate Of Kazakhstan
The Senate of Kazakhstan (, ''Қазақстан Парламентінің Сенаты'', ) is the upper house of two chambers in Kazakhstan's legislature, known as the Parliament (''Parlamenti''). The Senate is composed of elected members: two from each region and two from three municipalities which are Almaty, Astana, and Shymkent. Deputies of the Senate are elected through indirect suffrage by secret ballot. Local legislative bodies ('' mäslihats'') elect senators, while half of the elected members are up for re-election every three years, ensuring continuous turnover while maintaining institutional stability. Additionally, ten members of the Senate are appointed by the president of Kazakhstan, ensuring that various national, cultural, and professional communities are adequately represented. The Senate serves as a check on the legislative process, with a key responsibility of reviewing and amending laws passed by the Mäjilis, the lower house of Parliament. It also pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parliament Of Kazakhstan
The Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the bicameral legislature of Kazakhstan, consisting of the upper house, the Senate, and the lower house, the Mäjilis. Both chambers conduct legislative sessions at the Parliament House in the capital of Astana. The Mäjilis, the lower house, has 98 seats. Members are elected for five-year terms through a mixed-member majoritarian representation system. The Mäjilis plays a role in Kazakhstan’s legislative process, responsible for passing laws, approving the national budget, ratifying international treaties, and overseeing the executive branch. It also holds significant power in confirming key government appointments, such as the Prime Minister and cabinet members. The Senate, the upper house, consists of 50 deputies who are appointed either by local legislative bodies ('' mäslihats''), the President, or the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan for six-year terms. The Senate's responsibilities include reviewing and approving laws ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministers Of Foreign Affairs (Kazakhstan)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (, ''Qazaqstan Respublikasynyñ Syrtqy ıster ministrı''; Russian language, Russian. ''Министр иностранных дел Республики Казахстан'') is an official in the Government of Kazakhstan, Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, responsible for ensuring the implementation of foreign policy. He/She heads the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kazakhstan), Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan can independently appoint and dismiss the minister without consulting the Parliament of Kazakhstan, Parliament. The current foreign minister of Kazakhstan is Murat Nurtleu. Functions The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan operates relying on the Regulation on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan approved by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 1118, dated October 28, 2004. The Minister is authori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Security Committee Of Kazakhstan
The National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NSC) is an intelligence agency in Kazakhstan founded on 13 July 1992. It primarily manages the Border Service of Kazakhstan, which conducts oversight over the international borders of Kazakhstan. The NSC also oversees the Arystan ('Lions') commando unit. History The NSC was created in accordance with a law passed by parliament in July 1992 which authorised the establishment of an agency to replace the KGB, the old national security apparatus of the Soviet Union. Initially, it retained most of the staff which the KGB had employed in Kazakhstan, as well as the powers the KGB had held; its first head, Bulat Baekenov, had worked for the KGB for over two decades. Its early years were marked by close cooperation with Russia on issues of border security and counter-intelligence against alleged foreign spies. In December 1995, a new presidential decree modified some of the NSC's powers. In January 2010, Kazakhstani preside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister Of Kazakhstan
The prime minister of Kazakhstan is the head of government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the holder of its fourth highest office, after the president of Kazakhstan, the chairman of Senate, and the chairman of Majilis. The prime minister heads the cabinet and advises the president in the every day execution of the functions of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. During the Soviet period, the post was formerly known as the chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic prior to its independence in 1991. The current incumbent prime minister is Oljas Bektenov, who replaced Roman Sklyar on 6 February 2024 after the government's resignation. List (1917–present) This is a list of prime ministers of Kazakhstan from the establishment of the office in 1917 to the present day. Alash Autonomy (1917–1920) Kyrgyz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (1920–1925) Chairmen of the Council of People's Commissars * Viktor Radus-Zenkovich (12 October 192 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic
The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, also known as Soviet Kazakhstan, the Kazakh SSR, KSSR, or simply Kazakhstan, was one of the transcontinental country, transcontinental Republics of the Soviet Union, constituent republics of the Soviet Union (USSR) from 1936 to 1991. Located in northern Central Asia, it was created on 5 December 1936 from the Kazakh Autonomous Socialist Soviet Republic, Kazakh ASSR, an Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republics of the Soviet Union, autonomous republic of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Russian SFSR. At in area, it was the second-largest republic in the USSR, after the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Russian SFSR. Its capital was Almaty, Alma-Ata (today known as Almaty). During its existence as a Soviet Socialist Republic, it was ruled by the Communist Party of Kazakhstan (Soviet Union), Communist Party of the Kazakh SSR (QKP). On 25 October 1990, the Supreme Soviet of the Kazakh SSR declared its sovereignty on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
