On issues of preparing information on the implementation of international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan and submitting it to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as coordinating draft decisions of international organizations to which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a party and their implementation, interaction with special procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council and human rights treaty bodies, preparation of international events of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the participation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the implementation of the agreements reached, interaction with international judicial authorities and coordination of international activities of state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated August 12, 2010 No. 1037.
To be published in the Collection
acts of the President and the Government
Republic of Kazakhstan
In accordance with subparagraph 8) of Article 5 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan", Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 27, 2010 No. 976 "On approval of the Rules for the preparation and implementation of the message, working with acts and instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and monitoring their implementation, monitoring regulatory legal decrees" and in order to strengthen control over the implementation of international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the implementation of decisions of international organizations to which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a party, systematization of the preparation of international events, the implementation of agreements reached and the establishment of a procedure for interaction with international judicial authorities
I DECREE:
The footnote. The preamble is in the wording of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/13/2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
1. To approve the attached Rules for the preparation of information on the implementation of international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan and its submission to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as for the coordination of draft decisions of international organizations to which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a party and their implementation, interaction with special procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council and human rights treaty bodies, preparation of international events of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan with the participation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the implementation of the agreements reached, interaction with international judicial authorities and coordination of international activities of state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Rules).
The footnote. Paragraph 1 is amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 25, 2022 No. 786.
2. State bodies and organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan should ensure strict observance of the procedure established by the Rules and strengthen control over the implementation of international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan, decisions of international organizations to which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a party, and agreements reached.
3. Within three months, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan will approve the Rules for organizing and holding international events at the intergovernmental and interdepartmental levels, meetings of joint intergovernmental commissions (committees, councils) and their sub-commissions (subcommittees, working groups) on cooperation with foreign countries, as well as the implementation of agreements at the intergovernmental and interdepartmental levels.
4. To establish that members of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, heads of other state bodies and organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan are personally responsible for the accuracy, quality and timeliness of sending information and proposals submitted in accordance with the approved Rules, as well as for compliance of their public statements and statements with the official position of the Republic of Kazakhstan on issues affecting international relations and state interests of the Republic Kazakhstan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall inform the state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan once every six months about the official position of the Republic of Kazakhstan on topical international issues affecting the state interests of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The footnote. Paragraph 4 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 13.11.2017 No. 582.
5. To make the following amendments to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 12, 2006 No. 201 "On Approval of the State Protocol of the Republic of Kazakhstan" (SAPP of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2006, No. 39, Article 428):
in the State Protocol of the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved by the above-mentioned Decree:
Paragraph 24 should be worded as follows:
"24. Proposals on the composition of the participants in the negotiations from the Kazakh side are submitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and approved by the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Presidential Administration).
The order of the President's negotiations is determined by the President's Protocol.";
In the first part of paragraph 42, the words "prepares materials and documents for signing in accordance with Annex 5" should be deleted.;
in the second part of paragraph 65, the words "Information and analytical materials according to Annex 5, as well as proposals" should be replaced by the word "Proposals";
Delete appendix 5.
6. Invalidate:
1) Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 9, 1996 No. 2940 "On the implementation of international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan and agreements reached during meetings and negotiations at the highest and intergovernmental levels, as well as decisions of international organizations of which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a member" (SAPP of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 1996, No. 14, art. 109; 2004, No. 21, Article 264);
2) Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 7, 2004 No. 1361 "On Amendments and additions to Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 9, 1996 No. 2940" (SAPP of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2004, No. 21, art. 264).
7. This Decree shall enter into force from the date of signing.
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
N. Nazarbayev
Approved by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 12, 2010 No. 1037
Rules for preparing information on the implementation of international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan and submitting it to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as coordinating draft decisions of international organizations to which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a party and their implementation, interacting with special procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council and human rights treaty bodies, preparing international events of the Republic of Kazakhstan with with the participation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the implementation of the agreements reached, interaction with international judicial authorities and coordination of international activities of state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The footnote. The title is in the wording of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 25, 2022 No. 786.
These Rules establish the procedure for preparing information on the implementation of international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan and submitting it to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as coordinating draft decisions of international organizations to which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a party and their implementation, preparing international events of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the participation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and fulfilling agreements reached, cooperation with international judicial authorities and coordination of international activities of state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The footnote. The preamble is in the wording of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 14, 2016 No. 175.
Chapter 1. The procedure for preparing information on the implementation of international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan and submitting it to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for consideration
The footnote. The title of Chapter 1 is as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 25, 2022 No. 786.
1. The central executive bodies and state bodies directly subordinate to and accountable to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the central state bodies), in accordance with Article 20 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On International Treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan" and within their competence, ensure the fulfillment of obligations under international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan concluded on behalf of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government (hereinafter referred to as the central state bodies). – international treaties), monitor the exercise of the rights of the Republic of Kazakhstan arising from such international treaties, and the fulfillment by other parties to international treaties of their obligations.
The footnote. Paragraph 1 is amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/13/2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
2. Central government agencies annually submit information to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the MFA) no later than January 10.:
1) on the progress of the implementation of international treaties that have entered into force over the past year, including information on the forms in accordance with Annexes 1, 2, 3 to these Rules;
2) on the progress of the implementation of domestic procedures for signed and not entered into force international treaties, including the reasons for their non-compliance, including information on the forms in accordance with Annexes 4, 5 to these Rules.
The footnote. Paragraph 2 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 14, 2016 No. 175.
3. Information on international treaties that have entered into force must contain:
1) analysis of monitoring the implementation of the rights of the Republic of Kazakhstan arising from international treaties, as well as the fulfillment by other parties to international treaties of their obligations;
2) proposals for resolving problematic issues identified during the implementation of international treaties.
1) on the progress of the implementation of international treaties that have entered into force over the past year, including information on the forms in accordance with Annexes 1, 2, 3 to these Rules;
2) on the progress of the implementation of domestic procedures for signed and not entered into force international treaties, including the reasons for their non-compliance, including information on the forms in accordance with Annexes 4, 5 to these Rules.
The footnote. Paragraph 2 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 14, 2016 No. 175.
3. Information on international treaties that have entered into force must contain:
1) analysis of monitoring the implementation of the rights of the Republic of Kazakhstan arising from international treaties, as well as the fulfillment by other parties to international treaties of their obligations;
2) proposals for resolving problematic issues identified during the implementation of international treaties.
4. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summarizes and analyzes the information provided by central government agencies and, based on the results of the analysis, once a year, no later than February 10, sends to the Office of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Government Office) summary information, including a foreign policy assessment, according to the structure in accordance with Annex 6 to these Rules. Copies of the recommendations of international organizations are attached to this information, if available.
The footnote. Paragraph 4 is amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/13/2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
5. The Government Staff annually sends the submitted information to the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Presidential Administration) no later than February 25.
The information provided is supplemented, if necessary, by proposals from the Government's Office to ensure the implementation of international treaties concluded on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The footnote. Paragraph 5 is amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/13/2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
6. The Presidential Administration analyzes the received information and submits it to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for consideration within fifteen working days from the date of receiving information from the Government Office on international treaties.
The footnote. Paragraph 6 is amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/13/2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Chapter 2. The procedure for approving draft decisions of international organizations to which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a party and their implementation
The footnote. The title of Chapter 2 is as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 25, 2022 No. 786.
7. A decision of an international organization of which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a member is a decision (resolution, recommendation), regardless of its name, adopted by an international (interstate or intergovernmental) organization of which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a member, in accordance with its constituent documents or international treaties concluded within the framework of an international organization (hereinafter referred to as the decision of the international organization).
8. Draft decisions of international organizations are subject to coordination with interested state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is mandatory that these projects are coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the foreign policy expediency of the Republic of Kazakhstan's participation in their adoption. If the adoption of a decision entails the allocation of financial resources from the budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the relevant projects are submitted to the Republican Budget Commission for consideration.
In addition to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, draft decisions of the Eurasian Economic Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) must be coordinated with the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Trade and Integration) and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Justice).
The footnote. Paragraph 8 as amended by Decrees of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2015 No. 23; dated 05/10/2020 No. 426.
8-1. The procedure for approving draft decisions of the Commission is carried out in accordance with the Procedure for interaction of the central executive state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan directly subordinate and accountable to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with the Commission, determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter - the procedure for interaction).
The footnote. The rules were supplemented by paragraph 8-1 in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2015 No. 23.
8-2. Draft decisions of the Commission affecting the interests of private business entities are subject to coordination with the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the regulatory impact assessment in accordance with the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union dated May 29, 2014 (hereinafter referred to as the EAEU Treaty).
The footnote. The rules were supplemented by paragraph 8-2 in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2015 No. 23.
9. The procedure for approving draft decisions of an international organization, with the exception of draft decisions of the Eurasian Economic Union, and notification of the results of approval through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is carried out by the central state body, whose competence includes the subject of regulation of the specified project.
The footnote. Paragraph 9 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2015 No. 23.
10. Within five working days from the date of receipt of the decision of the international organization, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends it to the central state bodies responsible for regulating the decision of the international organization, for consideration and elaboration of proposals on the need or lack of need to implement decisions of international organizations (hereinafter - proposals on the implementation of decisions of international organizations).
11. Within fifteen working days, central government agencies coordinate the developed proposals on the implementation of decisions of international organizations with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Justice), and if necessary, allocate financial resources with the authorized body for budget planning and submit agreed proposals on the implementation of decisions of international organizations to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The footnote. Paragraph 11 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 17.04.2013 No. 550.
12. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, within ten working days from the date of receipt of proposals on the implementation of decisions of international organizations from central government agencies, reviews them and submits its proposals on the implementation of decisions of international organizations to the Government Staff for consideration.
The footnote. Paragraph 12 is amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/13/2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
13. The Government staff considers within ten working days the proposals made on the implementation of decisions of international organizations and on the results of the review.:
1) submits proposals on the implementation of decisions of international organizations to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan with draft relevant instructions to interested state bodies and organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2) if the implementation of the decision of an international organization requires consideration by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, submits to the Presidential Administration its proposals on the implementation of decisions of international organizations.
The footnote. Paragraph 13 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/13/2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
14. The Presidential Administration considers the proposals of the Government Staff on the implementation of decisions of international organizations within ten working days from the date of their receipt.
Based on the results of the review, based on the conclusion of the structural unit of the Presidential Administration, the Head of the Presidential Administration submits proposals on the implementation of decisions of international organizations to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan with draft relevant instructions to interested government agencies and organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The footnote. Paragraph 14 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/13/2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
14-1. The procedure for implementing decisions of international organizations provided for in paragraphs 10-14 of these Rules does not apply to decisions of the Commission, in respect of which the procedure for their implementation is determined in the order of interaction.
The footnote. The rules were supplemented by paragraph 14-1 in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2015 No. 23.
14-2. In cooperation with the Commission, the state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, within their competence, carry out their activities in the following areas::
1) preparation and coordination of proposals to form the position of the Kazakh side on issues requiring consideration by the Commission;
2) identification of authorized representatives for inclusion in advisory bodies, working (expert) groups at the Commission;
3) preparation of proposals on cancellation or amendment of the Commission's decisions in accordance with the EAEU Treaty;
4) preparation, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, of international events with the participation of the Member States and the Commission;
5) other issues related to the competence of the Commission:
preparation of proposals for the formation of the position of the Kazakh side on the draft decisions of the Commission, including the domestic coordination of the drafts of these decisions;
consideration of draft decisions of the Commission at meetings of relevant governmental and interdepartmental coordinating and advisory bodies;
6) submission through diplomatic channels of information, statistics and other materials at the request of departments and members of the Board of the Commission after coordination with the Ministry of Trade and Integration;
7) coordination of draft decisions;
8) holding consultations and participating in meetings and meetings of departments of the Commission or under the guidance of members of the Commission on issues within the competence of the Commission;
9) monitoring and analysis of the implementation of international treaties within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as the decisions of the Commission;
10) other forms of interaction within the framework of the EAEU Treaty and/or international treaties ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The footnote. The Rules were supplemented by paragraph 14-2 in accordance with Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2015 No. 23; as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/10/2020 No. 426.
14-3. The coordination and interaction of central government agencies with the Commission is carried out by the Ministry of Trade and Integration.
The footnote. The Rules were supplemented by paragraph 14-3 in accordance with Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2015 No. 23; as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/10/2020 No. 426.
14-4. The interaction of central government agencies with the Commission on the conclusion, entry into force, implementation, amendment, suspension and termination of international treaties is carried out through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The footnote. The rules were supplemented by paragraph 14-4 in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2015 No. 23.
Chapter 2-1. Interaction with the special procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council and human rights treaty bodies
The footnote. The Rules were supplemented by Chapter 2-1 in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 25, 2022 No. 786.
14-5. Within five working days from the date of receipt of communications or recommendations, regardless of their name, from the special procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council (hereinafter referred to as the special procedures) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends them to the state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, whose competence includes the subject of regulation of these messages and recommendations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, within the period specified in part one of this paragraph, also sends messages or recommendations from special procedures to the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan for information.
14-6. The preparation and provision of responses to messages or recommendations of special procedures is carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the basis of information provided by the state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, whose competence includes the subject of regulation of these messages or recommendations.
14-7. The state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, whose competence includes the subject of regulation of communications or recommendations of special procedures, submit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs information on communications or recommendations of special procedures signed by the first heads of state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan or persons performing their duties.
In order to work out a draft response to messages or recommendations of special procedures, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds a meeting with representatives of interested government agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the level of heads of structural divisions or higher.
14-8. Before the end of the period specified in the communications or recommendations of the special procedures, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall send through diplomatic channels a response to the communications or recommendations of the special procedures, prepared in the language of the communications or recommendations, signed by the first head or the person performing his duties.
Messages or recommendations of special procedures, as well as responses to these messages or recommendations sent in accordance with the procedure established by these Rules, are published on the official Internet resource of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within ten working days after the publication of this information on the official Internet resource of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
14-9. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, within ten working days after sending a response to the special procedures, sends a report on the results of the work done to the Presidential Administration.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, within the period specified in part one of this paragraph, also sends a report on the results of the work done to the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan as information.
14-10. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs through diplomatic channels sends an invitation to special procedures on behalf of the Republic of Kazakhstan to pay a visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of:
1) proposals of state bodies, whose competence includes the subject of the visit of special procedures to the Republic of Kazakhstan, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
2) initiatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with government agencies responsible for the subject of the visit of special procedures to the Republic of Kazakhstan;
3) proposals of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
14-11. Interaction with human rights treaty bodies is carried out by central executive bodies and state bodies directly subordinate to and accountable to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as defined in paragraph 1 of these Rules, in accordance with the rules of procedure of treaty bodies established in international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of human rights.
Chapter 3. Procedure for preparation of international events of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The footnote. The title of Chapter 3 is as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 25, 2022 No. 786.
15. International events of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the events) are held:
1) at the highest level - with the participation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2) at the intergovernmental level - with the participation of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, his deputies and other members of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, government delegations of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
3) at the interdepartmental level - with the participation of heads and other officials of the central state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
16. The procedural rules of the events are regulated by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 12, 2006 No. 201 "On approval of the State Protocol of the Republic of Kazakhstan".
17. The substantive part of the events at the highest level includes:
1) coordination of the dates of events with the foreign side;
2) preparation of information and analytical materials for the head and members of the delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including on issues planned to be discussed during the events;
3) record the agreements reached during the events with the foreign side.
18. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates the work of government agencies and organizations on the elaboration of the substantive part of events at the highest and intergovernmental levels.
19. The procedure for working out the substantive part of the events at the highest level is regulated by these Rules.
The procedure for working out the substantive part of the events at the intergovernmental and interdepartmental levels is determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
20. In order to ensure the content of the events at the highest level, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs carries out:
1) coordination of the dates of events with the foreign side, taking into account the work schedule of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, formed by the Presidential Administration;
2) preparation of information and analytical materials for the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, taking into account proposals submitted by interested government agencies and organizations.
21. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs ensures the preparation of a package of information and analytical materials for high-level events, including:
1) the concept of the event;
2) Draft program;
3) Draft composition of the delegation;
4) abstracts for negotiations in narrow and expanded formats;
5) information about the country;
6) information about the internal political and socio-economic situation of the country;
7) information about the country's foreign policy;
8) biographies of the country's leadership;
9) political portraits of the country's leadership;
10) a certificate of bilateral relations;
11) a certificate of the work of the joint bilateral commission;
12) information on issues that may be raised by a foreign party in the negotiation process, outlining the Kazakh position on them.;
13) a list of documents to be signed (information on the current status of documents, annotations of documents);
14) a certificate of the legal framework (list of concluded international agreements);
15) analysis of the implementation of previously reached agreements;
16) during the visits of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to foreign countries, draft letters of thanks addressed to the leaders of the visiting country;
17) if possible, videos about the country of the visit;
18) projects of planned speeches and toasts with a list of national proverbs, sayings and sayings of famous people in the country.;
19) on an electronic medium - photos of the leaders with whom meetings are scheduled for the first time, and, if possible, color photos of the venues of meetings and visits of the Head of State.
For events within the framework of international organizations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ensures the preparation of a package of information and analytical materials specified in the sub-paragraphs 1), 2), 3), 4), 8), 9), 10), 12), 13), 18) and 19) of paragraph 21 of these Rules.
The footnote. Paragraph 21 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 17.04.2013 No. 550.
22. At least two months before the summit event, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends a request to interested government agencies and organizations for the provision of available documents, information and analytical materials and proposals for upcoming events and draft instructions from the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
23. The interested state bodies and organizations, within twenty calendar days from the date of receipt of the request or within other time limits determined by the Presidential Administration, ensure the preparation and submission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the necessary information and proposals for upcoming events and draft instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The draft theses for the negotiations of the Head of State sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are initialed by the head or supervising deputy head of the state body or organization.
In case of submission of low-quality information, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the right to return the submitted information for revision to a state body or organization, which within three working days sends the finalized information and proposals for upcoming events and draft instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The footnote. Paragraph 23 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 13.11.2017 No. 582.
24. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs submits to the Presidential Administration, addressed to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the concept of the event signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan at least thirty calendar days before the event, taking into account proposals from interested government agencies and organizations. At the same time, the concept includes international agreements planned to be signed (concluded), the drafts of which have been agreed with the interested state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and counterparties by the time the concept is prepared.
The footnote. Paragraph 24 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 13.11.2017 No. 582.
25. In order to finalize the draft concept of the event and form the substantive part of the event, including abstracts for negotiations in narrow and expanded formats, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan holds a meeting with representatives of interested government agencies and organizations (at least deputy head level), the Government Staff and the Presidential Administration one working day before submitting the concept of the event to the Presidential Administration.
In order to finalize the package of information and analytical materials, including approval of the draft composition of the delegation, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan holds an additional meeting with representatives of interested government agencies and organizations (at least the deputy head level), the Government Staff and the Presidential Administration two working days before submitting the package of information and analytical materials to the Presidential Administration.
The meetings referred to in this paragraph are held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan or on his behalf by one of his deputies.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs forms a summary of the preparations for the summit meeting, including information on the timeliness and quality of the necessary information provided by interested government agencies and organizations.
In case of late or poor-quality preparation of information by interested state bodies and organizations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan about this fact.
The footnote. Paragraph 25 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 13.11.2017 No. 582; as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 13.04.2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
26. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs submits the package of information and analytical materials specified in paragraph 21 of these Rules to the Presidential Administration at least fifteen working days before the event at the highest level.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs may submit a package of information and analytical materials modified taking into account the updated data to the Presidential Administration at least seven working days before the event at the highest level.
The Presidential Administration conducts an expert examination and, if necessary, revision of the package of information and analytical materials, submits it to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for consideration.
The footnote. Paragraph 26 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 13.11.2017 No. 582.
26-1. On behalf of the Presidential Administration, government agencies or organizations independently submit information and analytical materials to the Presidential Administration within the time period established by the first part of paragraph 26 of these Rules.
The footnote. The rules were supplemented by paragraph 26-1 in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 13.11.2017 No. 582.
27. If the date of the event is determined less than ten working days before the deadline for the execution of paragraph 24 of these Rules, the implementation of paragraphs 24-26 is ensured within other time limits established by the Presidential Administration on the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
28. During the high-level events, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ensures that the agreements reached are recorded.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs submits recordings of the conversation of the Head of State to the Presidential Administration within three working days after the international event.
The footnote. Paragraph 28 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 13.11.2017 No. 582.
29. In cases where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not participate in a high-level event, the agreements reached are recorded by the Assistant to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who ensures his foreign policy activities, or another person authorized by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Relevant information on the agreements reached is sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within two working days after the summit event or from the date of completion of the foreign visit.
The footnote. Paragraph 29 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07/03/2019 No. 50.
29-1. Following the results of the international events at the highest level, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs submits to the Presidential Administration within five working days after the relevant international event.:
1) Review of foreign mass media;
2) opinions of foreign expert groups;
3) a draft letter of thanks from the Head of State indicating the main areas of cooperation and the agreements reached, agreed with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The footnote. The rules were supplemented by paragraph 29-1 in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 13.11.2017 No. 582.
Chapter 4. The procedure for implementing the agreements reached
The footnote. The title of Chapter 4 is as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 25, 2022 No. 786.
30. The agreements reached are the agreements recorded in accordance with paragraphs 28 and 29 of these Rules, as well as proposals and obligations (which are not of a regulatory nature), reflected in:
1) joint statements, declarations, communiques and other documents adopted during the events at the highest level;
2) joint interdepartmental documents signed or adopted on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
3) protocols, memoranda, notes and letters on the results of events at the highest level;
4) personal messages and letters from the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the heads of foreign countries, international organizations, financial institutions, foreign companies and firms.
31. In order to implement the agreements reached, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, if necessary, gives instructions to the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, government agencies and organizations.
Within the scope of its competence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs may make a reasoned proposal to the Presidential Adviser on International Affairs on the inexpediency of preparing a draft instruction at the level of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The interested state bodies and organizations, within two working days after the end of the event or from the date of completion of the foreign visit, submit specific proposals to the draft instructions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The footnote. Paragraph 31 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07/03/2019 No. 50; as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01/08/2026 No. 1152 (effective after the date of its first official publication).
32. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepares draft presidential instructions on the basis of recorded agreements in accordance with the procedure determined by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and sends them for consideration and approval to interested government agencies and organizations.
Interested government agencies and organizations ensure that the draft instructions of the President are reviewed and approved within two working days from the date of its receipt. If a written response is not provided within the specified period, it is considered that the draft instructions of the President have been agreed upon without comments.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs submits to the Presidential Administration in paper and electronic form the draft instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, agreed with the interested state bodies and signed by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, within seven working days after the event or from the date of completion of the foreign visit. However, an extension of the specified period is not allowed.
The footnote. Paragraph 32 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07/03/2019 No. 50.
32-1. Within three working days, the responsible structural unit of the Presidential Administration coordinates the draft instructions electronically with the Presidential Adviser on International Affairs, the First Deputy and Deputy Heads of the Presidential Administration, Presidential assistants, the Head of the Presidential Office and presidential advisers in charge of the concerned structural units, State Legal and General Departments, as well as with other interested structural units..
Draft instructions are submitted in paper and electronic form for approval by the Head of the Presidential Administration and for signature by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The draft instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan are accompanied by a paper copy of the electronic approval sheet in the Presidential Administration, stamped with the stamp "Electrondyk kuzhattyn koshirmesi durys".
If necessary, the draft instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan based on the results of the international event are finalized by decision of the Head of the Presidential Administration.
The footnote. The Rules were supplemented by paragraph 32-1 in accordance with Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 07/03/2019 No. 50; as amended by Decrees of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01/03/2024 No. 429 (effective after the day of its first official publication); dated 02/12/2025 No. 779 (effective from 01/06/2025); dated 01/08/2026 No. 1152 (effective after the day of its first official publication).
33. Interested state bodies and organizations take measures to implement the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and submit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a progress report on their implementation within the time limits established by the consolidation of control of the Government Apparatus over the execution of Presidential instructions, developed on the basis of the consolidation of control approved by the Presidential Administration.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs monitors the implementation of agreements reached between Kazakhstani and foreign legal entities engaged in entrepreneurial activities in the field of attracting foreign investment to the Republic of Kazakhstan and sends a quarterly report on the results of monitoring to the Government Office by the 5th of the month following the reporting quarter.
The footnote. Paragraph 33 is amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/13/2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
34. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summarizes and analyzes the progress report submitted by interested government agencies and organizations on the implementation of the President's instructions given for the implementation of the agreements reached, and based on the results of the analysis, within the time limits set by the consolidation of Government control over the execution of Presidential instructions, developed on the basis of the consolidation of control approved by the Presidential Administration, sends a summary report to the Government Staff.
The footnote. Paragraph 34 is amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/13/2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
35. The Government Staff submits a summary report on the progress of the implementation of the President's instructions given for the implementation of the agreements reached to the Presidential Administration once a half-year, no later than June 15 and December 15.
The footnote. Paragraph 35 is amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/13/2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
Chapter 5. Procedure for considering requests from international judicial authorities and appeals to international judicial authorities
The footnote. The Rules were supplemented by Section 5 in accordance with Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05/18/2015 No. 23; as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01/25/2022 No. 786.
36. A state body that has received a request from an international judicial body sends it for consideration no later than three working days from the date of receipt to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Trade and Integration and other interested state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The said State bodies shall, within ten working days, submit relevant information, proposals and other documents related to the subject of the request to the State body that received the request from the international judicial authority.
The footnote. Paragraph 36 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05.10.2020 No. 426.
37. Based on the submitted proposals, information and other documents, the state body that has received the request of the international judicial body prepares a consolidated response and submits it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for further transmission through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the relevant international judicial body through diplomatic channels, with the exception of the Court of the Eurasian Economic Union (hereinafter referred to as the Court of the Union).
The consolidated response to the request of the Union Court is sent to the Ministry of Justice.
Sending a consolidated response or other information to the request of an international judicial body is not allowed directly, except in cases stipulated in ratified international treaties, instructions from the President, the leadership of the Presidential Administration, the Prime Minister and his deputies.
The footnote. Paragraph 38 is amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 02/27/2021 No. 526.
39. Appeals to international judicial authorities are carried out through diplomatic channels on behalf of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with ratified international treaties and the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
40. The authorized state body initiating an appeal to an international judicial body shall coordinate the draft of the relevant appeal with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Trade and Integration, and the Ministry of Justice within 20 (twenty) business days and notify the Presidential Administration and the Government Staff of the agreed draft appeal in accordance with the established procedure no later than 10 (ten) business days before sending it to the appropriate international judicial body.
In the case of an appeal to the Court of the Union, the authorized state body shall forward the appeal prepared in accordance with part one of this paragraph to the Ministry of Justice.
The Ministry of Justice, within 5 (five) business days from the date of receipt of the originals of the letters of the state bodies provided for in the second paragraph of paragraph 37 and paragraph 40 of these Rules, submits them to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for further transmission to the Court of the Union through diplomatic channels.
The footnote. Paragraph 40 is amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 02/27/2021 No. 526; as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 04/13/2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
41. The National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, authorized in accordance with the legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan to represent and protect the rights and legitimate interests of business entities in international organizations, in case of a decision to apply to international judicial authorities, notifies the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Trade and Integration and the Ministry of Justice of the decision no later than 10 working days before sending appeals to the relevant international judicial authority.
The footnote. Paragraph 41 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05.10.2020 No. 426.
Chapter 6. The procedure for coordinating the international activities of central government agencies
The footnote. The Rules were supplemented by Section 6 in accordance with Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 14, 2016 No. 175; as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 25, 2022 No. 786.
42. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates the international activities of central government agencies, with the exception of issues related to the interaction of central government agencies with the Commission and the World Trade Organization.
The foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan coordinate the activities of the representative offices (representatives) and branches of state bodies and organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan located in the host state.
43. Operational cooperation between central government agencies and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on international activities is entrusted to the structural units of government agencies responsible for international cooperation.
44. With the exception of official correspondence between central government agencies and the World Trade Organization, official correspondence between central government agencies and foreign government agencies, diplomatic missions and international organizations is carried out through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, unless otherwise provided for by legislative acts, acts of the President and Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan or international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan that have entered into force.
If it is necessary to work out issues with a foreign party within the next five days, it is allowed for central government agencies to send letters to foreign government agencies, diplomatic missions and international organizations, followed by notification to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the letters sent and their contents.
The footnote. Paragraph 44 as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 13.11.2017 No. 582.
45. In order for the central government bodies to pursue a unified course of foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
1) carries out general supervision and coordination over the fulfillment of the international obligations of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2) provides assistance to central government agencies in establishing and developing international cooperation with foreign countries and international organizations, as well as in preparing and conducting international events;
3) provides explanations to the central state bodies on issues of foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
4) inform the central government authorities in advance about international events, the subject of which falls within their competence;
5) carries out interdepartmental coordination of the work of the structural divisions of the central government bodies responsible for international cooperation.
46. Central government agencies:
1) coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the issues of the international activities of the state body;
2) once a year, no later than December 20, they submit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs information for the past period on the international activities of the state body, as well as on international events planned next year, including those of a foreign economic nature;
3) at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, no later than seven working days from the date of completion of the international event held by the state body, a report is sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which reflects the composition of the participants, the issues discussed, the agreements reached, including the position of the state body and, if necessary, proposals for further elaboration of relevant issues.;
4) in agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ensure the participation of representatives of the diplomatic service of the Republic of Kazakhstan in international events organized and (or) conducted by a government agency;
5) coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the implementation of international image projects.
47. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summarizes and analyzes the information provided by central government agencies and uses the data obtained in the preparation of international events, as well as in the development of the official position of the Republic of Kazakhstan on topical international issues.
48. When holding international events outside the Republic of Kazakhstan, heads of delegations of central government agencies should consult in writing with officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before leaving the Republic of Kazakhstan to clarify the position of the Republic of Kazakhstan on current foreign policy issues.
By agreement between the central government agency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, consultations may be conducted in other forms.
49. When representatives of foreign states or international organizations hold several meetings and (or) negotiations in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the official with whom the meetings and (or) negotiations took place immediately informs the subsequent receiving official (subsequent officials) about the content of the conversation and the agreements reached in the following forms:
1) if subsequent meetings and (or) negotiations take place on the same day, verbally;
2) if subsequent meetings and/or negotiations take place on the next day or later, in writing.
In cases where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not participate in meetings and/or negotiations, information on the composition of participants and the agreements reached is sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within five working days after the meeting and/or negotiations.
50. The requirements of Chapter 6 of these Rules do not apply to the Presidential Administration and the Government Staff.
The requirements of paragraph 46 of these Rules do not apply to the international activities of central government agencies in the fields of criminal proceedings, counterintelligence and intelligence activities, information of an operational, investigative, investigative nature, training and staffing of law enforcement officers, organization of operational and official activities of law enforcement agencies, measures aimed at ensuring the safety of protected persons and facilities, issues of investment policy and cooperation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the development of trade and economic cooperation within the framework of international and regional organizations, including the Eurasian Economic Union and the World Trade Organization.
The requirements of paragraphs 48 and 49 of these Rules do not apply to the international activities of special government agencies.
The footnote. Paragraph 50 as amended by Decrees of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01/25/2022 No. 786; dated 04/13/2023 No. 195 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
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