At its upcoming session, the Kurultai deputies will consider in the first reading amendments related to Kazakhstan's accession to WTO rules on domestic regulation of services, as well as an agreement with Serbia on military-technical cooperation. The agenda was set by the Kurultai Bureau under the chairmanship of Speaker Aibek Dadebay, the Kurultai press service reported. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Accession to WTO rules
The changes to the list of Kazakhstan's specific commitments on services provide for the country's accession to WTO rules on domestic regulation of services. The document covers licensing requirements and procedures, qualification requirements and standards in the services sector.
Natalya Godunova, head of the Committee on Economic Policy, Industry and Energy, noted that adopting the rules should simplify administrative procedures, increase regulatory transparency and create more favorable conditions for domestic and foreign service suppliers.
Military-technical cooperation with Serbia
In addition, deputies will consider in the first reading a bill on ratification of the agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and Serbia on military-technical cooperation.
Marat Kozhayev, chairman of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense and Security, said the document provides for the development of cooperation on the principles of equality. The agreement covers mutual supplies of military products, maintenance and repair of weapons and military equipment, as well as joint research and development work.
Public Chamber under the Kurultai
Another issue will be the creation of a Public Chamber under the Kurultai. Aidos Sarym, a member of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense and Security, recalled that the president instructed that all-round expert discussion be held on bills of strategic importance.
The Public Chamber is expected to conduct scientific, expert and public review of bills at the "zero reading" stage.
Interaction with the Institute of Parliamentarism
The Bureau also considered issues of interaction between the Kurultai and the Institute of Parliamentarism and decided to open a Public Reception Office of the Kurultai.
Vice-Speaker Dinara Zakiyeva noted that in-person reception of citizens by deputies should become part of implementing the principle of a "hearing state."
Bills transferred from the Mazhilis
In addition, at the Bureau meeting, bills transferred from the Mazhilis were discussed. Among them are amendments on healthcare issues, a bill on comprehensive support for children with disabilities, a new law on consumer protection, changes in the field of veterinary medicine and amendments on improving rule-making.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that Kurultai Vice-Speaker Daniya Yespayeva explained the role of the opposition in the new parliament. According to her, opposition status does not imply constant protest: parties may assess individual issues differently and vote against individual decisions, but their common task remains working in the interests of citizens and the state.