The President signed a decree "On measures for further improvement of the state administration system of the Republic of Kazakhstan," the Akorda press service reported. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

In accordance with the decree, the apparatus of the Security Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan was established as a state body directly subordinate and accountable to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

This step is taken within the framework of further improvement of the state administration system. The Security Council apparatus is expected to play an important role in ensuring the national security of the country.