BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 10. Kazakhstan
attaches priority importance to deepening comprehensive cooperation
with the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).


According to the press service of the president, President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made the remarks during a meeting in Astana
with heads of law enforcement agencies of Turkic states ahead of a
meeting of the Council of Ministers of Internal Affairs of the OTS
member states.


The president noted that cooperation among Turkic countries has
been strengthening year by year, as the countries share a common
historical past, similar languages and traditions, as well as
common interests.


“The Organization of Turkic States makes a significant
contribution to strengthening our friendship. Kazakhstan attaches
priority importance to deepening comprehensive cooperation with
this authoritative organization. The member states are expanding
ties in various areas, including between law enforcement agencies.
From this point of view, the meeting of the interior ministers is
of particular importance,” Tokayev said.


Tokayev also drew attention to modern threats and challenges
resulting from large-scale changes in the world.







“The global situation has become unstable and unpredictable.
Despite this, new opportunities are opening up for all countries.
If we want to be among prosperous states moving along the path of
progress, we need to act decisively and promptly. To this end,
fundamental reforms have been implemented in Kazakhstan. A
nationwide referendum was held in the country in March. A new
Constitution was adopted, in which respect for the rights and
freedoms of citizens and ensuring law and order are defined as
immutable principles of our state. In accordance with the
Constitution, a new political position - Vice President - has been
established in our country. A new composition of the Government has
taken office,” the president said.


Tokayev also spoke about transformations in the structure of
public administration and the security system.


“In particular, a new state body, the Office of the Security
Council, has been established. Its functions include a
comprehensive analysis of global and national challenges and
coordination of work in the field of national security. In
addition, a supreme advisory body, the Halyk Kenesi, will be formed
in the near future. Thus, a profound renewal of the public
administration system is taking place. Large-scale transformations
will affect all areas, including law enforcement,” the president
said.