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By Kamila Aliyeva

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has signed several laws within the framework of the implementation of the constitutional reform, Kazinform reported.

"Now, the implementation of the constitutional reform is going on. Our Parliament has concluded the sessions and adopted a large number of laws on the implementation of the provisions on the redistribution of powers envisaged in the constitutional reform. Today, I signed several laws that implement these reforms," Nazarbayev said at a meeting with the heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Kazakhstan.

The head of state noted that the constitutional reform opens new horizons for economic planning.

"We ask you once again to draw the attention of the companies to work in our country, where extremely favorable conditions for foreign investors are created in all directions," Nazarbayev added.

Nazarbayev put forward the initiative to redistribute powers back in December 2016.

Kazakhstan’s President signed the “Law on Amendments and Supplements to the Constitution” on March 10, 2017.

On June 22, the Constitutional Law "On Amendments and Supplements to Some Constitutional Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Issues of Redistribution of Powers between the Branches of State Power" was adopted at the plenary session of the Senate.

The document expands the role of the Majilis in the formation of the government, and also strengthens the parliamentary control powers over the activities of the Cabinet.

Under the changes, the president is no longer able to suspend decisions taken by the prime minister and cabinet, so they are fully responsible for implementing state programmes and policies.

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Kamila Aliyeva is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Kami_Aliyeva

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