Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan expand parliamentary and regional cooperation
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Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Uzbekistan Yeraly Tugzhanov and Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis Tanzila Narbayeva met in Tashkent to discuss expanding direct contacts between parliaments and regions. The meeting focused on inter-parliamentary cooperation, legislative exchange, and the new Council of Heads of Regions. The parties also reviewed Kazakhstan's constitutional changes and the upcoming elections to the Qurultay on August 23.
Key Facts
- Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan intend to expand direct contacts between legislative bodies and regions, complementing existing allied relations mechanisms.
- The Treaty on Allied Relations between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan was signed in Tashkent on December 22, 2022, and entered into force on May 30, 2024.
- Kazakhstan's new Constitution entered into force on July 1, 2026, and the first elections of deputies to the Qurultay are scheduled for August 23.
- The first meeting of the Council of Heads of Regions of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan took place in Aktau on July 24, 2026, with the participation of Prime Ministers Olzhas Bektenov and Abdulla Aripov.
Parliamentary Dialogue
Ambassador Yeraly Tugzhanov and Senate Chairperson Tanzila Narbayeva discussed mutual visits of parliamentary delegations and exchange of experience in legislative activity. The Uzbek side also highlighted parliamentary oversight, interaction with territorial authorities, Sustainable Development Goals, anti-corruption, and gender equality as areas for cooperation. The parties noted that the legal basis for such cooperation is already formed by the Treaty on Allied Relations, signed in Tashkent on December 22, 2022, and effective from May 30, 2024.
Constitutional Changes and Elections
Ambassador Tugzhanov informed the Uzbek side about Kazakhstan's constitutional changes, with the new Constitution in force since July 1, 2026. The meeting also covered Kazakhstan's transition to a new parliamentary model and the first elections of deputies to the Qurultay scheduled for August 23. This issue was discussed in an informational context alongside the exchange of experience between the legislative bodies of the two states.
Regional Cooperation
The first meeting of the Council of Heads of Regions of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan was held in Aktau on July 24, 2026, with Prime Ministers Olzhas Bektenov and Abdulla Aripov participating. The platform was created to develop direct ties between regions, promote joint projects, and expand trade and investment cooperation. During the Tugzhanov-Narbayeva meeting, the parties emphasized the importance of border ties and the Council of Heads of Regions for further interregional interaction.
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