Kazakhstan ratifies agreement with Turkmenistan to combat crime
15:36, 27 November 2025
Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Thursday signed the law ratifying the agreement between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan on cooperation in combating crime, Qazinfrom News Agency reports via Akorda.
The agreement on cooperation in combating crime was signed on October 10, 2024, in Ashgabat, as part of the Kazakh President’s state visit to Turkmenistan.
The document provides a regulatory-legal framework for an effective interaction and encompasses a wide range of modern threats, including:
- Organized crime, terrorism, and extremism (including their financing)
- Corruption-related and economic crimes
- Cybercrimes
- Opportunity to expand cooperation in combating other types of crimes
Cooperation is achieved through:
- Execution of mutual requests.
- Exchange of operational-search and forensic information.
- Exchange of experience and specialists, as well as assistance in training and professional development of employees of law enforcement agencies.
The document ensures both operational interaction and development of professional competencies.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported Turkmenistan explores potential in glass industry cooperation with Kazakhstan.
