Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan join efforts to combat crime
Senators have ratified the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of Turkmenistan on combating crime, Kazinform News Agency reports.
According to senator Yevgeny Bolgert, the agreement 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.
According to the senator, Kazakhstan has signed similar agreements with more than 20 countries, including Turkiye, Uzbekistan, France, the UAE, and others.
Earlier, senators approved Kazakhstan-Morocco extradition treaty.
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