Tokayev instructs drafting bills on AI, digital assets, and migration policy

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the government to draft bills on artificial intelligence, digital assets, and migration policy at the inaugural session of the new unicameral parliament, Qurultay, on August 27. Tokayev noted he had signed decrees introducing AI into secondary education and advancing digital assets under the Digital Qazaqstan strategy, and highlighted the 'Golden Visa' program to attract specialists and capital.

Tokayev instructs drafting bills on AI, digital assets, and migration policy At the inaugural session of Kazakhstan’s new unicameral parliament, Qurultay, President Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev spoke on a legislative agenda focused on artificial intelligence, digital assets, and migration policy, Qazinform News Agency http://qazinform.com/ reports. According to the Head of State, deputies will have to approve a package of important bills during the first session. Tokayev noted that this year he had signed decrees introducing artificial intelligence into secondary education, advancing digital assets, and implementing the Digital Qazaqstan strategy. He said the Government would prepare a package of regulatory acts and submit them to Parliament. The President also highlighted measures to attract highly qualified specialists, advanced technologies, and foreign capital. He reminded of the introduction of a “Golden Visa” program, designed to provide strong impetus to these efforts. Tokayev emphasized the need to improve migration policy, instructing the Government to submit a draft law for urgent consideration by deputies. On August 23, Kazakhstan held elections https://qazinform.com/news/qurultay-elections-how-party-mandates-were-distributed-142482 to the Qurultay, with five political parties entering the chamber. The Central Election Commission registered https://qazinform.com/news/new-qurultay-parliament-officially-formed-in-kazakhstan-following-registration-of-145-deputies-e379b4 145 deputies, whose five‑year terms officially began on August 27.