Kazakhstan and Qatar to Strengthen Criminal Investigation Cooperation

Deputies of the Kazakh Senate have ratified the draft law "On ratification of the Agreement between Kazakhstan and Qatar on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters."

The law is purposed to render legal assistance in criminal matters, criminal proceedings and trials by the parties, The Caspian Post reports citing Kazinform.

The agreement was signed on February 14, 2024 as part of the visit of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Doha.

The agreement contains information such as request for assistance, reasons for refusal to assist, provision of legal assistance, confidentiality clauses, restrictions of the use of information or evidence received.

It was reported earlier Kazakhstan ratified an agreement on mutual recognition of bank guarantees in EAEU.