Olzhas Bektenov told an investment-climate council that Kazakhstan has entered a new phase of cooperation with investors under the Constitution that took effect on July 1.
The prime minister said the constitutional overhaul is resetting the legal system and giving investors more predictability as the country pursues economic modernization and broader international partnerships.
A Constitutional Court ruling clarified that single-term limits apply only to officials appointed or elected after July 1, which Bektenov said removes uncertainty for domestic and foreign audiences.
Government officials also used the meeting to discuss digitalization, artificial intelligence and improved conditions for foreign investors.
Bektenov said opinion polls show more than 87% of citizens believe Kazakhstan is moving in the right direction, framing public backing as support for reforms and investment appeal.
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Kazakhstan’s 2026 Constitutional Overhaul: Impacts on Governance, Investment Climate, and Geopolitical Balance
Overview
Kazakhstan launched a major constitutional overhaul in 2026, starting with a nationwide referendum in March and the new constitution coming into force on July 1. The reforms brought significant political and legal changes, most notably restructuring the legislative branch from a bicameral parliament to a unicameral National Assembly with 107 deputies. This new system combines party-list and single-mandate district elections to diversify representation. These changes aim to reshape governance and rebalance power within the state, reflecting the government's vision for a more accountable and representative political system while setting the stage for broader economic and legal reforms.