Economic and social goals cannot be achieved without upholding the rule of law, Kazakh PM

Kazakh PM Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on the Implementation of the Constitutional Principle of “Law and Order”, El.kz reports citing the Press Service of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

“The principle of ‘Law and Order’ is one of the fundamental principles of our state, enshrined at the highest constitutional level. As the President has repeatedly emphasized, a true patriot is, above all, a hardworking and educated person who abides by the law, upholds public order, values cleanliness, and treats nature with care. Therefore, we must all recognize, promote and advance these very values. Without upholding the rule of law, the country cannot achieve its economic, social, political or other objectives,” Olzhas Bektenov emphasized.

It was noted that the principle of “Law and Order” is aimed at strengthening the rule of law and public safety. The Interdepartmental Commission is tasked with ensuring coordination among government bodies in the area of crime prevention and the prevention of other offences.

The meeting reviewed progress in implementing the measures set out in the Concept for Promoting the “Law and Order” Ideology in Society, as well as measures to prevent offences.