On approval of the Rules for organizing the activities of Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan concurrently and Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan with their location in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 24, 2017 No. 589.
In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 9 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 7, 2002 "On the Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan", I DECREE:
1. To approve the attached Rules for organizing the activities of Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan concurrently and Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan with their location in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2. This Decree shall enter into force upon the expiration of ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication.
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
N.Nazarbayev
Approved by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 24, 2017 No. 589
Rules for organizing the activities of Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan concurrently and Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan with their location in the Republic of Kazakhstan
1. General provisions
1. Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan concurrently (hereinafter referred to as part–time ambassadors), Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan with their location in the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as non–resident ambassadors) are appointed and recalled by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2. Part-time and non-resident ambassadors carry out their activities in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of April 18, 1961, the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of April 24, 1963, and the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan of March 7, 2002 "On the Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan" (hereinafter – The Law), the Regulations on the Diplomatic and Equivalent Representation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated February 4, 2004 No. 1287, these Rules, other regulatory legal acts, international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan, taking into account the legislation of the host state (accreditation) or the rules of an international organization, as well as generally recognized norms of international law.
3. Part-time and non-resident ambassadors are accountable to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in their activities.
4. Non-resident ambassadors are political civil servants with a permanent location in the Republic of Kazakhstan, authorized by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to represent the Republic of Kazakhstan in relations with one or more foreign states and international organizations.
5. Appointment and dismissal of non-resident ambassadors are carried out in the order of external rotation of diplomatic service personnel in accordance with subparagraph 1) paragraph 2 of Article 15 of the Law and within the time limits established by paragraph 4 of Article 15 of the Law.
2. Organization of the activities of part-time and non-resident ambassadors
6. As part of the implementation of the foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, part-time and non-resident ambassadors represent and protect the rights and interests of citizens and organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan by all legal means and methods.
7. Part-time and non–resident ambassadors regularly inform the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry) about the current domestic political and socio-economic situation, the ongoing foreign policy, the main events taking place in the country of accreditation and the international organization.
8. Part-time and non-resident ambassadors, in accordance with the established procedure, submit proposals to the Ministry on the development of bilateral relations with the State of accreditation or an international organization.
9. In coordination with the Ministry, part-time and non-resident ambassadors assist government agencies and organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan in establishing and developing cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the State of accreditation or an international organization.
In order to implement the Rules of Assistance specified in this paragraph, part-time and non-resident ambassadors have the right, in agreement with the Ministry, to request and receive the necessary materials and documents from government agencies and organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the established procedure.
10. Part-time ambassadors coordinate with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan trips from the host country on business trips, including trips to the countries of accreditation on a part-time basis.
11. In order to fulfill their functions, non-resident ambassadors travel on business trips to the country of accreditation.
The duration and frequency of business trips are determined in consultation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
12. In the States where the foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the foreign institutions) are located and non–resident ambassadors are appointed, the functions of managing the limits of funds (expenses) provided for in financing plans, with the right to first sign documents that serve as the basis for issuing funds, material assets, as well as credit and settlement obligations, by order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan is entrusted to the charge d'affaires, charge d'affaires and consuls General of the relevant foreign institutions.
13. Non-resident ambassadors are provided with travel expenses in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
14. During official business trips to the countries of accreditation, non-resident ambassadors are paid expenses related to hiring vehicles and using communications, except in cases of business trips to countries where there are foreign institutions, or these expenses are carried out at the expense of the host party.
15. During official business trips to the countries of accreditation, non-resident ambassadors are provided with funds for travel expenses, except in cases of business trips to countries where there are foreign institutions.
16. The procedure for providing part-time and non-resident ambassadors with transport, communications and funds for representation expenses during business trips to the countries of accreditation is established in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
17. The activities of part-time and non-resident ambassadors are provided at the expense of the republican budget.
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