On August 28, the Government of Kazakhstan resigned before the newly elected unicameral parliament - the Kurultai. Following this, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev formed a new government and made a number of appointments to state bodies. Erlan Karin was appointed Vice President.
He was relieved of his previous position as First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Kazakhstan. Tokayev himself nominated Karin’s candidacy at a Kurultai session. Aibek Dadabay was elected Speaker of the Kurultai of Kazakhstan of the first convocation.
His candidacy was also proposed by Tokayev. From February 6, 2024, to May 5, 2026, he served as Head of the Presidential Administration of Kazakhstan. Dadabay is chairman of Kazakhstan’s political party "Adilet".
Olzhas Bektenov retained the position of Prime Minister. His candidacy was also nominated by Tokayev. Aida Balayeva was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
Tokayev, as head of state, serves as Chairman of the Security Council. At the same time, Secretary of the Security Council Gizat Nurdauletov was relieved of his position. Rinat Mukhametkali was appointed Head of the General Department of the Presidential Administration of Kazakhstan.
Since 2025, he had served as Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan. Yermek Abdramanov was appointed Deputy Manager of the Presidential Affairs Administration. Murat Kairbek was appointed Head of the Office of the President of Kazakhstan in the Kurultai.
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