Kazakhstan’s President Names Chief of Staff as New Premier
- Former premier, appointed in 2022, resigned on Monday
- Tokayev said country needs development over support measures
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
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Kazakhstan’s president appointed his chief of staff Olzhas Bektenov to the post of prime minister following the resignation of the previous cabinet.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed an order filling the position after securing support from parliament. Earlier today, Yerlan Koshanov, the chairman of the ruling Amanat party and leader of the lower house of parliament, nominated Bektenov for the role, according to a statement on the president’s website.