First Bektenov Government
First Bektenov Government | |
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 19th Cabinet of Kazakhstan | |
| 6 February 2024 | |
.jpg) A cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Bektenov, March 2026 | |
| Date formed | 6 February 2024 |
| Date dissolved | 28 August 2026 |
| People and organisations | |
Head of state | Kassym-Jomart Tokayev |
Head of government | Oljas Bektenov |
Deputy head of government | Nurlybek Nalibaev |
Total no. of members | 25 |
Member party | Ädilet Independent |
Status in legislature | Majority |
Opposition parties | Auyl Aq Jol JSDP QHP Respublica |
| History | |
| Legislature term | 2023–2026 |
| Budgets | 2025–27 2026–28 |
| Predecessor | Smaiylov II |
| Successor | Bektenov II |
The First Bektenov Government (Kazakh: Бектенов бірінші үкіметі; Russian: Первое правительство Бектенова) was the 19th government of Kazakhstan under the leadership of Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov.[1] The government was formed on 6 February 2024, after Bektenov was appointed as the PM by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and received parliamentary approval, succeeding the previous cabinet led by Älihan Smaiylov.[2][3] The initial composition of the cabinet featured four newly appointed ministers.[4]
History
[edit]Formation
[edit]In late January 2024, news media outlets reported information from an insider source indicating that the government led by Prime Minister Älihan Smaiylov was on the brink of resignation.[5] The likelihood of resignation was further corroborated by Senate Chairman Mäulen Äşimbaev during a press briefing on 1 February 2024,[6][7][8] where he indicated that assessments of certain ministers' activities would be addressed at an expanded government meeting for 7 February.[9][10] This development sparked speculation among pundits ahead of the expanded government meeting, while insiders hinted at possible ministerial resignations.[11] Potential candidates speculated to succeed Smaiylov as PM included presidential advisor Kanat Bozumbayev, Zhenis Kassymbek and Erbolat Dosaev, the akims of Astana and Almaty, respectively, along with deputy prime ministers Roman Sklyar, Murat Nurtleu, Serik Jumanğarin, and Erulan Jamaubaev, as well as the Mäjilis chairman, Erlan Qoşanov.[12][13]
On 5 February 2024, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev issued a decree dismissing Smaiylov's government and appointing Roman Sklyar as the acting prime minister.[14][15][16]
On 6 February 2024, the ruling Amanat party chairman, Erlan Qoşanov, endorsed Oljas Bektenov for the position of prime minister.[17] President Tokayev then nominated Bektenov for the post, receiving support from the Amanat, Auyl, Respublica, and Aq Jol factions during the plenary session of the lower house Mäjilis.[18][19][20] However, the People's Party of Kazakhstan and Nationwide Social Democratic Party abstained from voting on Bektenov's candidacy, expressing concerns about his ability to fulfill tasks set by Tokayev and his inexperienced track record in implementing economic projects.[21][22]
Parliamentary vote
[edit]Bektenov was confirmed as prime minister by the Mäjilis deputies on 6 February 2024, and subsequently appointed by Tokayev through a presidential decree.[23]
| Mäjilis confirmation, 6 February 2024 | |||||||||
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| For | Against | Abstained | Did not vote | Vacant | |||||
| 69 | 70.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 7 | 7.1% | 21 | 21.4% | 1 | 1.0% |
| Source: Parlam.kz | |||||||||
Dissolution
[edit]In August 2026, on the day of the 2026 Kazakh legislative election, President Tokayev announced that the Bektenov Government would soon resign. He praised its continuing work, but noted that a government reshuffle would be necessary to achieve modernisation amid constitutional reform, which included the creation of a national unicameral legislature, the Kurultai,[24] instead of the previously bicameral Parliament of Kazakhstan.
Assessment
[edit]Just as the Bektenov Government was formed, Kazakh political scientist Dosym Satpaev remarked that not much is to be expected from it, stating that most of the Second Smaiylov Government is still intact anyway, and adding that the Government of Kazakhstan is, as always, as divided as it is in many other authoritarian states, and therefore does not affect the political process in the country much.[25]
Near the dissolution of the Government in August 2026, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev assessed that the Bektenov Government "overall" worked "quite diligently and promptly, carrying out the tasks set by the head of state". He, however, stated that it was necessary for the Bektenov Government to resign in order to carry out further modernisation amid constitutional reform.[24]
Composition
[edit]The newly-formed government included mostly former ministers from previous cabinet, with only 4 out of 26 (15.3%) new faces: Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov, National Economy Minister Nurlan Baibazarov, Healthcare Minister Akmaral Alnazarova, Emergency Situation Minister Şyñğys Ärinov, and Finance Minister Mädi Takiev.[26]
Because of poor regional management and the sudden melting of snow, a flood broke out in 10 different regions of Kazakhstan. Because of this, through the presidential decree of Tokayev, Kanat Bozumbayev was appointed as the 7th Deputy PM to Bektenov. During Bektenov's introduction of Bozumbayev to the rest of the cabinet, it was announced that Bozumbayev went to visit the Karaganda Region along the Emergency Situations Minister Şyñğys Ärinov to stabilize the situation.[27] In December 2024, the number of Deputy PMs to Bektenov reduced to 6, as Nurlan Baibazarov resigned and was replaced by colleague Serik Jumanğarin.[28]
Dissolved Ministries | ||||
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| Portfolio | Image | Holder | Term of office | |
| Start | End | |||
| Head of government | ||||
Prime Minister |
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Oljas Bektenov | 6 February 2024 | 28 August 2026 |
| Deputy Prime Ministers | ||||
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First Deputy Prime Minister |
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Roman Sklyar | 11 January 2022 | 5 May 2026 |
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Nurlybek Nalibaev | 6 May 2026 | 28 August 2026 | |
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Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of Staff of the Government |
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Galymjan Koishibaev | 4 January 2023 | 28 August 2026 |
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Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs |
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Murat Nurtleu | 3 April 2023 | 26 September 2025 |
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Deputy Prime Minister |
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Tamara Düisenova | 8 June 2023 | 14 February 2025 |
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Deputy Prime Minister |
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Serik Jumanğarin | 2 September 2022 | 28 August 2026 |
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Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development |
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Jaslan Mädiev | 29 September 2025 | 28 August 2026 |
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Deputy Prime Minister |
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Aida Balaeva | 1 December 2025 | 28 August 2026 |
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Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy |
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Nurlan Baibazarov | 6 February 2024 | 21 December 2024 |
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Serik Jumanğarin | 21 December 2024 | 28 August 2026 | |
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Deputy Prime Minister |
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Kanat Bozumbayev | 31 March 2024 | 28 August 2026 |
| Government ministers | ||||
Minister of Defence |
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Ruslan Jaqsylyqov | 6 February 2024 | 8 June 2025 |
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Däuren Qosanov | 8 June 2025 | 28 August 2026 | |
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Minister of Foreign Affairs |
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Ermek Köşerbaev | 26 September 2025 | 28 August 2026 |
Minister of Internal Affairs |
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Erjan Sädenov | 2 September 2023 | 28 August 2026 |
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Minister of Agriculture |
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Aidarbek Saparov | 4 September 2023 | 28 August 2026 |
Minister of Justice |
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Azamat Esqaraev | 4 January 2023 | 9 January 2025 |
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Erlan Särsembaev | 9 January 2025 | 28 August 2026 | |
Minister of Education |
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Ğani Beisembaev | 4 January 2023 | 29 September 2025 |
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Juldyz Süleimenova | 29 September 2025 | 28 August 2026 | |
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Minister of Science and Higher Education |
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Saiasat Nurbek | 11 June 2022 | 28 August 2026 |
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Minister of Healthcare |
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Akmaral Alnazarova | 6 February 2024 | 28 August 2026 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population |
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Svetlana Jaqypova | 4 September 2023 | 27 January 2026 |
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Asqarbek Ertaev | 27 January 2026 | 28 August 2026 | |
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Minister of Transport |
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Marat Qarabayev | 6 February 2024 | 8 June 2025 |
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Nurlan Sauranbaev | 8 June 2025 | 28 August 2026 | |
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Minister of Finance |
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Mädi Takiev | 6 February 2024 | 28 August 2026 |
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Minister of Culture and Information |
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Aida Balaeva | 6 February 2024 | 28 August 2026 |
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Minister of Trade and Integration |
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Arman Şaqqaliev | 6 February 2024 | 28 August 2026 |
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Minister of Industry and Construction |
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Qanat Şarlapaev | 6 February 2024 | 28 February 2025 |
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Ersaiyn Nağaspaev | 28 February 2025 | 28 August 2026 | |
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Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation |
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Nurjan Nurjıgıtov | 6 February 2024 | 28 August 2026 |
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Minister of Emergency Situations |
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Şyñğys Ärinov | 6 February 2024 | 28 August 2026 |
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Minister of Tourism and Sports |
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Ermek Marjyqpaev | 6 February 2024 | 31 August 2024 |
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Erbol Myrzabosynov | 2 September 2024 | 28 August 2026 | |
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Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry |
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Bağdat Musin | 6 February 2024 | 30 April 2024 |
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Jaslan Mädiev | 6 May 2024 | 29 September 2025 | |
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Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development |
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Jaslan Mädiev | 29 September 2025 | 28 August 2026 |
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Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources |
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Erlan Nysanbaev | 6 February 2024 | 28 August 2026 |
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Minister of Energy |
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Almasadam Sätqaliev | 6 February 2024 | 18 March 2025 |
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Erlan Aqkenjenov | 19 March 2025 | 28 August 2026 | |
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