Kazakhstan's Leadership Shuffle: Economy Minister Replaced

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Serik Zhumangarin as the new economy minister, replacing Nurlan Baybazarov. The change was made by presidential decree, and no specific reasons were provided for this decision.

In a significant shift within Kazakhstan's government, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has enacted a leadership change by replacing the deputy prime minister and economy minister.

Nurlan Baybazarov, who had assumed office in February, has been succeeded by Serik Zhumangarin. Zhumangarin previously held the roles of deputy prime minister and minister of trade and integration.

The presidential decree announcing this change did not specify any reasons for Baybazarov's replacement.

(With inputs from agencies.)