Kazakhstan creates vice-presidency as Karin takes post
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Kazakhstan has created the post of vice-president and appointed Yerlan Karin to it. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov retained his position with 137 of 145 deputies voting in favour. The appointments come as authorities investigate the deaths of two Kazakh sisters in Sharjah, UAE.
Key Facts
- Yerlan Karin became Kazakhstan's first vice-president after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed his candidacy and Kurultai deputies approved it.
- Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov was re-approved with 137 votes out of 145 deputies.
- Two Kazakh sisters, 20-year-old Akzhan and 22-year-old Zhuldyz, were found dead in a rented apartment in Sharjah, UAE.
- UAE authorities are investigating the deaths and have not officially disclosed the cause.
- Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy is checking complaints about gasoline from the Pavlodar refinery.
Vice-Presidency Established
Kazakhstan has introduced the post of vice-president, with Yerlan Karin appointed as the first holder. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed Karin's candidacy, and deputies of the Kurultai approved the appointment. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov retained his post after receiving 137 votes from 145 deputies.
Deaths in Sharjah
Two Kazakh sisters, 20-year-old Akzhan and 22-year-old Zhuldyz, were found dead in a rented apartment in Sharjah, UAE. UAE authorities are investigating the deaths and have not officially disclosed the cause. Relatives believe the women may have been killed.
Other Developments
Search operations for three Kazakh tourists continue in Nepal. Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy is checking complaints about gasoline from the Pavlodar refinery.
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