Tokayev reappoints Zhuldyz Suleimenova as Minister of Education
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree reappointing Zhuldyz Suleimenova as Minister of Education of Kazakhstan on September 3, 2026. The reappointment follows approval of her candidacy by the Committee on Social and Cultural Development of the Kurultai. Suleimenova has led the ministry since September 2025.
Key Facts
- President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the reappointment decree on September 3, 2026.
- The Committee on Social and Cultural Development of the Kurultai approved Suleimenova's candidacy before the decree.
- Suleimenova has served as Minister of Education since September 2025.
- Suleimenova was born in 1983 in Aktobe region.
- She graduated from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University with degrees in history and philosophy/political science.
Reappointment Decree
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree reappointing Zhuldyz Suleimenova as Minister of Education of Kazakhstan on September 3, 2026. The decree was published on the Akorda website on Thursday. The reappointment follows the approval of her candidacy by the Committee on Social and Cultural Development of the Kurultai. The committee reviewed the candidacy in accordance with Article 30 of the Constitutional Law on the Kurultai and the status of its deputies.
Career Background
Zhuldyz Suleimenova was born in 1983 in Aktobe region. She graduated from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University with a bachelor's degree in history in 2004. She later earned a master's degree in philosophy and political science from the same university. Suleimenova completed doctoral studies in philosophy and political science in 2011. Before becoming minister, she served as director of the development department at Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools from 2017 to 2021.