Kazakh PM Bektenov urges new cabinet to take full responsibility

September 8, 2026 at 10:13 AM1 min

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Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov told the newly formed cabinet on Monday to take full responsibility and make decisions quickly. He said the government must work at a faster pace to achieve concrete results and justify the president's trust.

Key Facts

Bektenov addressed the cabinet at its first meeting after the Kurultai elections.
The new cabinet was approved by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on September 3.
Four ministers were replaced out of 25 positions, a 16% renewal of the cabinet.
Bektenov was re-nominated by Tokayev on August 31 and supported by 137 of 144 Kurultai deputies.
New Emergency Situations Minister Murat Mukhanov took the oath at the meeting.

Cabinet Address

Bektenov told ministers that the country has entered a new stage of political and economic modernization after the adoption of the new Constitution. He called for systematic and comprehensive implementation of tasks set by the head of state across all sectors. The prime minister stressed that constitutional principles 'Law and Order' and 'Taza Kazakhstan' must remain the foundation of government work. He said the government must work at a faster pace and take full responsibility to achieve concrete results.

Government Formation

The previous government resigned on August 28 before the newly elected Kurultai. President Tokayev re-nominated Bektenov as prime minister on August 31, and the Kurultai approved him with 137 votes in favor and seven abstentions. Tokayev approved the new cabinet composition on September 3. Four ministerial positions changed out of 25, including the prime minister, renewing 16% of the cabinet.