Arman Shakkaliyev reappointed Kazakhstan's trade and integration minister
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Arman Shakkaliyev has been reappointed Kazakhstan's minister of trade and integration, retaining the post he has held since February 2024. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also appointed Arman Kyrykbayev as minister of culture and information, replacing a post previously held by an assistant to the president.
Key Facts
- Arman Shakkaliyev has led the Ministry of Trade and Integration since February 2024.
- Arman Kyrykbayev was appointed minister of culture and information.
- Kyrykbayev had served as assistant to the president for domestic policy and communications since February 24, 2025.
- President Tokayev signed decrees appointing additional ministers, including Askarbek Yertayev.
Trade Ministry Reappointment
Arman Shakkaliyev was reappointed minister of trade and integration of Kazakhstan. He has headed the ministry since February 2024. His candidacy was approved by the committee on economic policy, industry and energy of the kurultai.
Culture Ministry Appointment
Arman Kyrykbayev was appointed minister of culture and information. He previously served as assistant to the president for domestic policy and communications from February 24, 2025. President Tokayev signed decrees appointing additional ministers, including Askarbek Yertayev.