Tokayev appoints four heads to Kazakhstan Security Council staff

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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed four department heads to the Kazakhstan Security Council staff on September 11, 2026. The appointments cover the Analysis, Current Security Issues, Military Security and Defense, and Secretariat departments.
Key Facts
- Alexander Sukhanov was appointed head of the Analysis Department of the Kazakhstan Security Council staff.
- Rasul Orazgulov was appointed head of the Current Security Issues Department.
- Marat Aimashev was appointed head of the Military Security and Defense Department.
- Yerlan Baitukbayev was appointed head of the Secretariat of the Security Council staff.
Appointments
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed orders appointing four department heads to the Kazakhstan Security Council staff on September 11, 2026. Alexander Sukhanov became head of the Analysis Department, Rasul Orazgulov head of the Current Security Issues Department, and Marat Aimashev head of the Military Security and Defense Department. Yerlan Baitukbayev was appointed head of the Secretariat of the Security Council staff.
Personnel Changes
Each of the four appointees was released from their previous position upon taking the new role. The appointments were announced by the Akorda press service.