Tokayev dismisses three senior Defence Ministry officials
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed three senior Defence Ministry officials, including First Deputy Minister and Chief of General Staff Kanyš Abubakirov. The dismissals follow the removal of Defence Minister Dauren Kosanov on September 27. The reshuffle comes after the Caspian Sea tragedy.
Key Facts
- Kanyš Abubakirov was dismissed as First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan.
- Almaz Dzhumakeev was dismissed as Deputy Minister of Defence of Kazakhstan.
- Kanat Niyazbekov was dismissed as Commander-in-Chief of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan.
- President Tokayev dismissed Defence Minister Dauren Kosanov by decree published on September 27 on the Akorda website.
Leadership Dismissals
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev issued orders dismissing three senior officials from the Ministry of Defence. Kanyš Abubakirov was removed from the post of First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. Almaz Dzhumakeev was dismissed from the position of Deputy Minister of Defence. Kanat Niyazbekov was dismissed as Commander-in-Chief of the Naval Forces.
Defence Minister Replacement
President Tokayev had earlier dismissed Defence Minister Dauren Kosanov by decree published on September 27 on the Akorda website. Aydos Myrzakhmetov was subsequently appointed Minister of Defence by presidential decree. The reshuffle follows the tragedy on the Caspian Sea, according to Ulys Media.
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