Posted 2/5/2024, 2:37:30 PM
Kazakhstan Government Resigns as President Tokayev Seeks Economic Reforms
- The government of Kazakhstan resigned on Monday, Prime Minister Smailov stepping down
- President Tokayev accepted the resignation and named Deputy PM Roman Sklyar as acting successor
- Reasons for resignation not stated, but Tokayev pushing reforms to attract foreign investment
- Government reshuffles common in Kazakhstan where president holds much power
- Political scientist Resignation linked to need for new economic strategy per Tokayev's criticisms