Alikhan Smailov has been nominated for the post of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced at a meeting of the Majilis. Tengrinews.kz correspondent reports.
Deputies moved on to discuss the candidacy of Alikhan Smailov.
On January 5 the head of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on resignation of the government. Alikhan Smailov was temporarily entrusted with the duties of the prime minister.
Mass protests in Kazakhstan began on January 2, 2022. Residents of Zhanaozen and Aktau in Mangistau region opposed the increase in prices for liquefied gas, then the protests spread to other cities. The situation is slowly stabilizing; the anti-terrorist operation continues. Internet access has been restored.
President of the republic Kassym-Jomart Tokayev introduced a state of emergency in the republic, dismissed the government and became the head of the Security Council. At his request, the CSTO countries sent peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan. Scorpion special unit was sent to the republic from Kyrgyzstan.
