Kazakhstan's government resigns before new parliament
Moscow, Aug 28. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed an official decree on the resignation of the current government of the republic, according to the presidential administration.
Consensus
- The government of Kazakhstan resigned before the new unicameral parliament, Kurultai, began its work.
- The outgoing government will continue to perform its duties until a new cabinet is approved.
- The change follows the implementation of a new constitution on July 1 which replaced the bicameral parliament with a unicameral one.
- The new parliament, Kurultai, consists of 145 members elected by proportional representation.
- The presidential decree taking effect on the day of signing was issued by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
- The first elections for the Kurultai were held on August 23.
- The party 'Adilet' won the parliamentary elections with over 71% of the vote.
Points of divergence
- The first session of the Kurultai was scheduled for August 28 in Astana, according to the presidential decree. — fontanka
- The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, congratulated Tokayev on the election results, calling them evidence of public support for Kazakhstan's leadership course. — vedomosti
- The voter turnout was 74.8% according to the Central Election Commission. — vedomosti
- Five out of nine registered parties in Kazakhstan won seats in the Kurultai. — vesti
- The party 'Adilet' was formed by the merger of 'Adilet' and 'Amanat' in summer 2024. — kommersant
- The new parliament members are elected only through party lists for a five-year term. — kommersant
Coverage (5 sources)
- Government of Kazakhstan laid down its powers before the Kurultai — Фонтанка
- Tokayev sent the government of Kazakhstan on leave — Ведомости
- Tokayev signed decree on government of Kazakhstan's dismissal — Вести
- President of Kazakhstan signed decree on dismissal of government — Коммерсантъ
- Tokayev signed decree on government resignation of Kazakhstan, presidential service reported. — ТАСС (Telegram)