Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Aug. 31 signed a decree appointing Yerlan Karin as vice president after nominating him earlier that day; the Kurultai (parliament) approved the nomination. Karin was serving as first deputy head of the presidential administration. Tokayev said the vice president will work closely with lawmakers and the government and perform duties assigned by the head of state under the constitution.

2026-08-31

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Aug. 31 signed a decree appointing Yerlan Karin as vice president after nominating him earlier that day; the Kurultai (parliament) approved the nomination. Karin was serving as first deputy head of the presidential administration. Tokayev said the vice president will work closely with lawmakers and the government and perform duties assigned by the head of state under the constitution.