Kazakhstan’s Leadership Changes Prompt Cabinet Reorganization
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has dismissed Galymzhan Pirmatov from his role as head of the National Bank of the Republic. The announcement, reported by DEA News through the presidential press service, confirms that Tokayev signed a decree formalizing the move. Pirmatov had led the central bank since February 2022, following his tenure as chairman of the board at Kazatomprom, Kazakhstan’s state nuclear company.
Recent days have seen Tokayev also reshuffle several ministerial positions, continuing a broader effort to recalibrate the government’s leadership. On September 1, Tokayev issued a decree reorganizing the administrative structure at the highest level of state authority, reflecting a focus on streamlining management across key policy spheres including management, domestic policy, communications, economics, international relations, law, science, and innovation. The decree assigns the Cabinet of Ministers the task of resolving border-related issues with Kyrgyzstan, signaling a coordinated approach to regional security and cross-border cooperation.
In another development, Tokayev has indicated an intent to strengthen Kazakhstan’s role in regional and global economic forums. There is an emphasis on contributing to the BRICS framework, signaling a push to leverage multilateral platforms for development and regional integration. These moves appear to align with a broader strategy to modernize the public sector while sustaining Kazakhstan’s growth and international engagements. [citation: DEA News]