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Karin Elected Vice President as Bektenov Stays on as Prime Minister

By Dana Omirgazy  on 31 August 2026

ASTANA – Erlan Karin was elected vice president of Kazakhstan on Aug. 31, while the Kurultai also backed Olzhas Bektenov to remain as prime minister, filling two of the country’s most senior posts as the new unicameral parliament began its work. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev nominated both candidates during a...