During the visit Nursultan Nazarbayev announced his decision to dismiss the Chairman of the National Security Committee Nurtai Abykaev from service due to reaching his retirement age and transition to another job.
He has been working for a long time, fulfilling all the tasks set by the government. Therefore I would like to express my gratitude to him,” the President said.
Nursultan Nazarbayev introduced the new National Security Committee Chairman Vladimir Zhumakanov.
He is a career officer who has been working with you for many years. He is well aware of the general situation and the activities of the committee. I trust him and I hope that he will handle all the issues,” he added.
Nursultan Nazarbayev emphasized that the Committee has a big responsibility on its shoulders as it protects the constitutional order and security of the country.
Following the meeting, the Head of State charged the Committee with a number of specific tasks.
