During the session, Nursultan Nazarbayev informed on the resignation of the Government headed by Serik Akhmetov.
The President also thanked Serik Akhmetov and the members of the Government for the work done and noted that under the current circumstances new approaches are required for the effective realization of the potential of the country.
In accordance with the article 44 of the Constitution of Kazakhstan, the President proposed to the parliamentarians the candidacy of Karim Massimov to be considered for the post of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan.
“Karim Massimov worked during the time of the crisis in 2007-2009, when we managed to stay without recession and growth of unemployment. For further development of the economy we need to work efficiently within the country and with our key foreign partners,” Nursultan Nazarbayev stressed.
The deputies of the Majilis of the Parliament unanimously approved the candidacy of Karim Massimov for the post of the Prime Minister of the country.
In his speech, Karim Massimov thanked for the trust and noted that he will make best efforts to achieve the goals.