Former state adviser Erlan Karin has been named vice president of Kazakhstan, while Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov remains in office after being nominated for the role.
By Europa Express2 Sep 2026 · 01:00 CETUpdated 2 Sep 2026 · 01:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Erlan Karin appointed Kazakhstan vice president
Strategic Context: Former state adviser Erlan Karin has been named vice president of Kazakhstan, while Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov remains in office after being nominated for the role.
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Kazakhstan’s president has appointed former state adviser Erlan Karin as the country’s vice president, Euronews reported.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov was also nominated for the vice‑presidential post, but officials said he will continue in his role as head of government.