Kazakhstan's president relieves industry and construction minister of duties, appoints him as assistant

ASTANA. Feb 28 (Interfax) - Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has relieved Industry and Construction Minister Kanat Sharlapayev of his duties as per decree, the president's press service said.

"Kanat Bisimbayevich Sharlapayev has been appointed assistant to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on economic issues as per decree of the head of state, and he has been relieved of his duties in the previously held position," according to the presidential decree.

Sharlapayev had been Kazakhstan's industry and construction minister since September 2023.