Former Foreign Minister Yermek Koshurbayev has been appointed ambassador to Austria. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Akorda published today's decree of the head of state.
"Yermek Bedelbayuly Koshurbayev has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Austria, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to international organizations in the city of Vienna," the official statement says.
It is worth noting that Koshurbayev previously served as foreign minister for one year.
Current minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi served as ambassador to Austria.
This year, after the government's resignation, Tileuberdi became minister.
And Koshurbayev has been appointed in his place.
New ambassador appointed to Pakistan
Tokayev also sent a new ambassador to Pakistan.
By presidential decree, Yerkin Tukymov has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
And Saulekul Sailaukyzy has been relieved of her posts as ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Morocco and concurrently ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Togo.