Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed Marat Sultangaziyev from the post of governor of Almaty region. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
The corresponding decree was signed by the head of state. The document states that Marat Sultangaziyev was relieved of his post as governor of Almaty region.
This is one of the latest personnel changes in regional governance in Kazakhstan. Marat Sultangaziyev had held this position for several years.
It is worth noting that earlier, a number of regions in Kazakhstan also saw a change of governors. Information about the appointment of a new governor is not yet available.
According to experts, such personnel decisions may be related to the economic situation and the need to improve management efficiency.
Almaty region is one of the largest regions of Kazakhstan, its economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and industry.
No official information about the further fate of Marat Sultangaziyev has been published yet.