Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed a new transport minister. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

According to the Akorda press service, by presidential decree Nurlan Sauranbayev was relieved of his post as transport minister.

“By presidential decree, Assel Zhanassova was appointed Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan,” the statement reads.

It is noted that Assel Zhanassova was relieved of her previous position.