11 minutes agoKazakhstan capital takes name of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Authorities in Kazakhstan have changed the name of this country's capital, Astana. From now on, this capital will be called Nursultan in honour of former President Nursultan Nazarbyev, who said surprise resignations last Tuesday. This decision was made public after the oath of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as the new president of Kazakhstan, who [...]
This decision was made public after Kasssym-Jomart Tokayev was sworn in as Kazakhstan's new president, who has promised to hear the former president's opinion on the key decisions he will make during his term.
Former President Nazarbayev, currently 78-year-old, has spent nearly 30 years in the position of Kazakhstan's president, who is quite rich in oil.
On the other hand, his eldest daughter has been elected mayor of the assembly's upper chamber. Its selection in the country's second highest position makes it possible offspring of the current president.
Her father, who continues to remain chairman of the largest ruling party, will continue to influence the security council and will retain the official title “Lider of the Nation”.
Analysts say it is too early to appoint candidates who will run for president in next year's elections. However, Tokayev and Prime Minister Askar Mamen are being assessed as potential candidates, writes “BBC”, Report Express.
