Second Bektenov Government
20th government of Kazakhstan
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The Second Bektenov Government (Kazakh: Екінші Бектенов үкіметі; Russian: Второе правительство Бектенова) is the 20th government of Kazakhstan led by Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov. It was formed on 31 August 2026 following the resignation of the First Bektenov Government after the 2026 legislative election and the convening of the newly established Kurultai. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev nominated Bektenov for reappointment as prime minister of Kazakhstan, and the Kurultai approved his candidacy. Tokayev subsequently reappointed Bektenov as prime minister and appointed the new government.
Independent
Second Bektenov Government | |
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20th Cabinet of Kazakhstan | |
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 A cabinet meeting of the Second Bektenov Government, September 2026 | |
| Date formed | 31 August 2026 |
| People and organisations | |
Head of state | Kassym-Jomart Tokayev |
Head of government | Oljas Bektenov |
Member party | Ädilet Independent |
Status in legislature | Supermajority |
Opposition parties | Auyl Aq Jol JSDP Respublica |
| History | |
| Election | 2026 |
| Legislature term | 2026– |
| Predecessor | Bektenov I |
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Background
The formation of the Second Bektenov Government followed the constitutional reforms adopted in Kazakhstan in 2026, which replaced the previous bicameral Parliament with the unicameral Kurultai and introduced a new system of state institutions. The new constitution entered into force on 1 July 2026, after which President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called elections to the Kurultai.[1][2] The elections were held on 23 August, with 145 deputies elected by party-list proportional representation.[3] The newly elected Kurultai convened for its first session on 28 August and elected Aibek Dädebai as its chairman. The constitutional transition and formation of the new legislature required the government to resign before a new government could be formed under the new institutional framework.
Formation
On 28 August 2026, the Bektenov Government, which had been in office since February 2024, resigned ahead of the first session of the newly elected 1st Kurultai. Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov and the other members of the government continued to exercise their duties until the formation of a new government.[4] The resignation was part of the transition to the new constitutional system rather than the result of a parliamentary vote of no confidence or a change of prime minister.[5]
Parliamentary vote
On 31 August, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev nominated Bektenov for reappointment as prime minister of Kazakhstan.[6][7][8] The Kurultai approved his candidacy by a vote of 137–0, with seven abstentions,[9][10][11] following which Tokayev formally reappointed Bektenov as prime minister and formed the Second Bektenov Government.[12][13][14]
| Kurultai confirmation, 31 August 2026 | |||||||
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| For | Against | Abstained | Did not vote | ||||
| 137 | 94.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 7 | 4.8% | 1 | 0.7% |
| Source: Zakon.kz | |||||||
Composition
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| Head of government | ||||
Prime Minister |
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Oljas Bektenov | 31 August 2026 | Present |
| Deputy Prime Ministers | ||||
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First Deputy Prime Minister |
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Nurlybek Nalibaev | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of Staff of the Government |
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Galymjan Koishibaev | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Deputy Prime Minister |
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Tamara Düisenova | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Deputy Prime Minister |
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Serik Jumanğarin | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development |
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Jaslan Mädiev | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Deputy Prime Minister |
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Aida Balaeva | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy |
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Serik Jumanğarin | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Deputy Prime Minister |
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Kanat Bozumbayev | 31 August 2026 | Present |
| Government ministers | ||||
Minister of Defence |
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Däuren Qosanov | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Minister of Foreign Affairs |
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Ermek Köşerbaev Acting |
31 August 2026 | 2 September 2026 |
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Mukhtar Tleuberdi | 2 September 2026 | Present | |
Minister of Internal Affairs |
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Erjan Sädenov | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Minister of Agriculture |
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Aidarbek Saparov | 31 August 2026 | Present |
Minister of Justice |
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Erlan Särsembaev | 31 August 2026 | Present |
Minister of Education |
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Juldyz Süleimenova | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Minister of Science and Higher Education |
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Saiasat Nurbek | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Minister of Healthcare |
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Akmaral Alnazarova | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population |
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Asqarbek Ertaev | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Minister of Transport |
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Nurlan Sauranbaev | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Minister of Finance |
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Mädi Takiev | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Minister of Culture and Information |
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Aida Balaeva Acting |
31 August 2026 | 3 September 2026 |
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Arman Qyryqbaev | 3 September 2026 | Present | |
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Minister of Trade and Integration |
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Arman Şaqqaliev | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Minister of Industry and Construction |
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Ersaiyn Nağaspaev | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation |
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Nurjan Nurjıgıtov | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Minister of Emergency Situations |
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Şyñğys Ärinov Acting |
31 August 2026 | 3 September 2026 |
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Murat Muhanov | 3 September 2026 | Present | |
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Minister of Tourism and Sports |
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Erbol Myrzabosynov | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development |
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Jaslan Mädiev | 31 August 2026 | Present |
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Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources |
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Erlan Nysanbaev Acting |
31 August 2026 | 3 September 2026 |
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Älibek Quantyrov | 3 September 2026 | Present | |
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Minister of Energy |
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Erlan Aqkenjenov | 31 August 2026 | Present |