Prime Minister introduced new akim of Zhambyl region

On behalf of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu visited the Zhambyl region on a working trip, during which they took part in an extraordinary session of the regional maslikhat, Kazpravda.kz reports with reference to the press service of the Prime Minister.

The Head of Government read to the deputies of the maslikhat a letter from the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the proposal to appoint Nurzhan Nurzhigitov to the post of akim of the Zhambyl region. The deputies approved the nominated candidate.

At the meeting with the activists of the region, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan thanked Berdibek Saparbayev for the work done as the head of the region, noting his contribution to the development of the region, strengthening interethnic harmony, improving the welfare and quality of life of the population.

 Introducing the new akim of the region, Alikhan Smailov emphasized the great experience of Nurzhan Nurzhigitov in responsible leadership positions.

The Head of Government outlined the tasks for the leadership of the region within the framework of implementing the strategy for building the New Kazakhstan and stressed the importance of promptly solving the socio-economic problems of the population.