Why was Kazakhstan's PM dismissed?
By Trend
The resignation of Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Massimov became
the result of the problems piled up in the country over the past
year, Andrey Chebotarev, director of the “Alternative” research
center in Kazakhstan, told Trend on September 9.
“Massimov's resignation is the reaction to problems in the
country,” said Chebotarev. “It is caused by the need to resolve
topical problems that arose after the devaluation last year, which
led to the deterioration of economy and social sphere.”
Earlier, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev dismissed
Karim Massimov from the post of prime minister, which he held for
about seven years, and appointed Massimov chairman of the country’s
National Security Committee. Nazarbayev explained this appointment
by the fact that Massimov is needed at this post to enhance
security sphere, as there is a problem of terrorism.
Chebotarev said that a number of rallies and protests against land
reform, as well as a series of terrorist attacks took place in
Kazakhstan this year.
“When things get worse in a particular area, it's not the
systematic measures that are taken, but a person responsible for
this area is dismissed instead," he said, adding that Kazakhstan
has been doing this for a long time.
The expert believes that the country’s acting Prime Minister
Bakytzhan Sagintayev is a suitable candidate for the post of prime
minister, since he has held various key positions and proven
himself quite well.
Karim Massimov’s appointment as head of the National Security
Committee shows that he remains on the team and enjoys great
confidence, according to Chebotarev.
He pointed out that the security sphere in Kazakhstan really needs
strengthening.
However, the appointment of Massimov, who hasn’t served in special
services and is one of the key managers in Nazarbayev’s team, shows
that aside from the anti-terrorism activities, such spheres as
ensuring economic security, fighting corruption and shadow economy
will also be strengthened, according to the expert.
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