Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev officially signed a decree on Friday dismissing the government, an action taken following the nation’s first legislative election held under a newly established unicameral parliamentary system. The presidential press service released the decree shortly after the weekend vote, which determined the composition of the country's new 145-member parliament, known as the Kurultai.
Despite the dissolution, the Cabinet is set to continue performing its official duties until a new government is formally approved by the Kurultai. This transition follows a significant constitutional overhaul earlier this year, which replaced the previous bicameral parliament with the current single-chamber structure.
Sunday's election saw the pro-government Adilet party secure more than 71 percent of the vote. Founded earlier this year and led by top aides to President Tokayev, Adilet absorbed the former ruling party, Amanat, shortly after its establishment. The four other parties that secured seats in the new parliament are also viewed as broadly supportive of the current administration.
The election was prompted by the adoption of the new constitution, which also included provisions that the Supreme Court ruled last month allow President Tokayev to seek a new seven-year term. Tokayev, a former Soviet diplomat and high-ranking United Nations official, has led the Central Asian nation—the largest economy in the region—since 2019, maintaining diplomatic relations with Russia, China, and the West.
