Fourth Massimov Government Explained

Cabinet Name:Fourth Massimov Government
Jurisdiction:Kazakhstan
Cabinet Number:13th
Flag:Flag of Kazakhstan.svg
Incumbent:2015–2016
Date Formed:29 April 2015
Date Dissolved:9 September 2016
Government Head:Karim Massimov
Bakhytzhan Sagintayev (acting)
Deputy Government Head:Bakhytzhan Sagintayev
State Head:Nursultan Nazarbayev
Political Party:Nur Otan
Legislature Status:Supermajority
Previous:Massimov III
Successor:Sagintayev

The Fourth Massimov Government (;) was the 10th composition under the Government of Kazakhstan, headed by Prime Minister Karim Massimov. It was formed on 29 April 2015, following the re-election of President Nursultan Nazarbayev in the 2015 presidential election. After briefly resigning, as per constitution, Massimov under parliamentary approval was reappointed by President Nazarbayev on the same day, to continue his role as prime minister.[1]

The newly formed government was swiftly approved by the Parliament on 30 April 2015. Many ministers from the previous cabinet retained their positions, while new appointments were made in key ministries, reflecting the administration's goal of ensuring economic stability amidst ongoing economic stagnation.[2]

The government continued its tenure until 8 September 2016, when President Nazarbayev appointed Massimov as the head of the National Security Committee, marking the end of Massimov's fourth term as prime minister. His first deputy, Bakhytzhan Sagintayev, succeeded him as the head of the government after being confirmed by Parliament the following day.[3]

Composition

FunctionsHolderStartEnd
Prime MinisterKarim Massimov2 April 20148 September 2016
Bakhytzhan Sagintayev (acting)8 September 20169 September 2016
First Deputy Prime MinisterBakhytzhan Sagintayev16 January 20138 September 2016
Deputy Prime MinisterBakhyt Sultanov6 November 201311 November 2018
Deputy Prime MinisterGulshara Abdykhalikova28 November 201311 November 2014
Deputy Prime MinisterBerdibek Saparbayev11 November 201411 September 2015
Deputy Prime MinisterDariga Nazarbayeva11 September 201513 September 2016
Deputy Prime MinisterAskar Myrzakhmetov14 June 201615 December 2017
Prime Minister's OfficeErlan Qoşanov2 January 201227 March 2017
Ministry of Foreign AffairsErlan Idrissov28 September 201228 December 2016
Ministry of DefenseSerik Akhmetov3 April 201422 October 2014
Imangali Tasmagambetov22 October 201412 September 2016
Ministry of Emergency SituationsVladimir Bozhko13 November 20076 August 2014
Ministry of Internal AffairsKalmukhambet Kassymov11 April 201112 February 2019
Ministry of Civil ServiceTalgat Donakov29 December 201513 September 2016
Ministry of Information and CommunicationsDauren Abaev6 May 201625 February 2019
Ministry of AgricultureAsyljan Mamytbekov11 April 20116 May 2016
Askar Myrzakhmetov6 May 201615 December 2017
Ministry of JusticeBerik Imashev20 January 201213 September 2016
Ministry of Education and ScienceAslan Särınjıpov2 September 201310 February 2016
Erlan Sağadiev10 February 201625 February 2019
Ministry of HealthcareSalidat Qaiyrbekova7 October 20106 August 2014
Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the PopulationTamara Duisenova27 June 20136 August 2014
Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development6 August 201425 January 2017
Ministry of Transport and CommunicationsZhenis Kassymbek7 March 20146 August 2014
Ministry of Industry and New TechnologiesAsset Issekeshev12 March 20106 August 2014
Ministry of Investment and Development6 August 201421 June 2016
Zhenis Kassymbek21 June 201625 February 2019
Ministry of CultureArystanbek Muhamediuly11 March 20146 August 2014
Ministry of Culture and Sports6 August 201417 June 2019
Ministry of Economic IntegrationZhanar Aitzhanova16 April 201111 May 2016
Ministry of FinanceBakhyt Sultanov6 November 201311 November 2018
Ministry of Economy and Budget PlanningErbolat Dosaev16 January 20136 August 2014
Ministry of National Economy6 August 20145 May 2016
Kuandyk Bishimbayev6 May 201628 December 2016
Ministry of Environment and WaterNurlan Kapparov4 April 20146 August 2014
Ministry of Oil and GasUzakbay Karabalin3 July 20134 August 2014
Ministry of EnergyVladimir Shkolnik6 August 201425 March 2016
Kanat Bozumbayev25 March 201618 December 2019

References

  1. Web site: 2015-04-29 . Reelected Kazakh Leader Reappoints Trusted PM as Growth Slows . 2024-10-17 . . en . Voice of America.
  2. Web site: 2015-04-30 . Karim Massimov Re-Appointed Prime Minister . 2024-10-16 . The Astana Times.
  3. News: 2016-09-09. Kazakhstan's Nazarbayev names new PM in reshuffle of top posts. en. Reuters. 2020-05-06.