Third Massimov Government Explained

Cabinet Name:Third Massimov Government
Jurisdiction:Kazakhstan
Cabinet Number:12th
Flag:Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg
Incumbent:2014–2015
Date Formed:2 April 2014
Date Dissolved:29 April 2015
Government Head:Karim Massimov
Bakhytzhan Sagintayev (acting)
Deputy Government Head:Bakhytzhan Sagintayev
State Head:Nursultan Nazarbayev
Political Party:Nur Otan
Legislature Status:Supermajority
Previous:Akhmetov
Successor:Massimov IV

The Third Massimov Government (;) was the 12th composition under the Government of Kazakhstan and was led by Prime Minister Karim Massimov. It was formed on 2 April 2014 after Prime Minister Serik Akhmetov resigned from office just weeks after the devaluation of Kazakhstan's currency, the tenge, which caused inflation and led to protests in several cities.[1] As a result, President Nursultan Nazarbayev reappointed Massimov, who was quickly approved by the Parliament due to his prior record of promoting business-friendly policies during his premiership from 2007 to 2012.[2]

The cabinet continued until the 2015 presidential election, after which Massimov briefly resigned. However, on the same day, 29 April 2015, he was reappointed by President Nazarbayev as prime minister, continuing to lead the government in his fourth cabinet.[3] [4]

Composition

FunctionsHolderStartEnd
Prime MinisterKarim Massimov29 April 20158 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
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 AgricultureAsyljan Mamytbekov11 April 20116 May 2016
Ministry of JusticeBerik Imashev20 January 201213 September 2016
Ministry of Education and ScienceAslan Särınjıpov2 September 201310 February 2016
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
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

References

  1. Web site: Kazakhstan's prime minister, whole cabinet resign - World News. Hürriyet Daily News. 2 April 2014 . en. 2020-05-06.
  2. News: Masimov Returns As Kazakh PM. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 2 April 2014 . en. 2020-05-06.
  3. Web site: 2015-04-29 . Reelected Kazakh Leader Reappoints Trusted PM as Growth Slows . 2024-10-17 . . en . Voice of America.
  4. Web site: 2015-04-30 . Karim Massimov Re-Appointed Prime Minister . 2024-10-16 . The Astana Times.