Erlan Qarin

Tokayev names adviser Karin as vice president, first in succession

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev named Erlan Karin, a longtime adviser, as vice president under the new constitution, making him first in line to succeed the president. The move was accompanied by a decree reappointing Olzhas Bektenov as prime minister and swift parliamentary approval, signaling continuity under Tokayev's leadership.