Kyrgyz president relieves premier from position in Cabinet reshuffle
Adylbek Kasymaliev appointed by President Sadyr Japarov as acting chairman of Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers, says presidential decree
FILE PHOTO - Akylbek Japarov (L), Kyrgyz Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers (Prime Minister), shakes hands with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov (R) after members of new Cabinet of Ministers appointed, in Bishkek, Kyrgystan on October 13, 2021. ( Kyrgyz Presidency / Handout - Anadolu Agency )
ISTANBUL
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Monday relieved Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov from his position in a Cabinet reshuffle.
A statement by the presidency said Japarov signed a decree removing the premier, who has held his post since 2021, “in connection with his transfer to another job.”
No further details were given regarding what position the former prime minister will be taking.
A subsequent presidential statement said Japarov signed another decree appointing Adylbek Kasymaliev as the acting chairman of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers.
The candidacy of Kasymaliev for the role was submitted for approval to the Kyrgyz parliament, the statement added.
Kasymaliev was the first deputy chairman of the Cabinet since 2022.
Replacing Kasymaliev, the Kyrgyz president appointed Daniyar Amangeldiev as the acting first deputy chairman, removing him from the post of economy minister, according to a separate statement.
