Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree on the resignation of the government.
“In accordance with Article 70 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, I HAVE DECIDED:
1. To accept the resignation of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2. To appoint Alikhan Askhanovich Smailov as Acting Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
3. Members of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan will continue to perform their duties until the new composition of the government is approved.
4. This decree enters into force from the moment of signing,” the statement reads.
Earlier, Tokayev had addressed the people of Kazakhstan in connection with the situation in the country. The head of state called on the people not to yield to provocations and to resolve all issues through peaceful dialogue.
It has also become known that a curfew is in effect from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM in Almaty and the Mangystau region.
It should be noted that on 2 January, residents of Zhanaozen had taken to the streets demanding a reduction in liquefied gas prices.
