The Second Bektenov Government (; ) is the 20th government of Kazakhstan led by Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov. It was formed on 31 August 2026 following the resignation of the First Bektenov Government after the 2026 legislative election and the convening of the newly established Kurultai. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev nominated Bektenov for reappointment as prime minister of Kazakhstan, and the Kurultai approved his candidacy. Tokayev subsequently reappointed Bektenov as prime minister and appointed the new government.

Background

The formation of the Second Bektenov Government followed the constitutional reforms adopted in Kazakhstan in 2026, which replaced the previous bicameral Parliament with the unicameral Kurultai and introduced a new system of state institutions. The new constitution entered into force on 1 July 2026, after which President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called elections to the Kurultai. The elections were held on 23 August, with 145 deputies elected by party-list proportional representation. The newly elected Kurultai convened for its first session on 28 August and elected Aibek Dädebai as its chairman. The constitutional transition and formation of the new legislature required the government to resign before a new government could be formed under the new institutional framework.

Formation On 28 August 2026, the Bektenov Government, which had been in office since February 2024, resigned ahead of the first session of the newly elected 1st Kurultai. Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov and the other members of the government continued to exercise their duties until the formation of a new government. The resignation was part of the transition to the new constitutional system rather than the result of a parliamentary vote of no confidence or a change of prime minister.

Parliamentary vote On 31 August, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev nominated Bektenov for reappointment as prime minister of Kazakhstan. The Kurultai approved his candidacy by a vote of 137–0, with seven abstentions, following which Tokayev formally reappointed Bektenov as prime minister and formed the Second Bektenov Government. Kurultai confirmation, 31 August 2026ForAgainstAbstainedDid not vote137071Source: Zakon.kz

Composition PortfolioImageHolderTerm of officeStartEndHead of governmentPrime Minister<br/ >Oljas Bektenov6 February 2024PresentDeputy Prime MinistersFirst Deputy Prime Minister<br/ ><br/ >Nurlybek Nalibaev6 May 2026PresentDeputy Prime Minister – Chief of Staff of the GovernmentGalymjan Koishibaev4 January 2023PresentDeputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital DevelopmentJaslan Mädiev29 September 2025PresentDeputy Prime Minister – Minister of National EconomySerik Jumanğarin21 December 2024PresentDeputy Prime MinisterKanat Bozumbayev31 March 2024PresentGovernment ministersMinister of Defence<br/ ><br/ >Däuren Qosanov8 June 2025PresentMinister of Foreign Affairs<br/ ><br/ >Mukhtar Tleuberdi2 September 2026PresentMinister of Internal Affairs<br/ ><br/ >Erjan Sädenov2 September 2023PresentMinister of Agriculture<br/ ><br/ >Aidarbek Saparov 4 September 2023PresentMinister of Justice<br/ ><br/ >Erlan Särsembaev9 January 2025PresentMinister of EducationJuldyz Süleimenova29 September 2025PresentMinister of Science and Higher EducationSaiasat Nurbek11 June 2022PresentMinister of HealthcareAkmaral Alnazarova6 February 2024PresentMinister of Labour and Social Protection of the PopulationAsqarbek Ertaev27 January 2026PresentMinister of TransportNurlan Sauranbaev30 June 2025PresentMinister of FinanceMädi Takiev6 February 2024Present Minister of Culture and InformationArman Qyryqbaev3 September 2026PresentMinister of Trade and IntegrationArman Şaqqaliev2 September 2023PresentMinister of Industry and ConstructionErsaiyn Nağaspaev28 February 2025PresentMinistry of Water Resources and IrrigationNurjan Nurjıgıtov4 September 2023PresentMinister of Emergency SituationsŞyñğys ÄrinovActing31 August 20263 September 2026Murat Muhanov3 September 2026PresentMinister of Tourism and SportsErbol Myrzabosynov2 September 2024PresentMinistry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital DevelopmentJaslan Mädiev29 September 2025PresentMinistry of Ecology and Natural ResourcesErlan NysanbaevActing31 August 20263 September 2026Älibek Quantyrov3 September 2026PresentMinister of EnergyErlan Aqkenjenov19 March 2025Present

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