The ruling party of Kazakhstan proposed Bektenov for the post of head of the republic's Cabinet of Ministers. In accordance with local legislation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will discuss the candidacy with the heads of the Mazhilis factions.

On January 9, 34-year-old Gabriel Attal, who previously worked as the Minister of Education, was appointed Prime Minister of France. The President of Kazakhstan accepted the resignation of the government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.