The Second Balgimbayev Government was the fourth government of Kazakhstan, led by Nurlan Balgimbayev. It was formed on 21 January 1999, following Balgimbayev's resignation after the 1999 presidential election.[1] However, he was reappointed by President Nursultan Nazarbayev, and the composition of the government cabinet was formed on the following day, 22 January 1999.[2] His tenure faced various political challenges, leading to his resignation and subsequent reappointment.[3][4]
Second Balgimbayev Government | |
|---|---|
 4th Cabinet of Kazakhstan | |
| January–October 1999 | |
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| Date formed | 21 January 1999 |
| Date dissolved | 12 October 1999 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Nursultan Nazarbayev |
| Head of government | Nurlan Balgimbayev Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (acting) |
| Deputy head of government | Akhmetzhan Yessimov Oraz Jandosov |
| Member party | Independent People's Union of Kazakhstan Unity Democratic Party |
| Status in legislature | Minority |
| Opposition party | People's Congress |
| Opposition leader | Olzhas Suleimenov |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Balgimbayev I |
| Successor | Tokayev |
Balgimbayev's government faced a scandal after it had allowed to illegally sell MiG-21 aircraft to North Korea which led to rumors of Balgimbayev's possible resignation from the post.[5] On 1 October 1999, he announced his resignation stating that the need for a government to tackle the economic crisis and as a result, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev who served as a deputy prime minister under Balgimbayev became the acting prime minister of the caretaker government until his confirmation on 12 October.[6][7]
Composition
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