Daniyal Akhmetov
Daniyal Akhmetov | |
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Даниал Ахметов | |
6th Prime Minister of Kazakhstan | |
In office 13 June 2003 – 8 January 2007 Acting: 11 June 2003 – 13 June 2003 | |
President | Nursultan Nazarbayev |
First Deputy | Alexander Pavlov (2002–2004) Grigori Marchenko (2004) |
Preceded by | Imangali Tasmagambetov |
Succeeded by | Karim Massimov |
First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan | |
In office 21 December 2000 – 21 November 2001 | |
Prime Minister | Kassym-Jomart Tokayev |
Preceded by | Aleksandr Pavlov |
Succeeded by | Aleksandr Pavlov (2002) |
Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan | |
In office 12 October 1999 – 21 December 2000 | |
Prime Minister | Kassym-Jomart Tokayev |
Minister of Defense | |
In office 10 January 2007 – 17 June 2009 | |
President | Nursultan Nazarbayev |
Prime Minister | Karim Massimov |
Preceded by | Mukhtar Altynbayev |
Succeeded by | Adilbek Zhaksybekov |
Äkim of East Kazakhstan Region | |
In office 11 November 2014 – 16 June 2023 | |
Preceded by | Berdibek Saparbayev |
Succeeded by | Ermek Köşerbaev |
Äkim of Pavlodar Region | |
In office 21 November 2001 – 11 June 2003 | |
Preceded by | Galymzhan Zhakiyanov |
Succeeded by | Qairat Nurpeisov |
In office 19 January 1993 – 19 December 1997 | |
Preceded by | Asygat Jabagin |
Succeeded by | Galymzhan Zhakiyanov |
Äkim of North Kazakhstan Region | |
In office 19 December 1997 – 12 October 1999 | |
Preceded by | Vladimir Gartman |
Succeeded by | Qajymurat Nagymanov |
Personal details | |
Born | Nur Otan | 15 June 1954
Daniyal Kenjetaiuly Akhmetov (Kazakh: Даниал Кенжетайұлы Ахметов, Danial Kenjetaiūly Ahmetov; born 15 June 1954) is a Kazakh politician who was the 6th Prime Minister of Kazakhstan from 13 June 2003 to 9 January 2007.[1]
Critics refer to him as "The Terminator", a nickname he gained as the akim of Pavlodar Region for his actions in suppressing supporters of Galymzhan Zhakiyanov, the previous äkim.[2] On 8 January 2007, he resigned as Prime Minister. He did not say why, but President Nursultan Nazarbayev had criticized him in 2006 for overspending and other administrative errors.[3] Nazarbayev accepted his resignation, and immediately appointed him acting Prime Minister.[4]
Akhmetov was included as Minister of Defense in the government that took office on 10 January 2007. He was dismissed from that post in June 2009. From November 11 , 2014 to June 16 , 2023 , he was äkim of the East Kazakhstan Region.[5]
Early life and career
Akhmetov was born in the city of
After graduating, Akhmetov began his career as a foreman, then worked as a foreman at the housebuilding plant of the Pavlodarzhilstroy trust. In 1981, he became the deputy chief engineer at the construction site of the Ekibastuzshakhtastroy Combine. From 1983, he served as a deputy chairman of the executive committee of the Ekibastuz City Council of People's Deputies. In 1991, Akhmetov became the manager of the EkibastuzEnergoZhilPromStroy trust.[6]
Early political career
From 1992, Akhmetov was head of the Ekibastuz City Administration and on 19 January 1993, he was appointed as the äkim of Pavlodar Region.[7] He served that position before becoming the äkim of North Kazakhstan Region on 19 December 1997.[8]
On 12 October 1999, Akhmetov was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan under Tokayev's cabinet and from 21 December 2000, he served as the First Deputy Prime Minister.[9][10] There, Akhmetov was in charge of industry, agriculture, transport and communications, migration and demographic policy.[1] He was reappointed again as the äkim of Pavlodar region on 21 November 2001 after his predecessor Galymzhan Zhakiyanov was dismissed after joining the opposition by helping to form the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan.[11]
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan (2003–2006)
Appointment
President
Akhmetov told the parliament he wanted continuity in policy despite the change in government, and said that Kazakhstan is "building a state governed by the rule of law where everyone has the right to freedom of conscience and expression, but that everyone should work within the law." He said there should not be dissidence, only constructive dialogue and mutual understanding, and called for everyone to engage in presidential economic programs.[1]
Petroleum law changes
Akhmetov worked to change Kazakhstan's petroleum laws despite strong opposition from foreign companies. In May 2004, he received a letter from 47 foreign oil companies, including
Kazakhstan-South Korea relations
Akhmetov met with
Kazakhstan-Tatarstan relations
Akhmetov met with
2007 political shakeup
Nazarbayev nominated Karim Massimov, who at the time served as Deputy PM, to succeed Akhmetov as PM on 9 January 2007. Akhmetov resigned on 8 January without explanation. Analysts attributed Akhmetov's political downfall to the President's criticism of his administrative oversight of the economy.[15][16] The Parliament confirmed the nomination on 10 January. Akhmetov was appointed as Defense Minister, replacing Mukhtar Altynbayev.[17]
Post-Premiership
Akhmetov continued to serve as the Defense Minister under
On 21 December 2011, he was appointed a member of the Board for Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission.[20]
From November 11 , 2014 to June 16 , 2023, he was äkim of the East Kazakhstan Region.[21][22][23][24]
March 3, 2022 — took first place in the ranking of regional akims. Danial Akhmetov's figure is 86%.[25]
References
- ^ a b c d New Kazakh Prime Minister chosen Archived 2007-03-11 at the Wayback Machine Templeton Thorp
- ^ New Kazakh Government Formed, Sets Out Priorities. RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
- ^ Oil-rich Kazakhstan's prime minister resigns Associated Press
- ^ Kazakhstan Premier Danial Ahmedov resigns Archived 2007-01-11 at the Wayback Machine Hindustan Times
- ^ "Ахметов снят с должности акима ВКО". kaztag.kz (in Russian). 2023-06-16.
- ^ a b "Ахметов Даниал Кенжетаевич ▷ биография, фото, должность". kapital.kz (in Russian). Retrieved 2020-09-10.
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- ^ Sysoev, Gennadi (2004-05-07). "Kazakhstan's Democratic Choice, the leading party of the opposition, is officially registered". Fergananews.Com. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
- ^ KAZAKHSTAN - Decision Makers - Daniyal Akhmetov. All Business
- ^ Kazakhstan, South Korea Vow To Boost Ties Archived 2006-09-28 at the Wayback Machine BakuTODAY
- ^ Kazakhstan, Tatarstan Discuss Joint Economic Projects RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
- ^ Kazakhstan moves to name new PM United Press International
- ^ Oil-rich Kazakhstan's prime minister resigns USA Today
- Television New Zealand. 10 January 2007. Archived from the originalon 15 May 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ ТОГУЗБАЕВ, Казис (2009-06-18). "Даниал Ахметов оставил за собой в армии взрывы бомб и шлейф коррупционных скандалов". Радио Азаттык (in Russian). Retrieved 2020-09-10.
- ^ tengrinews.kz (2010-12-24). "Даниал Ахметов возглавил компанию в сфере экологической энергетики". Главные новости Казахстана - Tengrinews.kz (in Russian). Retrieved 2020-09-10.
- ^ Konyrova, K. (2011-12-28). "Kazakh former PM appointed to new position". Trend.Az. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
- ^ "Даниал Ахметов назначен акимом Восточно-Казахстанской области". www.forbes.kz (in Russian). 2014-11-11. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
- ^ "Даниал Ахметов стал акимом Восточно-Казахстанской области". Радио Азаттык (in Russian). 2014-11-11. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
- ^ Tokayev reappointed akims
- ^ "Даниал Ахметов освобожден от должности акима Восточно-Казахстанской области". vlast.kz (in Russian). 2023-06-16.
- ^ Akim of the East Kazakhstan region Danial Akhmetov took first place in the ranking of regional akims[permanent dead link]