President relieves Defense Minister Kossanov of his duties

By a decree of the Head of State, Dauren Kossanov has been relieved of his duties of the Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Akorda press service.

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Earlier, it was reported that Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had decreed the establishment of a commission for a comprehensive inspection of the Defense Ministry of Kazakhstan, after the tragedy on the Caspian Sea, which led to death of 14 servicemen.