Erlan Karin Appointed Vice President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree appointing Erlan Karin as Vice President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree appointing Erlan Karin as Vice President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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