Kazakh head of state signs decree limiting presidential term, renaming capital Astana

20.09.2022

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on constitutional amendments on Sept. 17 that officially restores the former name of the Kazakh capital city – Astana, and limits presidential tenure by a single non-renewable seven-year term, reported the presidential press service. The change is effective immediately.

Astana became the capital of Kazakhstan...