Identifier
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07ASTANA3140
2007-11-19 09:22:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Astana
Cable title:  

KAZAKHSTAN: KORZHOVA DISMISSED AS FINANCE MINISTER

Tags:  ECON EFIN EINV ETRD KZ PGOV PREL KCOR 
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INFO RUCNCIS/CIS COLLECTIVE 0302
C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 ASTANA 003140

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E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/16/2017
TAGS: ECON EFIN EINV ETRD KZ PGOV PREL KCOR
SUBJECT: KAZAKHSTAN: KORZHOVA DISMISSED AS FINANCE MINISTER

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CANCEL ASTANA 3140 IN ENTIRITY.
WILL RETRANSMIT UNDER NEW MRN.

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Zhamishev's arrival may portend positive changes in a rather
sclerotic ministry that oversees several key functions,
including taxation and customs. Zhamishev, whose resume
appears to be that of a classic 'technocrat' (and who is not
known to belong to a political party),may be just what the
Ministry needs. His appointment may also be welcome news for
the banking sector, which was recently subjected to some
harsh remarks from Korzhova and to increasing inspections by
her Ministry. It is unclear, however, to what extent
Zhamishev will be able to overcome the political and
institutional burdens that plagued his predecessor, including
fears stemming from aggressive oversight by the General
Procurator's Office.
Ordway