Askar Uzaqpayevich Mamin (born 23 October 1965) is a Kazakh politician who served as Prime Minister of Kazakhstan from 2019 until 2022. His name in Kazakh is rendered as Асқар Ұзақбайұлы Мамин. Mamin led the national government during a period that included major infrastructure initiatives and the public-health and economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background and professional profile
Trained initially in engineering and management, Mamin spent much of his career in sectors related to transport, logistics and urban administration. He became known for occupying senior executive roles in state-owned enterprises and for holding key administrative positions at regional and national level before entering cabinet office.
Principal offices and responsibilities
- Prime Minister of Kazakhstan (2019–2022)
- Senior government posts including deputy prime minister-level responsibilities
- Leadership roles in national transport and infrastructure organisations and city administration
As prime minister he oversaw economic policy making, public investment programs and coordinated the government’s pandemic response. His administration prioritized transport and construction projects intended to support economic diversification and regional development.
End of term and public context
Mamin’s government resigned in January 2022 after nationwide unrest that prompted political change and a cabinet reshuffle. His departure was part of a broader transition in which a new prime minister and reconfigured cabinet took office. Observers note his tenure for its managerial focus on large infrastructure programmes and crisis management during an unstable period.
Notable facts: Mamin is one of several post-Soviet Kazakh leaders who combined technical training with careers in state industry before moving into high political office. For further information about his public roles and statements, consult official government summaries and reliable news profiles.