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Даниал Ахметов
Akhmetov in 2018
6th Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
In office 13 June 2003 – 8 January 2007 Acting: 11 June 2003 – 13 June 2003
President	Nursultan Nazarbayev
First Deputy	Alexander Pavlov (2002–2004) Grigori Marchenko (2004)
Preceded by	Imangali Tasmagambetov
Succeeded by	Karim Massimov
First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
In office 21 December 2000 – 21 November 2001
Prime Minister	Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Preceded by	Aleksandr Pavlov
Succeeded by	Aleksandr Pavlov (2002)
Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
In office 12 October 1999 – 21 December 2000
Prime Minister	Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Minister of Defense
In office 10 January 2007 – 17 June 2009
President	Nursultan Nazarbayev
Prime Minister	Karim Massimov
Preceded by	Mukhtar Altynbayev
Succeeded by	Adilbek Zhaksybekov
Äkim of East Kazakhstan Region
In office 11 November 2014 – 16 June 2023
Preceded by	Berdibek Saparbayev
Succeeded by	Ermek Köşerbaev
Äkim of Pavlodar Region
In office 21 November 2001 – 11 June 2003
Preceded by	Galymzhan Zhakiyanov
Succeeded by	Qairat Nurpeisov
In office 19 January 1993 – 19 December 1997
Preceded by	Asygat Jabagin
Succeeded by	Galymzhan Zhakiyanov
Äkim of North Kazakhstan Region
In office 19 December 1997 – 12 October 1999
Preceded by	Vladimir Gartman
Succeeded by	Qajymurat Nagymanov
Personal details
Born	(1954-06-15) 15 June 1954 (age 71) Pavlodar, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union
Nationality	Kazakh
Political party	Nur Otan

Daniyal Akhmetov (born 15 June 1954) is a well-known Kazakh politician. He served as the 6th Prime Minister of Kazakhstan from 2003 to 2007. He has also held many other important roles in the government of Kazakhstan.

Akhmetov was once called "The Terminator" when he was the governor (Äkim) of Pavlodar Region. This was because of how he handled certain situations in the region. He resigned as Prime Minister in January 2007. Later, he became the Minister of Defense. From 2014 to 2023, he was the governor of the East Kazakhstan Region.

Early Life and Education

Daniyal Akhmetov was born in the city of Pavlodar in what was then the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic. He studied civil engineering at Pavlodar State University. He graduated from the university in 1976.

After finishing his studies, Akhmetov started his career in construction. He worked as a foreman and later as a deputy chief engineer. In 1983, he became a deputy chairman for the city council in Ekibastuz. By 1991, he was managing a large construction trust.

Start of His Political Career

Akhmetov began his political journey in 1992. He became the head of the Ekibastuz City Administration. On 19 January 1993, he was appointed as the governor (Äkim) of Pavlodar Region. He held this position for several years.

In 1997, he moved to become the governor of the North Kazakhstan Region. He served there until 1999.

Roles as Deputy Prime Minister

On 12 October 1999, Akhmetov was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. He worked under Prime Minister Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. From 2000, he became the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. In these roles, he was in charge of important areas. These included industry, farming, transportation, and communication.

He returned to lead the Pavlodar region again in 2001. This happened after the previous governor, Galymzhan Zhakiyanov, left his post.

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan (2003–2007)

Daniyal Akhmetov became the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan in 2003.

Becoming Prime Minister

President Nursultan Nazarbayev chose Akhmetov for the role. This happened at a meeting of the parliament on 13 June 2003. The President said that the new Prime Minister needed experience in local government. This was important to help the country grow faster.

Akhmetov was approved by most members of the parliament. He then formed the 28th government of Kazakhstan. He told parliament that he wanted to continue the country's policies. He also spoke about building a country where everyone has freedom.

Working with Other Countries

Akhmetov worked to improve Kazakhstan's relationships with other countries.

• Kazakhstan and South Korea: In 2006, Akhmetov met with the South Korean Prime Minister in Astana. They signed agreements to boost economic ties. South Korea agreed to invest more money in projects in Kazakhstan. These projects were in energy, mining, construction, and banking. Akhmetov also suggested that South Korea could help develop new types of nuclear reactors.
• Kazakhstan and Tatarstan: Akhmetov also met with the Prime Minister of Tatarstan in 2006. They talked about creating a joint company to build helicopters. They also discussed building a major highway. This highway would connect cities from Europe all the way to China. Akhmetov called it "the shortest road link between Europe and China."

Leaving the Prime Minister Role

Akhmetov resigned as Prime Minister on 8 January 2007. The President then nominated Karim Massimov to take his place. Akhmetov was then appointed as the Minister of Defense. He took over from Mukhtar Altynbayev.

After Being Prime Minister

Daniyal Akhmetov continued to serve as the Minister of Defense. He held this position until June 2009.

Later, in 2010, it was shared that Akhmetov was leading a company. This company worked in the field of ecological energy. He said he was happy with this change in his life. He enjoyed spending more time with his family and friends. He also liked to stay healthy and enjoyed cycling.

In 2011, he was appointed as a member of the Board for Energy and Infrastructure. This was for the Eurasian Economic Commission. From 2014 to 2023, he served as the governor (Äkim) of the East Kazakhstan Region.