Tokayev's Deputy Head of Administration Asel Zhansova appointed Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan President of Kazakhstan Kasem-Jomart Tokayev fired Norlan Sournayev from the position of Minister of Transport, Acorda press service reports. In another order, the head of state appointed Asel Zhansova, his deputy head of government, to this position, and released her from her previous position. She also became one of the deputy prime ministers. Read more: Pargana. agency/news/150548/ Latest news and analysis from Central Asia.