Nurlan Baibazarov

Nūrlan Serıkūly Baibazarov (; born 10 October 1975) is a Kazakh politician and economist, who was served as the Assistant to the President on Economic Affairs since 2026. From 6 February to 21 December 2024 he was the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy.

Education Baibazarov finished his studied at the Kazakh State Academy of Management in 1997, where he became an economist.

On 6 February 2024, President Tokayev appointed Baibazarov as Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan – Minister of National Economy. On 21 December of the same year, he was removed from the position. Radio Free Europe has found his ministerial work to be insignificant.

On 15 October 2025, appointed Head of the newly formed Department of Investment and Trade.

On 25 March 2026, by Presidential Decree No. 1214 Baibazarov was relieved of duties and appointed Assistant to the President for Economic Affairs, replacing Qanat Şarlapaev.

Awards Medal for Distinguished Labor.

Personal life Baibazarov is married to Aliya Baibazarova. They have six children. Baibazarov speaks Kazakh, Russian, and English.