Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is a Kazakh politician who has served as the President of Kazakhstan since March 2019. He succeeded Nursultan Nazarbayev, the country's first president, after Nazarbayev stepped down. Tokayev previously held various government positions, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Born on June 17, 1953, in Almaty, Tokayev has a background in international relations and diplomacy. He studied in Moscow and has worked in various roles within the United Nations. His presidency has focused on political reforms and economic development in Kazakhstan.