[1] The government was formed on 6 February 2024, after Bektenov was appointed as the PM by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and received parliamentary approval, succeeding the previous cabinet led by Älihan Smaiylov.

[4] In late January 2024, news media outlets reported information from an insider source indicating that the government led by Prime Minister Älihan Smaiylov was on the brink of resignation.

[11] Potential candidates speculated to succeed Smaiylov as PM included presidential advisor Kanat Bozumbayev, Zhenis Kassymbek and Erbolat Dosaev, the akims of Astana and Almaty, respectively, along with deputy prime ministers Roman Sklyar, Murat Nurtleu, Serik Jumanğarin, and Erulan Jamaubaev, as well as the Mäjilis chairman, Erlan Qoşanov.

[12][13] On 5 February 2024, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev issued a decree dismissing Smaiylov's government and appointing Roman Sklyar as the acting prime minister.

[17] President Tokayev then nominated Bektenov for the post, receiving support from the Amanat, Auyl, Respublica, and Aq Jol parties during the plenary session of the lower house Mäjilis.