New Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan appointed

According to the Governmental Portal of Uzbekistan, Madjit Karimov has been appointed to the post of the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan and head of the Complex on issues of youth policy, education, culture and sport.

Prior to appointment, Karimov worked as rector of Tashkent State Technical University. At this post, he replaced Bakhodir Hodiev, who was appointed as the rector of Tashkent State Economy University in May.

Farhod Rizaev was appointed as the rector of Tashkent State Technical University. Before appointment, he worked as head of information-analytical department of the Cabinet of Ministers on issues of youth policy, education, culture and sport.