Azerbaijan, Baku, Jan. 24 / Trend V. Zhavoronkova/
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon appointed Sharif Rahimzoda as Minister of Economic Development, Asia-Plus reported.
Former Minister Farrukh Khamraliyev was dismissed by President Rakhmon's decree in connection with his transfer to another position.
Sharif Rahimzoda earlier served as chairman of the national bank.
Khamraliyev's new position will be the President's advisor for economical issues.
Former Tajik ambassador to the U.S Abdudjabor Shirinov was appointed as chairman of the national bank.