Farid Niyazov was appointed advisor to the Kyrgyz President. The corresponding decree was signed by Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev on Saturday.
Earlier, Farid Niyazov headed Atambaev's pre-election staff. He served as Advisor to the Kyrgyz Prime Minister, KirTAG reported.
Previously, Sultanbay Ayjigitov served as adviser to the president. He was dismissed by another decree.