Uzbek president appoints Agriculture Ministry's deputy head

Uzbekistan, Tashkent, May 31 / Trend D. Azizov /

Uzbek President Islam Karimov has appointed the first deputy agriculture minister, the press service of the Ministry reported.

According to the decision of the President, the vacant post was taken by Honored Worker of Agriculture of Karakalpakstan Shukhrat Teshayev.

According to the ministry, he will deal with guidance on the introduction of new technologies and modern farming practices, livestock breeding and service.

He also directs and controls the financing of programs for the introduction and promotion of achievements in the sciences and technology.