Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has appointed a new Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations.

According to a presidential decree, Nuriddin Kadyrov has assumed the position of Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations and Acting Head of the Department for Spiritual and Educational Work and Personnel Support.

Previously, Kadyrov held various positions within the Ministry of Defense. Before his appointment, he served as Deputy Commander of the Central Military District for Educational and Ideological Work.