Tashkent, Uzbekistan  : President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree on the appointment of a Deputy Prime Minister for the development of the agricultural and food sectors.

According to the decree, Shukhrat Ganiev was approved for the post of Deputy Prime Minister for the Development of the Agrarian and Food Spheres.

Before the appointment Shukhrat Ganiev held the position of khokim of Ferghana region.