Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A new first deputy minister of internal affairs has been appointed in Uzbekistan.

According to a presidential decree, Colonel Ayubkhon Rakhmatullaev has assumed the position. His appointment was announced on Tuesday during a meeting at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Prior to this role, Rakhmatullaev served as the head of the Internal Affairs Department of Andijan Region.

Additionally, Colonel Ulugbek Tashkhojayev has been appointed head of the Migration and Personalization Department under the Ministry of Internal Affairs.