Deputy Minister of Public Education Alisher Sadullayev has been relieved of his duties following the presidential decree signed on Oct. 25.

Mr. Sadullayev, the youngest Ministerial official so far, is expected to be appointed the First Deputy Chairman of the Central Council of the Youth Union of Uzbekistan.

The position was vacant as the former Deputy Chairman Odil Tadjiyev was sent to serve as Deputy khokim of Tashkent region in charge of Youth Policy, Social Development and Spiritual Affairs.

It is yet unknown who will replace Mr. Sadullayev as Deputy Minister of Public Education.