Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has appointed Dortguly Suleymanov as minister of trade and foreign economic relations. The head of state signed the corresponding decree on Nov. 13, Turkmen state media reported.
Before his appointment, Suleymanov served as chairman of the State Concern Türkmenpagta. He replaces Nazar Agahanov, who was relieved of his post due to his transfer to another job.
The personnel decisions were made Friday during a regular Cabinet of Ministers meeting chaired by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov via the digital system.
Aymyrat Kurtov was also appointed Chairman of the State Concern Türkmenpagta. He previously served as the concern’s Deputy Chairman.
In addition, the President reprimanded Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Nokerguly Atagulyyev for shortcomings in the trade sector. He warned that the Deputy Prime Minister would be relieved of his post if the shortcomings were not addressed as soon as possible.
