Kasymaliyev appointed new Kyrgyz PM

BISHKEK. Dec 18 (Interfax) - Adylbek Kasymaliyev has been appointed prime minister of Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz presidential press service said on Wednesday.

"Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has signed an executive order to appoint Adylbek Kasymaliyev prime minister," the press service said.

Other presidential orders appointed Daniyar Amangeldiyev first deputy prime minister and Bakyt Sydykov economy and commerce minister.

It was reported on Monday that Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov had resigned due to transfer to another job.