Azimbek Beknazarov became an Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Malaysia. Press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
The head of state Sooronbai Jeenbekov signed a corresponding decree.
He noted at a year-end press conference yesterday that Azimbek Beknazarov would cope with the work of the Ambassador and he himself offered him this job.
Earlier, a scandal erupted at the diplomatic mission of Kyrgyzstan in Malaysia. Former ambassador Kylychbek Sultan stated corruption at the diplomatic mission. The Security Council accused Kylychbek Sultan himself of violations.