12:28, 18 March 2004
Chechen State Council approves new premier of regional government
Chechnya's State Council has consented to confirmation of Sergey Abramov as prime minister.
The latest prime minister, Anatoly Popov, has been relieved of his post.
Editors note: See also the article "Kadyrov dismisses Chechen premier, appoints new one".
Source: ITAR-TASS News Agency