First Deputy Prime Minister Serhiy Arbuzov will fulfill Prime Minister Mykola Azarov's duties during the latter's vacation, the press service of the first deputy prime minister has told Interfax-Ukraine.

"Serhiy Hennadiyovych [Arbuzov] will perform the duties of the prime minister," a spokesman said.

He said that the next government meeting on Wednesday would be chaired by Arbuzov.

As reported, Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov went on a three-week vacation from July 15.