diff --git a/desktop/mate/mozo/actions.py b/desktop/mate/mozo/actions.py
index d5d66ae531..bcd3bfa185 100644
--- a/desktop/mate/mozo/actions.py
+++ b/desktop/mate/mozo/actions.py
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ from pisi.actionsapi import shelltools
 from pisi.actionsapi import get
 
 def setup():
-    shelltools.export("PYTHON","python3.6")
+    shelltools.export("PYTHON","python3")
     autotools.configure("--prefix=/usr")
 
 def build():