Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) —  On 21 November 2024, a regular session of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis took place, during which deputies reviewed candidates for positions in the Cabinet of Ministers.

In accordance with Article 94 of the updated Constitution, the consideration and approval of candidates for Cabinet positions upon the recommendation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan is an exclusive prerogative of the Legislative Chamber.

In this regard, the President submitted 24 candidates for Cabinet positions. This new democratic procedure fully reflects the will of the people, fostering greater accountability of government bodies and officials to society and citizens.

During the committee meetings of the lower house, deputies familiarized themselves with the candidates’ programs based on their respective activities. Furthermore, the candidates were preliminarily discussed at faction meetings of political parties in the Legislative Chamber.

During these meetings, candidates presented their action plans. Members of factions, drawing from their parties’ electoral platforms and the interests of their voters, raised pressing issues and proposed several recommendations.

At the session, deputies considered the 24 candidates for Cabinet positions as presented by the President.

Deputies emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation between the Cabinet of Ministers and the Legislative Chamber in addressing the tasks outlined in the President’s address during the discussion of the candidacy for the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan.

Accordingly, several key objectives were set before the candidates. These included ensuring equal benefits for local and foreign investors, developing measures to reduce poverty, improving road infrastructure, decreasing traffic accidents, effectively utilizing artificial intelligence technologies, and enhancing the quality of education in schools. Detailed responses were provided on these issues.

During the discussion of the agenda, speeches were delivered by leaders of political party factions. Additionally, it was noted that ministries should expand cooperation with the committees of the lower house to address existing local issues more effectively.

Following a session of questions, answers, and discussions, the candidates for Cabinet positions were approved by the deputies.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree today appointing members of the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan.

Deputy Prime Ministers

Achilbay Jumaniyazovich Ramatov

Jamshid Anvarovich Kuchkarov

Jamshid Abdukhakimovich Khodjayev

Zulaykho Bakhriddinovna Makhkamova

Ministers

Laziz Shavkatovich Kudratov — Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Jamshid Anvarovich Kuchkarov — Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Botir Erkinovich Zokhidov — Minister of Employment and Poverty Reduction of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Ibrokhim Yulchiyevich Abdurakhmonov — Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Shavkat Rakhimovich Khamrayev — Minister of Water Management of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Sherzod Saidjanovich Khidoyatov — Minister of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Ilkhom Rustamovich Makhkamov — Minister of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Jurabek Tursunpulatovich Mirzamakhmudov — Minister of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Bobir Farhadovich Islamov — Minister of Mining Industry and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Sherzod Khotamovich Shermatov — Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Aziz Abdukahorovich Abdukhakimov — Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Asilbek Anvarovich Khudayarov — Minister of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Hilola Uktamovna Umarova — Minister of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Kongratbay Avezimbetovich Sharipov — Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Adham Ilhamovich Ikramov — Minister of Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Akbar Jurabayevich Tashkulov — Minister of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Ozodbek Akhmadovich Nazarbekov — Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Bakhtiyor Odilovich Saidov — Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Abdulla Khamidullaevich Kuldashev — Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Pulat Razzakovich Bobojonov — Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Bahodir Nizamovich Kurbanov — Minister of Defense of the Republic of Uzbekistan