Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov Reappointed as Uzbekistan's Prime Minister for a Third Consecutive Term.
Appointment
On November 20, 2024, Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov was appointed as the Prime Minister (PM) of Uzbekistan for the third consecutive term by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The announcement was made during a meeting in the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis (the lower house of the parliament).
- Abdulla Aripov first assumed the position of Prime Minister (PM) of Uzbekistan in December 2016, following his nomination by the Liberal-Democratic Party (LDP) of Uzbekistan.
- He was re-confirmed in the position again in January 2020.
- The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, as per Article 94 of the Constitution, approved the proposal for Abdulla Aripov's appointment. A presidential decree under Article 109 of the Constitution officially appointed him as Prime Minister.
Main Points:- (i) Aripov (63) was born in Tashkent. He held significant positions as Deputy Director of the foreign trade company "Ozimpeksaloqa" and Head of the Construction and Supply Department at the Ministry of Communications.
(ii) In 2002, Aripov was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister (DYPM) and Head of the Complex of Communication, Information, and Telecommunication Technologies.
(iii) He also led the Communications and Information Agency of Uzbekistan from 2005 to 2009. By 2012, he returned to his position as Deputy Prime Minister, overseeing the Information Systems and Telecommunications Complex.
About Uzbekistan
PM : Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov
President : Shavkat Mirziyoyev
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