Major General Shukhrat Halmakhamedov has been appointed as the Minister of Defense of Uzbekistan.

In Uzbekistan, there have been personnel changes at the highest levels of power. According to a decree from the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Major General Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov has been appointed as the new Minister of Defense.

He replaces Bakhodir Kurbanov, who has taken over the State Security Service (SSS). Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov, who has extensive military experience, served as the First Deputy Minister of Defense for the past 3.5 years.

It should be noted that the evening before, it became known that Bakhodir Kurbanov was appointed head of the State Security Service of Uzbekistan. The former chairman of the SSS, Abdusalom Azizov, has been appointed as a member of the Security Council.

These personnel changes reflect the leadership's commitment to strengthening national security and enhancing the effectiveness of government agencies.