On November 4, following a review of the performance of various sectors of the national economy, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, introduced a number of personnel changes.

By presidential decrees, new chairpersons were appointed to the cities of Khorog and the Darvoz district of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province (GBAO), as well as the districts of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadoni, Vakhsh, Kushoniyon, Farkhor, Shamsiddin Shohin, Qubodiyon, Mu’minobod and Dusti in Khatlon Province, and Sangvor district. The appointments were made from among young and experienced personnel.

By decisions of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, appointments were also made to the positions of Director of the Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Rector of the Khorog State University named after Moyonsho Nazarshoev, and Director of the State Institution “Livestock and Pasture Development Project Management Centre.”

In accordance with Article 20 of the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Local Government Bodies,” Mirzozoda Muso Odinamuhammad was appointed First Deputy Chairperson of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province, while Nazarzoda Rizo Shodi, Nasulobekzoda Dilovarsho Nasullobek and Nuriddinzoda Nekruz Ziyoviddin were appointed Deputy Chairpersons of the region.

Furqati Hukumat and Amirbekzoda Habibullo were relieved of their positions as Deputy Chairpersons of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province due to their transfer to other jobs.

During the meeting, President Emomali Rahmon urged the newly appointed officials to serve their country and the people of Tajikistan with dedication, loyalty, and integrity.

The Head of State emphasized that the most important responsibility of those appointed to leadership positions in local government bodies is to work with the public while demonstrating a high standard of communication and interpersonal conduct.

He instructed the officials to take the initiative and demonstrate leadership in ensuring effective engagement with the population and encouraging entrepreneurs and socially responsible citizens to participate in development, improvement, and construction projects.

Specific instructions and recommendations were also given to officials appointed to leadership positions in other sectors.