Kokhir Rasulzoda facts for kids
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Qohir Rasulzoda
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| Қоҳир Расулзода | |
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Rasulzoda in 2018
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| 8th Prime Minister of Tajikistan | |
| Assumed office 23 November 2013 |
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| President | Emomali Rahmon |
| Deputy | Davlatali Said |
| Preceded by | Oqil Oqilov |
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| Born | 8 March 1961 Ghafurov, Tajik SSR, Soviet Union (now Tajikistan) |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Agricultural University of Tajikistan |
Qohir Rasulzoda (Tajik: Қоҳир Расулзода; born Abduqohir Abdurasulovich Nazirov, Tajik: Абдуқохир Абдурасулович Назиров; Russian: Абдукохир Абдурасулович Назиров; born March 8, 1961) is a politician from Tajikistan. He has been serving as the Prime Minister of Tajikistan since November 23, 2013. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan.
In Tajikistan, the Prime Minister's job is mostly about helping the President. The President, Emomali Rahmon, holds most of the power in the country.
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Political Career of Qohir Rasulzoda
Qohir Rasulzoda was born as Abduqohir Abdurasulovich Nazirov on March 8, 1961. His birthplace was the town of Kistakuz in the Ghafurov District of the Sughd Region. At that time, this area was part of the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic.
Early Education and Work
In 1982, he finished his studies at the Agricultural University of Tajikistan. He specialized in hydraulic engineering, which is about managing water systems. After graduating, Nazirov worked as an engineer. He later became a chief engineer and then led different parts of the "Tajiksovskhozstroy" company.
Becoming a Minister
From January 2000 to December 2006, he served as the Minister for Melioration and Water Resources. This role involved managing land improvement and water supplies for the country.
In 2008, he earned another degree from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. This time, his degree was in Technical Science.
Leading Sughd Province
On December 2, 2006, he became the temporary head of Sughd Province. He then became the permanent leader of the province on February 27, 2007.
In May 2007, he changed his name to Qohir Rasulzoda. This change happened because of a law introduced by President Emomali Rahmon.
Role in the National Assembly
In December 2007 and again in April 2010, Rasulzoda was chosen for an important role. He became the first deputy chairman of the National Assembly. This assembly is part of the Supreme Assembly of Tajikistan, which is like the country's parliament.
Appointment as Prime Minister
On November 23, 2013, Qohir Rasulzoda was appointed as the Prime Minister of Tajikistan. He took over this important position from Oqil Oqilov.
Awards and Recognition
Qohir Rasulzoda has received several awards for his service:
- Honored Worker of Tajikistan
- Order of the Defense Assistance Society of the CIS "For Outstanding Services" (2009)
- Order "For Selfless Service" (Uzbekistan, 2018)
- Order of Honor (Russia, December 30, 2022)
Images for kids
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Rasulzoda with Vladimir Putin at the Airport in Tajikistan in 2017
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Rasulsoda with Ilham Aliyev in 2014
See also
In Spanish: Kokhir Rasulzoda para niños
