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 (born Abduqohir Abdurasulovich Nazirov on 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 role of Prime Minister is mostly ceremonial. The main power is held by the President, Emomali Rahmon.
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Qohir Rasulzoda's Early Life and Education
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.
In 1982, he finished his studies at the Agricultural University of Tajikistan. He specialized in hydraulic engineering, which is about managing water resources. After graduating, he worked as an engineer and later as a chief engineer. He also led different construction and agricultural projects.
His Journey in Politics
From January 2000 to December 2006, Qohir Rasulzoda served as the Minister for Melioration and Water Resources. This role involved managing land improvement and water supply.
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. On December 2, 2006, he became the Acting Head of Sughd Province. He then became the permanent leader of the province on February 27, 2007. In May 2007, he officially changed his name to Qohir Rasulzoda. This change was part of a law introduced by President Emomali Rahmon.
Qohir Rasulzoda was also elected as the first deputy chairman of the National Assembly of Tajikistan in December 2007 and again in April 2010. The National Assembly is part of the country's main law-making body, the Supreme Assembly of Tajikistan.
On November 23, 2013, Qohir Rasulzoda was appointed Prime Minister of Tajikistan. He took over this important role from Oqil Oqilov.
Awards and Honors
Qohir Rasulzoda has received several awards for his service. These include:
- Honored Worker of Tajikistan
- Order of the Defense Assistance Society of the CIS "For Outstanding Services" (2009)
- Order "For Selfless Service" from Uzbekistan (2018)
- Order of Honor from 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
