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Oʻtkir Toʻxtamurodovich Sultonov
Ўткир Тўхтамурадович Султонов
Prime Minister of Uzbekistan
In office
21 December 1995 – 12 December 2003
President Islam Karimov
Deputy Ergash Shoismatov
Preceded by Abdulhashim Mutalov
Succeeded by Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Personal details
Born (1939-07-14)14 July 1939
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Died 29 November 2015(2015-11-29) (aged 76)
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Political party People's Democratic Party of Uzbekistan

Oʻtkir Toʻxtamurodovich Sultonov (born 14 July 1939 – died 29 November 2015) was an important politician from Uzbekistan. He served as the Prime Minister of his country for many years. His time in office lasted from 21 December 1995 until 12 December 2003.

Who Was Oʻtkir Sultonov?

Oʻtkir Sultonov was an Uzbek statesman. He played a key role in the government of Uzbekistan. He was born in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan.

Early Life and Career

Oʻtkir Sultonov was born on 14 July 1939. He studied to become an engineer. He graduated from Tomsk Polytechnic University. This university is in Russia. After his studies, he worked as an engineer. He was part of a group of skilled engineers from the Soviet era.

Leading Uzbekistan

Sultonov became the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan in 1995. He worked closely with President Islam Karimov. As Prime Minister, he helped lead the country's government. He held this important position for almost eight years.

What Does a Prime Minister Do?

A Prime Minister is usually the head of the government. They are in charge of the country's daily operations. They work with other ministers to make decisions. These decisions affect things like the economy and education. They also represent their country to other nations.

Later Life and Legacy

After leaving office in 2003, Sultonov remained a respected figure. He passed away in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He was 76 years old when he died on 29 November 2015. He is remembered for his long service to his country.

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