Prime Minister of Tajikistan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of theRepublic of Tajikistan |
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Emblem of Tajikistan
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| Style | Prime Minister (informally) His Excellency (international correspondence) |
| Residence | Dushanbe |
| Appointer | The President |
| Inaugural holder | Izatullo Khayoyev |
| Formation | 25 June 1991 |
The Prime Minister of Tajikistan is a very important job in the country of Tajikistan. This person is the head of government, which means they help run the country every day. After the president, the Prime Minister is the second most powerful person in Tajikistan.
The Prime Minister's main role is to make sure the government works well. They help the president with their duties and lead the Cabinet, which is a group of top government officials. Think of them as the chief organizer and helper for the president, making sure everything runs smoothly.
Prime Ministers of Tajikistan (1991–present)
Since Tajikistan became an independent country in 1991, several people have held the position of Prime Minister. Here is a list of these leaders:
| No. | Prime Minister | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Party | |
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| 1 | Izatullo Khayoyev (1936–2015) |
25 June 1991 | 9 January 1992 | 198 days | Communist | |
| 2 | Akbar Mirzoyev (born 1939) |
9 January 1992 | 21 September 1992 | 256 days | Independent | |
| 3 | Abdumalik Abdullajanov (born 1949) |
21 September 1992 | 18 December 1993 | 1 year, 88 days | People's Unity | |
| 4 | Abdujalil Samadov (1949–2004) |
18 December 1993 | 2 December 1994 | 349 days | Independent | |
| 5 | Jamshed Karimov (born 1940) |
2 December 1994 | 8 February 1996 | 1 year, 68 days | Independent | |
| 6 | Yahyo Azimov (born 1947) |
8 February 1996 | 20 December 1999 | 3 years, 315 days | Independent | |
| 7 | Oqil Oqilov (born 1944) |
20 December 1999 | 23 November 2013 | 13 years, 338 days | PDP | |
| 8 | Kokhir Rasulzoda (born 1961) |
23 November 2013 | Incumbent | 11 years, 338 days | PDP |
Timeline of Prime Ministers
This timeline shows when each Prime Minister served in Tajikistan, including earlier leaders from when it was part of the Soviet Union. It helps you see how long each person held the position.

See also
In Spanish: Primer ministro de Tayikistán para niños
- List of leaders of Tajikistan
- President of Tajikistan
- Vice President of Tajikistan
