Prime Minister of Uzbekistan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Emblem of Uzbekistan
Incumbent Abdulla Aripov since 14 December 2016
Style	"Mr. Prime Minister" (Uzbek: Janob Bosh vazir)
Member of	Cabinet of Ministers National Security Council
Seat	Government House, Mustaqillik Square, Tashkent
Nominator	Largest political party (or bloc of parties) in parliament.
Appointer	The President with Legislative Chamber's advice and consent
Term length	8 years
Precursor	Vice President of Uzbekistan
Inaugural holder	Abdulhashim Mutalov
Formation	17 February 1925 8 January 1992 (current form)
Deputy	First Deputy Prime Minister

This article lists the prime ministers of Uzbekistan (Uzbek: O‘zbekiston bosh vaziri). The role started in 1925 as the chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Uzbek SSR. It has continued to the present day.

The current prime minister is Abdulla Aripov. He took office on December 14, 2016. The Prime Minister's main office is the Government House. It is located on Mustakillik Square in Tashkent.

What the Prime Minister Does

The Prime Minister of Uzbekistan leads the Cabinet of Ministers. This is a group of top government officials. The Prime Minister makes sure the Cabinet works well. They are responsible for its success.

The Prime Minister runs Cabinet meetings. They also approve the decisions made. They represent the Cabinet in talks with other countries. This is done on behalf of the President of Uzbekistan.

The Prime Minister can sign agreements with other governments. These agreements need the President's approval. They also decide how duties are shared among deputy prime ministers. They make choices about how the country is run. This includes things not discussed in Cabinet meetings.

The Prime Minister suggests new Cabinet members to the President. These suggestions must first be approved by the Legislative Chamber. They also suggest who should be governors of different regions. They help government groups work together. They also solve disagreements between them.

Each year, the Prime Minister reports to the Oliy Majlis. This is Uzbekistan's parliament. The report covers how the country is developing. It also talks about future plans. The Prime Minister can give orders and advice. They keep the President updated. If the President is out of the country, the Prime Minister takes over their duties temporarily. If the Prime Minister is away, the First Deputy Prime Minister steps in. Sometimes, another Deputy Prime Minister can take over if everyone agrees.

List of Prime Ministers of Uzbekistan (1925–Present)

Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic (1924–1991)

Chairmen of the Council of People's Commissars

• Fayzulla Xoʻjayev (February 17, 1925 – June 17, 1937)
• Abdullah Karimov (July 26 – October 1, 1937)
• Sultan Segizbayev (October 2, 1937 – July 1938)
• Abdudzhabar Abdurakhmanov (July 23, 1938 – March 15, 1946)

Chairmen of the Council of Ministers

• Abdudzhabar Abdurakhmanov (March 15, 1946 – August 21, 1950)
• Abdurrazak Mavlyanov (August 21, 1950 – May 18, 1951)
• Nuritdin Mukhitdinov (May 18, 1951 – April 7, 1953) (1st time)
• Usman Yusupov (April 7, 1953 – December 18, 1954)
• Nuritdin Mukhitdinov (December 18, 1954 – December 22, 1955) (2nd time)
• Sobir Kamolov (December 22, 1955 – December 30, 1957)
• Mansur Mirza-Akhmedov (December 30, 1957 – March 16, 1959)
• Arif Alimov (March 16, 1959 – September 27, 1961)
• Rahmankul Kurbanov (September 27, 1961 – February 25, 1971)
• Narmakhonmadi Khudayberdyev (February 25, 1971 – December 3, 1984)
• Gayrat Kadyrov (December 3, 1984 – October 21, 1989)
• Mirakhat Mirkasimov (October 21, 1989 – March 24, 1990)
• Shukrullo Mirsaidov (March 24 – November 1, 1990)

Republic of Uzbekistan (1991–Present)

Prime Ministers

      People's Democratic Party of Uzbekistan       Uzbekistan National Revival Democratic Party       Liberal Democratic Party       Self-Sacrifice National Democratic Party

No.	Image	Name (Born–Died)	Time in Office		Party	President
1		Abdulhashim Mutalov (1947–)	January 8, 1992	December 21, 1995	XDP		Islam Karimov (1991–2016)
2		Oʻtkir Sultonov (1940–2015)	December 21, 1995	December 12, 2003	XDP
3		Shavkat Mirziyoyev (1957–)	December 12, 2003	December 14, 2016	FMDP		Nigmatilla Yuldashev (2016)
(3)					OʻzMTDP		Shavkat Mirziyoyev (2016–present)
4		Abdulla Aripov (1962–)	December 14, 2016	Incumbent	OʻzLiDeP

Timeline

See Also

In Spanish: Primer ministro de Uzbekistán para niños

• List of leaders of Uzbekistan
• President of Uzbekistan
• Vice President of Uzbekistan