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Utkir Tukhtamurodovich Sultonov
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| Oʻtkir Toʻxtamurodovich Sultonov Ўткир Тўхтамурадович Султонов |
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Sultonov in 1995
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| 2nd Prime Minister of Uzbekistan | |
| In office 21 December 1995 – 12 December 2003 |
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| President | Islam Karimov |
| Deputy | Abdulla Aripov |
| Preceded by | Abdulhashim Mutalov |
| Succeeded by | Shavkat Mirziyoyev |
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| Born | 14 July 1939 Tashkent, Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic |
| Died | 29 November 2015 (aged 76) Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party of Uzbekistan |
Utkir Tukhtamurodovich Sultonov (born 14 July 1939 – died 29 November 2015) was an important politician from Uzbekistan. He served as the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan from December 21, 1995, until December 12, 2003. As Prime Minister, he was a very high-ranking leader in the government.
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Who Was Utkir Sultonov?
Utkir Sultonov was born in Tashkent, which is the capital city of Uzbekistan. He was born when Uzbekistan was part of a larger country called the Soviet Union. Before becoming a politician, he was trained as an engineer. Engineers are people who design and build things like machines or structures.
Early Life and Education
Sultonov studied at Tomsk Polytechnic University. This university is known for its engineering programs. After finishing his studies, he worked as an engineer for some time. His engineering background likely helped him with problem-solving in his later political career.
Becoming Prime Minister
In 1995, Utkir Sultonov became the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan. This is a very important job, similar to a president in some countries, but usually working under a president. He worked closely with the President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, during his time in office.
What a Prime Minister Does
A Prime Minister is the head of the government. They are in charge of making sure the country runs smoothly. This includes things like managing the economy, overseeing different government departments, and representing the country on the world stage. Utkir Sultonov held this role for about eight years.
Later Life and Legacy
After leaving his role as Prime Minister in 2003, Utkir Sultonov continued to be involved in public life. He passed away in 2015 in Tashkent, the city where he was born. He is remembered for his long service to the government of Uzbekistan.
