Emomali Rahmon. Photo courtesy by president.tj
On January 21, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon announced a series of personnel changes across government, judiciary, and other institutions, as reported by the presidential press service.
“The heads of several ministries and committees under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan have been relieved of their duties due to reaching retirement age, while young, experienced, and qualified specialists with language proficiency have been appointed to key positions,” stated the press service.
Key Appointments and Changes:
Gulnora Hassanzoda, Minister of Labor, Migration, and Employment, was retired. The position is now held by Solikha Kholmakhmadzoda, 49, who graduated from the Tajik Technical University in 1998 as an engineer-technologist-mechanic and later earned a law degree from the Tajik National University in 2002. She previously served as a deputy for the People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan.
Shermuhammad Shohiyon, 63, was removed as Chairman of the Supreme Court. His role will be filled by Rustam Mirzozoda, 50, currently the head of the High Economic Court.
Nasrullo Mahmudzoda has been relieved of his duties due to a transition to a different role. His successor has not yet been announced.
Rustam Nazarzoda, the head of the Committee for Emergency Situations, was retired. Rahmonali Rajabali, former first deputy chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) and Commander of the Border Troops, has been appointed in his place. Murodali Rajabzoda, previously the first deputy SCNS head, will now command the Border Troops.
Other Changes:
President Rahmon signed 40 decrees, resolutions, and orders on January 21. These involve leadership changes in the Supreme Court, High Economic Court, Committee for Television and Radio, and several subordinate institutions, as well as agencies overseeing civil service, social security, pensions, enforcement services, the State Medical University, the Institute of Physical Culture, and the State Institute of Fine Arts and Design.
