Ruslanbek Davletov has been appointed president’s advisor on socio-political, religious-educational and youth affairs, while former chief of the State Security Service Abdusalom Azizov will serve as his deputy, focusing on youth issues.
President of Uzbekistan signed decrees freeing the chairman of the State Security Service Abdusalom Azizov from this post and appointing instead defense minister Bakhodir Kurbanov. Shuhrat Khalmuhamedov (pictured) became the new defense minister.
Complex military and political processes in the SCO and CIS area require member countries to consolidate efforts to counter terrorism and extremism, chairman of the State Security Service of Uzbekistan Abdusalom Azizov said. He noted the importance of supporting Afghanistan in combating terrorism.
Head of the State Security Service of Uzbekistan Abdusalom Azizov met with acting Defense Minister of Afghanistan Mohammad Yaqoob to discuss border issues and strengthening of bilateral relations.
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