Putin also congratulated Mirziyoyev

On July 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his congratulations to the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on his birthday. This was reported by Presidential Spokesperson Sherzod Asadov.

Putin wished the Uzbek leader good health, prosperity, and continued success in his work as head of state.

“Dear Shavkat Miromonovich! I sincerely congratulate you on your birthday. You have earned high respect among your people and in the international arena. Under your leadership, Uzbekistan is confidently moving forward on the path of economic and social development, playing a constructive role in regional and international affairs,” the Russian president said.

Putin emphasized that Shavkat Mirziyoyev is making a significant contribution to strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership and allied relations between the two countries.

“We will undoubtedly continue to work together on pressing issues of bilateral cooperation, pursuing the interests of ensuring regional stability and security for the well-being of the friendly peoples of Russia and Uzbekistan,” Putin added.

For reference, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev turned 68 on July 24. He was born on July 24, 1957, in the Zamin district of the Jizzakh region into a family of doctors. An ethnic Uzbek, he graduated from the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers in 1981 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He holds the title of Candidate of Technical Sciences and is an Associate Professor.

Mirziyoyev began his career in 1981 at the same institute, working as a junior researcher, senior lecturer, associate professor, and vice-rector for academic affairs.

In 1990, he was elected a deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic and simultaneously served as chairman of the Mandate Commission. In 1992, he was appointed khokim of the Mirzo Ulugbek district of Tashkent. From 1996 to 2001, he served as khokim of the Jizzakh region, and from 2001 to 2003, he was khokim of the Samarkand region, making significant contributions to the socio-economic development of these territories.

Between 1995 and 2003, he also served as a deputy of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, actively participating in the development and adoption of key legislative acts on political and socio-economic development and democratic reforms.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev was appointed Prime Minister of Uzbekistan in 2003 and was reappointed for this position three more times—in 2005, 2010, and 2015.

He later won the presidential elections in 2016, 2021, and 2023, becoming the President of Uzbekistan.

It should be recalled that earlier, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and his father, the national leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, also sent their birthday congratulations to the head of Uzbekistan.