Shuhrat Khalmukhamedov replaces Pavel Ergashev as First Deputy Defense Minister

Also, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev awarded Khalmukhamedov the rank of Major General.

Prior to his appointment, he served as Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations.

Throughout his career, Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov worked in the Security Council under the President and in the system of the Ministry of Defense.