Politics

Uzbekistan Fires Energy Minister and Power Grid Chief

Uzbekistan’s president dismissed the energy minister and regional power grid chief over serious shortcomings and set performance deadlines for energy firms.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) —** On July 27, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev removed the energy minister and the chairman of Hudud

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