President Instructs Review of Positions for 17 Governors

The President of Uzbekistan has instructed the Prime Minister to review the qualifications of 17 governors for their positions. This measure has been accepted in light of the lower-than-expected industrial growth in urban and district areas and the sluggishness in exports. If there are no positive changes in these regions within a nine-month period, strict measures may be taken against the deputies of the regional governors. The country’s leader is striving to ensure economic growth and improved export indicators through such measures.