Uzbekistan’s Cabinet of Ministers has officially resigned after the country’s new parliament, the Oliy Majlis, was formed. This follows the parliamentary elections held on October 27 and is part of the constitutional process when a new parliament begins its term.
As stipulated by Article 116 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Article 7 of the Law related to the Cabinet of Ministers, the Cabinet is required to resign its powers before the newly formed parliament. Adhering to this legal mandate, the current Cabinet formally resigned on November 19.
In a statement released on November 19, the Government confirmed its decision to step down as part of the constitutional process. However, to ensure governance continuity, the President of Uzbekistan has issued a decree allowing the existing Cabinet to continue its activities until a new Cabinet is formed.
This transitional measure is aimed at maintaining coherence in governmental operations and minimizing disruption during the handover process. A timeline for the appointment of the new Cabinet has yet to be announced.
Background
The Oliy Majlis, Uzbekistan’s supreme legislative body, consists of two chambers: the Legislative Chamber and the Senate. The reformation of these chambers following parliamentary elections often serves as a precursor to key changes within the executive branch, aligning the government with the newly elected legislature.
Observers anticipate the announcement of the new Cabinet in the coming weeks as the government seeks to continue its reform agenda and address national priorities.
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