Shukhrat Kholmukhamedov | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Shukhrat Kholmukhamedov atthe Pentagon on September 9, 2024 | |
| Minister of Defense | |
| Assumed office November 23, 2024 | |
| President | Shavkat Mirziyoyev |
| Preceded by | Bakhodir Kurbanov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Alma mater | Academy of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Uzbekistan |
| Years of service | 1999 - Present |
| Rank | Major General |
Major GeneralShukhrat Gairatzhonovich Kholmukhamedov is an Uzbek military leader who is the currentMinister of Defense since 2024.
He was appointedChief of the General Staff of theArmed Forces of Uzbekistan on 23 March 2021. He was also awarded the rank of Major General at the same time.[1][2] Prior to his appointment, he served as Deputy Defense Minister, Deputy Secretary of the Presidential Security Council and DeputyMinister of Emergency Situations.[3]
In 2016, he was awarded the Sodiq Khizmatlari Uchun medal.[4]