By a decree of the President of Uzbekistan, Uktam Rustamovich Khamdamov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations, overseeing digitalization and cybersecurity initiatives. The appointment comes as part of broader efforts to reinforce IT infrastructure across essential state services.

Prior to his appointment to the ministerial position, Khamdamov served as head of a department at the State Institution "Cybersecurity Center." His technical expertise is expected to guide the ministry’s shift toward modern data-driven crisis management and secure network maintenance.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations has witnessed several administrative updates recently aimed at modernizing operational capability. Notably, Bakhtiyor Rahmonkulov was recently designated to head the ministry's State Small Vessel Inspection.

Source: www.gazeta.uz