President Sadyr Japarov, in an interview with the state agency Kabar, commented on the resignation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiyev, as well as subsequent personnel and structural changes in the agency.

According to the head of state, the decision was made to prevent a possible split in society and government structures. He stated that in parliament, certain groups of deputies allegedly began dividing colleagues along the lines of "the general's side" and "the president's side." Such processes, Japarov asserted, could have spread among citizens as well.

The president noted that individuals acting in Tashiyev's name, using his authority, had approached deputies and officials with calls to "switch to the general's side" and intimidated them with possible consequences. He also mentioned the so-called "letter of 75 people" and attempts to collect signatures for holding early parliamentary elections.

Japarov emphasized that before making the decision, he personally informed Tashiyev of his dismissal, calling him a friend. According to him, the timely step helped avoid deepening confrontation and protect stability in the country.

Commenting on discussions about allegedly existing "Team Japarov" and "Team Tashiyev," the president stated that there is no such division in personnel policy. He said appointments undergo thorough vetting, with professionalism and the ability to work in the state's interests remaining the main criteria.

Speaking about the future of the special service, Japarov noted that the GKNB has fulfilled its tasks, but the national security system now faces new challenges. In this regard, the agency expects a qualitative reform aimed at adapting to modern threats and global changes.

Source: kun.uz