DUSHANBE, December 25, 2013, Asia-Plus — The 4th Congress of the Movement of National Unity and Revival of Tajikistan (MNURT), known in Tajik as the Harakati Vahdati Milli va Ehyoi Tojikiston, was held in Dushanbe on December 25.
According to the MNURT spokesman, former Minister of Culture Mirzoshorukh Asrori was elected head of the MNURT Executive Committee and the first leader deputy of the Movement, replacing Qurbon Vosiyev.
Besides, ex-governor of Khatlon province Ghaybullo Afzal was elected head of the MNURT Council of Elders, replacing Nodir Odilov.
More than 350 delegates representing various political parties and movements attended the congress.
The Movement for National Unity and Revival in Tajikistan (MNURT) is Tajikistan”s largest political movement. It is sponsored by the government and chaired by President Rahmon. The MNURT was formed in July 1997 and registered that August. It declared its aim as the unification of “different social layers and forces of Tajikistan and the establishment of a stable civil accord, mutual trust and agreement.” The movement incorporates representatives of all regions and political parties and associations. The MNURT is ruled by a general assembly of founding organizations and governed by an executive council of elected and appointed representatives of all member organizations.
