On January 7, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held a meeting with officials appointed as heads of several cities and districts, as well as to senior positions in other state bodies.
According to the president’s official website, following a review of the country’s socio-economic performance in 2025, a number of officials were relieved of their duties, including deputy heads of Khatlon province and chairpersons of several cities and districts. They were replaced by new, younger, and more experienced managerial personnel.
Dilovar Pirzoda, previously served as First Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Land Management and Geodesy, was appointed Acting Mayor of Kulob City, replacing Bakhtiyor Nazarzoda.
Sharifjon Jumazoda was appointed Acting Mayor of Isfara City, replacing Bahovaddin Bahodurzoda, who stepped down due to a transfer to another position.
Abdusattor Qodiri was appointed Acting Mayor of Istaravshan City. His predecessor, Adham Mamurzoda, was appointed Senior Adviser to the Office of the Presidential Aide for Social Development and Public Relations.
Azizullo Alizod was appointed Acting Chairman of Jaihun District, replacing Abdulhafiz Odinazoda.
Farrukhiddin Nabizoda, formerly head of Khovaling District, was appointed Acting Chairman of Mir Said Hamadoni District, replacing Nurullo Mirzazoda.
Saimumin Raufzoda was appointed Acting Chairman of Khovaling District.
Jamshed Jurazoda was appointed Acting Chairman of Spitamen District, replacing Temurjon Numonzoda, who was appointed head of Bobojon-Ghafourov District.
Nusratullo Salimzoda, formerly head of Bobojon-Ghafourov District, was appointed Acting Chairman of Rudaki District, replacing Abdugaffor Hikmatullozoda, who stepped down due to a transfer to another position.
In addition, Ashurboy Solehzoda was relieved of his post as First Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade, and Abdullo Rahmonzoda was dismissed as Presidential Aide for Social Development and Public Relations. Both were appointed Deputy Chairmen of Khatlon Province, overseeing economic and ideological affairs.
Kamoliddin Muminzoda was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Local Development under the President, while Zarina Davlatzoda was appointed Deputy Chairperson of this Committee.
Manouchehr Sharifzoda, formerly Deputy Minister of Culture, was appointed to head the Public Institution (PI) The National Theatre.
During the meeting, the President issued specific instructions to the newly appointed officials, stressing the importance of conscientious and responsible service to the state and the people, strict adherence to the rule of law, particularly in land allocation for housing construction, proper preparation for spring agricultural work, the selection and training of promising young personnel, and respectful engagement with the public.
Special emphasis was placed on intensifying development and beautification projects with the involvement of entrepreneurs and philanthropists, including preparations for the celebration of International Navrouz and the 35th anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan.
