On August 26, Nukus hosted the extraordinary 34th session of the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

Deputy Chairman of the Jokargy Kenes Atabek Davletov opened the meeting. The session secretariat was elected and the agenda was approved. It included two organizational issues.

Chairman of the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan Murat Kamalov applied for early termination of his powers due to illness.

This issue was put to the vote. By Article 83 of the Constitution of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, a decision was made on the early termination of the powers of the Chairman of the Jokargy Kenes Murat Kamalov and dismissal from his post.

Issue of electing the Chairman of the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan was also discussed at the meeting. According to the legislation of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, a candidate for this position was recommended by the Council of Elders, consisting of deputies. In this regard, a Council of Elders was formed.

After consulting, members of the Council recommended the candidacy of Amanbay Tleubayevich Orinbayev for the post of Chairman of the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

The session was attended by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The Head of the state noted that as President he visited Karakalpakstan more than other regions, that is, 9 times, during which he often exchanged views with elders, entrepreneurs and youth.

During this period, 31 decrees and resolutions aimed at the comprehensive development of Karakalpakstan, were adopted. The number of business entities in the region has doubled, about 4.5 thousand investment projects have been launched.

In Karakalpakstan, the provision of drinking water has increased from 40 to 68 percent, coverage of preschool education – from 32 to 76 percent, per capita income has doubled. In 2017-2021, 26 thousand 400 housing units were built.

However, despite all the efforts and huge funds allocated to Karakalpakstan, there are still problems in such issues as drinking water, internal roads, electricity, unemployment, prices”, the President criticized.

The Head of the state proposed to hear the candidate’s vision regarding the development of the region before considering the proposed candidacy.

The candidate outlined his proposals for the development of entrepreneurship, the agricultural sector and the infrastructure of Karakalpakstan, increasing the number of industrial projects, social protection of the population, education and youth support.

The President approved these plans and instructed to reduce the rates of taxes on profit, turnover, property and land tax by 2 times in Karakalpakstan to implement them.

Instructions were given to reduce the acreage for cotton and grain with the allocation of 2 hectares to each family, to create an Industrial Technopark and business zones in the districts in Nukus, to repair roads, improve electricity, gas and water supply.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, taking into account the leadership abilities, patriotism and human qualities of Amanbay Orinbayev, agreed on the candidacy.

“Your only task is to satisfy people. It is necessary to visit every district and village, create decent conditions for the population”, the Head of the state noted.

Deputies of the Jokargy Kenes and public members delivered speeches and supported the candidate.

An Accounting Commission was formed. By secret ballot, Amanbay Orinbayev was unanimously elected Chairman of the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

“Having shown high confidence, with great hopes for the future, we have elected a new Chairman”, the President noted. Having defined justice, honesty, loyalty, responsibility, initiative and dedication as important criteria of activity, holding this position, is obliged to faithfully serve the people and justify the trust placed in him. Our people are generous. We all have one Motherland. Only by uniting, we will reach the planned high milestones.

The session of the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan has ended.

Source: UzA