Uzbekistan Holds First Parliamentary Session Post-Elections

The event marked a significant

milestone in the country’s legislative

and political history

Foreing Desk

Tashkent: The first session of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of Uzbekistan, following the recent elections, convened in the capital, Tashkent. The event marked a significant milestone in the country’s legislative and political history.

The session began with the National Anthem and was officially opened by Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Zayniddin Nizamkhodzhaev. A temporary secretariat, a counting commission, and a supervisory group for electronic vote counting were established. The CEC Chairman presented the election results, with Nuriddin Ismoilov elected as Speaker through a secret ballot.

President’s Vision for the Legislative Chamber

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the deputies, congratulating them on their election. He noted the historical importance of the elections, which were the first held under the updated Constitution using a mixed electoral system.

The newly-elected Legislative Chamber comprises 150 deputies, including 57 women and 11 individuals under 35. Nearly 60% of the lower house’s composition has been renewed, reflecting the evolving political landscape.

In his speech, Mirziyoyev emphasized the need for legislative efforts to address urgent societal issues. He proposed key reforms, including:

• Establishing public councils under each committee to enhance civil society dialogue.
• Strengthening cooperation between parliamentary committees and ministries.
• Supporting private education, energy sector investments, and introducing compulsory health insurance.
• Boosting the opposition’s guaranteed rights within parliamentary proceedings.

Legislative Initiatives and Oversight

Mirziyoyev stressed the importance of quality parliamentary control, particularly over the execution of the State Budget. He called for strengthening oversight by requiring government reports to include audit reviews under the updated Budget Code.

He also highlighted the need to improve lawmaking with direct enforcement mechanisms and foster close engagement between deputies and their constituencies.

Parliament’s Role in National Progress

Calling deputies “servants of the people,” Mirziyoyev urged them to focus on societal harmony, youth patriotism, and Uzbekistan’s international standing. He emphasized that the “voice of a deputy is the voice of the people,” encouraging the new parliament to prioritize the nation’s future.

The session concluded with party leaders and deputies sharing their visions, with resolutions on the agenda unanimously adopted.