Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis approved the candidacy of Behzod Musaev for the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Social Affairs.

Behzod Musaev previously headed the State Tax Committee of Uzbekistan.

The candidacy of Sherzod Kudbiev, who had previously served as adviser to the President of Uzbekistan, was approved for the post of head of the State Tax Committee.

These decisions were sent for consideration to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.