Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — During the ceremony dedicated to the 34th Independence Anniversary, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conferred special ranks on the heads of key state bodies, the press service of the President reported.

General Prosecutor Nigmatilla Yuldoshev was awarded the special rank of State Advisor of Justice, Class II.

Defense Minister Shukhrat Kholmukhamedov received the military rank of Lieutenant General, while Minister of Internal Affairs Aziz Tashpulatov was conferred the special rank of Lieutenant General.