Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has departed for the city of Nukus to take part in the mourning ceremonies in tribute to the Chairman of the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Hero of Uzbekistan Musa Erniyazov.

Erniyazov Musa Tajetdinovich, a famous statesman and public figure, chairman of the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, deputy chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, died today in Nukus at the age of 73.