Uzbekistan General Information - Government - Executive power

Executive power

The Cabinet of Ministries is the executive branch of power in the Republic of Uzbekistan. President forms the Cabinet of Ministries. Upon proposal by President, the candidacy of Prime Minister is considered and approved by both chambers of Oliy Majlis.

The head of government of the Republic of Karakalpakstan is a member of the Cabinet of Ministries.

Cabinet of Ministries provides for effective work of economy, social and spiritual spheres, execution of laws, and other resolutions by Oliy Majlis, decrees, resolutions and orders issues by the President of Uzbekistan.

In accordance with current legislature, Cabinet of Ministries also issues resolutions and orders, binding for execution on the entire territory of the country by all bodies, enterprises, institutions, organizations, authorities, and citizens.

Cabinet of Ministries lays its authorities before newly elected Oliy Majlis.

Law defines the activity and competence of the Cabinet of Ministries.