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Bobir Islamov

Geologist and Uzbek state official; Minister of Mining Industry and Geology since December 2022 and chairman of the State Committee for Geology and Mineral Resources in 2017–2022.

Occupation:
Politician, Minister
Born:
1984
Birthplace:
Tashkent

Biography

Bobir Farkhodovich Islamov was born in 1984 in Tashkent. A geologist by training, he graduated in 2005 from Tashkent State Technical University in the geology, prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits programme, and in 2010 from the Banking and Finance Academy.

From 28 July 2017 he headed the State Committee of Uzbekistan for Geology and Mineral Resources. In July 2022 he still addressed a meeting as the committee's chairman, reporting on the sector's work.

Since December 2022 he has been Minister of Mining Industry and Geology. On 21 November 2024 the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis approved his candidacy for the post in the renewed cabinet.

As minister he deals with geological exploration, critical minerals and international cooperation in mining; in 2025 he discussed joint geological projects with representatives of Türkiye and other countries. Since 2022 he has also chaired the Rowing & Canoe Federation of Uzbekistan.

Education

Career

Life path

  1. 1984
    Birth

    Born in Tashkent.

  2. 2005
    Tashkent State Technical University

    Graduated in geology, prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits.

  3. 2010
    Banking and Finance Academy

    Graduated from the academy.

  4. 2017
    State Committee for Geology and Mineral Resources

    Chairman of the committee from 28 July.

  5. 2022
    Rowing & Canoe Federation

    Chairman of the Rowing & Canoe Federation of Uzbekistan from August.

  6. 2022
    Minister of Mining Industry and Geology

    Minister from December.

  7. 2024
    Cabinet reappointment

    On 21 November the Legislative Chamber approved his candidacy as minister.

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