Uzbek Senate Elects New Chairman
February 24, 2006
President Islam Karimov (file photo) (AFP)
Elgizar Sabirov, who headed the Senate's defense committee, replaces Murat Sharifkhodjev.
Addressing the Senate, Uzbek President Islam Karimov praised Sharifkhodjev's work, but said ill-health was preventing him from continuing.
The Senate is due today to discuss ratification of a union treaty with Russia and approval of resolutions on Uzbekistan joining the Eurasian Economic Community.
(ITAR-TASS)