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Ziroathon HoshimovaSpouse of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Date of Birth: 04.12.1964
Country:  Uzbekistan |
Content:
- Ziyoatkhon Hoshimova: First Lady of Uzbekistan
- Early Life and Education
- Family Background
- Marriage and Family
- Public Appearances
- International Outreach
Ziyoatkhon Hoshimova: First Lady of Uzbekistan
Ziyoatkhon Hoshimova is the wife of Uzbekistan's current president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. She has been the First Lady of Uzbekistan since 2016.
Early Life and Education
Hoshimova was born in Kokand, Fergana Region. She graduated from the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Melioration with a degree in engineering economics.
Family Background
Hoshimova's father, Makhmudjon Hoshimov, was a prominent figure in Kokand. He was said to be one of the wealthiest and most influential people in the Fergana Valley. Little is known about her mother.
Marriage and Family
Hoshimova met her husband, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, while studying at the Tashkent Agricultural Institute. Despite her family's objections, they married in 1978. They have two daughters, Shahnoza and Saida, and a son, Miralisher.
Public Appearances
During the presidency of Islam Karimov, Hoshimova rarely appeared on state television or made public appearances. However, since her husband's election as president, she has accompanied him on several foreign trips and attended numerous state events.
International Outreach
Hoshimova is the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the International Public Foundation "Zamon". In a speech delivered on behalf of the foundation, she declared that disability "is no longer a medical problem, but a problem of human rights."
