Behzod Anvarovich Musaev (born 1973) is an Uzbek statesman and economist who currently serves as the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan. He has held several high-ranking positions within the Uzbek government, including Minister of Health and Chairman of the State Tax Committee.
Early Life and Education Behzod Musaev was born in 1973. He graduated from the Tashkent State University of Economics in 1995, specializing in finance and credit.
Career Musaev has had a long and distinguished career in public service, primarily in economic and financial sectors before transitioning to health administration.
- Early Career: He began his career in the financial system, working in various positions within the Ministry of Finance. He served as the Chairman of the Pension Fund, demonstrating his early involvement in social welfare and financial management.
- Deputy Minister of Finance: Prior to 2018, Musaev held the position of Deputy Minister of Finance, playing a significant role in the country's financial policies.
- Chairman of the State Tax Committee (2018-2020): From 2018 to 2020, he served as the Chairman of the State Tax Committee. During his tenure, he was involved in reforms aimed at modernizing the tax system and improving tax administration in Uzbekistan.
- Minister of Health (2020-2024): In November 2020, Behzod Musaev was appointed as the Minister of Health. His leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent healthcare reforms were notable aspects of his time in this role. He focused on strengthening the primary healthcare system, improving the quality of medical services, and enhancing the pharmaceutical sector.
- Deputy Prime Minister (2024-Present): In February 2024, Behzod Musaev was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a position he currently holds.