According to the PGO press service, Kholmakhmatov previously served as head of the public reception office of the president in Kashkadarya region.

In addition, Shukhrat Uzakov has been appointed Deputy Prosecutor General - Chief Military Prosecutor of Uzbekistan.

Prior to his appointment, Uzakov worked as head of the public reception office of the president in Samarkand region.

Both posts, according to the website of the Prosecutor General’s Office, were vacant.