Shavkat Mirziyoyev is the current President of Uzbekistan, having taken office in December 2016. He succeeded Islam Karimov, the country's first president, after Karimov's death. Mirziyoyev previously served as the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan from 2003 to 2016, where he focused on economic reforms and modernization. Since becoming president, Mirziyoyev has implemented various reforms aimed at improving the economy, enhancing human rights, and increasing foreign investment. His administration has worked to strengthen diplomatic relations with neighboring countries and promote regional cooperation, marking a shift from the more isolationist policies of his predecessor.