Tashkent, June 24 -- President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has inked a new decree intended to intensify the fight against corruption. According to the document:

Starting from September 1, 2021, it is proposed to introduce the procedure for hiring on the basis of an open competition in state authorities and management bodies, state unitary enterprises and institutions, organizations with a state share of more than 50%.

By October 1, it is planned to develop proposals on establishing a list of officials and employees of state bodies and organizations who are strictly prohibited from engaging in entrepreneurial activity.

In addition, it is proposed to instruct the Cabinet of Ministers to submit a draft law providing for the invalidation of contrac...