The FIC Secretariat, set up with the assistance of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, is a standing body which provides technical support to the daily activities of the Council.
The FIC Secretariat organizes the work of the FIC plenary and interim sessions, working groups, and other activities of the FIC.
The Secretariat is composed of a full-time Head of the Secretariat, Programme Coordinator, Economic Expert, and Administrative Assistant.

Aziz Gafurov
Head of the Secretariat
- a.gafurov@fics.uz
- +998 77 070 77 11
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Aziz Gafurov is an experienced executive with over 15 years
of expertise in audit, consulting, strategic management, and investment
advisory. He has worked extensively with international investors, financial
institutions, and businesses across Uzbekistan, the CIS, and Europe. Mr.
Gafurov has held leadership roles in both the private and public sectors,
contributing to economic reforms, business development, and financial due
diligence. He has also been instrumental in launching major investment projects
and strengthening Uzbekistan’s financial and business environment.
Mr. Gafurov holds a Ph.D. in economic sciences and multiple
professional certifications, including in audit, banking, and finance. His
expertise spans risk management, corporate strategy, and regulatory frameworks.
As Head of Secretariat, he plays a key role in facilitating investor relations,
policy coordination, and institutional development.

Dmitriy Neudachin
Programme Coordinator
- d.neudachin@fics.uz
- +998 77 070 77 11
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Dmitriy Neudachin has extensive experience in strategic planning, public administration reform, and the development of financial markets. Prior to his current role, he held various positions at the Agency for Strategic Reforms under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, where he developed key strategic documents, coordinated major projects, and led public administration reforms in collaboration with international partners.
Before joining the Agency, Dmitriy served as the Head of Strategic Planning at the Republican Stock Exchange “Toshkent,” where he focused on developing a growth strategy, optimizing processes, and strengthening international cooperation.
Dmitriy holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Seoul National University and a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Commercial Law from Westminster University. He is certified in Financial Modeling (FMVA) and Project Management (PMP). Dmitriy has working proficiency in Uzbek, Russian, English, and French.

Avazbek Mullajonov
Economic Expert
- a.mullajonov@fics.uz
- +998 77 070 77 11
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Avazbek has more than 15 years of professional experience in the field of foreign economic relations, investments and energy. Before joining the FIC Secretariat Mr. Mullajonov served as the Deputy Head of Investment Climate Department and Head of Department for Cooperation with Turkish Republic at the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan. He also has expertise in energy, oil and gas sectors.
Mr. Mullajonov holds a master’s degree in International Business from Ajou University and a master’s in Management from the Tashkent State University of Economics.

Gulnoza Usmonova
Administrative Assistant
- g.usmonova@fics.uz
- +998 77 070 77 11
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Prior to joining the FIC Secretariat, Gulnoza served as an Administrative Assistant at the Embassy of Italy in Tashkent.
Gulnoza holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Italian languages from Uzbekistan State University of World Language University, and certificates of different language and cultural programs from Perugia University in Italy.