Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Sultonali Rakhmatov, an Honored Cultural Worker of Uzbekistan and a well-known composer, has passed away at the age of 55.

The Ministry of Culture announced his death, noting his significant contribution to the nation’s musical heritage.

Rakhmatov’s works, including the songs “Uzbekistan,” “My Uzbekistan,” and “Hello, Uzbekistan,” were frequently performed on television, at official ceremonies, festive concerts, and public celebrations.

For many years, he worked tirelessly in the field of pop music and composition, leaving a lasting mark on the cultural life of the country.