An experienced diplomat with extensive expertise in international relations and strategic leadership within Uzbekistan’s Foreign Office. He has held key positions, including Chief of the Executive Office at Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Latvia, Finland, Estonia, and Lithuania, where he fostered strong bilateral partnerships. With nearly two decades dedicated to advancing Uzbekistan-U.S. relations, he served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy in Washington, D.C., and held leadership roles at the MFA and the Center for Foreign Policy Research.

In his current non-governmental role, Ambassador Sultanov continues to contribute to Uzbekistan's reform efforts, drawing on his diplomatic experience and public service background to support progressive change and strengthen international ties.