31.08.2022

A festive event on the occasion of the 31st Anniversary of the Independence of Uzbekistan was held in Yangi Uzbekiston (‘the New Uzbekistan’) Park.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the celebrations and congratulated our people on this great day.

Thirty-one years ago, a new independent country called the «Republic of Uzbekistan» appeared on the world map.

Under the leadership of the First President of Uzbekistan, respected Islam Abduganievich Karimov, we declared our national independence to the whole world.

«Years and centuries shall pass, but the Independence Day, which has restored our national statehood, identity and human rights, underlying all of our achievements and goals, shall always be the greatest and dearest holiday for us and our future generations», Shavkat Mirziyoyev has said.

This holiday is precious to our people. The Independence was gained at the price of many deprivations and ordeals, tempered over the years in hard and patient work. Today in Uzbekistan people have become the highest value. The main requirement became the principle that «It is not the people who should serve the state bodies, but the state bodies that should serve the people».

Despite the negative consequences of the pandemic and the global crisis, our country is confidently moving along the path of building a free, prosperous and happy life. Industries and regions, the social sphere are developing.

The focus is on the preservation of the traditions and values between the generations, care for the elders. All conditions are being created so that the youth and women could study, acquire a profession, and develop their abilities. All of us are overwhelmed with pride for our national team, which at the recent World Chess Olympiad in India was awarded the high title of «Olympic champion» for the first time in history.

The authority of Uzbekistan in the international arena is also growing. Huge economic and social projects are being implemented in cooperation with foreign countries and organizations.

The President also welcomed the ambassadors of foreign countries and representatives of international organizations who took part in the ceremony.

Today, Uzbekistan is moving from a period of national revival to a period of national prosperity. The Development Strategy until 2026 is being implemented.

In his congratulatory speech, the President outlined his vision of what the New Uzbekistan should be like:

«The New Uzbekistan is a state that opens up to every citizen, to further improve his life, wide access to the public services, providing all the conditions for people to speak openly about their problems to solve them together, creating opportunities for ensuring justice, equality before the law of all citizens, regardless of their social status, which creates the necessary conditions for the development of entrepreneurship».

Analyzing the transformations taking place in the country, we can conclude that these aspects are indeed embodied in our lives. In his speech, the President outlined the following five main areas.

First, creating the most favorable conditions in education. For this, school curricula, teaching methods, textbooks content will be fundamentally revised, schools will be built, as well as the stimulation of the hard work of teachers and mentors will be continued.

Second, strengthening the independence of the judicial system. Any interference in the work of judges shall be severely punished, and all necessary conditions shall be created for their undisturbed work.

Third, developing the entrepreneurship. To do this, all barriers to private property and entrepreneurship shall be removed. A state administration shall be reformed, as well as state participation in the economy shall be drastically reduced.

Fourth, the population’s access to qualified medical services shall be expanded. In all regions, coverage of emergency medical care shall be increased and brought closer to the population.

Fifth, providing the population with clean potable water. The amount of investments in this industry shall be increased dramatically. The programs will be implemented to supply clean potable water to problem areas and improve its quality.

The confidence was expressed that, with the support of our courageous and hardworking people, these tasks will be effectively implemented, as well as that our New Constitution will be a People’s Basic Law, a real People’s Constitution.

«Today we set ourselves big and important goals in all spheres», the President said. «Having united even more strongly, our multinational people, as a single family, are confidently moving towards achieving high milestones. Indeed, this is the key to all our achievements.

The President expressed deep respect for our people, who support the reforms and selflessly implement them, and expressed his best wishes.

«Once again, I congratulate you, dear compatriots, on the 31st Anniversary of Independence of our dear Uzbekistan. I wish you sound health, well-being and prosperity to your families. May all our good dreams and hopes come true! May peace and tranquility always reign in our country. May our people be happy! May our Independence be eternal!» the President finished his speech.

The event continued with a festive concert program, which was broadcast on television throughout the country and gave compatriots a festive mood.