Uzbek President’s Independence Day message published
01/09/2016 15:53
Uzbek President’s Independence Day message published
01/09/2016 15:53
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- National information agency of Uzbekistan (UzA) published a congratulatory message of the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov to the people of the country in connection with the 25th anniversary of the state independence of Uzbekistan.
In his message, the Uzbek leader congratulated people of Uzbekistan with the 25th anniversary of the state independence of Uzbekistan, which opened new page in the long history of the country, freed it from the shackles of totalitarian regime and gave the opportunity to build a free and prosperous life.
In his message, the Uzbek leader underlined that attainment of independence is not easy. He called remember and honor, those who fight for independence.
Islam Karimov also recalled difficult times after independence and food shortages. However, the Uzbek people overcame problems to go forward to achieve “our goals” – to build free and democratic country and move to market economy, as well s form civil society.
The message said that life is showing that Uzbekistan selected correct development path. The message noted that economy of Uzbekistan rose six times in independence years, share of industry in economy rose from 14% to 34%. Uzbek President said that economic growth of Uzbekistan remained at the level of at least 8% in last 11 years despite financial-economic crisis in the world. He said that the economic growth in 2016 will remain in the same level as the calculations for the first half 2016 shows.
The maternal death decrease by 3.2 times, children mortality – 3.4 times, he said. During these years, the life expectancy in Uzbekistan grew from 66 to 73.5, while among women reached to 76. Islam Karimov said that it is expected that number of Uzbek people reached 32 million by the end of 2016, growing by 12 million people during independence years. All these were achieved due to heroic work of Uzbek people, he added.
Uzbek President said that the country should continue started reforms and modernize country, as well as improve its competitiveness and deepen economic reforms. He said that further preferences should be provided to improve development of small and private businesses, attract foreign investments and high technologies.
In his message, Islam Karimov also mention about security threats from terrorism, extremism and drug trafficking. He said that Uzbekistan should ensure security and protection of borders of Uzbbekistan.
Uzbek leader recalled that Uzbekistan’s foreign policy is based on non-interference to internal affairs and conflicts should be resolved via peaceful negotiations and political tools.
He stated that Uzbekistan will not join military-political blocks and alliances and will not allow to place foreign military bases in Uzbekistan and send Uzbek troops to foreign states. He said that this is the only correct approach for Uzbekistan.
President also recalled excellent achievements of the Uzbek athletes at Rio Games, who won 4 gold, 2 silver and 7 bronze medals. He expressed his gratitude to the Uzbek athletes, their parents and coaches for such achievement.
Uzbek leader wished peace, well-being, happiness and prosperity to the people of Uzbekistan.
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