Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- China’s leading state news agency Xinhua published the New Year’s greetings from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the people of Uzbekistan, Dunyo news agency reported.

“Sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, I congratulate you, all the multinational people of Uzbekistan, on the upcoming New Year. I express my deepest respect and best wishes to all of you. Through hard and tireless work, we have achieved significant results on the path of development in 2022. We have taken important steps in ensuring the interests of a person, his honor and dignity,” the agency quotes the text of congratulations from the head of Uzbekistan.

The President stressed that despite the global crisis and the difficult situation in the world, the economy of Uzbekistan continues to grow, Xinhua writes. Peace and tranquility, interethnic harmony and tolerance reign in the country. The authority of Uzbekistan in the world community is increasing.

The agency stressed that 2023 in Uzbekistan has been declared the Year of Caring for a Person and Quality Education.