The report said the participants in the meeting learnt about Karimov’s election programme; Karimov, who made a speech at the meeting, is also quoted as praising Qashqadaryo.

Those who made speeches at the meeting noted that the great work carried out to strengthen the country’s independence, ensure social and political stability and economic development was credited to Islam Karimov.

They especially stressed that supporting the candidacy of Islam Karimov was a reliable guarantee for the consistent continuation of the large-scale changes being carried out in all spheres, for greater economic development and improvement in the well-being of our people.