President of UzbekistanIslam Karimov familiarized with newly constructed objects in the city of Tashkent on 28 August, UzA reported.

The head of the state got acquainted with the new 2.2-km road linking the capital’s Yunusabad and Mirzo-Ulughbek districts.

The construction of the road and the 16.5-m-high railway flyover started in February and was completed on 15 August.

The junction solved the problems related to trains crossing the road and ensured non-stop traffic of the motor and railway transport.

President Karimov also visited the new branch of the Russian state oil and gas university named after Gubkin in Tashkent.

University buildings occupying the territory of 10 ha were reconstructed during the works, which started early this year. The branch has a modern gym, a students’ house and a staff hotel.

The main goal of opening the Russian university’s branch in Tashkent is preparation of highly qualified specialists for the oil and gas sector.

President Karimov met students and professors of the university. More than 100 students have been accepted to the educational institution this year.