The Uzbek leader signed a resolution “On institution of memorable badges “O’zbekiston Respublikasi Qurolli Kuchlariga 20 yil” on 31 October 2011.

The document was adopted to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Uzbekistan Armed Forces and encourage military personnel, who contributed to defense capabilities of the country and formation of the Armed Forces.

Islam Karimov entrusted Cabinet of Ministers to mint 10,000 units of memorable badges till 20 December 2011 and certificates to them.

Memorable badges “O’zbekiston Respublikasi Qurolli Kuchlariga 20 yil” will be awarded to citizens, who contributed to strengthening of defense power and formation of Armed Forces, military personnel, who participated in military operations to defend territorial integrity of Uzbekistan, etc.