Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- A mourning ceremony was held in the city of Nukus in memory of the Hero of Uzbekistan Musa Erniyazov.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the ceremony and expressed deep condolences to the family of the deceased and our people.

The head of state noted that Musa Erniyazov, for his almost half-century activity, won the respect of people as an outstanding leader and personality, selflessly working to increase the economic potential of Karakalpakstan, improve cities and villages, improve the life of the population.

 - To live and work in Karakalpakstan, where the Aral catastrophe occurred, is a real feat. Musa Erniyazov was the heroic leader of such a heroic people. This is evidenced by his activity in a very responsible and honorable position of the Chairman of the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan for 18 years, - said the head of our state.

It was noted that when he was the Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Musa Erniyazov made a significant contribution to the development and implementation of laws important for the development of all regions of our country.

- By the grace of Allah Almighty, Musa left this world on the bright days of the celebration of Eid al-Adha, on Friday. This person, dear to all of us, left a good name, a good legacy and memories of himself. The sages say: "to die for the sake of the people is not death, but a new birth." The name of Musa Erniyazov, the fond memory of him will forever be inscribed in history, - emphasized Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Speakers at the ceremony Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Karakalpakstan Kakhraman Sariev, Deputy Minister for Support of Mahalla and Family of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sharap Usnatdinov, Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper "Korakalpok adabiyoti", member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis Gulistan Annakhodmcheva region , head of the Karakalpakstan department of the Agency for Youth Affairs of Uzbekistan, member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis Abatbay Daniyarov warmly recalled the multifaceted activities of Musa Erniyazov for the benefit of the people and their good deeds.

Members of the Senate, deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, representatives of the Presidential Administration and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, deputies of the Jokargy Kenes, members of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and representatives of the general public paid tribute to the memory of the deceased, laid flowers at his portrait.

Surahs from the Koran were read.

The memory of the Hero of Uzbekistan, a prominent state and public figure, a sincere and selfless person Musa Erniyazov will forever remain in the heart of our people.