Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Uzbekistan plans to improve its position in the Transparency International index by 50 positions by 2030. This was stated by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the ceremony of presenting the award “For outstanding achievements in the fight against corruption.”

He recalled that in recent years, Uzbekistan has risen by 42 positions in the Transparency International index, taking the highest place in the region.

“We have set a goal for ourselves to increase our place in this ranking by another 50 positions by 2030,” said the head of Uzbekistan.

“This year we rose to 30th place in the Open Data Inventory ranking. In terms of the number of open data sources, Uzbekistan ranks 4th in the world,” he added.

Uzbekistan, according to the President, will develop and implement a National Strategy to Combat Corruption until 2030.

“We will pay special attention to further ensuring transparency of activities and increasing the accountability of government bodies, improving the open data system, strengthening the legal framework and institutional mechanisms of the sphere,” said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Uzbekistan will increase the potential of the Anti-Corruption Agency by strengthening close interaction with foreign specialized institutions, the President emphasized.

“Based on the most advanced international experience, new mechanisms will be introduced, the institution of “preliminary study” on facts of corruption - anti-corruption investigation,” he added.