Shavkat Mirziyoyev: We are able to open a new glorious page in the history of our people
24/01/2020 13:53
Shavkat Mirziyoyev: We are able to open a new glorious page in the history of our people
24/01/2020 13:53
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of Shavkat Mirziyoyev in his Address to the Oliy Majlis touched upon issues of strengthening interethnic harmony and developing international cooperation:
“I propose in connection with the International Friendship Day, which is celebrated on 30 July, to hold in our country the first Friendship Week and the International Forum-Festival “Friendship”.
On the agenda should always be issues of bringing to the general public the truly humanistic essence of the Islamic religion, proclaiming the values of peace, friendship and harmony, and affirming in our lives the noble idea of "Enlightenment - against ignorance."
This year, international scientific and practical conferences and other events on religious tolerance will be organized, as well as dedicated to the life and scientific heritage of the great scholar-Muhadis Imam Bukhari, the outstanding theologian Abu Mansur Moturidi and the successor of his work, Abu Muin Nasafi.
We have a lot of work to reconstruct the memorial complex of Imam Bukhari in Samarkand on the basis of a unique project.
At the same time, we should celebrate at the highest organizational level the 700th anniversary of the birth of the great thinker Bahouddin Naqshband.
In recent years, within the framework of the policy of humanism carried out in our country, important work has been carried out to return to normal life citizens who have ignorantly strayed from the right path.
And this year we will continue to implement measures to identify and solve social problems, social adaptation of people who are involved in religious extremist activities and sincerely repenting.
The rapidly changing difficult and alarming situation, conflicts in different regions of the world require us to always be vigilant, ready to defend our Motherland, the peaceful and calm life of our people and to adequately respond to all challenges and threats.
At a recent meeting of the Security Council under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, we identified priority tasks and practical measures in this direction. I am sure that the Armed Forces of our country will ensure the effective implementation of the tasks.
We will continue the large-scale work we have begun to strengthen our open, pragmatic and deeply thought-out foreign policy that meets our national interests. We will expand cooperation with all countries of the near and far abroad.
In this regard, I consider it necessary to draw your attention to the following priorities.
First. We should further strengthen relations of friendship, good neighborliness and strategic partnership with the countries of Central Asia in all areas.
Second. It is necessary to further develop political, trade, economic, investment, transport, communication, cultural and humanitarian ties with the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, the United States of America, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the states of the European Union and Asia.
Third. We will intensify multilateral cooperation within the framework of the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking states and other authoritative international structures.
In the field of deepening international cooperation in resolving the Aral Sea problem, we have high hopes for the Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Human Security organized under the auspices of the United Nations for the Aral Sea region.
We intend to consistently promote the issue of Uzbekistan’s membership in the period 2021-2023 in the United Nations Human Rights Council.
At the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly, we proposed the development of an International Convention on the Rights of Youth. I propose dedicating youth rights to the upcoming Samarkand Human Rights Forum this year and discussing the draft of this convention there. The adoption of a National Human Rights Strategy should also be accelerated.
Fourth. It is necessary to further increase the effectiveness of Uzbekistan’s participation in the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
The chairmanship of Uzbekistan in the Commonwealth of Independent States in 2020 has historical significance for us. We are taking every opportunity to expand economic cooperation in the Commonwealth, increase the effectiveness of the decisions taken by the organization and further strengthen humanitarian ties between the participating countries.
The development of relations within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will remain one of the important directions of foreign policy of Uzbekistan.
In addition, this year bilateral and multilateral summits are expected to be held with the leaders of several CIS countries, Central Asia, the European Union and Asia.
Within their framework, the adoption of promising projects and programs that meet the interests of our people is envisaged.
I take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude to the representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organizations accredited in our country who are making a worthy contribution to strengthening cooperation with the Republic of Uzbekistan.
In 2020, the 75th anniversary of the Victory in World War II will be widely celebrated on an international scale.
We are rightfully proud of the enormous contribution that our courageous and noble people have made to this great victory.
In total, more than 1.5 million sons and daughters of Uzbekistan fought for peace and freedom in this bloody war, every third of them did not return home, to their relatives and friends. Our people will never forget their feat, as well as the dedication of those who worked in the rear.
Our duty is to honor war and labor veterans not only on holidays, but also on an ongoing basis, always taking care of them, their health and well-being. This year, attention to this issue will be further strengthened. In particular, we will create conditions so that veterans can strengthen their health in the best sanatoriums of the country.
Extensive work is being carried out to perpetuate the heroism and resilience of our people during the war through the art of cinema, theater, in fiction and journalistic works, as well as the organization of scientific research, bringing to the public, especially youth, the enduring significance of the great feat of our fathers and grandfathers.
In particular, a new Victory Park is being built in Almazar district of Tashkent.
We must organize comprehensive, at the highest level, preparations for the celebration of the Day of Remembrance and Honors - the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory.
Three years ago, we began the crucial work of deep modernization and renewal of our country at a new stage of national development.
On this path, relying on the enormous intellectual potential, strengths and capabilities of our people, we have achieved the first, but very important and significant results.
Now we have to consolidate this success, to decisively go forward, to achieve even higher milestones.
Today, reforms and transformations in the country have become irreversible and are entering a decisive phase. The main criterion for all our activities is the real result. In this regard, the year 2020 will be a special exam for all of us, a year of testing for strength and increased responsibility.
Yesterday’s successes and results do not satisfy us anymore - today Uzbekistan has changed dramatically, the world outlook of the people has changed radically.
Reforms that produce real results are supported and approved by the people. And no one can stop such transformations, such a dynamic process.
But most importantly, we must ensure that the results of reforms are felt in every day life of every family, all of our compatriots.
For this, leaders at all levels are required, not chasing percentages and numbers, to direct their work to ensure the vital interests of each person.
Only then will our respected veterans, dear women, the younger generation, our entire multinational people approve of the current course of democratic reforms.
I think that it is from this point of view that we should approach the fulfillment of the tasks set in this Message.
The new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers together with regional leaders should ensure their unconditional implementation and report quarterly to the Oliy Majlis.
The Presidential Administration and the Government are instructed to deeply work out the draft state program for 2020 with the chambers of the Oliy Majlis within 20 days and submit it for approval.
I want to draw your attention to another important issue.
Over the past three years, legal foundations and ample opportunities have been created to ensure freedom of speech, the comprehensive development of the media, and the unhindered work of journalists and bloggers.
We will continue to continue the formation of the necessary conditions for the free activity of the representatives of the “fourth power”, objective coverage of the ongoing reforms in the country and the wide dissemination of information about them to domestic and foreign public.
I am ready to always and comprehensively support professional journalists in open coverage of problems and shortcomings in the field.
In one of the hadiths, the great Imam Bukhari quotes the wise words: “Deeds - according to intentions.”
Indeed, work begun with pure thoughts will certainly bring good results.
Today, together with our hardworking, persistent and noble people, we set ourselves lofty goals and big tasks.
Each of us must be well aware: we are a people with a great history, great culture, who are not afraid of any trials, with honor overcoming any difficulties on the way to a free and prosperous life.
If we work together, in a united and conscientious way, we will be able to conquer any, the highest frontiers, open a new glorious page in the history of our people.
In realizing the priority goals and objectives defined in today’s Address, I rely primarily on our hardworking and generous people, our purposeful youth, on all compatriots who work selflessly for the prosperity of our native Uzbekistan.
Once again, I wish you all good health, inexhaustible strength and energy, success and family happiness.
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