Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, presidential candidate from the Movement of Entrepreneurs and Business People - the Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited polling station No. 59 in Tashkent on 9 July and voted in the elections.

As you know, following the referendum held on 30 April, the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan was adopted in a new edition, which consolidated the country’s status as a legal, secular and social state, and also increased the obligations of state bodies. The updated Constitution put forward new political, socio-economic tasks for the state authorities.

In this regard, the head of state addressed the people and, in accordance with Article 128 of the Constitution, called early presidential elections. This decision was supported by the chambers of the Oliy Majlis, political parties and members of the public.

The Central Electoral Commission registered candidates from 4 political parties. 14 constituencies and 19,000 polling stations were formed. All candidates have equal and free conditions for participation in the elections.

Presidential elections are an important political event that is of decisive importance for the current life and future of the country, the well-being of our people. Deeply aware of this, citizens take an active part in the elections.

The elections are observed by 749 observers from 47 states and 15 authoritative international organizations, the voting process is widely covered by the media.