President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov announced this at the festive meeting dedicated to the 16th anniversary of Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Uzbek leader announces the priority issue for Uzbekistan in upcoming year at the ceremony dedicated to Constitution Day, which is marked on 8 December. During the year, the Government of Uzbekistan directs investments to the selected priority direction.

Uzbekistan observed the Year of Youth in 2008.