The President presented high state awards

In accordance with the decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the occasion of the thirty-second anniversary of independence, many of our compatriots were awarded honorary titles, orders and medals, as well as a group of foreign investors - the Order of "Dystlik".

On August 30, the ceremony of awarding these awards took place at the Kuksaroy residence.

At the beginning, the Head of our state Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated the participants of the ceremony on Independence Day and expressed his best wishes. It was noted that over the past years our country has passed a huge path of development, transformations have covered all spheres.

- In continuation of actions aimed at ensuring the interests of the people and exalting the honor and dignity of a person, we have developed the strategy "Uzbekistan – 2030". More than 1 million proposals were received for his project, which was put up for discussion. What does this indicate? That our people are not indifferent to their future. About which direction we should work in and what shortcomings there are. For us, this is a "road map". The people are the main arbiter of the state," the President said.

The strategy defines the tasks of strengthening the independence of our country and its peaceful life, forming a strong economy, ensuring the well-being and well-being of our people, educating the younger generation with comprehensively developed personalities.

- Simply put, our goal is the same: to build a New Uzbekistan so that it would be a pleasure to live and work in it, - said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The basis for this is primarily the peace and stability reigning in our country. Our people appreciate this and live in the spirit of creative work. New modern industrial enterprises are being launched. Important results are being achieved in the field of science, technology, and services. By the end of 2022, the country's economic growth rate was 5.7 percent.

Today, housing, roads and bridges, medical institutions, kindergartens and schools, cultural and sports facilities are being built in all regions. Despite the vagaries of nature, farmers achieve high yields, ensure food security and abundance on the table of the population.

Speaking about all this, the President mentioned the wise words of the great thinker Alisher Navoi: "Living by the cares of people is the most important criterion of humanity." 

The embodiment of this can be seen in the care provided for socially vulnerable segments of the population, including representatives of the older generation, women and youth. Thanks to measures to support low-income families, high-quality education, training in modern professions, and improving infrastructure, the level of poverty in the republic is steadily decreasing.

The Head of State also noted the transformations in the mahalla, the growing civic activity. 

– We have been establishing a direct dialogue with the people from the very first day. We organize work in many areas directly in the mahalla. Why? The mahalla is the foundation of our statehood. Peace and tranquility in 9 thousand 400 mahallas means peace and tranquility in the whole country. Imagine what changes will happen if investments, education with upbringing, construction, and landscaping begin with a mahalla! For example, the “Open Budget” - people themselves point out problematic issues, vote and control themselves. That is why we will resolutely continue the development of the mahalla system," Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

The President named those gathered for the ceremony by name and congratulated them on their awards. He noted that he appreciates them as real builders of the New Uzbekistan, thanked them for their selfless work and an example for young people.

- What is happiness? This is when a person is healthy, surrounded by the care of children, when they respect you in the family and among people, appreciate you and your honest work. All our people are proud of you and look at you with admiration. I wish that this respect and honor never leave you," Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

Then the solemn presentation of honorary titles, orders and medals took place.

As you know, the Order "Imom Bukhoriy" was established on the initiative of the President to strengthen national identity. Two of our outstanding compatriots who showed spiritual feats in the name of preserving the Islamic religion in the country and the region, studying and bringing to Muslims the scientific heritage of their ancestors, the late muftis, sheikhs Zievuddinkhon ibn Eshon Bobokhon and Muhammad Sodiq Muhammad Yusuf were awarded the Order of "Imom Bukhoriy" of the highest degree. Their children received these awards at the event.

The award was also given to distinguished representatives of the older generation, civil servants, scientists and teachers, entrepreneurs, industrialists, artists, military, athletes and coaches.

The President congratulated them and addressed warm words to them. 

 – Looking at your open faces, happy eyes, inexhaustible energy, to be honest, I feel such joy, as if I myself received an award. I wish that the high awards and badges shining on your chest inspire you to new achievements," the President said.

The awardees thanked for the high attention and expressed their best wishes to the people of our country.