A new day, a new couple, a breath of new life

These days, our country seems to have turned into a huge festive square. In towns and villages, people joyfully welcome Navruz.

This spring, nature is generous with gifts. Today there are fertile rains in our country. At such moments, our ancestors talked about a good start to the year and wished farmers productivity and abundance to the whole nation.

This year, the main celebration of Navruz was held at the Humo Arena complex.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the event and congratulated the people.

"It gives me great pleasure to sincerely congratulate you, the entire multinational people of Uzbekistan, on the long-awaited Navruz holiday," the President said.

The Head of State noted that Navruz's philosophy is deeply intertwined with our aspirations and practical affairs.

Thanks to the noble work of our people, modern enterprises, comfortable houses, social and cultural facilities, roads and bridges, squares and gardens are being built. The country is changing and becoming more beautiful every day. Respect for the honor and dignity of a person as the highest value, ensuring his vital interests, social protection, support for needy segments of the population, and caring for every compatriot, regardless of nation, language and religion, is increasingly being asserted.

Thanks to the atmosphere of friendship, harmony and good-neighborliness prevailing in the country, and a peaceful foreign policy, Uzbekistan's authority in the international arena is increasing.

Navruz, symbolizing the rebirth of nature, is in harmony with youth. In order to further inspire our youth to do good deeds, give them strength and energy, this year has been declared the Year of Support for Youth and Business in the country. 36.5 trillion soums and $460 million have been allocated to achieve the goals set in this year's State Program.  In general, about 2 million citizens will receive support within the framework of all business programs this year.

The President noted the achievements of our youth at international subject Olympiads, festivals of culture and art, in the field of information technology and sports, wishing them success in their future activities and competitions.

The spirit of Navruz is especially evident in the life of the mahallas.

Councils for the support of mahallas, the Association of Mahallas of Uzbekistan and its territorial divisions have been established. As a result of targeted work over the past two years, the poverty rate in Uzbekistan has decreased from 17 to 11 percent. A significant contribution to this was made by the provision of preferential loans to almost 900 thousand residents, subsidies to more than 200 thousand citizens and the allocation of 200 thousand hectares of land for cultivation to almost 700 thousand families.

Since this year, a new experience has been introduced in the Saykhunabad district of the Syrdarya region. Its essence lies in the effective use of household plots, providing owners with the necessary funds and resources, assistance in finding markets for products, organizing small-scale industries in each family and mahalla, expanding services and services.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev stressed that there are 510 thousand hectares of private plots in our country, which represents a huge untapped potential. Active people will be supported by the state, in particular, grants from 300 million to 1 billion soums will be allocated to entrepreneurs who purchase, process and export products grown in households.

- The support of the mahalla and its further development will be constantly in the spotlight. After all, the mahalla is a fortress of kindness and harmony. After all, the mahalla is a stronghold of friendship and kindness. The mahalla is a mirror of the soul of our people, the creator," Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

The Head of State congratulated everyone on March 22 - the Day of Workers of the mahalla system.

The festive event was also attended by ambassadors of foreign states and representatives of international organizations. The President congratulated them on March 21, the International Day of Navruz, and addressed warm greetings and congratulations to their peoples.

The current Navruz takes place on the blessed days of the month of Ramadan, which gives the holiday a special spirit and increases its importance.

- In these wonderful moments of spring, following the precepts of the great ancestors, filled with pure thoughts and hopes, we say: may our every day be beautiful like Navruz, blessed and wise like Navruz! – the President wished at the end of his speech.

The celebration continued with a large concert program.

After the celebration, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in folk festivals, watched the performances of national cultural centers and folklore and ethnographic ensembles.

- This is art, our traditions have deep historical roots. They are based on great culture and enlightenment. Thank you for preserving and continuing this legacy. The power of holidays lies in their harmony with our national values," Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

Navruz is equally loved by representatives of all nationalities and nationalities. Today, representatives of more than 130 nations and nationalities live in peace and harmony in our country, making their worthy contribution to the prosperity of the country. There are 38 friendship societies and 153 national cultural centers in the regions.

The Head of State also visited exhibitions and listened to the musical works of these centers. He had sincere conversations with representatives of various nationalities, expressing his good wishes to them.