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The participation of international organizations and foreign observers in elections is essential for the open and transparent conduct of democratic elections. At the same time, international election observation helps ensure the implementation of citizens' electoral rights, promotes bilateral exchange of knowledge and information on the practice of the electoral process, and serves as a basis for building strong international relations.

Seven years ago, Uzbekistan embarked on a new stage of development. During this period, a large number of cardinal reforms have been carried out in all spheres of the socio-political and economic life of the society.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will take part in the second meeting of the leaders of Central Asia and the European Union, which will be held on June 2 in the city of Cholpon-Ata (Kyrgyzstan).

With the election of Shavkat Mirziyoyev as head of state in 2016, Uzbekistan has significantly stepped up its policy in the Afghan direction. Since that time, the Afghan strategy of Uzbekistan has become even more meaningful, pragmatic and dynamic.

Experts will consider the best methods of eradicating poverty and the results of Uzbekistan's achievements, including their effectiveness, in order to further expansion of the acquired experience to developing countries.

A national referendum on the law on the new Constitution will be held in Uzbekistan on April 30, 2023. The updated Basic Law is intended to consolidate the country's strategic course for further reform of society and the state, which has had a positive impact on its foreign policy, primarily in the Central Asian region.

The modernization of the country and the building of the New Uzbekistan based on the principle “The society is the initiator of reforms” require the conduct of a national vote on constitutional reforms, adapting our Basic Law to today’s social realities and the logic of our accelerated reforms.

On February 23 this year, an international conference was held on the topic "Interaction and cooperation in the field of reliable protection of human rights and freedom" in connection with the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the institution of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman) at the Congress Center of the "Silk Road Samarkand" complex in the city of Samarkand.

Uzbekistan is a country with deep historical roots and rich culture. Every and each region of the country has its own unique natural, cultural and traditional heritage. Though Uzbekistan makes steps together with globalization and modernization, certain regions manage to preserve as well as promote local cuisine, customs and traditions.

The United States and its allies must take responsibility for the difficult situation in Afghanistan. This has been stated in a joint statement by the foreign ministers of countries neighboring Afghanistan, adopted following the fourth ministerial meeting in Samarkand.