Prospects bright for economic development
The Embassy of Uzbekistan contributed the below article on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the country's Independence Day. ― ED.
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
After gaining independence, Uzbekistan took a worthy place in the world community. Over the years, great creative work has been carried out. Human honor and dignity are exalted, the wellbeing of the people is ensured, and the appearance of our cities and villages has radically changed. Due to independence, we gained freedom, and revived ancient traditions. All this is directly connected with the name of the founder of independent Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov. The great political leader Islam Karimov left an independent and prosperous country to our people.
This noble work, taking into account modern requirements, is consistently and systematically being continued by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Uzbekistan is implementing foreign policy based on the principles of peace and cooperation, mutual interest, respect and trust, without interference in the internal affairs of other states.
Measures that are being taken in Uzbekistan on further strengthening cooperation with neighboring countries are worthy of special attention. A vivid embodiment of these efforts is the fact that the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev made the first state visits to neighboring countries.
The ideas and initiatives forwarded by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the Action Strategy defined for 2017-2021, are opening wide opportunities for deepening socioeconomic reforms, further strengthening trade, and economic and investment cooperation with other states.
Today, Uzbekistan is demonstrating a steady pace of development in all spheres under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Effective multilateral foreign policy serves as an important factor in increasing the export potential and expanding economic opportunities of Uzbekistan.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev was born on July 24, 1957, in Zaamin District of Jizzakh Region to a family of doctors. He is an Uzbek by nationality, with a higher education. In 1981, he graduated from the Tashkent Institute of Engineers of Irrigation and Mechanization of Agriculture and earned a degree in mechanical engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Technical Sciences, and is an associate professor.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev started his career in 1981 at the Tashkent Institute of Engineers of Irrigation and Mechanization of Agriculture, where he served as a junior research fellow, senior lecturer, associate professor and vice rector for academic affairs.
In 1990, he was elected deputy of the Supreme Council of the Republic. He served as chairman of the Credentials Committee.
In 1992, Shavkat Mirziyoyev was appointed khokim (governor) of Mirzo Ulugbek District of the city of Tashkent. From 1996 to 2001, he served as khokim of the Jizzakh Region, and from 2001 to 2003 as khokim of Samarkand Region, and made a great contribution to the socioeconomic development of the aforementioned district and regions.
While working in the executive branch and at the same time as deputy of the Oliy Majlis (Supreme Assembly) of the Republic of Uzbekistan from 1995 to 2003, he has actively and fruitfully participated in the elaboration and adoption of important legislative acts on political and socioeconomic development of the country, and the implementation of democratic reforms.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev was approved as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2003, and three times (in 2005, 2010 and 2015) was approved again in his post by both Chambers of the Oliy Majlis.
From the early years of our motherland’s independence Shavkat Mirziyoyev earned the high trust of the first President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov, by selflessly working as his colleague and close associate.
As head of the Government, he has shown tremendous abilities and outstanding leadership in the implementation of wide-ranging socioeconomic reforms, the modernization and improvement of the country, the realization of major and unique projects, the development and protection of private property, and the radical increase in the share of small businesses and private enterprises in the economy and consolidation of their legal security.
In his activities Shavkat Mirziyoyev attached a special significance to economic development on an industrial basis, the improvement of the country’s exporting potential, a cardinal transformation of the agricultural sector, especially the extensive advancement of farming enterprise, processing of agricultural products, provision for food security of the nation and a guaranteed supply of goods for the population at reasonable prices.
In order to drastically uplift the living and working conditions of the people, Shavkat Mirziyoyev took effective measures for large-scale construction and improvement works in all regions of the country, to improve the quality of public services, and integrated development of cities and districts, including remote rural areas.
In his activities, along with the socioeconomic dimension, a significant emphasis is placed _ as a priority focus _ on the progress of education, science and healthcare in accordance with modern requirements, and the creation of conditions necessary for the formation of a healthy and comprehensively advanced younger generation, and the protection of motherhood and childhood.
He has paid much attention to the further enhancement of the credibility of the unique institution of self-government _ makhalla _ and other social organizations, the consistent consolidation of their role in the community through broad involvement in the process of democratic reforms, as well as the preservation and enrichment of national spiritual values.
Along with this, in addressing economic and social issues Shavkat Mirziyoyev directly supervised efforts to build up comprehensive mutually beneficial cooperation with other countries, international organizations and financial institutions, as well as important agreements that serve the national interests and economic development of the country.
On Sept. 8, 2016, on the basis of a joint resolution of the Legislative Chamber (Lower House) and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan adopted at a joint session, then-Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyoyev was temporarily assigned the duties and powers of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
On Oct. 19, 2016 the Movement of Entrepreneurs and Businessmen _ Liberal- Democratic Party of Uzbekistan (UzLiDeP) _ during its eighth convention in Tashkent nominated the member of the Political Council of the Party Shavkat Mirziyoyev as its candidate for the presidential elections.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev was elected President of the Republic of Uzbekistan with 88.61 percent of the vote based on the results of the presidential elections that took place on Dec. 4, 2016. Shavkat Mirziyoyev officially assumed the post of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Dec. 14, 2016.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev is married, with two daughters, one son and five grandchildren. His spouse, Z.M. Mirziyoyeva, has the qualification of engineer-economist. At present, she is a housewife.
In recognition of the many years of productive work in the Government and management, the enormous contribution to the development of the country, and the improvement of the people’s welfare, Shavkat Mirziyoyev was awarded the Order “Mekhnat Shukhrati” (Glory of Labor) and “Fidokorona Khizmatlari Uchun” (For Selfless Service).