Shavkat Mirziyoyev wins convincing victory in presidential election of Uzbekistan
Shavkat Mirziyoyev poses after being declared the winner of the presidential election of Uzbekistan, Monday. Courtesy of Embassy of Uzbekistan in Korea
On Oct. 25, 2021, the Central Election Commission announced the preliminary results of the election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
In this regard, the Movement of Entrepreneurs and Businessmen ― the Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan held an event at the Humo Arena complex. It was attended by party activists and supporters.
The Central Election Commission's press conference on the preliminary results of the elections was broadcasted online. According to preliminary results, Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev won the election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan with 80.1 percent of the total number of voters. Those present at the event greeted the news with joy and applause.
It can be said that this result was a reflection of strong support of the nation for the course of reforms and transformations, the results of which are clearly felt in the lives of Uzbek people and their confidence in the future. Over the past five years, an unprecedented large-scale work has been done under the leadership of Mirziyoyev. The spirit of renewal has reached every area. In accordance with the Action Strategy for five priority areas of development of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2017-2021, the most important administrative, legal and economic reforms have been implemented.
During this period, the country's economy grew by 24 percent, industry by 34 percent, exports increased 1.5 times and the volume of foreign investments three times. The country's gross domestic product has reached $60 billion. Average monthly wages increased 2.2 times.
Extensive opportunities have been created for the development of regions, the expansion of industry and services. Hundreds of enterprises and factories and thousands of new jobs have appeared. Great innovative work has been done.
Practical effectiveness and human interests are at the forefront of reforms. Social-oriented programs have been implemented. Much attention was paid to the development of science, education, healthcare, culture and art, media and sports.
On the eve of the elections, the “New Uzbekistan” Strategy has been developed to continue this work, designed to consistently continue this work, to bring the development of the country and the life of Uzbek people to a new level. The objectives and content of the program were widely communicated to voters during the campaign meetings, and citizens believed in the success of the strategy.
Speaking at the event, Mirziyoyev thanked Uzbek people for the high level of trust placed in him.
“The trust of such a great nation is a great happiness for me! I express my deep gratitude to all my party members, our young men and women, dear mothers and fathers for the high trust and support shown to me. This trust gives me strength. And at the same time with all my heart I feel how huge this responsibility is,” Mirziyoyev said.
It was noted that in the present alarming times many difficult trials have to be overcome, and the Uzbek people, having united, with their inherent diligence and dedication, achieved colossal successes.
“What kind of trials we have not passed over the past five years! They made us stronger. They brought us closer. We united. Today the world has seen again what a united people is capable of,” the President said.
It was noted that this year's elections were held for the first time on the basis of the Electoral Code, in the spirit of democracy, openly and publicly.
“Observers came from many countries, major international organizations. They went to the polling station of their choice and saw the conditions created, that Uzbek people are not indifferent to tomorrow, that they actively participated in the elections, and that they came with their families to vote. This testifies to the spirit, mood and political culture of our people. In the meetings on the field, make relevant proposals for the improvement of each sphere of their city and district. There is also criticism. It is also the result of our life-changing, democratic reforms. I want to say it again: there is no going back. Now Uzbekistan is only moving forward,” said Mirziyoyev.
The head of state thanked all foreign and local observers, members of the Central Election Commission, district and precinct election commissions and members of the media.
He also expressed gratitude to the candidates who participated in the presidential elections from other political parties.
“They also strive to develop Uzbekistan. Therefore, we will definitely incorporate their proposals that our people favor. Yesterday we were competitors, but now we need to act as one fist. I promise to make every effort and potential to justify the high trust of our people, to fulfill their dreams and aspirations, to ensure a prosperous life. We will all build a new Uzbekistan together,” Mirziyoyev said.
This article is provided by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Korea.