These days, Uzbekistan is getting prepared to the greatest and dearest of holidays – the Independence Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It is the main and most important national holiday of the Uzbek people. On the first September the whole country celebrates the anniversary of Independence in wide and bright.

When the time passes by, the great importance of independence in the life and fate of the present and future generations, for Uzbek national development as a whole, is growing. The state independence of Uzbekistan is a solid foundation for ensuring national interests, peaceful and quiet life of Uzbek people, increasing the country’s prestige in the international arena.

In order to celebrate worthily 27th anniversary of independence of Uzbekistan, which opened a new chapter in the history of the republic, to assess achievements in the years of independence, enthusiasm of Uzbek people for new accomplishments, the Decree of the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev “On preparation and celebration of 27th anniversary of the state independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan” has been adopted.

The document approved the composition of the Republican Commission for preparation and holding of the celebration of 27th anniversary of state independence. By this Commission was instructed a Program of organizational, practical, spiritual and enlightening and awareness-raising activities in a week’s time which embody the main idea “You Are Dear to Me, the Adorable Uzbekistan!”

During the preparation of the Program were taken into account the main provisions of the Strategy for five priority directions of development of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2017-2021 and the State Program “Year of Support for Active Entrepreneurship, Innovative Ideas and Technologies”.

At the same time, the resolution emphasizes the need for deep disclosure of the essence and substance of the large-scale work being carried out in Uzbekistan to improve the system of state and public construction, the implementation of constant dialogue with the people, the protection of human interests, the rule of law and further reform of the judicial and legal system, development of economy and support for active entrepreneurship, social sphere, strengthening of peace, tranquility and security in the country, environment of inter-ethnic harmony and religious tolerance, expand friendly and mutually beneficial relations with the countries of near and far abroad.

For 27 years, a rather short period of time in human and even more so secular yardsticks, Uzbekistan has already achieved quite much. The country develops manufacture, creates new jobs, extends economic capacity, improves social security system, provides ample access to education and health care, reforms all spheres of society. It is very important that all this tremendous work is carried out in the interests of citizens, is imbued with concern for the common people, their well-being, tranquility, and the bright tomorrow.

It should be emphasized that impressive results of selfless labor of Uzbek people, its rising political and social activity is the decisive factor of Uzbekistan’s growing authority in international arena.

During the years of Independence Uzbekistan took the leading position  in the region in scope and volume of construction of residential areas, educational and sports facilities and road communications infrastructure. Constructed in the countryside modern houses on standard projects further enhance the quality of life of the Uzbek people. As a result of these measures and actions developed and modernized village, modern information technologies gain a lasting place in people’s daily lives.

Uzbekistan is a country of an ancient civilization and rich culture. More than 130 nations and nationalities live in peace and accord in Uzbekistan. In the social respect their equality is guaranteed by the Main Law – the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan and fully provided for in the daily life.

Uzbekistan, being at the heart of the Central Asia, served and still continues to serve as a center for important historical events. Life in peace, prosperity and harmony – these are the main targets of dynamic development of Uzbekistan in the XXI century.