2016 as year of healthy mother and child

2016 AS YEAR OF HEALTHY MOTHER AND CHILD

 A solemn meeting devoted to the 23rd anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan took place on December 5 at the Palace of international forums in Tashkent.

In the course of the event, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov delivered a speech. He summed up the expiring year and proposed to declare 2016 as the year of a healthy mother and a healthy child.

Traditionally, since 1997, the head of state during the celebration of Constitution day announces the theme of the next year and identifies priorities for the further development of society.

On the same day, the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov presented the high awards of the Motherland to a group of our compatriots.

A group of our compatriots, who made a great contribution to the overall development of the country, who have shown dedication to strengthening peace and tranquility of the people, who have achieved success in socio-economic, scientific-technical and spiritual-enlightenment spheres of the society, according to decrees of our President on the occasion of 24 anniversary of the state independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan were awarded high state awards – honored titles, orders and medals.

A solemn presentation of these awards took place at Oqsaroy presidential residence on December 5.

Today I am pleased to see you, my dear, in this majestic hall, to congratulate on the Constitution Day, to express my sincere respect and wish you all health, peace and prosperity, new successes, - said Islam Karimov. The main goal of our today’s meeting is to congratulate you and to perform a very honorable mission, giving you, my dear, high awards of our country – the honorary titles, orders and medals.

Today, keeping the good tradition as meeting on the eve of the Constitution Day, we speak of achieved during the past period the milestones and the progress towards implementation of priority tasks – taking a worthy place among the developed democratic states of the world, improving the level and quality of life of our people, in addition, we speak about new challenges, about events that had a great influence on our lives, the President said.

If to speak about ending the year, it should be noted that 2015 was successful and fruitful for our people, we have achieved tremendous success and results for the prosperity of our country, further deepening and improving the effectiveness of the reforms.

Industry, construction and transport, agriculture, small business and entrepreneurship, science, education, social sphere, in a word, whatever sector, all of them demonstrate high growth rates.



If to consider that in agriculture we in a quit short period gathered about 7 million 500 thousand tons of grain, 3 million 350 thousand tons of cotton, thereby finished the season with dignity, with honor, we also achieved high performance in sericulture, livestock, horticulture and other industries, we have every reason to be satisfied with the results, said the head of state.

The dynamic development of our economy at a steady pace in confirmation of this makes us all glad. Among the few countries in the world for the last 11 years the growth of the gross domestic product of our country is maintained at more than 8 percent, and it would not be wrong to say that it is a rare example in the world.

The commissioning of major high-tech enterprises, which is the engine of our economy, plays a special role in the development of our country. 

The launch of the Ustyurt gas chemical complex on the base of Surgil deposit, establishment together with Germany of the production of heavy trucks and buses under the world famous brand “MAN” at Samarkand automobile plant, production of buses “Isuzu” in cooperation with Japan, as well as “Orlando” and “Damas” vehicles in Khorezm became a grand step in this direction, said the President of our country.

The construction of high-speed electrified railway from Tashkent to Karshi, and next year in Bukhara, the list of such our work can be continued, and no doubt all this will contribute to further enhance the quality of life of our people, to create comfortable conditions, increasing the credibility and prestige of our country in the international arena.

There is much talk about transforming the appearance of our towns and villages, the abundance and affordability in our markets, consistent wage increases, the sense of satisfaction of our people with today’s life, increasing their confidence in the future.

Thanks to the valiant service of our brave and dedicated military servicemen, employees of law enforcement bodies who as the apple of eye protect the peaceful and tranquil life of our people, protect the inviolability of borders of our country, in our country there is peace and stability, and it is the largest, our priceless wealth, Islam Karimov said.

Changing consciousness and thinking, the worldview of our people, strengthening their sense of ownership, of belonging to what is happening around events, civic and political activity, patriotism, strengthening position in life “this country, this land is my land, its future depends on my work, made my contribution” are crucial on achieving all of our successes and milestones.

In this sense, the formation of our young generation as a decisive force of all transformations – motivated, independently-minded boys and girls, free of old attitudes and stereotypes, learning advanced knowledge and in-demand professions, willing and able to any competitions on equal terms with their foreign peers, no doubt, are the guarantee of our tomorrow, a free and democratic society and prosperity of our country.

The President of our country, drawing attention to the international situation, said that the current extremely turbulent and troubled times, growing in different regions of the world of confrontation, conflict and bloodshed, the ongoing global economic crisis cannot but cause us all great concern and anxiety.

In this difficult situation we are all profoundly aware that should prevent a similar affliction to the threshold of our country, offering up thanksgiving to God for our peaceful present and a peaceful life, to keep an eye on our sky, however, we are well aware of the need to be always vigilant and attentive.

In this regard, I wish to draw your attention to a very important question, to the truth, which found its confirmation in our history and today’s life, Islam Karimov said.

If someone asks us, what was that thing that has been protecting us during our ancient history, gave strength in overcoming worthy of trial, the answer is one. In other words, whatever the difficulties our people had to experience, they always stand together shoulder to shoulder fought against all harm and adversity, never gave up, was unmoved, showed courage and bravery, determination and resilience, they were willing to give their lives for their native land.

However, our people on this path have always been the backbone of such unique qualities as mercy and kindness, mutual support and harmony, generosity and humanism. 

It is easy to give many examples of this from history.

It is these qualities that distinguish us from others, have always been the support for our people, and today, whatever difficult problems or standing in front of us, it gives us forces for their courageous overcoming.

Serving such a nation, mobilizing all forces, existing capacity and capabilities indeed are the greatest happiness, said the head of state.

The President handed state awards.

Today, seeing your happy faces and happy eyes, your high spirit, I have a feeling that I received the award, - said Islam Karimov. My congratulations and best wishes, may this high award, which continues to bring benefit and happiness, will inspire you to new achievements.

May all of us will be lucky enough for honest labor be worthy of such high recognition, be honor and respect among the people.  May the Almighty always protects our Homeland, our people! I wish you all good health, success, prosperity and welfare to your families, said in conclusion the head of state.

Uzbekistan Embassy-Kabul