Ambasciata della Repubblica
dell’Uzbekistan in Italia
Bollettino
d’informazione
(marzo
2012)
Roma
Contenuto
1. President Meets with Chief of US Central Command
2. President Islam Karimov’s Greeting Address at Navruz
Festive Occasion
3.
Senate of Oliy Majlis of
Uzbekistan Completed Its Eighth Plenary Session
4. SCO Anti-Terrorist Structure Holds Session in Tashkent
5. Concern for Citizens’ Rights and Interests, Safeguarding
of Peace and Stability – Most Important Priorities in Uzbekistan
6.
GM Uzbekistan Presents
Chevrolet Malibu
7. Uzbekistan, China discussed development of trade-economic
ties
8. Exhibition-Fair Bazar-Art: Spring 2012
9. International
Chess Tournament Reached End
President Meets with Chief of US Central Command
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Islam Karimov met with Commander of the United States Central Command James
Mattis at the Oqsaroy March 29.
During the conversation the head of our state noted that Uzbekistan and the
United States have lately been bolstering comprehensive interaction in such
vital spheres as economy and investments, political dialogue, countering new
threats and challenges, regional security and stability.
The two sides at the Oqsaroy exchanged views on the current developments in the
region, the situation in Afghanistan, as well as prospects of enhancing
bilateral relations in areas we share interest, including military and
military-technical issues, UzA informs.
James Mattis thanked the President of Uzbekistan for the meeting and conveyed
the willingness of the United States to work toward expansion of mutually
advantageous Uzbek-American partnership built on principles of respect and
confidence.
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President Islam Karimov’s Greeting Address at Navruz Festive Occasion
Dear compatriots!
Esteemed guests!
In these fabulous days filled with sunny warmth, when the nature awakens, the
breath of spring is felt more plainly, when our wonderful land is dressed with
green attire, I take a great pleasure to congratulate you, my dear friends, and
the entire people of Uzbekistan, from the bottom of my heart, on the holiday of
Navruz, a holiday of rebirth and rejuvenation.
For all of us, the Navruz is the start of a new year in the Eastern calendar, a
symbol of noble aspirations and hopes for a rich harvest, abundance and
prosperity, the most ancient, the most favorite holiday of our people, the one
free of any political trends, an integral part of our spirituality and national
values.
As far back as millennia ago, when Avesto came into being, our forefathers used
to celebrate the coming of the new year – Navruz, by feeling themselves part of
the nature, in such blissful spring days as we have right now, on the banks of
Sirdarya and Amudarya, in wide spaces, in urban and rural areas of Turan. It
was this period of the year when they used to start field works, sow the seeds
in the blessed soil, and wished one another peace and prosperity, inspired by
gracious thoughts and dreams.
The spirit and philosophy of the Navruz has always facilitated human life in
harmony with native land and nature, the awakening of aspiration in the soul of
everyone, irrespective of their ethnic origin and faith, for creation and wellbeing,
consolidation of harmony and unity in society.
All this is being confirmed clearly today when the residents of our country are
celebrating the Navruz with great joy and folk festivities, diverse
performances; they enrich the table with traditional spring meals of sumalak,
halim, kuk-somsa, gujja and the like.
The fine qualities distinct in our people – kindness and compassion, care and
consideration to the honored aksakals and mothers, to those in need of support,
the disabled, the orphans, the low-income families – are manifest even brighter
in these days and are omnipresent.
These are the very reasons we look forward for this vivid and magnificent
holiday, try to reveal our most splendid and infinite happiness.
This is the very reason why both in the antiquity and in the recent past, the
evil forces, however formidable, failed to deprive us, our people from the
Navruz.
One can state for sure, without any doubt, that owing primarily to the will and
determination of the people, to its resolution to preserve its customs and
traditions, the unfading values of ancestors, the Navruz has been endowing us
with its vital force and beauty even today – across millennia.
I believe I will be voicing your common view, dear compatriots, if I say that
our hearts are overfilled with a sense of tremendous pride for we are posterity
and heirs of so great a people who values its virtue and honor, its national
self-consciousness.
Dear friends!
Naturally, past the long and severe winter, every person is as if born anew,
discovers the environment differently by feeling the tender warmth of sunray,
by inhaling a light, clear spring air.
Indeed, all of us are meeting the current spring with greatest ever delight,
special mood, and are confident that we will further also the set out high
goals in 2012 announced as the Year of Family in our country.
The noble undertakings, wide-ranging reforms on democratization and
liberalization of society will be continued, while the level of welfare and
quality of life is to grow thanks to mounting population incomes, pensions,
allowances, stipends.
Our people have from ancient times compared youth to spring, planted trees and
gardens with kind thoughts about the future of their children. Today, looking
at these energetic, goal-minded youths who have gathered here in this beautiful
park where we are inspired by the image of the great Alisher Navoi, I would
like to say:
Our dear and sacred Motherland believes in every one of you.
May this high confidence always inspire you and lend you power. And try to be
always worth that trust, my dear kids!
Taking this opportunity, on this marvelous holiday, we cordially greet and
express our kindest wishes to all our friends and partners, nations and peoples
in near and far abroad, who have been cooperating with us and supporting our
country on its path of dynamic development.
Allow me to convey gratitude to the respected ambassadors of foreign nations,
representatives of international institutions present here, all the partners,
overseas friends, and congratulate them sincerely on the Navruz holiday.
Dear compatriots!
I would like to express again my deep respect and earnest wishes to you who
have gathered at this brilliant and glorious square, and to all our people in
your person.
May peace and harmony, prosperity and abundance reign in every family and
entire country!
I wish happiness and sound health to you all!
May the Almighty protect our people and country from various misfortunes and
disasters!
Happy Navruz, my dear friends!
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Senate of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Completed Its Eighth Plenary Session
On 24 March 2012, Senate of Oliy Majlis
of Uzbekistan has completed its eighth plenary session.
Senators began the second day of the plenary session discussing the report of
the General Prosecutor on the activities of prosecutors of the Republic of
Uzbekistan in 2011.
The prosecutors’ authorities carried out 26,773 inspections of enforcement of
laws and in the result issued almost 320,000 acts of prosecutor supervision,
and restored violated rights of 55,000 citizens.
They issued more than 5,000 acts of prosecutor supervision to eliminate
violations of law on protection of rights and interests of small and private
businesses. The prosecutors rehabilitated rights and interests of 1,639
businesses.
They also supervised measures on implementation of the programmes on creating
jobs and ensuring employment of population for 2011, which was approved by the
Uzbek parliament.
At the discussions, senators made several proposals and recommendations on
improving activities of prosecutors, ensure rule of law, supervision of laws
execution, support of small and private businesses.
Then they discussed the report of the chairperson of the State Committee on
protection of nature about its activities in 2011.
Considering report of the committee, senators underlined importance of the
measures directed at ensuring state control over adhering to legislation on
environment protection and rational use of natural resources, improving
ecologic situation in the country.
The State Committee on protection of nature paid attention to conducting
control over execution of the action programme on protection of environment of
Uzbekistan for 2008-2012.
As a result of adopted measures on improving ecologic situation in Uzbekistan,
the volume of emission of pollution decreased by more than 5,200 tonnes. Some
61,180 cars were transferred to gas consumption and 273.73 hectares of lands
were reclaimed.
The measures adopted to introduce renewable energy in social objects in Navoi,
Namangan, Surkhandarya, Syrdarya and Kashkadarya regions. Senators also
underlined some shortages and problems in the area.
Further, the senate of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan discussed information of the
Ministry of Justice on implementation of laws by state bodies, law enforcement
bodies and controlling structures in 2011.
During the discussions, it was noted that the Ministry of Justice implemented
concrete measures on ensuring implementation of legislations in the activities
of the state and law enforcement bodies, as well as controlling structures.
In 2011, the main department on control over law execution of the Ministry of
Justice conducted 39 studies of 23 state bodies. In the result of this work,
concrete measures on dull execution of laws in the operations of the state
bodies were adopted.
Senators made proposals on improving efficiency of the work on implementation
of the laws by state bodies.
Senators held a parliamentary hearing on implementation of the programme on
creating jobs and ensuring employment of population for 2011 by the Ministry of
Labour and Social Welfare.
It was noted that the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and interested
sides carried out systematic work on execution of the programme for 2011.
Some 970,900 new jobs were created in 2011, which are 14,600 more jobs compared
to the planned volume. Within the state programme “The Year of small and
private entrepreneurship”, some 113,100 new jobs were created.
Development of farm and dehkan entities, poultry farms, fish farms, gardens and
green houses helped to create 126,600 jobs.
It was noted that some 402,400 of 430,300 graduates of colleges were provided
with jobs in 2011.
At the meeting, senators called to ensure full implementation of the programme
on creating jobs and ensuring employment of population for 2012.
Senate of Oliy Majlis adopted relevant decisions for all reports and
information heard and presented during the session.
Senators considered other issues related to the competence of the Senate of
Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, too.
21 issues including 10 laws aimed at reforming and progressive liberalization
of all spheres of political, social and economic life, business development,
democratization of state power and control, protection of rights and freedom of
citizens, providing employment and improving living standards, law and order in
the country were considered during the two-day meeting of the Senate.
The eighth plenary session of the Senate of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan concluded
its work.
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SCO Anti-Terrorist Structure Holds Session in Tashkent
The 20th session of the Council of the
Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization was
held on 27 March in Tashkent.
The representatives of Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and
Uzbekistan participated in the session.
At the session, it was decided to coordinate interaction of competent bodies of
the SCO member states, taking into account possible terrorism, separatism and
extremism acts in the territory of the organization, UzA informs.
Decision on the establishment of the Panel of Experts border services of the
competent authorities of SCO member states in fighting against terrorism,
separatism and extremism was also adopted.
The participants also considered the plan of joint actions of the competent
authorities of the SCO member states on how to identify and suppress the
financing channels of terrorist, separatist and extremist activities against drugs
trafficking, psychotropic substances and their precursors.
Issues on the coordination of interaction in the sphere of information security
are considered and joint efforts of competent authorities of SCO member states
according to the prevention and suppression of use or threat of use computer
networks in the terrorist, separatist and extremist purposes were coordinated.
At the session, the draft report of the council of the SCO RATS to the Council
of heads of member states of the SCO on work of the SCO RATS in 2011 was
approved.
The draft program of the cooperation of SCO member states in fighting against
terrorism, separatism and extremism for 2013-2015 was approved.
Activities of SCO RATS Executive committee in 2011 have been positively estimated
by the participants.
Candidate of the representative of the People’s Republic China Cheung Sinfen to
a position of the Director of SCO RATS Executive committee from 1 January 2013
endorsed by the Council of SCO RATS and recommended to submit it for consideration.
A number of decisions on organizational, personnel and financial security of
activity of the SCO RATS Executive committee were accepted.
The arrangement on carrying out of the next meeting of SCO RATS Council in
September 2012 in Kyrgyzstan was reached.
Council’s meeting took place in businesslike, constructive and friendly
atmosphere.
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Concern for Citizens’ Rights and Interests,
Safeguarding of Peace and Stability – Most Important Priorities
in Uzbekistan
The round table devoted to the
issues of establishing in Uzbekistan a strong civil society and deepening of
democratic reforms aimed at providing comprehensive human rights took place in
Tashkent. It was organized by the branch of the NGO
Regional Dialogue (Slovenia) in Uzbekistan within the framework of the visit of
a member of the House of Lords, UK Parliament, Deputy Chairman of the all-party
Group, “Britain – Uzbekistan” Baroness Vivien Stern.
The participants of the round
table noted, that Concept of Intensifying the Democratic Reforms and Forming of
civil society in the country has opened a new stage of comprehensive democratic
reforms in Uzbekistan and has created a solid foundation for continuing even higher
level of quality.
Today, the effectiveness of the
“Uzbek model” of development is recognized by the world community. Measures to
accelerate the democratization process accepted in Uzbekistan are of great
interest abroad. International cooperation, including expansion of
inter-parliamentary ties is actively developing.
“Today, Uzbekistan plays an
important role in the world” – said a member of the House of Lords, UK
Parliament, Deputy Chairman of the all party Parliamentary Group “Britain –
Uzbekistan” Vivien Stern. The parliamentary group of “Britain – Uzbekistan”
attentively studies all democratic reforms occurring in Uzbekistan.
Cancellation since 1 January 2008, of the death penalty and introduction of
Habeas Corpus institute in Uzbekistan had a special importance in the
development of democracy.”
In the course of the round table,
it was noted that “Uzbek model” of reforms can be an example for many countries
of the world.
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GM Uzbekistan Presents Chevrolet Malibu
A
presentation of new automobile Chevrolet Malibu, production of which launched
at GM Uzbekistan, has been held in Tashkent on 20 March 2012.
Representatives of the state bodies, enterprises, structures of Uzavtosanoat,
General Motors, diplomatic corps and mass media accredited in Uzbekistan,
participated at the event.
Chevrolet Malibu has front-wheel drive. The automobile will be equipped with
2.4 liter four cylinder engine with the capacity of 169 and 263 horse powers.
There will be offered two variants of car configuration for consumers – with
automatic and mechanical six-speed transmission.
Malibu has first-class road performance characteristics, modern safety system
and high-quality interior.
The car has designer novelties such as two-section firm radiator enclosure,
powerful xenon headlights, as well as dual back headlamps with light diodes.
The model offers improved steering, which ensure fast and precise reaction of
car to actions of driver, isolated front stretcher, which prevents voice
penetration and saloon vibration. Body structure of Malibu is rough, which
allows to improve control of cars at high speed.
Chevrolet Malibu has new audio and navigation system. The car equipped with
high level Bluetooth system, which allows to use hands free system for
smartphones. The car has six security bags, security curtain airbags for safety
of head and neck.
GM Uzbekistan is planning to launch sales of Chevrolet Malibu in June 2012, UZA
informs.
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Uzbekistan, China discussed development of trade-economic ties
First
meeting of subcommittee on trade-economic and investment cooperation of the
Uzbek-Chinese intergovernmental committee on cooperation took place in Tashkent
on 28 March.
Minister of foreign economic relations, investments and trade of Uzbekistan and
co-Chair of the Subcommittee Elyor Ganiyev noted at the meeting that
cooperation between Uzbekistan and China is gradually developing in all
spheres, including in the trade and economic and investment sector.
The state visit of the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov in April 2011 to
the People’s Republic of China lifted the relationship between the two
countries on qualitatively new level and it serves as an important factor for
further expansion of existing possibilities of cooperation.
The most favorable mode of nation treatment operates between Uzbekistan and
China in the economic sphere.
The volume of mutual trade turnover made USD 2 billion 596 million in 2011.
Some382 joint enterprises with the Chinese capital and 65 representative
companies operate in Uzbekistan.
In the course of negotiations, Chinese side acquainted with the results of the
consecutive reforms carried out with a view of development of economy and
favorable conditions created in the free industrial and economic zone Navoi.
“Today’s meeting became one more good possibility for ensuring implementation
of the arrangements reached during the meetings of the heads of our states,”
said the Deputy Minister of Commerce Jiang Yaopin.
The mutual exchange of opinions concerning economic potential and possibilities
of both countries also took place during the meeting, UzA informs.
The sides discussed the issues of development and implementation of joint
projects, stimulations of investment, financial and technical cooperation and
adjustment of direct contacts between business subjects.
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Exhibition-Fair Bazar-Art: Spring 2012
In the photo: At the Bazar-Art. Spring 2012 exhibition-fair.
The Centre of National Arts in
Tashkent has hosted for the tenth time one of the most favoured and popular
with capital residents and guests the exhibition fair of decorative-applied art
Bazar-Art. Spring 2012 organized by the Forum of Culture and Arts of
Uzbekistan Foundation together with the Association of Artists, Art Historians
and People’s Masters IJOD.
For another time the exhibition
halls of the Centre has been decorated with multifaceted items and colours
where celebrated gurus compete in mastery with young promising ones whose
products are no less brilliant as well.
Bazar-Art is not only the action that today has
become the most anticipated for many but also one of the most striking projects
in the cultural life of the capital. It is organized twice a year since 2007
with participation of about 100 masters from various regions of the republic.
Discovering creative potential in
the field of traditional and modern decorative applied art, familiarization of
the wider public with the brightest tendencies, rendering support to creative
dynasties and talented masters, as well as preserving and multiplying national
heritage is the key mission of the fair. And, the fair is successfully coped
with this task for several years already. Visitors of the exhibition could
procure any of products they like.
The four-day fair is completed
with the awarding ceremony of laureates of the exhibition. The project also
envisages allocation of grants to masters and their apprentices. Grants are
meant for further development of applied art, revival of vanishing kinds of
crafts and traditional forms in the arts of Uzbekistan.
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International Chess Tournament
Reached End
The 6th International Chess
Tournament Tashkent Open dedicated to the memory of the first
grandmaster of Uzbekistan Georgiy Agzamov, has reached its end.
The competition was organized by
the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Uzbekistan, Chess Federation of
Uzbekistan at the support of Fund Forum in order to further popularize chess in
Uzbekistan.
More than hundreds of chess
players from Uzbekistan, Russia, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Israel,
Georgia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan competed
for the victory.
The Tashkent Open tournament,
traditionally held since 2007, as one of the premier events of sport in the
country makes it possible to spread the potential of the Uzbek chess schools
over the world. The year-over-year growth of the prestige of the tournament was
emphasized by experts. As the years passed, many grandmasters attended the
tournament this year, too.
Competition was held in Swiss
system, 9 rounds, Maxim Turov of Russia took the first place, Georgian Mikhail
Mchedishvili took the second place and the third place went to the grandmaster
of Uzbekistan Anton Filippov.
“I am once again convinced that
all international sports events is organized at a high level in Uzbekistan. I
have won the Tashkent Open tournament twice. And, this year’s competition was
very interesting and perfectly competitive” said M.Turov.
Nafisa Muminova scored the
highest number of points in women’s competitions and was awarded with special
prize, Vladimir Heghine among veterans.
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