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Terrestrial
HD TV channel launched in Uzbekistan
November 30, 2011
The first high definition terrestrial TV channel in the CIS was
launched in Uzbekistan. Its presentation was held in Tashkent on 29
November on the eve of the 19th anniversary of the Constitution of
Uzbekistan.
The representatives of the the National TV and Radio Company and the
Uzbek Agency for Communication and Information told journalists about
the introduction of the digital television in the country.
On the initiative of President Islam Karimov, the concept of
transition to digital terrestrial television broadcasting in
Uzbekistan was developed and is now being implemented. The completion
of the program is planned for 2015.
Currently, companies of the Uzbek Agency for Communication and
Information are working on introduction of the digital broadcasting
both in Tashkent and in all regions of the country. Using a digital TV
tuner, residents of Tashkent city, Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara,
Khorezm, Andijan, Namangan, Ferghana and Kashkadarya regions and the
Republic of Karakalpakstan can watch 12 TV programs in digital signal,
including 7 local channels.
The launch of the round-the-clock Uz.HD channel marks a new stage in
the development of television in Uzbekistan, it was said at the
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Uz.HD program will consist of the best thematic programs and one-time
broadcasts, popular scientific and documentary films in the areas of
culture, history, art, nature and attractions of Uzbekistan, national
series, drama and musical performances.
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President signs resolution on deepening reforms in healthcare
November 30, 2011
President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a resolution on 28
November on measures to deepen the reforms of the healthcare sector.
The document states that thanks to reforms in the healthcare system
over the years of independence of Uzbekistan an integrated
organizational structure of providing medical care to the population
has been created. It covers all levels – from rural health units
providing primary health care, district (city) medical associations,
and regional multi-profile medical centers to the national specialized
medical centers providing sophisticated medical services.
During the past 10 years, over USD 750 million of budget funds, loans
and grants have been invested in the modernization of healthcare
facilities and their provision with modern laboratory, diagnostic and
therapeutic equipment. Expenditures for healthcare have increased 3.6
times since early 1990s and now comprise about 4% of the country’s
gross domestic product and more than 15.7% of the state budget.
As a result of these measures, life expectancy has increased from 67
to 73 years compared to 1990, and maternal and infant mortality has
decreased 3.1 and 3.2 times respectively. The overall level of
diseases like tuberculosis, hepatitis and infectious diseases has
decreased significantly.
However, the President’s resolution notes, the quality of public
health services, particularly at the local levels, and the state of
the material and technical base of the district and regional medical
associations still do not meet the increased modern requirements. The
system of management of the national specialized medical centers
requires cardinal improvement, with introduction of the experience of
the leading international medical centers, as well as advanced forms
of organization and motivation of the employees.
In order to further deepen the reforms of the healthcare system,
improve the efficiency of medical establishments to provide
high-quality services in accordance with modern requirements and
standards, as well as introduce advanced forms and methods of
management and organization of work within the healthcare system of
Uzbekistan, the resolution outlines a number of directions of reforms
of the system in the years 2012 through 2015.
Among these direction is ensuring wide availability and high quality
of primary medical care to the population, especially in rural areas,
and cardinal improvement of the efficiency of work of the diagnostic
and ambulatory care establishments working in disease prevention and
health protection.
It is also planned to optimize and restructure the network of medical
facilities and hospital beds at the district and city levels, to
improve the management of the national specialized medical centers, to
increase the efficiency and quality of emergency medical services, to
improve the system of healthcare of mothers and children, to
strengthen the preventive measures against viral and infectious
diseases, as well as socially significant diseases, and to put in
order the operations and of the private healthcare institutions.
During 2012-2014, 102 additional rural medical units should be built
in remote rural areas, in order to provide fast and convenient access
of the population to primary health care. Besides, modernization of
100 regional medical associations is planned. In 2012-2013, the
republican specialized medical centers will be corporatized, with 51%
of their shares remaining with the state and 49% being allocated to
the personnel.
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Education in
Japan presented in Tashkent
November 29, 2011
Exhibition titled “Education in Japan 2011” was held at the
International Business Center in Tashkent.
The event was organized by the Ministry for Higher and Specialized
Secondary Education jointly with the Fund Forum, Kelajak Ovozi youth
initiatives center, Youth Employment Support Center, Japan’s Nagoya
University representative office and the Embassy of Japan.
“Our university is successfully cooperating with a number of
universities of Uzbekistan, including Tashkent State Law University,
University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Samarkand State University
and others,” Nagoya University professor Toshia Endo said. “Currently,
about 40 students from Uzbekistan are receiving education at the
Nagoya University.”
Professor Naga Mitsuru from Tohoku University said his educational
establishment was interested with cooperation with the universities of
Uzbekistan. “The Uzbek land is one of the centers of science and
enlightenment. Over the past years, the educational sphere of
Uzbekistan has seen huge positive changes.”
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Intl symposium considers Uzbek model of maternal and child health care
November 27, 2011
The Symposiums Palace of the recently opened
Marifat Markazi (Enlightenment Center) in Tashkent hosted an
international symposium on the “National model of maternal and
child health care in Uzbekistan: “Healthy mother – healthy child”
on 26 November.
The event, organized on the initiative of President of Uzbekistan
Islam Karimov, was held by the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan
jointly with the World Health Organization (WHO), the United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population
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Some 300 world-known academics and representatives of healthcare-
related international organizations, including heads of the WHO,
UNICEF, UNFPA, ministries of health from almost 40 countries including
the USA, China, Russia, Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, France,
Finland, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Denmark, South Korea and other
states took part in the symposium.
The main topic of the forum was the cardinal reforms implemented in
Uzbekistan since the country proclaimed independence in the area of
protection of health, including maternal and child health, upbringing
healthy generation, and creating a national model.
President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov spoke at the opening of the
international forum.
In accordance with the Decree of the President of Uzbekistan of 24
November 2011, Director-General of the World Health Organization
Margaret Chan, for her outstanding services in organizing the work of
the WHO and development of primary health care, implementation of the
Global strategy of protection of the health of mothers and children,
was awarded with the order Soglom Avlod Uchun (For the Healthy
Generation) of the first degree.
The head of the state Islam Karimov presented this high award to
Margaret Chan.
In her speech, Director-General of the World Health Organization
Margaret Chan said that Uzbekistan was paying great attention to
health issues, especially maternal and children’s health. Protection
of mothers’ and children’s health is defined as a priority, which is
the rightest strategy, not only in terms of today, but also the
future.
Margaret Chan also expressed sincere gratitude to President of
Uzbekistan for the high award.
Since the country proclaimed independence, cardinal reforms have been
implemented in the healthcare sector under the guidance of President
Islam Karimov. All necessary conditions have been created to ensure
healthy and decent living, raising physically and mentally healthy
young people, expanding domestic production of pharmaceutical
products. Relevant laws, decrees and decisions of the President and
the Cabinet serve as an important factor in the development of the
health sector. The decree of the head of the state “On State program
of reforming healthcare system of the Republic of Uzbekistan” of 10
November 1998 marked the beginning of an important stage in the
cardinal reform of the sector.
The protection of the maternal and children’s health, and upbringing
the healthy generation are set as priorities of the state policy. One
of the first international instruments which Uzbekistan joined was the
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, ratified by the
parliament on 9 September 1992. On 8 January 2008, the Law “On
guarantees of the rights of the child was adopted.”
The first order of the country, Soglom Avlod Uchun (For the Healthy
Generation), established on 4 March 1993, is a symbol of the attention
to the health of the young generation, as well as large-scale work on
the formation of physically and spiritually developed young people.
The conduction of the high-profile international forum at the
Symposiums Palace in the Enlightenment Center is yet another
manifestation of the consistent attention to the issues of raising a
healthy generation.
The care about the health of the women and children is a concern about
the future of the nation. Uzbek people have since ancient times
respectfully treating women who are the keepers of the family, mothers
and educators of the children. In the course of the reforms in the
years of independence, these good traditions have been enriched with
new content.
The strengthening in the people’s minds of the idea “Healthy mother –
healthy child” has in the full sense of the word made this a
nationwide movement. Speaking about the healthy generation, we, in the
first place, mean healthy children. In this regard, based on the
program “Healthy mother – healthy child”, activities have been
developed and consistently implemented in the past years to protect
the mothers and children, and increasing the medical culture in the
families.
At the plenary session of the symposium, detailed information on
Uzbekistan’s national model of health services, including maternal and
children’s health, was presented.
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The speakers at the
symposium stressed that over the past years Uzbekistan has
established a national model of health services at the level of
international standards. A network of qualitatively new medical
establishments has been created, which includes the Republican
center of emergency medical care and the specialized
scientific-practical centers in different areas of medicine. New
multidisciplinary clinics for children and adults are functioning
in the regions, maternity hospitals are being built, and the
primary health care basis has been strengthened, in particular, in
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A single system of providing specialized medical aid to children has
been created. It consists of the Republican specialized
scientific-practical pediatric medical center and 13 regional
children’s multipurpose medical centers. Qualified care for mothers
and newborns is provided at the Republican specialized
scientific-practical medical center of obstetrics and gynecology, and
its regional affiliates, as well as perinatal centers.
On the basis of the State Program “Mother and Child Screening” adopted
on the initiative of the President, in all regions of the country a
network of modern screening centers has been created. This has allowed
to bring prevention and treatment of many congenital and hereditary
diseases to a new level.
The Republican Center for Reproductive Health and its 13 regional
branches were set up, which provide high-quality medical care and are
working to raise the awareness of the population on the issues of
reproductive health.
Improving the food ration is part of the national strategy of
improvement of the social welfare. In this direction, necessary
legislative and regulatory framework has been created to ensure the
safety and quality of food. Laws “On state sanitary control”, “On
prevention of micronutrient deficiency among the population,” “On
certification of products and services” and “On prophylaxis of iodine
deficiency diseases” were adopted.
Measures to protect reproductive health of the population, and health
of pregnant women by providing them with special multivitamin
complexes that contain the necessary range of essential micronutrients
are being taken. The state has allocated funds for the annual purchase
of multivitamin complexes, which help pregnant women in rural areas
improve their health, leading to birth of healthy children. The
programs on flour fortification and salt iodization have been
successfully implemented in the country. All this, as well timely
treatment and preventive services, have helped significantly reduce
the prevalence of iodine deficiency among the population and anemia
among women of childbearing age.
The President signed resolution “On additional measures to protect the
health of mother and child, and forming healthy generation” on 13
April 2009, and “On the Program of measures to further improve the
efficiency of the work to strengthen reproductive health, giving birth
to healthy child, formation of physically and spiritually developed
generation for 2009-2013” on 1 July 2009.
These documents envisaged measures to improve the health of the women
of childbearing age, extension of periods between the births,
prevention of early marriages and marriages between close relatives,
training medical personnel, strengthening the material and technical
base of maternity and primary healthcare establishments, as well as
raigin public awareness of reproductive health. Additionally,
wide-scale is being carried out to attract children and young people
to physical culture and sports.
The participants of the international symposium got familiarized with
the exhibition dedicated to the achievements of Uzbekistan in the area
of health, namely maternal and child health, and took part in the
sessions of the forum.
Via a teleconference, they got acquainted with the Week of improvement
of health of women of childbearing age, which is taking place at the
rural medical point in Syrdarya region, medical examination of
pregnant women at a screening center in Jizzakh region, and the
activity of the Namangan branch of the Republican specialized medical
research center of obstetrics and gynecology.
The symposium participants visited the Republican scientific center
for emergency medical care, the Republican scientific and practical
medical center of tuberculosis and pulmonology, as well as children’s
hospitals in Tashkent. They also familiarized themselves with the work
of a number of clinics and specialized centers and participated in
satellite conferences and workshops. Some of the forum participants,
attended surgery operations together with specialists from Uzbekistan.
The forum concluded with the adoption of a resolution of the
international symposium.
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Meeting at the Oqsaroy
November 26, 2011
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President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov met Leo Bokeria, director of
Russia’s Bakulev Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery,
academician of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, at the
Oqsaroy on 26 November.
Welcoming the guest, the head of our state noted that Leo Bokeria
is one of those who always enjoy great respect in Uzbekistan,
especially by people who discovered the delight of life anew owing
to the outstanding surgeon’s enduring talent and experience.
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Leo Bokeria has been celebrated not merely as a notable doctor of our
times, but also as the one making immense input into fostering
cooperation between medical institutions of Uzbekistan and Russia.
Around a hundred specialists from our country have undergone education
and internship since 1994 at the research center headed by him.
Leo Bokeria traveled to Uzbekistan in 2004 for charity purposes and
conducted complicated surgeries on children with congenital heart
diseases at the Academician Vahidov National Specialized Surgery
Center. A cooperation agreement was signed at the time between
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Healthcare and Bakulev Research Center for
Cardiovascular Surgery. The act envisions joint academic conferences,
surgeries, retraining cadres. Uzbek medical institutions and the
Bokeria-led scientific center have bolstered bilateral bonds ever
since. In particular, numerous scholars from Uzbekistan have pursued
doctoral and post-doctoral research in close interaction with
colleagues from that establishment.
During the meeting at the Oqsaroy, Leo Bokeria conveyed gratitude to
the head of our state for a warm welcome and stressed Uzbekistan’s
impressive accomplishments during independence years in reforming the
healthcare system, in diagnostics and treatment of cardiovascular
diseases in particular.
The guest underscored that the authoritative symposium in Tashkent
with world-renowned academics and specialists from about forty
countries and various international institutions is indicative of
extensive acknowledgement of Uzbekistan’s successes in medical sphere,
primarily in maternity and child healthcare.
The conversation included also exchange of views on issues pertinent
to enhancing the practical cooperation between cardio-surgery
specialists of Uzbekistan and Russia.
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Uzbekistan as a model in achieving the Millennium Development Goals
November 26, 2011
The round table titled “Priorities for achieving the Millennium
Development Goals in the European region” was held in the framework of
the international symposium on the maternal and children’s health in
Tashkent. Health ministers and delegations of various states, as well
as heads and experts of the organizations took part in the event.
The Millennium Development Goals, adopted at the UN Summit in 2000,
have identified for the world a range of critical tasks to improve the
quality of life and the wellbeing of the people, said Regional
Director for Europe of the World Health Organization Zsuzsanna Jakab.
The key indicators are those for the achievement of the 4th and 5th
goals – reducing child mortality and improving maternal health, and
they show the effectiveness of all activities related to the MDGs.
In Uzbekistan, on the initiative of President Islam Karimov, a huge
work has been carried out in this direction, and its results serve as
an example for other countries. Today, many countries in the European
region are developing their own strategies for reform in this area and
consider the national model of maternal and child health care of
Uzbekistan.
After gaining independence by the country, fundamental improvement of
the public health system has become a priority of the state policy.
During wide-scale reforms in the country, huge transformations have
taken place in all spheres of life, leading to creation of
Uzbekistan’s own, national healthcare model.
The appropriate legal framework was developed as well. In 1998,
President Islam Karimov signed a decree approving the State program of
reforming the country’s healthcare system, which has defined a
strategy of public health services for the coming years, based on
universal access to quality healthcare.
As Minister of Health of Uzbekistan Adham Ikramov stressed, a special
place in this work is occupied by implementation of the principle
“Healthy mother – healthy child”. These activities include protecting
the rights of women and children, protecting their health,
fortification of food, providing pregnant women with multivitamin
complexes, prevention of infectious diseases, all of which lead to
raising healthy and harmonious developed young generation.
The comprehensive reform of primary healthcare system in Uzbekistan
has allowed to bring quality medical care to residents of the most
remote areas. Over 3,200 rural medical units have been created and
provided with modern equipment, making a huge contribution to
strengthening the health of women and children, their immunization,
sanitation and hygiene education and promotion of healthy lifestyle.
Wide preventive work is carried out in the field of reproductive
health. It is important that these activities are implemented not only
by government agencies, but also by public associations, women’s
committees, NGOs, and citizens’ self-government bodies (mahallas).
The participants of the round table noted that in Uzbekistan a
fundamentally new system of emergency medical care with a network of
regional branches equipped with the latest equipment has been set up.
The work of maternity hospitals and children’s medical establishments
is based on advanced technologies of diagnosis, prevention and
treatment that meet WHO standards.
The creation of a network of screening centers in all regions has
significantly decreased the birth of children with hereditary diseases
and congenital defects of development. The network of perinatal
centers helps in the birth of healthy children even in the most
complex cases.
“We visited the clinic of the Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute,
and saw how the work on nursing children and the system of surgical
care for children is organized,” Vice-President of the European
Pediatric Association Manuel Moya said. “Uzbekistan has established
the national model of maternal and child healthcare which fully meets
the highest international standards. This model can be successfully
used in other countries. After all, achieving the Millennium
Development Goals is a global task, and all countries around the world
are willing to fulfill this task.”
“Uzbekistan has achieved great success in the health sector, and this
fact can not be denied, said the Minister of Health of Latvia Ingrid
Circene. “This work in the country is carried out in accordance with
the standards and priorities of the WHO.”
The meeting participants discussed the issues of how to achieve the
MDGs related to health of women and children, and opportunities for
strengthening this capacity in different countries. Particular
attention was attached to the fact that in Uzbekistan tasks set in the
Millennium Development Goals are integrated into national action plans
and government programs, which contributes to their effective
implementation.
In this regard, the participants of the round table came to an
agreement on the need to study and disseminate the practices of
Uzbekistan, the countries where unprecedented resources are allocated
to the complex development of the healthcare system and protection of
motherhood and childhood has been raised to the level of state policy.
Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Chairman of the Women’s Committee
E.Basithanova spoke at the round table.
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President of Uzbekistan receives WHO Director-General
November 26, 2011
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President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov received the
Director-General of the World Health Organization Margaret Chan in
Oqsaroy residence on 26 November.
Welcoming the guest, the head of the state said that her visit to
the country was a testament to the tremendous interest shown by
the international community, especially the WHO, to changes in the
healthcare system of Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan attaches great importance to development of
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The jointly determined strategic directions of cooperation between
Uzbekistan and the WHO are reflected in the two-year agreements. The
corresponding document for the period of 2012-2013 was signed this
September.
In May, the Republic of Uzbekistan was elected to the Executive
Committee of the WHO for the period from 2011 to 2014.
During the past 10 years, Uzbekistan implemented 70 projects together
with the WHO. In particular, the WHO is supporting the project of
integrated management of childhood illnesses and improvement of the
drinking water supply, as well as strengthening primary healthcare in
the Aral Sea area.
The WHO country office in Uzbekistan is involved in implementing the
International Health Regulations, supporting the state’s efforts in
increasing the public awareness about health issues. With WHO support,
the country has completely eliminated a number of infectious diseases,
particularly, the poliomyelitis.
With participation of the WHO, the ADB, the EU and the UNICEF, in all
regions of Uzbekistan training centers have been organized, where
25,000 medical personnel were trained in the sphere of protection of
motherhood and childhood. Also, with the WHO assistance, about 100
health professionals from Uzbekistan attend courses and exchange
experience with colleagues in foreign countries every year.
At a meeting in Oqsaroy, the sides noted that holding in Tashkent of a
large international symposium on the national model of maternal and
child healthcare, and participation of the renowned medical experts,
representatives of international organizations, heads of health
ministries from tens of countries prove the recognition in the world
of the major achievements of Uzbekistan in reforming the healthcare
system.
Margaret Chan expressed her sincere gratitude for the high award – the
Soglom Avlod Uchun (For the Healthy Generation) order issues to her
and a warm welcome. She noted that the WHO since 1991 has seen a high
level of political responsibility in Uzbekistan in the area of
protection of motherhood and childhood. The “Healthy mother – healthy
child” program carried out in Uzbekistan covers all essential elements
of good care for mothers and children, including primary healthcare
and hospital care, regular routine inspections and emergency medical
care, disease prevention through immunization and early diagnosis
through screening.
During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the status and
prospects of future cooperation between Uzbekistan and the WHO.
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“Uzbekistan's experience could be example for many countries”
November 26, 2011
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The international symposium titled “National
model of protection of maternal and child health in Uzbekistan:
“Healthy mother – healthy child” was held in Uzbekistan on 25-26
November. Correspondents of Uzbekistan National Information Agency
talked to some of them.
Marie Camille Lenormand, Deputy minister of labor, employment and
health of France:
“Uzbekistan is implementing large-scale reforms in the medical
field and is achieving great success. Under the leadership of
President Islam Karimov, attention is paid to the health of
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“This symposium provides an opportunity to get acquainted more
thoroughly with the national model of Uzbekistan in the field of
maternal and child health care, which has received high evaluation in
the world, as well as exchange views and experiences with colleagues
from different countries.”
Slamet Riyadi Yuvono, Deputy health minister of Indonesia:
“I visited several clinics in your capital during the symposium. The
modern system of medical services has been formed in Uzbekistan.
Medical centers in Tashkent and in the regions are equipped with
modern equipment and fully cover all segments of the population. This
is very important in improving the health of mothers and children.”
Professor Vera Revyakina, head of the Allergy Department of the
Nutrition Scientific Research Institute, Russian Academy of Medical
Sciences:
“At this forum, leading scientists and doctors of the world are
jointly searching for ways to expand the scale of health services for
mother and child, analyze the most urgent problems and develop the
best practices in this direction.”
Manuel Ashauer, president of the Austrian Radiologists Society:
“The attention paid in Uzbekistan to the development of medical
services is yielding good results. I have four children, so I am very
interested in issues of maternal and child health.
“The new methods and technologies introduced into medical practice
help in the early diagnosis of diseases, prevention of disabilities
and rehabilitation. Radiology is dynamically developing in Uzbekistan,
with the latest technologies widely used in the sphere.
“At the symposium, I am presenting a report on the advantages and
possibilities of the magnetic resonance tomography. We have conducted
several scientific and practical seminars on the use of this equipment
in Uzbekistan and Austria in collaboration with experts of your
country.”
Professor Yuriy Gladush, director of children’s hospital Okhmatdet
(Ukraine):
“Ministries of health of Uzbekistan and Ukraine cooperate in
directions like maternal and child health, reproductive health,
epidemiological control, food safety, prevention and treatment of
HIV/AIDS, drug addiction, promoting healthy lifestyles. A consistent
work is being carried out to prevent HIV/AIDS spread among infants and
its treatment.”
Professor Marina Degtyareva, head of the neonatal research department
of the Russian National Research Medical University named after
Pirogov:
“Maternal and child health, upbringing the young generation physically
and mentally healthy are important factors in effective solutions of
the health, social and demographic issues, improving the nation’s
intellectual potential and achieving sustainable development.
“In the years of independence, Uzbekistan has given priority to these
matters, and this has given notable results. The maternal and infant
morbidity and mortality have decreased, and the scale of high quality
medical services for all segments of the population has increased.”
“I was particularly amazed by the projects aimed at improving the
quality of pediatric education and service. I believe in-depth study
and application of the achievements of Uzbekistan will be useful for
many other countries.”
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President of
Uzbekistan awards WHO head
November 26, 2011
President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a decree on 24 November
on awarding the Director-General of the World Health Organization
Margaret Chan with the first-level Soglom Avlod Uchun (For the Healthy
Generation) order.
As stated in the decree, the high award has been issued to Margaren
Chan for her outstanding contribution to the organization of the WHO
activities in the field of healthcare and development of the primary
medical and sanitary care, as well as implementation of the Global
strategy of protection of mothers’ and children’s health.
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Clean
production is a guarantee of health
November 26, 2011
The Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Uzbek Academy of Sciences held
a press conference devoted to the organization in the country of the
testing laboratory of radiation control of food and construction
materials.
Director of the institute U.Solihboev spoke about the important of
radiation safety requirements for both domestic and imported products.
This helps to ensure the health of the population.
Uzbekistan cooperates with foreign countries in ensuring the safety of
the products. Jointly with the British partners, the institute
implemented five innovative projects that created 151 jobs. One of
them was the project of organization of a testing laboratory of
radiation control of food and construction materials.
The Institute of Nuclear Physics also has a radiological testing
laboratory, which implements the analysis of radiation safety of food
products, construction materials, fertilizers and animal feed.
“All imported and exported food and building materials must have a
hygienic certificate,” said head of the laboratory I.Sadykov. “Across
the country, regional offices of the laboratory are functioning, which
have modern spectrometric measuring equipment and qualified
personnel.”
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International symposium participants share thoughts
November 26, 2011
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An international symposium titled “National
model of protection of maternal and child health in Uzbekistan:
“Healthy mother – healthy child” is continuing in Uzbekistan.
Correspondents of the Uzbekistan National Information Agency
talked to some of them.
Professor Leonid Roshal, director of the Scientific Research
Institute of Emergency Children’s Surgery and Traumatology of the
Russian Federation:
“I have been able to observe the process of development of medical
sector of Uzbekistan previously. I have to say Uzbekistan’s
initial choice of development strategy for the health system was
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While many countries did not pay attention to pediatrics, Uzbekistan
from the first years of independence has paid a special attention to
children’s diseases and their treatment.
“Along with this, extensive work has been carried out in personnel
training. Children’s hospitals have not only been preserved, but many
new ones were built. Thanks to the farsighted policy of the leadership
of Uzbekistan, your country is nurturing a spiritually and physically
developed young generation.
“In Uzbekistan, a right and reliable model of child health care has
been developed. As a result, the rate of infant mortality has
significantly decreased. I like the slogan “Everything the best for
the children”, which has a deep meaning, and to implement it is the
duty of each of us.”
Sofia Al-Khoja, director of Al-Kasymi hospital(UAE):
“Uzbekistan has carried out significant work to protect and strengthen
maternal and child health. I am glad to have the opportunity to study
Uzbekistan’s experience in this area, and exchange views with
specialists in your country.
“Your country has been implementing large-scale reforms to strengthen
the legal framework of maternal and child health. Several projects to
make pregnancy safer, to ensure effective perinatal care, promote
breastfeeding, implementation of the integrated treatment strategy of
child diseases are being successfully implemented. Many countries
could follow this example of Uzbekistan.”
Ian Pett, head of the health sector, UNICEF:
“Children’s health is an important for all countries. Everybody is
equally responsible for the solution of this problem. Uzbekistan is a
leading country in terms of maternal and child health in the region.
The effective mechanism of upbringing harmoniously developed
generation, protection of maternal and child health, as well as
ongoing reforms to improve the reproductive health of reform are worth
commending. UNICEF will continue its close and consistent cooperation
with Uzbekistan in this area.”
Nurzhan Otarbaev, director of the Medical and Research Center of
Mother and Child the Republic of Kazakhstan:
”Your country has achieved great results in the maternal and child
health care. Especially notable are the use of advanced achievements
of the world medicine, and construction of modern medical facilities
in rural areas.
“I would like to highlight the effectiveness of the programs to
improve maternal and child nutrition. Positive results have also been
obtained in the national strategy on breastfeeding. The reduction of
anemia among mothers and children has been achieved. We always observe
and study the experience of Uzbekistan in this direction.”
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Gallery: Uzbekistan's
Armed Forces
November 25, 2011
The Armed Forces of Uzbekistan will celebrate 20th anniversary next
year.
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International symposium considers national healthcare model
November 25, 2011
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On 25-26 November, Tashkent will host an
international symposium titled “National model of protection of
maternal and children’s health in Uzbekistan: Healthy mother –
healthy child”.
This forum is attended by heads and representatives of a number of
international organizations, including the World Health
Organization, the UNICEF, the UNFPA, as well as heads of health
ministries from around 40 countries, world-famous scientists in
the field of medicine, international experts and analysts. |
Correspondents of the Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA) talked to
some of the symposium participants.
Stefano Marionechi, head of children’s cardiac surgery department,
Milan Cardiac Surgery Clinic (Italy):
“I am glad to have this opportunity to take part in the international
symposium. I am well informed of the tremendous progress achieved in
Uzbekistan in the medical field since the country proclaimed
independence, particularly in terms of children’s and maternal health.
This can be seen on the example of the cardiac surgery.
“Today in Uzbekistan, all children’s congenital heart defects are
treated according to international standards. An important factor is
creation of modern medical facilities. We have seen the new cardiac
surgery department created at the Republican specialized surgery
center. This means that the quality and scope of medical services in
this area will increase.”
Lorenzo Bonnie, head of pediatric surgery department of a Madrid
hospital (Spain):
“We are participating in the operations taking place at the Republican
specialized surgery center, and exchange experience with our Uzbek
colleagues. Treatment of congenital heart diseases, occurring in
children, is a very important process. This requires special medical
facilities equipped with modern technologies, as well as qualified
professionals like cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthetists,
perfusionist, special nursing care.
“The conditions created in Uzbekistan and the operational procedures
fully comply with international standards. The screening of mothers
and children helps prevent such pathologies among children.
Accompanied with timely health and social care for pregnant, these
measures are yielding good results in giving birth to the healthy
generation.”
Arianna Plebani, representative of the Italian international
humanitarian organization helping the children:
“I’ve been to many countries around the world and can say that in
Uzbekistan, a lot of attention and care is shown to children. The
attending of this symposium by leading scientists and experts from
dozens of countries proves that there is a growing interest in the
experience of Uzbekistan in the field of maternal and children’s
health.
“I am glad to be able to participate in this important forum, which
will facilitate the mutual exchange of experience.”
Anup Raj, director of Holy Angels Hospital (India):
“I visited Uzbekistan previously and I am aware of the results of
reforms in all fields, including medicine. The country has managed to
create effective mechanisms for the development of medicine and has
achieved great success in this direction.”
Roland Vauer, professor of the Charite Clinic (Germany):
“Participation in this international symposium, which is attended by
the most famous and respected specialists of the world, is a great
opportunity. As part of this forum, I held a workshop on “Neonatal
emergency care, intensive care and mechanical ventilation” at the
Republican Perinatal Center.
“Early diagnosis of each woman and the birth of a healthy baby largely
depends on the use of the latest methods and technologies. It is good
to see that the center has modern equipment and is provided with all
the facilities required. All of this, of course, serves to strengthen
the protection of the maternal and children’s health in Uzbekistan.”
Professor Paul Vogt, founder of the EurAsia Heart foundation, director
of the Im Park clinic, heart surgeon (Switzerland):
“Our foundation works closely with the countries of Europe and Asia in
the field of medicine. As part of this international symposium, I had
the opportunity to participate in the heart surgery operation at the
Republican scientific center of emergency medical care. From what I
saw I can say that in Uzbekistan, a lot of work to improve the cardiac
surgery is being done.”
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Uzbekistan-Pakistan business forum held
UzA, Nodira Manzurova, 24 November 2011, 19:31
The Commerce and Industry Chamber of Uzbekistan hosted a forum of
business circles of Uzbekistan and Pakistan on 24 November.
The event was attended by heads of ministries and departments,
companies and concerns of the two countries responsible for the
economy, trade, investments, healthcare, pharmaceutical, chemical,
food, textile, construction and engineering industries.
The chairman of the Commerce and Industry Chamber of Uzbekistan
Alisher Shaykhov noted the consistent development of cooperation
between Uzbekistan and Pakistan in trade, economic and investment
spheres.
The legal basis of the Uzbek-Pakistani economic, trade and investment
ties are agreements on avoidance of double taxation, on preventing
evasion on income and capital tax payment, on mutual promotion and
protection of investments, on cooperation in investments and customs
and others.
Today in Uzbekistan 68 joint ventures with Pakistani investors are
functioning. About 10 companies have opened their offices in
Uzbekistan.
According to president of the Federation of Commerce Chambers, member
of the National Assembly of Pakistan, senator Haji Gulom Ali,
Uzbekistan has a favorable investment environment, and necessary
conditions for foreign investors.
More than 20 companies from Pakistan took part in the forum, including
Weave and Knit, Taimur Spinning, Syntex Pharma, Indus Pipe Mill Thatta
Cement and others. They expressed interest to expanding operations in
Uzbekistan.
At the business forum, the Commerce and Industry Chamber of Uzbekistan
and the Federation of Commerce Chambers of Pakistan signed a
memorandum on trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation.
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Energy
potential of Uzbekistan strengthening
November 24, 2011
The Uzbekenergo company held a press conference in Tashkent on the
modernization of the electrical energy sector, attracting investments
for new projects and their implementation, as well as improving the
system of payments for the electricity.
According to Uzbekenergo chairman of board B.Teshabayev, 44 investment
projects in the field of heat and hydro power, as well as electricity
network are planned in Uzbekistan.
In the framework of the program of modernization and renovation of
low-voltage electricity networks for 2011-2015, Uzbekenergo started
upgrading low-voltage networks and related infrastructure across the
country.
This will ensure reliable electricity supply for more than 2 million
people, as well as enhance the activities of the 600,000 business
entities in the regions of the country.
The representatives of the company also spoke about the improvement of
the electricity consumption and payment control.
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Address
by H.E. Mr. Islam Karimov,
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan,
at the opening session of the International Symposium
The National Model of Maternity and Childhood Health
Protection in Uzbekistan: Healthy Mother - Healthy Child
Dear Mrs. Director-General,
Distinguished participants of the symposium,
Ladies and Gentlemen!
It gives me a great pleasure to welcome you, our distinguished guests,
the representatives of the high-profile international institutions -
the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the UN Development Program and
the UN Population Fund, the public health administrations of many
countries of the world, all the participants of the symposium, and
express my deepest respect to all of you.
This unique complex of buildings the construction of which was just
recently completed, embodies the best samples of national and modern
architecture and city building art, consists of the two main parts:
the National Public Library and the Palace of Symposiums, where we
have gathered today. The very fact that the first guests we are
receiving in this grand hall are you, the participants of the present
International Forum devoted to the most humane and noble sphere of the
human activity, i.e. the maternity and childhood health protection, -
acquires to much extent a symbolic and historical significance.
Taking this opportunity, I would like to express to you, dear Mrs.
Margaret Chan, and to all of you, dear guests, the words of a sincere
gratitude for accepting our invitation to take part in this Forum.
It is a great honor and high privilege for us that with Your
participation, Mrs. Chan, as well as the participation of outstanding
foreign scientists and medical scholars of authority we are going to
discuss the Model of maternity and childhood health protection
developed in Uzbekistan as the most important integral part of the
ongoing nation-wide healthcare program and upbringing a healthy and
harmoniously brought up young generation.
The motto or the principle “Healthy Mother - Healthy Child” which
gained a common recognition in its essence served as a consolidating
and mobilizing appeal to the people and became a particular priority
raised to the state and public level.
Certainly, we did comprehend that achieving the set goal was possible
only on the basis of deep reforming and modernizing the entire system
of the public healthcare.
Today we have all grounds to state that during the years of
independent development it has been created a practically capital
foundation on which we continue building and renewing our country's
public health system.
Firstly, it has been formed a principally new and in its way unique
integrated system to render a free and highly qualified emergency
medical aid to the population. It consists of the specialized regional
hospitals and branches in the cities and districts that meet the
highest requirements and international standards, as well as the
emergency medical care services. Their activities are managed and
coordinated by the Republican Scientific Center for Emergency Medical
Aid.
Secondly, setting up more than 3200 rural medical stations plays an
extremely significant role in the course of reforming the system of
public healthcare and enhancing its lower level. I want to draw your
attention that we are not speaking about the rural first-aid and
obstetric stations, as they exist in other countries, but about the
stations supplied with the high-tech medical equipment and where the
first medical aid is rendered by the general practicing physicians.
Thirdly, we have streamlined the network of healthcare institutions on
the district and regional levels and set up compact and well-supplied
with the cutting-edge equipment and skilled personnel district-level
medical associations and regional multi-field hospitals and
polyclinics.
Fourthly, at the moment there are 10 republican specialized scientific
and practical medical centers operating on the basis of the acclaimed
scientific schools of cardiology and cardio-surgery, midwifery and
gynecology, urology, ophthalmology, pulmonology and phthisiology,
endocrinology and others, where we concentrate a highly-qualified and
professionally trained personnel who render the highly-tech medical
service using the modern equipment.
All these years we have channeled our efforts, primarily, to creating
the conditions for the birth and to nurture a healthy generation to
achieve the long-term effect, i.e. maintaining and improving the
nation’s gene pool, raising the life expectancy and living standards
of our people. It is natural that to reach this aim we had to
accomplish an enormous work, including the one to change the
psychology and mentality of the people.
In particular, to develop healthy family and reduce the number of
possible cases of hereditary diseases in the country we have
introduced the system of obligatory pre-marriage medical examination.
If to consider this aspect broadly, I would like to specially
underscore that such values as the moral climate and morality in
society, especially, among youth, as well as the attention being paid
to strengthening family, sustainability and solidity of family ties
have always been and now are highly valued in our country. I think
there is no need to prove to someone that this factor, i.e. the
healthy family and healthy atmosphere in the family plays an enormous
role in the birth of a healthy child.
Today the prenatal and mother and child screening centers are
functioning practically in all regions of Uzbekistan. At the expense
of the state budget all pregnant women in the rural areas are supplied
with polyvitamins essential to develop a healthy fetus.
I would specially like to draw your attention to establishing the
network of the modern mother and child screening centers in the
framework of a special state program. Their work has allowed to reduce
since 2000 the birth of children with hereditary and inborn diseases
to more than 1,7 times.
In our country we conduct a free vaccination of all children under 2
and this made us possible to completely eliminate such diseases as
diphtheria, tetanus and polio. Practically 100 percent of children
under 14 are covered by a comprehensive medical examination twice a
year and the fertile age women go through this procedure annually.
During the last 20 years as a result of implementation of a set of
measures the maternity and childhood mortality rate in our country has
decreased to more than three times. In the global rating of 161
countries released this year by the International organization “Save
the children” Uzbekistan secured the top 9th place among the states
where the young generation's healthcare is better provided.
The training of highly-qualified medical personnel is the most
important aspect in reforming the sphere of healthcare.
At the moment, along with the Tashkent Medical Academy there are
medical higher educational institutions operating in such centers as
Samarkand, Andijan, Bukhara, Urgench and Nukus.
We have introduced a principally new approach in organizing training
of nurses with a higher education degree.
I would like to specially emphasize that our medical institutions work
in close cooperation with the leading foreign medical establishments,
such as the University clinics of Charité (Germany), Harvard (USA),
Manchester (Great Britain), Vienna (Austria) and well-known centers in
Russia and the Ukraine, as well as major hospitals of Japan, South
Korea and other countries.
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It gives me a great pleasure to welcome them and on behalf of the
participants of the Forum present in this Hall to express my sincere
gratitude to them.
Such an enormous attention paid in our country to the public
healthcare is bolstered with, primarily, the investments and inputs
made to the development of this sphere.
The share of expenditures channeled to the public health sector in the
state budget makes up 15,7 percent and its share in the GDP - 4,1
percent.
Within the past period more than 700 million dollars of soft loans and
grant assets of donors have been attracted to improve the logistics of
the healthcare system and provide it with modern equipment and medical
techniques alone.
Despite the ongoing global financial-economic crisis, during the last
three years the volume of financing the sphere of public health has
grown to 2,5 times.
I would like to briefly dwell on the issues related to free and paid
medical services.
In Uzbekistan the entire primary medical aid for the population is
free. The emergency medical and pediatric aid, obstetrics and the
services to treat a number of socially vital diseases such as
oncological, communicable and others, are rendered on the same basis.
At the same time, we all well comprehend that the modern quality
medical aid is based on expensive equipment which needs a constant
upgrading, as well as expensive medicines and medical products, and
this factor, in its turn, puts on the top of agenda the acute issues
of reasonable combination of free and paid medical treatment.
Today we have all grounds to state that the life itself has confirmed
the Tightness and efficiency of the chosen model of healthcare in
Uzbekistan. I will make only one example. Since 1991 we have managed
to raise the average life expectancy from 67 to 73, including the life
expectancy of women - up to 75.
Our experience proves that the reforms of healthcare is a permanent
and uninterrupted process. Both the medical science and practice are
constantly progressing and this finds its reflection in our national
model of public health.
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Nowadays we are starting to implement the tasks of a new phase of
reforms during which we will have to complete optimization of the
public health institutions network and gradually re-supply them with
cutting-edge equipment. We are planning to considerably improve the
logistical, scientific and practical basis of the specialized medical
centers, turn them into joint-stock companies, introduce the
mechanisms of encouraging medical personnel of the centers and raising
their accountability for the end results.
For these purposes at the expense of various sources in few years we
shall mobilize the assets worth more than 1,5 billion US dollars in
equivalent. And we are perceiving this work not only as a major factor
of raising the welfare and strengthening the people's health, but also
as one of the key indices of our economy's growth and sustainable
progress of society.
Dear participants of the Symposium!
I am confident that the results of our International Forum in the
final outcome will facilitate implementation of the Millennium
Development Goals. Since for everyone the opportunity to live a long
and healthy life stands as a principal indicator of human happiness.
In conclusion, I want to note that in the core of all our achievements
in the sphere of public health, which we can be rightly proud of,
above all, there are knowledge, experience, professionalism and skills
of many thousands of medical workers - the doctors and nurses,
scientists and specialists, and all those who by their tireless and
selfless labor grant a human being health and save the people’s lives.
As they say, there are two professions in the world blessed by God:
the first is a profession of teacher and the second is a profession of
doctor. For all of us a doctor devoted to his noble mission and daily
expressing his best human qualities is an example of unselfish service
to the higher ideals of humanism.
Speaking from this high rostrum, I would once again like to express my
sincerest appreciations to you and in your person to all
representatives of this noble profession. I wish you a fruitful work,
fine stay on the hospitable land of Uzbekistan, as well as a sound
health and many successes in your further endeavors.
Thank you
for your attention.
Opening remarks
by Dr. Margaret Chan,
Director-General, World Health Organization
at the International
symposium on the National model of
maternity and childhood health protection in Uzbekistan:
“Healthy mother – Healthy child”
Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan, 26 November 2011
Your Excellency, Mr Islam Karimov, President of the Republic of
Uzbekistan, honourable ministers, distinguished delegates, ladies and
gentlemen,
Let me begin by thanking the government of Uzbekistan for hosting this
International symposium on maternal and child health.
Improving the health of mothers, their new babies, and young children
is one of the most critical, and most difficult, challenges facing
international public health today.
Making maternal and child health a top priority is the right thing to
do, for now and for the future.
You have clearly signalled this in the name you have given to your
national policy: “healthy mother, healthy child”.
Your agenda covers all the right elements of good care for mothers and
children.
Primary health care and hospital care. Routine preventive care and
emergency care.
Prevention through immunization, and early detection through
screening, but also specialized care for acute events, like accidents
and injuries, which are all too common in children.
I am especially pleased to see that you are giving deserved attention
to nutrition. Many health programmes neglect nutrition, seeing it as
something for other sectors, like agriculture or trade, to take care
of.
You are also looking at the health of adolescents, another frequently
neglected area, and you are emphasizing the health-promoting role of
sports.
You are doing so when times are deeply troubled in many parts of the
world.
This has been a year of unprecedented natural disasters, floods,
tsunamis, a nuclear accident, massive starvation in the Horn of
Africa, and civil uprisings in the Middle East that toppled
governments.
Ours is a world beset by one global crisis after another. The economic
turndown is getting worse. In much of the world, food prices are now
sky high, leading to unhealthy diets, especially in lower-income
households.
Processed foods, full of sugar, salt, and fat, yet lacking essential
nutrients, have become the new staple food in nearly every corner of
the world.
These foods are the cheapest and most convenient way to fill a hungry
stomach. These foods are the ones that contribute so greatly to the
rise of chronic noncommunicable diseases.
In the midst of these global crises, this country can be proud that
the health of its population has not deteriorated and that life
expectancy is increasing.
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Health enjoys a close relationship with WHO,
which is deeply valued.
My staff tell me that this country has a well-functioning immunization
programme, with excellent and sensitive surveillance.
This is an absolutely critical asset when protecting the health of
children, but also in quickly detecting infectious diseases that could
threaten the entire population.
Ladies and gentlemen,
This country has made maternal and child health a top priority since
the beginning of its independence.
At the global level, the start of this century was marked by
international agreement among Heads of State on the Millennium
Development Goals. Maternal and child health are included as
priorities among a small number of time-bound targets and goals.
The past decade has demonstrated the great value of setting clear
priorities and focusing efforts on attaining well-defined goals.
For decades, the worldwide number of maternal deaths was stubbornly
stuck at half a million each and every year. These deaths were
regarded as the starkest, saddest, and most stubborn statistic in
public health.
Finally, we saw a breakthrough in the past decade.
WHO and UNICEF estimates for 2010 show a significant worldwide drop in
maternal mortality, with the greatest declines, of around 60%,
reported in Eastern Asia and Northern Africa.
We have more good news. During the previous decade, the number of
under-five deaths dipped below 10 million for the first time in almost
six decades and kept on dropping, with the figure now standing at 7.6
million deaths worldwide.
This is still way too many, as more than two-thirds of these deaths
are entirely preventable through inexpensive and highly effective
interventions.
But we have to admit: this is progress, welcome and measurable
progress.
Ladies and gentlemen,
This country can be proud of its achievements. As the global figures,
over many decades, tell us: preventing maternal, infant, and young
child deaths is not an easy task.
Why is this so hard? There are multiple reasons, but let me name just
a few.
First, talk about these problems is usually filled with great passion.
But historically, these intense expressions of concern have not been
matched by high-level political commitment and resolve.
Without this political commitment, we will never see progress.
This country has enjoyed the highest level of political commitment
since 1991.
Second, for maternal mortality, we will never see progress in the
absence of strong, well-functioning, affordable, and accessible health
services, especially in rural areas.
The prevention of maternal deaths depends absolutely on skilled
attendance at birth and access to emergency obstetric services.
This country has addressed these problems, especially by reforming the
health system in line with the principles and values of primary health
care, including fairness in access to care.
Such reforms promote equity and social solidarity.
They are also cost-effective.
We have very good evidence, for example, that young children with
pneumonia, one of the top two killers in this age group, can be safely
treated with antibiotics in homes.
These children do not always need to be hospitalized, where their
already frail bodies are exposed to multiple additional pathogens in
other hospitalized patients.
The same is true with home care for malaria.
Finally, for women, the obstacles that stand in the way of better
health are not primarily technical or medical in nature.
They are social, cultural, and political.
These obstacles can be reduced or even removed.
But only when the right policies are in place at the highest level of
government, ideally backed by legislation and strong enforcement
capacity.
Let me give an example. In many countries around the world, a women
needs permission from her husband or in-laws before she can seek
medical care, even if her life, or that of her children, is in danger.
And let me remind you of the pay-back, nationwide, that comes from
addressing any of these problems.
A health system is a social institution.
It does far more than just deliver babies and pills, the way a post
office delivers letters. Properly managed and financed, a good health
system contributes to social cohesion and stability.
In every country, social stability is a deeply desired goal in a world
increasing disrupted by so much turmoil.
Ladies and gentlemen,
You are looking at achievements, but also at prospects for the future.
One purpose of an international symposium is to gather experiences
from around the world, to look at best practices, and to identify
solutions known to bring results.
While every country is unique, and most health problems are highly
context-specific, let me suggest a few ingredients for success taken
from vast international experience and some very solid evidence.
First, immunization is an easy win. Childhood immunization is one of
the most powerful, and cost-effective preventive interventions
available for safeguarding health.
Second, access to fair and affordable family planning services is
another easy win. This is clearly acknowledged in health policies in
Uzbekistan.
Third, reducing pregnancy in adolescent girls helps prevent low birth
weight babies, and protects these girls from life-long complications
that can mean a whole life spent in misery and social isolation.
Fourth, good nutrition plays a critical role for everyone, but
especially for pregnant and lactating women and young children.
As nutrition is on your agenda, you will be very familiar with the
reasons why the right diet is so important.
Recent evidence gives us more reasons to care about nutrition.
A child malnourished as a fetus or during the earliest years of life
has a significantly increased risk of developing chronic diseases,
like heart disease, cancer, and most especially diabetes.
Ladies and gentlemen,
As I close, let me wish Uzbekistan, its government, doctors, nurses
and other health care workers, its people, especially its mothers, new
babies, young children, and adolescents, all the very best as you move
forward in the right direction.
Your strategy, policies, and priorities are good ones.
Healthy mothers and healthy children are a clear route to future
generations that live in harmony. And this brings social as well as
physical health.
This is what everyone working in public health, and myself most
especially, wants to see.
Thank
you
RESOLUTION
OF TASHKENT INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
“THE NATIONAL MODEL OF MATERNITY AND CHILDHOOD HEALTH PROTECTION IN
UZBEKISTAN: HEALTHY MOTHER – HEALTHY CHILD”
Tashkent, 25-26 November, 2011
On 25-26 November, 2011, Tashkent (Uzbekistan) hosted the
International Symposium dedicated to the priority area of Uzbekistan’s
state policy – «Healthy Mother – Healthy Child».
The Goal
of the Symposium was to introduce the international community to the
achievements of Uzbekistan in the field of maternity and childhood
health protection.
On the
25th of November, the program of the International Symposium included
inter alia the following activities:
-«The
Priority Actions for achieving the Millennium Development Goals 4 and
5 in the European Region» – with the participation of health ministers
and delegations from countries participating in the Symposium,
management and experts from international organizations;
-15 satellite conferences, master courses with participation of
leading scientists and professionals in the leading clinics and the
centers on the acute issues of maternity and childhood.
The main program of the Symposium was accomplished on the 26th of
November.
The International Symposium attracted about 1000 representatives of
government authorities, diplomatic missions accredited in Uzbekistan,
senators, deputies, public and international organizations, health
care professionals. About 230 officials of health care system
(including ministers and deputy ministers) and international
organizations, as well as international experts, reputed scientists
and professionals from about 40 countries of the world engaged with
great interest in discussion of outcomes of implementation of the
National Model of Maternity and Childhood Health Protection in
Uzbekistan.
The Symposium is of great importance for both Uzbekistan and all
countries of WHO European Region: in the round table, the Director of
WHO Regional Office for Europe Dr. Zsuzsanna Jakab presented status of
implementation of the commitments of the Goals 4 and 5 of the UN MDGs.
The
ministers of health and heads of delegations of the countries
participating in the Symposium, the UNICEF Regional Director in
Eastern Europe and CIS, the Director of the UNFPA Sub-regional office
in Central Asia, the Head of «Save the Children» country office and
international experts addressed the meeting. Following the
discussions, participants adopted the Resolution on Further Progress
in achieving Goals 4 and 5 in WHO European Region.
The great importance of the International Symposium for Uzbekistan,
WHO European region and the world’s health care community in general
was pre-defined by the participation of the President of the Republic
of Uzbekistan H.E. Islam Karimov and the WHO Director General Dr.
Margaret Chan.
The key-note speaker of the Symposium was Mr. A.Ikramov, the Minister
of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, who presented the outcomes of
“The National Model of Maternity and Childhood Health Protection in
Uzbekistan: “Healthy Mother - Healthy Child". The speech aroused great
interest and Dr. Zsuzsanna Jakab, the Director of WHO Regional Office
for Europe, Mr. Steven Allen, the UNICEF Regional Director in Eastern
Europe and CIS, Mr. Nikolay Botev, the Director of the UNFPA
Sub-regional office in Central Asia, Mr. Noh Bo Kim, the Head of «Save
the Children» country office (Republic of Korea), Ms. Anita Nirod, the
UNDP Resident Representative in Uzbekistan, members of the WHO
Executive Board, ministers of health and reputed health scientists and
professionals from different countries of the world engaged in
deliberations.
The outcomes of key directions of the National Model of Maternity and
Childhood Health Protection in Uzbekistan were discussed in the course
of 8 break-out sessions:
-Organization of outpatient pediatric care in health system reforms;
-Issues of providing emergency pediatric care;
-Current state and problems of specialized pediatric care;
-Modern perinatal and neonatal technologies based on the principles of
evidence-based medicine;
-Screening of mother and child is a key for prevention of congenital
and inherited diseases of children;
-Vaccine prophylaxis and communicable diseases among children;
-Reproductive health and nurturing health culture in family, rational
nutrition;
-Global partnership in achievement of the Millennium Development
Goals: outcomes and prospects.
Total number of participants of the break-out sessions comprised
around 600 people and the presentations thereof - 82. During 3
Teleconference Bridges, participants of the Symposium were introduced
to: examination of patients by health experts during the Week of
Fertile-age Women, Adolescent Girls, and Children Health in SVPs
(rural doctor’s stations) in Syrdarya region – which is carried out
monthly starting from the second half of 2009 in all regions of
Uzbekistan; operation of the Jizzakh Regional Screening Center;
Namangan Branch of the Republican Specialized Research and Practice
Medical Center of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
For each of the areas, the participants drafted recommendations on
further refinement of the works, which were included into the final
Resolution of the Symposium.
In compiling the Resolution, recommendations of the Round Table
discussions, satellite-conferences and master courses were taken into
account.
Following deliberations, the participants of the Tashkent
International Symposium “The National Model of Maternity and Childhood
Health Protection in Uzbekistan: “Healthy Mother - Healthy Child” held
on 25-26 November 2011
NOTED THE FOLOWING:
1. Acknowledge “The National Model of Maternity and Childhood Health
Protection in Uzbekistan: “Healthy Mother - Healthy Child" to be one
of the efficient strategies in achieving MDGs and significant
successes achieved in the fields of maternity and childhood health
protection in Uzbekistan.
2. Note, that thanks to consistent implementation of the activities on
reforming health care system, the country created holistic
organizational-institutional structure of providing health service,
which covers all levels of heath care starting from rural medical
stations, which provide primary medical-sanitary aid, to specialized
medical centers, which provide sophisticated health services to the
population.
3. Acknowledge the contribution and absolute commitment of Uzbekistan
to achieving the targets of Millennium Development Goals associated
with health protection and encouragement of sustainable multi-sectoral
activity as well as with Global Partnership in achieving those
targets.
4. Based on outcomes achieved in Uzbekistan in the field of maternity
and childhood health protection, recommend the following areas of
activity:
-Further capacity building of the health care staff and implementation
of practical methods of health protection proceeding from the
principles of evidence-based medicine, as recommended by the WHO and
UNICEF in relation to maternity and childhood health, improvement of
institutions and refinement of management of the system of
institutions of primary health care;
-Integration of emergency medicine service and modern technologies of
emergency obstetric and pediatric aid at all levels thereof; further
development of ambulance service and emergency medical aid;
-Further development of specialized pediatric care, building efficient
vertical system of organizing prophylaxis, early detection and therapy
of childhood illness in view of reduction of child/infant morbidity
and mortality; continuation of formation and introduction of clinical
guidance on evidence-based childhood illness;
-Universal access to high quality services on protection of maternal,
reproductive and child health including prophylaxis, improving health,
antenatal and prenatal care and providing quality services to pregnant
women, mothers and newborn; re-adjustment of prenatal and neonatal
care; continuation of development and introduction of evidence-based
clinical guidance and standards; confidential survey of maternal
mortality and audit of critical status in compliance with the WHO
techniques;
-Further development and refinement of the program of prenatal and
neonatal screening, introduction of modern evidence-based screening
technologies;
- Reaching and maintaining high level of timely immunization cover
(>90%) with vaccine prophylaxis of children according to the National
immunization calendar;
-Consolidation of activities of the region’s countries, international
community and international organizations to ensure
sanitary-and-epidemiological welfare. Improvement of monitoring and
control of fulfillment of the international medical-sanitary rules;
-Close collaboration and coordination of activity with government and
non-government agencies, and international organizations in view of
further stabilization and reduction of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and
malaria prevalence and disease incidence;
-Continuation of implementation of state programs on comprehensive
reinforcement of reproductive health and raising medical awareness of
population with involvement of relevant state, non-governmental,
public and international organizations;
-Large-scale advocacy of healthy life-style among youth and
continuation of improvement of pre-marital preparation to creating
healthy family;
-Further implementation of legislative, regulatory and legal framework
and programs on improvement of nutrition and prevention of
micro-nutrient deficiency, particularly among women of fertile age and
children. Ensuring lactation and rational introduction of additional
food for all children;
-Further improvement of inter-sectoral partnership through defining of
the input of every sector and encouragement of collaborative actions
on achieving MDGs targets associated with health protection;
-Continuation of improvement of information system on maternity and
childhood protection, family planning and addressing the needs of
vulnerable groups of population, development of monitoring tools and
facilitate justified decision making process and formulation of rules;
-Collaborative work with communities and civil society for planning
comprehensive programs;
-Call the UNO system and other partners for support of national
efforts on improving health and living conditions of mother and child.
Uzagroexpo 2011
exhibition opens
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November 24, 2011
The seventh international exhibition of
agricultural and food products, equipment and services Uzagroexpo
2011 opened at the Uzexpocenter in Tashkent.
It has been organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Water
Management of Uzbekistan in cooperation with the Chamber of
Commerce, Associations of Farmers, and Fat and Food Processing
Industry and the IEG Uzbekistan exhibition company. |
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At the exhibition, products and services of 60 companies from
countries like Uzbekistan, China, Belarus, Germany, South Korea,
Italy, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Russia and France are presented. 65% of
the participants are foreign companies.
Among the domestic exhibitors are companies Imkon-Sut Fayz,
InTechService, AgroMashHolding-Tashkent, Tashkent Tractor Plant,
Virtex Agro and others.
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The exhibition consists of three sections,
which are devoted to new products in agriculture, veterinary
services, agricultural machinery and equipment.
In the food section of the exhibition, together technologies for
the industry, equipment for storing and processing fruit and
vegetables, vegetable oil production are presented. Of particular
interest are companies Muzimpex, Dovon and others. |
The Uzagroexpo exhibition organizers believe it will strengthen
cooperation between the farmers and the manufacturers, and contribute
to the development of the agricultural sector in the country.
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Uzbek football receives another international recognition
| November 23, 2011
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) honored the best
athletes of the football season of this year at a ceremony in the
Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur.
Server Jeparov, Ravshan Ermatov and Abduhamidulla Rasulov were
recognized the best in Asian football in 2011 in three different
categories. |
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The
captain of the national team Server Jeparov was named the best player
in Asia for the second time. This is the highest recognition for
football players on the continental level.
FIFA referee Ravshan Ermatov has been for the fourth time acknowledged
as the best referee in Asia, and his assistant Abduhamidulla Rasulov
was named the best side referee of the year.
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Woman of the
year contest held in Ferghana
| November 23, 2011
19 women took part in the Ferghana regional stage of the
national contest “Woman of the year 2011”.
The contest “Woman of the year” plays an important role in
enhancing and encouraging the professional, creative, intellectual
and economic activity of the women.
The interest to the contest, organized by the national association
“Women’s Council” with other organizations, has been increasing
from year to year. |
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“Women working in various fields demonstrated their skills and talents
at the contest,” deputy hokim (governor) of Ferghana region, chairman
of the regional women’s committee Mavluda Khodjayeva said.
“Most of the contestants are women making a worthy contribution to the
development of healthcare, education and business, as well as national
handicraft,” she added.
Specialist of legal department of Ferghana regional trade unions
association Orzugul Kazikhanova won the contest and will represent the
region at the national stage.
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New business centers
open in Andijan
November 23, 2011
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The Business Support Center and the International
Business Center “Hamkor” opened in Andijan.
The Business Support Center was set up to provide assistance to
entrepreneurs, Elyorbek Ahmedov, acting head of the regional
department of the Commerce and Industry Chamber, said.
“We hope the center will help expand the range of services, expand
their volume and improve their quality,” he stressed. |
The center has a special data kiosk, which contains information on
various aspects of running a business, equipment and mini
technologies.
International Business Center “Hamkor” consists of offices, a
conference hall, a learning center, a hotel, a restaurant, a bank
branch, a cinema hall and various stores.
“The center aims to support the developmentof the small business and
private entrepreneurship,” chairman of Hamkorbank Ikromjon Ibragimov
said.
One of the first events held at the center was a conference on
expansion of the industrial potential of the small businesses in the
region.
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Prevention of environmental pollution by businesses considered
November 23, 2011
The Legislative Chamber Committee for ecology and environmental
protection, as well as a group of deputies from the Ecological
Movement of Uzbekistan held a meeting on issues of improvement of the
legal framework related to prevention of environmental pollution by
business entities.
According to the Constitution, in Uzbekistan the work on protection
and sustainable use of natural resources, as well as enforcement of
environmental legislation is under the state control.
The State Committee for Nature Protection is the body that conducts
checks and monitoring of the compliance with the environmental
legislation.
President Islam Karimov, in his Concept of deepening democratic
reforms and formation of civil society, identified the urgent tasks to
expand the scope of work in this direction, including improvement of
the legislation and wider participation of the public in the
environmental activities.
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Children's sport
developing in Uzbekistan
November 22, 2011
The attention to upbringing harmoniously developed generation of,
develop children’s sports, promote healthy lifestyle in Uzbekistan has
given significant results. Solving these problems is the basis of
activity of the Children’s Sports Development Fund, formed on the
initiative of the President.
The fund is carrying out consistent work to build modern sports
complexes and stadiums in the cities and villages, to provide them
with highly qualified trainers and necessary equipment, to construct,
renovate and reconstruct music and art schools, and to provide full
support to young talents.
In accordance with the 2011 budget of the Children’s Sports
Development Fund, it was planned to build, reconstruct and capitally
repair 133 children’s sports facilities, 19 swimming pools and 65
music and art schools (a total of 217 objects). To this date,
construction and reconstruction work has been completed at 209
objects.
The indoor swimming pool of the Junior Sports School of Olympic
Reserve No.12 in Mirabad district of Tashkent has underwent capital
repairs and is now open to 420 children. The school is known for many
graduates who are today famous and successful athletes, defending the
honor of the country on the international stage.
“I have been going in for swimming since the age of seven,” one of the
students Jasur Ruzikulov says. “This year I won two gold medals at the
international tournament in France. My dream is to become the Olympic
champion.”
The country’s children’s sports facilities are equipped mainly with
domestically-produced equipment. Five years ago, 73 types of sports
equipment were produced in Uzbekistan, at present this figure is 113.
Among the main producers are Sovplastital, Telemetrik, Asia Sport S,
Mashkhim, Khojaobod, Stekloplastik and others.
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Achieving MDGs:
experience of Uzbekistan
November 21, 2011
Tashkent hosted an international seminar on “The participation of
civil society institutes in implementing the tasks of achieving the UN
Millennium Development Goals: experience of Uzbekistan”. The event was
organized by the Independent institute for monitoring the formation of
the civil society, the Institute of strategic and interregional
studies under the President of Uzbekistan and the Ecological Movement
of Uzbekistan jointly with the UN Development Programme, UNESCO and
the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (Germany).
The seminar brought together leading experts from Germany, Slovenia,
Ukraine, South Korea, the OSCE, UN and other international
organizations, members of the Senate and the Legislative Chamber of
the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, representatives of government and
public organizations.
Uzbekistan is an active participant in the global process to achieve
the Millennium Development Goals, set in 2000 at the UN Millennium
Summit, and in many respects is one of the leaders in their
implementation. The basis of this successful development is the fact
that Uzbekistan since the early years of independence on the
initiative of President Islam Karimov has gradually and consistently
implemented large-scale reforms in all spheres to ensure the
political, economic and social rights and interests of the citizens,
and raise the level and quality of life.
The foreign experts emphasized the high efficiency of the “Uzbek
model” and the five principles of development, developed by the head
of the state, which formed the basis of all democratic reforms,
including liberalization of public administration, economic
modernization, development of social institutions and civil society.
The priorities of the new stage of comprehensive reforms, defined by
President Islam Karimov in his Concept of further deepening of
democratic reforms and formation of civil society in the country, are
a clear indication of the consistency of the state policy in
Uzbekistan, which fully corresponds to the objectives of the MDGs.
Not in all countries the achievement of the MDGs has been raised to
the level of state priorities. In Uzbekistan, the Cabinet of Ministers
in January 2011 issued a resolution, which set out additional measures
to implement the UN Millennium Development Goals in the country until
2015. These system measures cover 88 priority areas in all eight
targets set by the Millennium Declaration.
During the period of independent development, Uzbekistan’s GDP
increased more than 3.5 times. In the recent years, despite the global
financial and economic crisis, Uzbekistan has shown one of the world’s
highest rates of economic growth. Rapid growth has been observed in
the small business and entrepreneurship, and this sector’s
contribution to GDP is almost close to the European average. Clear
investment policy, comprehensive programs of industrial development,
according to experts participating in the seminar, create the
necessary prerequisites for further growth of the GDP and increasing
its volume 1.5 times by 2015.
The advances in the economy allow for effective implementation of the
social policy in health, education and support of various layers of
the population. This year, 60% of all expenditures of the state budget
were directed for social purposes, including 48% for development of
education and healthcare.
As Eve Mary Henkel (Germany), member of board of directors of the ABU
Consult Berlin GmbH project, noted, “Uzbekistan under the direction of
President Islam Karimov has achieved outstanding results. Large
investments in the economy and social sphere contribute to the welfare
of the population. The achievements of your country in education and
healthcare can be compared to those in the leading countries.
Uzbekistan has achieved universal free 12-year education and basic
medical care for the population – in the modern world this is an
extremely rare social obligation of the state. The expert community of
the European Union has a particular attention to the transformation
process carried out under the Concept of further deepening of
democratic reforms and the formation of civil society, as well as
other state programs. Their implementation will help achieve the MDGs
and ensure the subsequent development of Uzbekistan.”
The foreign experts gave a high evaluation to the unique National
personnel training program, aimed at cardinal and systemic improvement
of the quality of education. The Constitution guarantees complete
secondary education to all citizens. In accordance with the objectives
of the socioeconomic development and international standards, training
programs and directions of vocational education have been improved.
Major reforms have been carried out in healthcare. The system of free
emergency medical care, an extensive network of rural medical
stations, perinatal and screening centers have been created, a
completely different approach is now taken to the protection of the
maternal and child health, as well as medical training. As a result,
the maternal and child mortality rates have declined 3 times over the
years of independence. The overall level of morbidity among the
population has significantly decreased, thanks to widely available
quality medical care, including rural areas. The average life
expectancy – the most important indicator of the MDGs – increased from
67 to 73 years, and to 75 years among women. This is the highest
figure in the CIS countries, the experts noted.
The seminar participants emphasized the particular importance of the
environmental stability in Central Asia in achieving the MDGs, the
rational use of water and energy resources to benefit all people
living there. In this regard, the firm position of Uzbekistan on these
critical issues was underlined. Uzbekistan pays great attention to
environmental protection. A number of state programs and national
action plans are being implemented.
One of the key factors in Uzbekistan’s achieving significant results
in socio-political and socio-economic development is the active
involvement of civil society – political parties, social
organizations, movements and NGOs in these processes, the seminar
participants said. Their role in addressing many issues related to
achieving national development goals has been growing. The civil
society institutions operating in the country create conditions for
increasing the social activeness of the population, contribute to
maintaining the balance of interests in the society, becoming one of
the most important elements to ensure effective feedback between the
society and the state.
In this regard, the foreign experts noted the importance of the
legislative initiatives of President Islam Karimov to develop the
civil society institutions as set out in the Concept of the further
deepening of democratic reforms and the formation of civil society in
the country. The adoption of a package of new laws will create a legal
framework for increased participation of civil society in the
implementation of government programs in healthcare, education,
environment, employment and other areas.
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Issuance of
biometric passports starts
November 18, 2011
Issuance of biometric passports started in
Uzbekistan. All citizens of the country are expected to have
biometric passports by the end of 2015.
The work is being carried out in accordance with the decree of the
President of 23 June 2009 on improvement of the passport system in
Uzbekistan.
Abdusattar Matkarimov, director of the State Personalization
Center under the Cabinet of Ministers, spoke to UzA about the
introduction of the biometric passports in the country. |
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The biometric passports are being introduced in compliance with the
requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),
of which Uzbekistan is a member.
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These electronic travel documents contain a
special chip, which records information on the personal biometric
data of the owner, including the digital photo and fingerprints,
as well as biographical information.
The passports with electronic data have been introduced in many
countries of the world. They are introduced to increase the safety
of the international civil air navigation and the security of the
identification documents, as well as ensure fast and exact
identification of the persons during the border crossing. |
Apart from the biometric passport of the citizen of Uzbekistan, there
are travel documents for the persons without citizenship and the
diplomatic passport.
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The
passport offices across the country have been equipped with modern
systems and technologies, and their staff underwent special training.
Currently, issuance of biometric passports started at Mirzo-Ulugbek
and Yunusabad district interior affairs department in Tashkent, each
of which issues some 50 new passports every day.
In accordance with the plan, other territorial interior affairs
departments are expected to start issuing biometric passports
soon. |
The existing passport of the citizen of Uzbekistan will be valid until
the end of 2015.
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State flag of
Uzbekistan marks 20 years
November 18, 2011
Twenty years ago, on 18 November 1991, the Law on
the State Flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan was adopted.
The issue related to the state symbols of the country was raised
before the breakup of the Soviet Union, at the parliamentary
session of Uzbekistan in March 1990 on the initiative of the
President Islam Karimov.
After studying the proposals of the artists, historians, deputies
and the wide public, the special commission selected the best flag
out of 200 sketches.
The national flag, according to the mentioned law, is a symbol of
the state sovereignty. Since its adoption, the state flag has been
an important factor in strengthening the feeling of patriotism and
promoting the image of the country on the international stage. |
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The state flag of Uzbekistan rises high among other flags in front of
the United National headquarters, as well as many other international
organizations.
The military servicemen, kneeling before the flag, give oath to
protect their Motherland. The sportsmen enter the world arenas holding
high the state flag of Uzbekistan.
“The flag of our country always gives us, athletes, great strength,
encouraging us for victories. This is a symbol of our independent
Motherland, which has opened the way to the world for us,” Elshod
Rasulov, world boxing champion, said.
Each color and symbol on the state flag has a deep meaning. They
embody the kind ideas of the centuries-old national statehood, as well
as the natural and spiritual peculiarities of the country.
The blue color is the symbol of the clear sky and water. The white
color, as a symbol of peace and purity, opens way to noble aspirations
of the people. The green symbolizes renewal and youth, and reflects
the incomparable nature of Uzbekistan. The red stripes are the blood
in the people’s veins, reminding about the freedom-loving ancestors,
and a symbol of strength and eternity.
The young crescent stands for the peace and stability reigning in the
country, and at the same time the new epoch that has started in the
history of the Uzbek state. Twelve stars are a symbol of perfectness
and wisdom.
The state flag is raised during the official visits of the delegations
of Uzbekistan to foreign states, in front of the embassies of the
country abroad and at international organizations, at various
international forums and sports events.
The flag proudly flies over the buildings of the state departments,
residence, enterprises and organizations, as well as educational
establishments.
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Bazaar-Art
exhibition and fair opens
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November 18, 2011
The ninth exhibition and fair of the traditional and decorative
art Bazaar-Art. Autumn 2011 opened in Tashkent.
The event has been organized by the Fund “Forum of Culture and Art
of Uzbekistan” and a number of other organizations.
During the three-day exhibition, its participants may not only get
acquainted with samples of art of Uzbekistan, but also purchase
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Obidjon Nazrullayev, representative of the Gijduvan ceramists dynasty
(Bukhara region), is presenting more than 50 own works. The graduate
of the Kamoliddin Behzod National Institute of Arts and Design now has
many students himself.
“This exhibition is a great opportunity to demonstrate our work and
get familiar with the creativity of other masters, as well as learn
the demand of the public for the items we create,” he told UzA.
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A symbol of
our high enlightenment potential
November 17, 2011
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President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam
Karimov traveled November 16 to the Ma’rifat Markazi (Center of
Enlightenment) erected in the city of Tashkent.
Genuinely colossal creative strides have been made in Uzbekistan
during the twenty years of our independent development, the years
equaling centuries in significance and magnitude.
That is manifest even brighter when one
compares the current appearance of our towns and villages, along
with living conditions of our people, with what used to be twenty
years ago. |
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Mingling the traditions of national architectural legacy and the
achievements of modern architectural art, the inimitable buildings,
magnificent palaces and squares, picturesque alleys, wide roads, the
giant bridges, fine-looking apartment buildings and social facilities
have cardinally transformed the look of our country.
All this constitutes a practical embodiment of the great objective
defined by President Islam Karimov in the wake of independence,
namely, to build an independent and prosperous country, a free and
happy life.
Major buildings and modern residential quarters have been commissioned
across the nation this year as well, marked by the wide-ranging
twentieth anniversary celebrations of our Motherland’s independence.
A worthwhile holiday gift to the Uzbek people has come to be the
state-of-the-art marvelous building of Ma’rifat Markazi constructed in
the heart of Tashkent on the initiative and idea of the country’s
leader. The complex boasts Symposiums Palace and Alisher Navoi
National Library of Uzbekistan.
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This enlightenment center has become an organic
part of single architectural composition encompassing such
matchless buildings constructed in the center of our capital city
during independence years as Youth Creativity Palace, Visual Arts
Gallery, Poytakht Business Center. Adjacent to the nation’s
central plaza, Mustaqillik square, the area is distinct with its
exceptional landscaping design.
Islam Karimov familiarized with Symposiums Palace, an awesome
palace projected to host major academic forums and international
symposiums, original in architectural design, peerless in Central
Asia as much as in the wider world. |
The new palace exemplifies the national architecture and modern
styles. The rich inscription on its walls, the grand marble columns,
the blue dome – all this is indicative of the continuation of our
ages-old traditions in urban planning.
President Karimov has suggested we can take pride in the fact that
this splendid complex, its architectural solutions, every one of its
fabulous columns, inner and outer designs are created by our ingenious
masters and highly qualified specialists.
The head of state has stressed in particular that the construction of
such unique buildings and facilities by us brightly testifies to
Uzbekistan’s mounting intellectual and creative potential, prowess and
capacities, as it has been manifest equally in other areas.
The Ma’rifat Markazi has been erected by the team of 12-Trust
joint-stock company on the blueprint of Tashgiprogor joint-stock
company. On the footholds to its entrance, striking are the green
lawns laid on the basis of original drawing and the fountains on both
sides of the central path walk, all of which serve to create a
peculiar microclimate in its surroundings along with enriching the
general appearance of the complex.
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The leader of Uzbekistan has highly appreciated
the lobby, the design of the palace, the blend of contemporary
architectural achievements with national traditions and styles,
the lighting system, the monumental panels tiled with rare
masonry, and the conditions created for visitors.
The great hall of Symposiums Palace for 1,000 seats stuns with its
grandeur and splendor. World architecture art has scarcely
produced the solution inherent in here, that is, the thirty six
windows located around the exclusive cupola, providing for
complete natural illumination in the hall during the entire
daylight. |
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The hall is outfitted largely with locally-produced furniture,
cutting-edge information and communication technologies, computers
connected to wireless web.
Islam Karimov then proceeded to review the Alisher Navoi National
Library of Uzbekistan.
Spiritual richness, enlightenment, science and culture have been
highly honored by our people throughout ages. The great ancestors have
made a tremendous input into the advancement of world civilization.
Numerous scholarly centers have been instituted during independence
years to facilitate the enlightenment revival of the people – and
youth first and foremost.
The decision to accommodate the National Library in this modern
building is a consequence of immense efforts undertaken in the country
to promote enlightenment.
A universal facility rich in unique stocks, Uzbekistan’s National
Library is hence an integral part of our great spiritual heritage, a
national patrimony.
The Library’s new seat also contains a book museum, reading halls, a
book salon, a cinema center, internet and media centers, a children’s
room and resting rooms. The building is outfitted with latest hi-tech
equipment and hosts a unified automated information and library
system. An automated classification of library stocks set up here also
fully meets international standards and norms.
The reading halls are equipped with computers connected to electronic
catalog, internet and electronic database. Favorable environment has
been created also for scholars and researchers, as well as for dealing
with music publications.
The head of our state insisted that a nation can be powerful primarily
by its high culture, enlightened people and comprehensively advanced
youth. In this vein, according to Islam Karimov, this center should
serve to nurture a growing generation with a high intellectual
potential, thorough knowledge base, ability for independent thinking.
Familiarizing with the Library, President of Uzbekistan stressed the
necessity to refine its work, revise its structure and study the
international practice in this regard, with due recommendations as to
develop the system of using book stocks, take into account the needs
of library visitors of diverse ages and interests, expand the list of
services.
Adorning our capital city, the Ma’rifat Markazi complex constitutes
another brilliant symbol of our high enlightenment capacities. Like
the eternal architectural monuments built by our great forefathers, it
will undoubtedly help glorify our land, create a superb environment
for the younger generation – a decisive force of tomorrow – to enhance
their knowledge in growing to become comprehensively sophisticated
personalities.
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"Republic of
Korea – Central Asia" forum held
November 16, 2011
The fifth meeting of the Forum “Republic of Korea – Central Asia” was
held in Tashkent on 15 November. Delegations of the Republic of Korea,
as well as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and
Turkmenistan exchanged views on development of cooperation during the
meeting.
The purpose of the forum, which has been held annually since 2007, is
to strengthen and expand the cooperation in economy, information and
communication technologies, construction and transport, science,
culture, education, tourism and other areas.
The relations between Uzbekistan and South Korea have been
successfully developing in all directions. The legal basis for this
are the agreements reached at the meetings of the heads of two states.
South Korea is one of the largest investment partners of Uzbekistan.
The total volume of South Korean investments in Uzbekistan’s economy
has exceeded USD 5 billion.
A number of joint projects with South Korean companies are being
implemented in the mining and textile industries, production of
household appliances. One of the main areas of bilateral cooperation
is bringing advanced technologies from South Korea for construction of
new productions in Uzbekistan and modernization of existing
enterprises.
A major project – construction of the Ustyurt gas chemical complex –
was launched during the visit of the South Korean President Lee
Myung-bak to Uzbekistan this August. USD 2.6 billion of direct
investments will be used for the construction of the complex.
The government and the business circles of South Korea support the
projects of development of the free industrial economic zone Navoi and
creation of the intercontinental logistics centre there.
The forum participants exchanged views on the development of
cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the countries of Central
Asia in the field of science and technology, regional development in
the field of e-government, sports and other issues.
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Uzbekistan defeats
Tajikistan 3-0
November 15, 2011
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The national team of Uzbekistan has become the
leader in the group C, beating Tajikistan with 3-0 during the
Asian qualifiers for the World Cup 2014 to be held in Brazil.
On the 34th minute, Sanjar Tursunov scored the first goal against
Tajikistan. On the 59th minute, Odil Ahmedov sent the ball from
long distance, and on the 71th minute, Alexander Geynrikh was the
author of the third goal.
In the second game in group C, players of the Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea won over the national team of Japan with 1-0.
Thus, the only team that has seen no defeat in group C –
Uzbekistan – became a leader with 13 points.
The Uzbek football team will hold the last, sixth match in the
group against the national team of Japan on 29 February. |
On the third stage of the Asian qualifying tournaments, 20 strongest
teams of the continent are competing in five groups.
Two strongest teams from each group will get the right to take part in
the fourth decisive round of the qualifying tournament.
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Five more
tickets to London Olympic Games
November 15, 2011
550 athletes from more than 90 countries competed at the Weightlifting
World Championship in Paris for prizes and tickets to the upcoming
Summer Olympic Games in London.
According to the decision of the International Weightlifting
Federation, tickets for 2012 Olympics will be provided to teams
according to points earned at world championships in the 2010-2011
season.
The members of the Uzbekistan national team scored 116 points at last
year’s world championship in Turkey. At the Paris tournament, the
Uzbek athletes gathered 74 more points.
Asian weightlifting champion among juniors Ruslan Nuriddinov (94 kg)
lifted 221 kg in snatch and won a silver medal. In jerk, he showed the
result of 177 kg and has occupied the fifth place with a total
indicator of 398 kg.
Athletes Ruslan Makarov, Ivan Yefremov, Sherzod Yusupov, Ruslan
Alpanov, Giyosiddin Ahmedov, Bahrom Mendibayev and Muhammad Begaliyev
also contributed to the score of the national team.
Thus, gaining 191 points at two world championships, the weightlifters
of Uzbekistan won five tickets to the London Olympics.
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Losgigantes Textile JV opens in Ferghana region
November 14, 2011
Losgigantes Textile company started operating in Buvayda district of
Ferghana region. It processes cotton fibre and produces high quality
yarn and towels.
“Our enterprise processes up to 7 tons of fibre per day,” Losgigantes
Textile director Adhamjon Khasanov said. “The first batch of
production was exported to Russia and Turkey.”
About 100 people have been employed by the new joint venture, he
added.
Since the start of 2011, almost 50 investment projects were
implemented in Ferghana region and 11 new enterprises were launched.
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Uzbekistan - North Korea -
1:0
November 11, 2011
Football players of Uzbekistan won the ticket to a
crucial stage for output of the World Cup.
In the fourth round of Asian qualifying competition for the World
Cup 2014 to be held in Brazil, the national football team of
Uzbekistan defeated the team of Democratic People’s Republic of
Korea at home with a score of 1:0.
Having scored seven points in the three rounds of the group C,
Uzbek team was able to get an early start in the decisive fourth
stage of the qualifying tournament.
From the first minutes of the match, Uzbek players stepped up the
attack line. In turn, the players of North Korea, also preformed a
serious resistance, trying to keep a chance of reaching the next
stage of the qualifying events. |
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In the first half of the time the score was not open. In the second
half of the match, Uzbek players intensified attacks. As a result,
Temur Kopadze scored the ball, the pass from Alexander Heinrich, into
the opponents’ goal net and has brought his team an important victory.
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In the second meeting of the group C, team of
Tajikistan at home has given way to football players of Japan with
a score of 0:4.
Thus, teams of Uzbekistan and Japan, having scored 10 points and
leading in Group C, went into the next phase of qualifying.
On 15 November, a team of Uzbekistan will meet players of
Tajikistan at home in the fifth round of the match. |
In the third stage of Asian qualifying tournament, the strongest 20
teams of the continent are struggling for a win, having divided into
five groups.
In this competition, which will run through February 29, 2012, two of
the strongest teams from each group will receive tickets to the
crucial fourth round of qualifying.
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Uzbek
universal fight team wins 13 medals in Moscow
November 10, 2011
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The team of Uzbekistan won one gold, three
silver and nine bronze medals at the Universal Fight World
Championship in Moscow.
The competition with participation of over 250 athletes from
nearly 40 countries was held in two styles – classic and light.
In light style, Dilshod Surkhonov (95 kg) defeated all rivals and
won the gold medal, while Feruz Saidov won bronze. |
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In classic style, Quvvat Jumaniyozov won silver, while four-time world
champion Alisher Abdullayev and Muhammadali Toshturgunov won bronze.
Agzam Khaydarov, who fought in two styles, won bronze and silver, and
Nuriddin Dolimov Jamol Omonov got two bronze medals each.
In the women’s competitions, Nodira Kazakova also won in two styles –
silver in classic and bronze in light.
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New
community council on environment created
November 09, 2011
The State Committee for Nature Protection of Uzbekistan set up a
community council to ensure openness and transparency of state
supervision over the environmental protection and increasing public
awareness in this area.
The council included representatives of organizations like the
Ecological Movement of Uzbekistan, Kamolot youth movement, the Women’s
Committee, Mahalla and Ecosan foundations, the Ecological Forum of
Environmental NGOs, scientists of research institutes and higher
educational establishments, as well as the Nature Protection Committee
specialists.
The members of the new council will participate in discussions of the
important decisions on environmental and use of natural resources by
the State Committee for Nature Protection, as well as in development
and implementation of legal and technical regulations.
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Uzbek-Czech intergovernmental commission meets
November 09, 2011
The meeting of the Uzbek-Czech intergovernmental commission for
economic, industrial and scientific cooperation was held in Tashkent
on 8 November.
The event, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations,
Investments and Trade of Uzbekistan, was devoted to expansion of
Uzbek-Czech trade and investment cooperation.
It was attended by representatives of state departments and companies
of both countries operating in areas like foreign economic relations,
trade, fuel and energy, banking and financial sector, agriculture,
water management, food, chemical, textile, transport and transport
communications, electrical engineering, science and technology,
pharmaceuticals, tourism, environmental protection.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade
of Uzbekistan Shavkat Tulaganov stressed that cooperation between the
two countries was consistently developing in all spheres.
The Uzbek-Czech economic relations are based on a number of
agreements, particularly on trade, economic and scientific-technical
cooperation, and mutual protection of investments. In Uzbekistan there
are 14 Uzbek-Czech joint ventures. Besides, 12 companies of the Czech
Republic have their representative offices in Uzbekistan.
“The Czech Republic is interested in the development of cooperation
with Uzbekistan in all directions,” said Deputy Minister of Transport
of the Czech Republic Ivo Vikidal. “Regular meeting of the
intergovernmental commission help to strengthen and expand cooperation
between our countries.”
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President of
Hungary travels to Bukhara
November 09, 2011
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In Uzbekistan with official visit on the
invitation of President Islam Karimov, President of the Republic
of Hungary Pal Schmitt traveled to the city of Bukhara on November
8 accompanied by Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Shavkat Mirziyoev.
With its great scholars and thinkers, unique historical monuments,
Bukhara has been instrumental in bringing fame to our nation. This
city – a cradle of science, enlightenment and culture from times
immemorial – has always been renowned across the globe as a
fairy-town and one of ancient cultural centers of Uzbekistan as
much as Central Asia. |
President of Hungary has toured the Ark fortress museum and its
exceptional exhibits.
As it was stated during the highest-level talks in Tashkent the day
before, Hungary with its ancient history and distinctive culture is
well acknowledged in Uzbekistan, and the industrious Hungarian people
have always been cherished with particular friendly feelings by the
people of Uzbekistan. The common historical and cultural past of our
two peoples is thus critical in advancing the cooperation between the
two nations.
The two peoples have been keen on establishing bonds with one another
from ancient times. In this respect, noteworthy are such celebrated
Hungarian Orientalist scholars as Korosi Csoma Sandor, Armin Vambery
and Stein Marc Aurel who traveled around our land in the nineteenth
and twentieth centuries to research the region.
A bright reflection of the great interest to our country was manifest
in the works of Hungarian historian, linguist and traveler Armin
Vambery like “Traveling through Central Asia” and “History of Bukhara
and Maverannahr”. Owing to these and other compositions, the peoples
of Europe had opportunity to have a look into the rich history and
traditions of the Uzbek people, such ancient towns of ours as
Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and the extraordinary spiritual heritage.
Pal Schmitt took part in the opening ceremony of the memorial board
set up in the Ark complex in honor of Armin Vambery.
The high-ranking guest has said that Hungary highly appreciates the
homage rendered in Uzbekistan to the memory of the Hungarian scholar,
and that this event constitutes another manifestation of persistent
traditions of friendship and mutual respect bookmarked by our great
ancestors.
Like every other corner of Uzbekistan, Bukhara has undergone extensive
transformation during the years of our national independence. Along
with restoration of historical monuments, beautification of holy
burial places of great forefathers, the town has embarked on
wide-ranging construction works. As a result, the city has acquired a
more appealing and inimitable looks combining the traditions of
national art of building with modern architecture.
President Schmitt then toured the Bukhoro Madaniy Markazi (Bukhara
Culture Center) complex erected on the initiative of President Islam
Karimov. Occupying a land exceeding a hundred hectares and covered
with a green lawn, various rare trees and flowers, the Complex boasts
a monument “Ancient and Eternal Bukhara” on its center. The shrine
glorifies the history and the contemporary life of the city, with
names and images of our great thinkers and unique historical monuments
inscribed on it.
“The monument is matchless indeed. It’s left a lasting impression on
me. Since one can learn a lot about the rich history, the modern state
and the gracious aspirations of the Uzbek people,” the Hungarian
President suggested.
Pal Schmitt traveled to Samanids Mausoleum. Reviewing the construction
erected on the accurate gauging and quite sophisticated geometrical
calculus, the Hungarian delegation gave a high evaluation of the
genius of our ancestors who raised such a unique catacomb.
President of Hungary got familiarized with Labi-Hovuz. He reviewed the
craftsmen-made carpets and golden-embroidered articles, elegant
pottery and copper items, national miniatures and other products.
That concluded the official visit of President Pal Schmitt to the
Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Hungarian leader’s visit has once more demonstrated the shared
interest of the sides in further consolidation and expansion of
relations between our countries in the spirit of traditional
friendship, mutual interest and confidence. The visit by Hungarian
President to Uzbekistan will lay a robust foundation to bolster
partnership ties and advance the multifaceted cooperation in the
longer term, and afford a new impetus to their comprehensive
enhancement in the interests of our nations.
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Uzbekistan, Hungary set for new horizons of cooperation
November 08, 2011
As reported earlier, on the invitation of President Islam Karimov,
President of the Republic of Hungary Pal Schmitt arrived in Uzbekistan
November 6 with official visit.
The visit’s major events started on November 7 from an official
ceremony of meeting at the Kuksaroy country complex with members of
delegations, chiefs of diplomatic missions and representative offices
of international organizations accredited in Uzbekistan.
A guard of honor lined up to greet the high-ranking guest. Islam
Karimov and Pal Schmitt rose to the podium to pay tribute to state
anthems of our two countries. The Presidents reviewed the guard of
honor.
Following the ceremony, the heads of the two states started bilateral
negotiations with a conversation in a contracted manner.
The two leaders agreed that the current meeting constitutes a logical
continuation of their September 2010 prolific bilateral talks during
the UN Millennium Development Goals summit in New York.
Islam Karimov has suggested the official visit by the President of
Hungary is considered in Uzbekistan an important stage in the
evolution of bilateral relations, a good opportunity to afford a
substantial impetus in these new, dynamically changing circumstances,
to the advancement of multidimensional cooperation and mutually
advantageous partnership between our two nations.
Uzbekistan stands to further these goals given the tremendous
potential, including the strategically pivotal location of both
countries in Central Asia and Central Europe, respectively.
Our country is also interested in boosting interaction with Hungary
within the framework of the European Union, and is willing to keep
forward comprehensive efforts toward materialization of EU’s Central
Asia Strategy.
President Pal Schmitt stressed that Hungary regards Uzbekistan as an
important partner in Central Asia and acknowledges our nation’s
growing role in international politics.
With relations stretching back to the depth of ages, the Uzbek and
Hungarian peoples deserve to take pride in their unique histories, the
rich spiritual and cultural heritage and gracious deeds of great
ancestors who made a significant input into the progress of world
civilization as well as their own national histories. These objective
premises set a reliable backbone to foster the traditional relations
to a higher rank.
In the course of the candid and constructive conversation at the
Kuksaroy complex, Islam Karimov and Pal Schmitt have thoroughly
deliberated on a wide range of topics pertaining to the current state
and prospects of Uzbek-Hungarian interaction, and exchanged views on
principal issues in regional and international affairs. The two
leaders confirmed proximity or a match of approaches to addressing the
matters under consideration.
In particular, the two sides expressed unity in their serious concern
with the intensification and escalation of conflict in Afghanistan. It
has been pointed out that the current developments in Afghanistan
clearly suggest that there is no military solution to the Afghan
crisis. Only through compromise and consensus reached among the
confronting parties and engaging the Afghans themselves in this
process, can there be a way out of the present deadlock.
Hungary’s leader said his country highly appreciates the peace-loving
policy of Uzbekistan, including the latter’s initiatives and practical
strides toward addressing the situation in Afghanistan and its
economic recovery.
The bilateral talks continued in an extended format when the heads of
state were joined by other members of official delegations.
A significant emphasis during the negotiations was placed on
furthering the trade and investment cooperation. That trend is backed
by objective circumstances brought about by the remarkable effects of
wide-ranging reforms undertaken in our two countries and the related
growth in the appeal of national economies. Noteworthy in this regard
is the mutually complementary nature of our economic systems.
The shared interest in boosting relations has been underscored in this
respect, indicated by the fact that President Pal Schmitt is
accompanied by an imposing delegation of leading Hungarian businesses
from key sectors of national economy. They include heads of companies
in foods and pharmaceuticals sectors, energy-saving technologies
production, agricultural goods reprocessing enterprises, banking and
finances, logistics, travel and engineering areas and so forth.
The dynamic growth of the Uzbek economy and the extensive preferences
for foreign investors can serve as a solid backbone for a substantial
rise in the volumes of Hungarian investments into our country in such
priority spheres as chemical and pharmaceutical industry, medical
equipment manufacturing, and agriculture and foods.
A range of representative offices are accredited, while numerous
enterprises with participation of Hungarian capital are currently
working in Uzbekistan.
Expounding on bilateral trade, the parties stressed that its growth
exceeded 37 percent in 2010. At the same time, trade volumes hardly
match the growing economic capacities of both Uzbekistan and Hungary,
and that commerce can be cardinally shored up by an effective
utilization of reserves and expansion of trade stock-lists.
Uzbekistan can uninterruptedly supply Hungary with cotton fiber and
yarn, ready textiles, cables, precious and nonferrous metals, chemical
industry goods and many other products in demand in the Central
European country.
The major outcome of Uzbek-Hungarian highest-level talks has come to
be the Joint Declaration which contains an expression of satisfaction
with the fact that “cooperation between our two nations has been
enhancing since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992 to
serve the longer-term national interests of both sides.” Shared
intention has been fixed to elevate bilateral interaction to a higher
stage by bolstering the cooperation in a wide specter of dimensions,
by expanding the exchange and further building up reciprocal contacts.
A large package of bilateral documents covering diverse spheres of
cooperation has also been signed.
In particular, the Economic Cooperation Agreement stipulates setting
up an intergovernmental commission composed of representatives of
relevant government agencies and companies and covering in its
activities practically the entire range of Uzbek-Hungarian interaction
in trade and investment areas.
In accordance with Protocol on the Cooperation of Foreign Affairs
Ministries of Uzbekistan and Hungary, an encouraging environment is to
be created for establishing direct contacts and exchange of experience
among diplomats.
Of foremost significance are the documents penned on cooperation in
hydrocarbon industry, standardization and certification, metrology,
and that between commerce and industry chambers of the two nations.
In his statement for mass media, President Islam Karimov has suggested
that the talks with President Pal Schmitt were held in the spirit of
constructivism, openness and mutual confidence, and that the
negotiations will in every way possible facilitate consolidation and
advancement of productive partnership bonds between the two countries
for the good of the friendly peoples of Uzbekistan and Hungary.
The current visit will help enhance mutual ties and foster contacts
between business circles of our two countries.
Pal Schmitt has said that the talks constitute a momentous step toward
expansion of cooperation, and stressed in particular that during the
meeting he had a chance to congratulate in the person of President
Islam Karimov the entire Uzbek people on the 20th anniversary of
national independence, and that our country has been making remarkable
accomplishments on the way of independent development. President
Schmitt also expressed satisfaction with President Karimov accepting
the invitation to pay a visit to Hungary.
On the second half of the day, President Pal Schmitt traveled to the
central plaza of Uzbekistan – Mustaqillik Square – and laid wrath to
the Monument of Independence and Humanism that symbolizes the freedom,
the bright future and the gracious aspirations of our people.
The high-ranking guest expressed keen interest in the wide-scale
architectural and beautification efforts that have had the square
attain a holistic and modern look deserving the great history and
grand prospects in the development of our nation who has just
celebrated its twentieth anniversary.
During the trip to the Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis,
President Schmitt got familiarized with the work of the lower house of
our parliament.
At a meeting with Speaker Dilorom Tashmuhamedova, the high-ranking
guest has been provided with detailed information on the peculiarities
in the activities of Legislative Chamber assigned an important role in
the implementation of Concept of Intensifying the Democratic Reforms
and Forming Civil Society in the Country proposed by the President of
Uzbekistan in 2010.
On this same day, Pal Schmitt has visited one of Tashkent’s major
tourist attractions – State Museum of Temurids’ History, where the
Hungarian leader left a note in the Book of Honored Guests.
Hungarian President’s official visit to our country continues.
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Uzbek-Hungarian
business forum held
November 07, 2011
The forum of business circles of Uzbekistan and Hungary was held on 7
November in Tashkent in the framework of the official visit of
President of Hungary Pal Schmitt.
The forum participants discussed expansion of Uzbek-Hungarian
trade-economic and investment cooperation. It covered areas like
bilateral trade, investment, fuel and energy, banking and finance,
construction, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, chemical industry,
healthcare, transport and transport communications, information
technologies, electronics, tourism and others.
Deputy minister for foreign economic relations, investments and trade
of Uzbekistan Shavkat Tulyaganov noted the consistent development of
cooperation between the two countries in all spheres.
Uzbekistan and Hungary enjoy the most preferential treatment regime in
trade. In 2010, the volume of bilateral trade increased by 37%.
“Hungary attaches great importance to cooperation with Uzbekistan,”
said deputy minister of economics of Hungary Roza Nagy. “At the
business forum, a number of documents in various areas were signed.
This opens great opportunities to jointly implement many promising
projects.”
The Hungarian business people were provided with detailed information
about the main areas for investments in Uzbekistan, in particular in
the Navoi free industrial and economic zone. A number of large
companies of Hungary expressed intention to expand their operations in
Uzbekistan.
At the business forum, the sides signed agreements on strengthening
cooperation between the two countries in trade and industry,
investments, banking and finance, energy, medicine, pharmaceuticals,
tourism, food and chemical industries.
The forum completed with a cooperation exchange, in which
representatives of companies and enterprises of Uzbekistan and Hungary
participated.
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Uzbek
football team to play at Asian Championship
November 07, 2011
The youth football team of Uzbekistan has received a ticket for the
2012 final stage of the Asian Championship among youth. Uzbekistan
scored three victories in a row in the group C qualifying matches in
Iran.
In the first match, the team, headed by coach Ahmadjon Musayev, won
over Pakistani players with 3-0. In the next two meetings, the Uzbek
players faced youth teams of India and Turkmenistan.
In the first half of the match against India, Uzbek footballers opened
the score: on the 33rd minute, team captain Vladimir Kozak sent the
ball to the opponents’ gate. On the 60th minute, the Indian team
scored a goal against the Uzbek team. The next goal that brought
victory to the Uzbek team, was again scored by Kozak.
The score in the third match, in which Uzbekistan faced Turkmenistan,
was opened by the latter team. Orazberdi Muradov successfully
completed one of his team’s attacks.
On the 49th minute of the second half, Abbosbek Mahsitaliyev of
Uzbekistan equalized the score, and on the 82nd minute, Jahongir
Abdumuminov scored another goal – 2-1.
Gaining 9 points in group C of the qualifying tournament, the youth of
Uzbekistan will now play in the final of the Asian Championship. The
last game in the group will be held against Iran on 8 November.
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Hungarian President starts official visit to Uzbekistan]
November 06, 2011
On the invitation of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam
Karimov, President of the Republic of Hungary Pal Schmitt has arrived
in Tashkent November 6 with official visit.
The leader of Hungary is expected to hold bilateral talks on the
highest level during the three-day visit.
A joint declaration outlining the prospects of Uzbek-Hungarian
cooperation is to be signed following negotiations.
A range of intergovernmental and interagency documents are anticipated
to be inked to cover political, trade-economic, investment, scientific
and technical aspects of bilateral interaction.
The Hungarian delegation is projected to travel to the Legislative
Chamber (lower house) of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis and get familiar
with remarkable sights in the city of Tashkent.
A large group of officials from Hungarian businesses has arrived in
Uzbekistan with President Pal Schmitt set to hold a business forum
with Uzbek colleagues as part of the visit.
The visit program includes a journey to the city of Bukhara where the
guests are to view the world-renowned historical and architectural
monuments and places of interest in one of Central Asia’s most ancient
centers.
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Tourism potential of Uzbekistan to be presented in London
November 05, 2011
International tourism fair World Travel Market 2011 will be held in
the capital of Great Britain London on 7-10 November.
Uzbekistan, located in the heart of the Silk Road, attracts tourists
from all over the world with its unique historical monuments, rich
culture, traditions and scenic beauty.
Uzbekistan is an active participant of many international tourism
fairs held in various states. National Company Uzbektourism is working
closely with many travel companies in other countries to demonstrate
the tourism potential of Uzbekistan to the world.
The World Travel Market 2011 is one such opportunity for the broader
demonstration of the tourism potential of Uzbekistan, the company
said.
World Travel Market is one of the lartest international tourism fairs.
Last year’s fair was attended by 5,044 companies from 152 countries.
It is expected that this year’s fair will also gather thousands of
representatives of tourism agencies and companies, scientists and
experts from more than 150 countries.
According to Uzbektourism, Uzbekistan will be represented by companies
like Uzbekistan Airways, Uzbekistan Railways and Uzbektourism itself.
The participation in the fair will open new opportunities for tourism
development in Uzbekistan and expansion of cooperation with foreign
partners.
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Uzbekistan-UNESCO: cooperation for development
November 04, 2011
Soon after the World War Two ended, on 1-16 November 1945 in London
the United Nations Conference was held, which considered the founding
of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The aim
of the new structure was to provide intellectual and moral solidarity
of the mankind to prevent wars. The conference adopted the UNESCO
Constitution, which came into force on 4 November 1946 after
ratification by 20 states. Same year in Paris, the first session of
the UNESCO General Conference took place.
The Preamble to the UNESCO Constitution declares that “‘since wars
begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences
of peace must be constructed”. The UNESCO was founded after the World
War Two that killed millions of people. And so the noble purpose of
this organization was not only issues of science, education and
culture, but also strengthening of peace and friendship in the world,
and promoting development. UNESCO currently unites 194 countries in
the world. Its member countries have national commissions for UNESCO.
Thousands of clubs, associations and organizations are promoting ideas
put forward by the UNESCO.
Uzbekistan joined the UNESCO in 1993. In 1996, the representation
office of the organization started operating in Tashkent. Over the
years, relations between Uzbekistan and UNESCO have been developing
extensively. The active cooperation of Uzbekistan with this
organization has been widely recognized, in particular the development
of international relations in the fields of science and culture, and
the work on the revival, preservation, study and promotion of the
national heritage.
In 1998, at the 155th session of UNESCO’s Executive Board, President
of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov was awarded the highest award of the
UNESCO – the gold medal Abu Ali Ibn Sino for his contribution to the
development of national culture, preservation of cultural and
historical monuments and strengthening of cooperation with this
organization. In 2006, for outstanding contribution to strengthening
friendship and cooperation between the nations, development of
cultural and religious dialogue and support of cultural diversity, the
head of Uzbekistan was awarded UNESCO’s Borobudur gold medal.
Over the years of independence, under the leadership of President
Islam Karimov, large-scale work on revival of national and spiritual
values, preservation and restoration for future generations of
cultural and historical monuments, holy places of worship, studying
and promoting the rich heritage, developing science and education has
been carried out.
Good traditions have been established to hold major commemorative
events, international scientific and cultural forums with
participation of UNESCO. Among such events were wide celebration of
anniversaries of Ahmad Ferghani, Imam Bukhari, Amir Temur, Mirzo
Ulugbek, Kamoliddin Behzod, ancient cities of Samarkand, Shakhrisabz,
Karshi, Bukhara, Khiva, Termez, Tashkent and Margilan, literary
monuments Alpomish and Avesto, as well as Khorezm Mamun Academy.
Under the auspices of UNESCO, many international events are held in
Uzbekistan. Among them are regional and international seminars titled
“Protection of cultural heritage during armed conflicts” (1995),
“Investing in culture” (1997), “Introduction of new technologies in
banking and business” (1998), forums dedicated to education of
children with disabilities, Aral Sea problem, national handicrafts,
and interreligious dialogue.
At the same time, major forums of the 600th anniversary of Ulugbek,
the 660th anniversary of Amir Temur, and the 2200th anniversary of
Tashkent city were held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
Traditional International Music Festival Sharq Taronalari (Oriental
Melodies) in Samarkand is also held in collaboration with UNESCO.
The Republic of Uzbekistan for the first time in 1997 and then in 2009
was elected a member of the Executive Board of UNESCO. The election of
the country to the membership of the Executive Board – one of the
principal executive structures oft eh UNESCO – was another
international recognition of the achievements of Uzbekistan in the
field of science, education and cultural activities to promote
international cooperation and scientific heritage, and national
cultural values.
The ancient monuments of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Shakhrisabz are
listed in the World Heritage List of UNESCO and placed under
international protection. Shashmaqom was declared the pearl of the
oral and intangible heritage of humanity. The Quran of Uthman stored
in Tashkent and rare manuscripts collected by the Abu Rayhan Beruni
Institute of Oriental Studies are included in the UNESCO World Memory
list, while dozens of films and documentaries made in Uzbek cinema
masters are in the UNESCO’s world cinema heritage list.
At the September 2009 Abu Dhabi session of the Intergovernmental
Commission of UNESCO for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage,
the songs Katta Ashula and the holiday Navruz were included in the
Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO is a state
institution for coordination of UNESCO programs. The commission has
been actively contributing to the implementation of UNESCO programs
and projects, attracting the national capacity for these events and
development within the framework of UNESCO’s mandate of the national,
regional and international cooperation. The commission also
coordinates the development and implementation by relevant ministries
and institutions of Uzbekistan of the programs of UNESCO in the
country.
In 2003, UNESCO declared the Decade of education for the sake of
stability and development. Under this initiative, a number of tasks
like empowering people to study languages, development of education in
spirituality and enlightenment, ensuring wide use of science and
technology are implemented in the country. In some cities of
Uzbekistan, there are departments and centers working in the system of
the UNESCO school organization.
From year to year, links between this international organization and
the country are expanding. Currently, UNESCO office in Uzbekistan
jointly with the government and other national partners is
implementing several projects in the areas of education, culture,
science, environmental protection, alternative energy sources,
communications and information technology, and the media.
The active cooperation between Uzbekistan and UNESCO will continue to
serve to strengthen peace and security in the world, development of
friendship between nations, and increasing prosperity of the country
and the welfare of its people.
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Innovation contributes to development of tourism
November 04, 2011
| The seminar on “Innovative solutions used for
development of tourism industry” was held in the framework of the
ongoing 17th Tashkent International Tourism Fair “Tourism on the
Silk Road” on 3 November.
The event was organized by the National Company Uzbektourism
and the World Tourism Organization.
The forum participants highlighted that under the leadership of
President Islam Karimov, wide-scale reforms were taking place in
all sectors, including tourism. |
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Significant work is being done to promote tourist potential of
Uzbekistan overseas, develop modern forms of tourism, and create new
routes. Modern hotels that meet international standards have been
built, new air, rail and automobile routes were opened.
The cooperation between Uzbekistan and the UNWTO is developing
consistently. This organization, which unites more than 150 countries
and more than 400 travel companies from 80 countries, participates in
the financing of projects in the tourism area. Close ties between
Uzbekistan and the organization help to further enhance the tourist
potential of the country, expand cooperation with other states and
promote the heritage of the Silk Road.
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“Today, tourism has become an important factor of
culture and one of the rapidly developing sectors of the economy,”
UNWTO members countries director Javier Blanco said.
“Tourists, along with recreation and familiarization with
historical sights, are interested in climate and geography of the
host country, people’s lifestyle, culture, art and crafts, local
food and other aspects.
Innovative technologies play a huge role in the development of
the tourism industry. |
Currently used modern technologies enhance the dynamic development of
international tourism, helping to provide comfort, quality and
affordable travel conditions. UNWTO has been successfully cooperating
with Uzbekistan for 18 years. We have consistently supported
membership of your country’s travel companies in our organization.”
The seminar discussed issues of innovative ideas and solutions to
develop tourism industry, importance of tourism in economic
development, expansion of regional cooperation, strengthening the ties
between the companies and organizations operating in this industry.
On the same day, presentations of tourist and investment potential of
the Focus Travel company of Vietnam, Ancodes of Spain, and tourist
operators of India, Israel, Malaysia and the Czech Republic were held.
“Uzbekistan has a rich history, unique culture and beautiful
traditions, which attract a large number of tourists. The
establishment of the Tashkent-Madrid air link has helped to increase
the exchange of tourists between the two countries,” Ancodes
representative Julia Pavlinova said. “At our presentation, we
presented the tourism potential of Spain. This event will undoubtedly
contribute to the development of tourism in Uzbekistan and on the
global scale.”
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Three exhibitions open
in Tashkent
November 04, 2011
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Three international exhibitions, “Transport and
Logistics – TransUzbekistan 2011”, “Automobiles, Spare Parts and
Service – Auto & Parts Uzbekistan 2011”, and the “Central Asia
International Exhibition Protection, Security and Fire Safety –
CAIPS 2011”, opened in Tashkent on Thursday.
At the opening ceremony, deputy minister of defence of Uzbekistan
M.Saliev and others pointed out that in modern conditions such
notions as security and protection of human life have acquired a
special character and became the basis of the security industry in
general. |
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Today, in Uzbekistan a consistent work is being carried out to develop
and introduce new technologies aimed at ensuring public safety,
protection of health and private property. In this context, the
exhibition is a good platform for a constructive exchange of
experience between companies from all over Central Asia and foreign
producers, deputy minister said.
The joint exposition has presented 70 companies from 15 countries,
including Uzbekistan, Belarus, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, China,
Latvia, UAE, Russia, Ukraine, Finland, Czech Republic and Switzerland.
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Among the major players of the transport
infrastructure taking part in the forum are Uzbekistan Railways,
Transmashholding of Russia, Ural Locomotives and others.
“Our company designs, manufactures, markets and serves
locomotives,” Ural Locomotives marketing specialist Marina
Dakalova said.
“Our company specializes in production of next-generation
electric locomotives, and we are interested in cooperation with
the Uzbek partners.” |
The Auto & Parts Uzbekistan and TransUzbekistan exhibitions have
foreign companies operating in the automotive industry. These are ERA
and AURIDA from Italy, Russian Auto-Electro Dial, Janmor
(Poland-Uzbekistan), local Autorobot Asia, Mega Mebiko, Miral Shina,
Avto Oynalar Dunyosi, Lukoil (Russia), and others.
“Autorobot Asia provides design, manufacture and sale of liner
equipment needed to repair damaged vehicles,” company administrator
Farhad Umarov said. “This year we are presenting a new hardware callet
Autorobot. The exhibition should help us find potential customers and
enter foreign markets.”
The Chinese Hytera Communications Co. Ltd and Tbs Inform are
demonstrating the equipment necessary for professional mobile radio
connection, Micros provides access control equipment. Among the
regular participants are Pozhspetsmash (Ukraine) and UMIRS-ASIA joint
venture.
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Tourism is important sphere of economic development
November 03, 2011
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The 17th Tashkent International Tourism Fair
“Tourism on the Silk Road 2011” opened at Uzexpocenter on 2
November.
The event has been organized by the National Company Uzbektourism,
exhibition company TNT Expo and advertising agency Buyuk Ipak Yoli
(Great Silk Road).
Tourism sector is one of the important spheres of the economy.
Uzbekistan is included in one of the top ten countries by the
number of historical and tourism sites. |
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There are more than 4,000 historical and cultural monuments in
Uzbekistan.
The ancient cities, the picturesque nature and diverse culture attract
people from all over the world.
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The reforms implemented in the tourism sector over
the years of the country’s independence have given positive
results. The number of modern hotels and recreation centers is
growing.
Development of new tourist routes, creating new and renovating
existing transport communications contribute to the development of
tourism and increase the flow of tourists to Uzbekistan.
High-speed train Afrosiyob on the Tashkent-Samarkand route was
launched on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the independence of
Uzbekistan. This was an important step towards improving the
quality of transport services for local residents and tourists. |
Today, such types of tourism as ecotourism, adventure tourism,
cultural, educational and others are developing in the country.
Tourists arriving in Uzbekistan can get a lot of useful and
interesting information about culture and history of this land.
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According to Uzbektourism, in 2010 Uzbekistan
attracted 6.9% more tourists than in 2009. In the first half of
this year, the growth of tourist services made up 27%. The number
of new business entities that started their activities in this
sphere is increasing. In January-June 2011, 71 tourist enterprises
and 29 hotels were commissioned. Currently, there are 782
enterprises, 294 hotels and 450 tour operators in Uzbekistan.
A special attention is paid to creating necessary conditions for
cooperation with foreign partners and develop domestic tourism.
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A series of marketing projects, called mega-info-tours, are being
organized by the Uzbektourism in order to demonstrate the tourism
potential of Uzbekistan and to increase the flow of foreign and
domestic tourists. Close cooperation has been established with more
than 200 tour companies in countries like Great Britain, Hungary,
Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Russia, Singapore, France, China and Japan.
This October, Uzbekistan was elected as member of the Executive
Council of the World Tourism Organization for 2011-2015 by the
European Regional Group at the 19th UNWTO session in South Korea.
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Uzbekistan joined this organization in 1993.
UNWTO, which unites over 150 states, supports the financing of
projects in many countries around the world.
Within the Tashkent Tourism Fair, the first tourist photo
competition called “The Great Silk Road” and the contest “The Best
Guide of Uzbekistan” will be held.
On the first day of the fair, a memorandum of understanding was
signed between Uzbektourism and the State Secretariat for Trade,
Crafts, Small and Medium Enterprises, Tourism and Services of the
French Republic. |
Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov spoke at the
opening ceremony of the International Tourism Fair.
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Tashkent to
host international tourism fair
November 01, 2011
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The Tashkent International Tourism Fair
“Tourism on the Silk Road 2011” will be held in the capital of
Uzbekistan on 2-4 November.
The main aim of the event is to promote the tourism potential of
Uzbekistan and expansion of contacts with foreign tourism
operators.
Uzbekistan boasts over 4,000 historical and architectural
monuments on its territory. Some of them are included in the
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. |
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This year’s fair will gather over 500 representatives of about 100
companies from tens of countries. The fair will occupy an area of
5,000 square meters at the Uzexpocenter.
The National Pavilion of Uzbekistan will include about 60 tourist
firms and companies from all regions of the country.
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Tashkent Biennale completes
November 01, 2011
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The sixth Tashkent International Biennale of
Contemporary Art completed in the capital of Uzbekistan.
The main purpose of the event, held under the slogan “Contemporary
art: the territory of the artist and society”, was to create
conditions for artists and creative people for productive exchange
of experience and opinions.
Along with representatives of Uzbekistan, more than 150 artists
from about 30 countries participated in this year’s Biennale. |
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Within the forum, a number of projects were organized, including
exhibitions “Style is Me”, “Silver Age”, “Central Asian Salon”, “Otto
Dix Style” and others.
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The grand
prize of the Biennale was awarded to the Uzbek artist Faizulla
Ahmadaliev for his series of works called “Pearls of Ancient Bukhara”.
The first place went to Sara Reza from the UK for her project “Central
Asia”. Another representative of Uzbekistan Diyor Rozikov, won the
second place for project “Mechanisms”. The third place was awarded to
Christian Rupp from Austria for his project “Brands.”
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