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International Exhibition of Printing and Publishing starts in Tashkent
September 29, 2011
The XII international exhibition of printing,
publishing, advertising, design and stationary products started at
Uzexpocenter in Tashkent.
Over 80 local and foreign companies presented their production at
the event, the purpose of which was to familiarize general public
with the capacity of local media, development process of
publishing market and the country’s export potency.
The company Hilton Trade produces 50 kinds of plants, more than 30
types of advertising equipment and about 20 kinds of souvenirs.
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Last year, the company produced products and offered services totaling
200 million soums. At this exhibition, it offers printing inks,
banners and billboards with running text, photo paper and other
products.
“We regularly participate in the traditional printing industry trade
show,” said commercial director of the company Office Market Mamasaid
Khasanov. “Our company produces more than a 1,000 species of
invitations, stationery and promotional products.”
“Our company is engaged in publishing of books and works of art on
high quality paper,” said the head of the Ukrainian company Lily
Holding Group Marina Batsura. “We have several types of paper,
designed for children who love to draw and professional artists.”
During the exhibition, which will run through 30 September,
participants will get acquainted with the achievements of publishing
and printing business and will have the opportunity to purchase modern
technologies.
www.uza.uz
International Exhibition of Printing and Publishing starts in Tashkent
September 29, 2011
The XII international exhibition of printing, publishing, advertising,
design and stationary products started at Uzexpocenter in Tashkent.
Over 80 local and foreign companies presented their production at the
event, the purpose of which was to familiarize general public with the
capacity of local media, development process of publishing market and
the country’s export potency.
The company Hilton Trade produces 50 kinds of plants, more than 30
types of advertising equipment and about 20 kinds of souvenirs. Last
year, the company produced products and offered services totaling 200
million soums. At this exhibition, it offers printing inks, banners
and billboards with running text, photo paper and other products.
“We regularly participate in the traditional printing industry trade
show,” said commercial director of the company Office Market Mamasaid
Khasanov. “Our company produces more than a 1,000 species of
invitations, stationery and promotional products.”
“Our company is engaged in publishing of books and works of art on
high quality paper,” said the head of the Ukrainian company Lily
Holding Group Marina Batsura. “We have several types of paper,
designed for children who love to draw and professional artists.”
During the exhibition, which will run through 30 September,
participants will get acquainted with the achievements of publishing
and printing business and will have the opportunity to purchase modern
technologies.
www.uza.uz
Presidents
Karimov and Obama speak by phone
September
28, 2011
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov and President of
the United States of America Barack Obama have held a telephone
conversation on September 28, 2011.
President Obama congratulated President Karimov and the people of
Uzbekistan on the twentieth anniversary of independence and expressed
sincere wishes of wellbeing and prosperity.
The US President communicated his high appreciation of Uzbekistan’s
accomplishments made during the twenty years of independent
development and underscored its pivotal role in providing for security
and stability in the region. Barack Obama substantiated also the
United States commitment to a steadfast extension of cooperation with
Uzbekistan in wide-ranging trade, economic and investment projects, in
the establishment of dialogue between civil societies of the two
nations.
The heads of state stressed the availability of shared interests
within the framework of multifaceted bilateral cooperation as much as
in the context of prospective areas of interaction in addressing
regional and international issues.
President Barack Obama conveyed gratitude of the United States
government for Uzbekistan’s support in tackling the Afghan crisis and
providing assistance to Afghanistan in peaceful rebuilding of the
country.
The two leaders confirmed the reciprocal willingness to keep forward
with the open and full-fledged political dialogue along with the
common interest in boosting Uzbek-American partnership built on
principles of mutual respect and confidence.
www.press-service.uz
ICT Summit
considers sector's perspectives
September 28, 2011
The National Summit on Information and Communication Technologies was
held in Tashkent on 27 September in the framework of the ongoing ICT
Week.
The traditional forum serves as a platform for exchange of ideas and
experience in the field of ICT. Around 500 participants from
Uzbekistan, the CIS and other states gathered in the capital for this
years’ event.
The summit worked in four sections, including Development Strategies,
Technologies and Infrastructure, Applications and Solutions, and
Information and Library Technologies.
The reports covered topics like the regulative policy in ICT,
electronic management, healthcare, commerce, education, personnel
training, access to ICT, media sector development and others.
The ICT Summit ended with adoption of the resolution, in which the
participants welcomed the efforts of the government aimed at
development of the sector and outlined recommendations for the further
expansion of ICT use in all fields of life.
The summit, in particular, called on creation of a favorable
environment for the growth of the ICT potential, wider use of new
technologies in all areas, as well as expansion of the regional and
international cooperation.
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Tourism festival held
in Tashkent
September 28, 2011
The festival devoted to the World Tourism Day, which is marked on 27
September, was held in Tashkent on Tuesday.
The purpose of the forum was to bring together young people studying
tourism and tourist companies and organizations for an exchange of
opinions and experience.
According to Uzbektourism national company, the number of tourists
visiting Uzbekistan last year increased by 6.9% to 1.3 million people.
Today about 800 enterprises operate in the field of tourism, including
more than 450 tourism operators. There are almost 300 hotels in the
country, with almost 30 commissioned in the first half of this year.
The tourist companies are looking into development of the new types of
tourism like sports and ecological tourism.
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Juliana to attend
London Olympics
September 26, 2011
Our compatriot Juliana Trofimova won the world championship in
rhythmic gymnastics in the French city of Montpellier and won the
right to defend the honor of our country in the XXX Summer Olympics.
Strongest gymnasts form nearly 60 countries competed for the top prize
at the Montpellier. According to the rules, the winners were
determined by the overall results of all-round including exercises
with a hoop, ball, club and ribbon.
A member of the Uzbekistan national team in rhythmic gymnastics
Juliana Trofimova scored 108.375 points and was one of the 15
strongest gymnasts who received the Olympic license. Indicator of our
compatriot is the highest among the masters of rhythmic gymnastics of
Asia.
This year, Juliana participated in training sessions and competitions
organized in several countries, has been repeatedly raised on the
podium at the competition of “Grand Prix” in Russia and Israel, the
competitions at the World Cup in Greece and Uzbekistan, the Asian
Championship in Kazakhstan. Now she will prepare for the London
Olympics.
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ICT Week starts in
Uzbekistan
September 26, 2011
The traditional Week Information and Communication Technologies Week
InfoCom 2011 opened in Uzbekistan. It includes a number of events and
presents interest for both ICT specialists and the general public.
One of the first events of the ICT Week was the Uzbek-Korean IT
development conference held on Monday. Apart from the specialists from
the two countries, experts from Azerbaijan and Russia also
participated in the forum.
The topics discussed at the conference included use of IT in education
and science, economy and state management, wireless internet access
and mobile networks, and others.
Another event was the awarding of the winners of the national domain
UZ internet festival. The internet festivals have been held in
Uzbekistan since 2001. Their goal is popularizing the internet in the
country and stimulation of the creators of the best online resources.
This year’s contest included 14 thematic and 2 special nominations,
including the Best small and private business website and the Best
thematic website.
A total of 1,000 applications were submitted to this year’s contest,
which is more than in the previous years. More than half of the sites
participated in the festival for the first time.
Other events of the ICT Week are the National ICT Summit, which will
be held on 27 September, and the National exhibition ICTExpo 2011.
www.uza.uz
Istomin wins Tashkent
Challenger
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September 26, 2011
The
victory of the Uzbek master racquet Denis Istomin completed a
prestigious international tennis tournament for men’s series of
“Challenger”, included in the calendar of competitions of the
Professional Tennis Association (ATP) and held at the courts of
the Republican Olympic Tennis School in Tashkent.
The strongest tennis players from nearly 20 countries competed at
the tournament, held for the fourth time in Tashkent.
In singles, our compatriot Denis Istomin reached the final by
defeating Vladimir Ignatik of Belarus with a score of 3:6, 6:3,
7:6, Sebastian Rishik from Germany – 6:4, 6:3, Murod Inoyatov of
Uzbekistan – 6:2, 6:3 and 7:6 Konstantin Kravchuk of Russia 7:6,
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In the final match Denis defeated Jurgen Zoppe of Estonia with 6:4,
6:3, and won the main prize. It became the fourth prize of Denis in
the Challenger series this season. In August, our tennis player has
won a victory in the tournament “Challenger”, held in Samarkand and
Karshi, and in September – in Istanbul (Turkey).
“I am happy that I managed to become the winner of this prestigious
competition and please my countrymen,” said Denis Istomin. “This
victory is a practical result of the high attention paid to the
harmonious development of young people, circumstances and
opportunities created for the development of tennis.”
In the doubles, the winners were Denis Molchanov (Ukraine) and Harry
Heliovarra (Finland), who defeated the duo of John Paul Fruttero (USA)
and Raven Klaas (South Africa) with a score of 7:6, 7:6.
www.uza.uz
Uzbek-Chinese
cooperation developing
September 23, 2011
The delegation of the People’s Republic of China headed by Chairman of
the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Wu Bangguo
met the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of
Uzbekistan Dilorom Tashmuhamedova in Tashkent on 22 September.
During the meeting, the sides emphasized that cooperation between
Uzbekistan and China was developing in all directions, including the
parliamentary system. They discussed issues concerning the current
state and prospects of relations between the higher legislative bodies
of the two states.
Wu Bangguo addressed the deputies of the Legislative Chamber and the
members of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis with a speech on
“Good-neighborliness and friendship for joint development.”
He stressed that the partnership between Uzbekistan and China was
developing dynamically in all fields, based on principles of
friendship, mutual interest, trust and respect. He also stressed the
similarity of views of the presidents of the two countries on issues
of bilateral cooperation, as well as regional and international
problems.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and
China, bilateral ties have been growing in many areas, such as energy,
trade, economy, investment, transport and telecommunications,
parliamentarism, culture and others.
In 2010, the trade turnover between the two countries reached USD 2.48
billion, and China’s investment in Uzbekistan’s economy made up USD
1.65 billion. By 2015, the countries are planning to increase the
bilateral trade volume to USD 5 billion.
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Meeting at Oqsaroy
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September 22, 2011
President of the
Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov met with Wu Bango, Chairman
of the Standing Committee of People’s Congress of China, at the
Oqsaroy on 22 September.
Greeting the guest, the head of our state noted that People’s
Republic of China is regarded in Uzbekistan as a major and
reliable partner, a country with ancient history and a unique
culture, by right one of the leading nations in the world
currently in terms of economic power owing to the implementation
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The sides value the established ties of mutual openness and
confidence, consistently and dynamically advancing in the spirit of
principles of Interstate Agreement on Partnership Relations of
Friendship and Cooperation signed in 2005. Considerable significance
in this context has been attached to intensification of dialogue
between supreme representative bodies of the two nations.
The peoples of both countries expressed appreciation of fruitful
outcomes of the April 2011 state visit by the Uzbek President to the
PRC, during which in excess of twenty important documents were inked
and deals were reached to materialize projects worth more than 3.5
billion US dollars. It was stated then that the relations between
Uzbekistan and China were entering a qualitatively new stage to be
characterized by the commencement of wide-scale cooperation in
non-raw-materials and high-tech sectors.
The matching and proximity of approaches to pressing issues of
regional and global nature have allowed the two parties to interact
constructively within the United Nations, Shanghai Cooperation
Organization, and other influential international political and
financial institutions.
Priority dimension in the Uzbek-Chinese interaction is assigned to
cooperation in economic sphere. In particular, thanks to the mutual
interest of the two sides, consistently expanding has been the
bilateral trade whose volumes has grown more than fourfold in the last
five years and exceeded two billion US dollars in 2010.
More than 350 enterprises with the participation of Chinese capital
have currently been successfully operating in Uzbekistan’s diverse
sectors.
Wu Bango has sincerely congratulated President Islam Karimov on the
widely celebrated jubilee date – the 20th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s
independence and the impressive strides in socio-economic development
achieved by the Uzbek people for a relatively short period of time
owing to the well thought-out and effective reforms. The Chinese
official said that Uzbekistan is the PRC’s closest partner and that
his country is interested in further building up the relations with
our nation in longer-term prospects.
A candid exchange of views on wider range of issues directed at
further advancement of Uzbek-Chinese friendly bonds, including
inter-parliamentary ties, along with other topics of shared interest
took place during the meeting at the Oqsaroy.
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Polish delegation meets Senate Chairman and other officials
September 20, 2011
The members of Polish delegation, headed by the first Chairman of the
Supreme Court of Poland Zbigniew Stanislaw Dabrowski met with Chairman
of Senate of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Ilgizar Sobirov on 20
September.
During the talks the sides noted that relations between Uzbekistan and
Poland have been developing in many spheres, including the
parliamentary system, an important legal basis of which served the
arrangements reached during meetings of heads of two states.
The guests were familiarized with the activity of a bicameral
parliament in Uzbekistan. They exchanged views on matters relating to
the legal system, public administration and political parties of both
countries. The Uzbek model of development by initiative of President
Islam with tangible results was highlighted at the meeting. It was
stressed that consistently implemented reforms in Uzbekistan promoted
proportional and stable development of the country.
The Polish delegation also met with Speaker of Legislative Chamber of
Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Dilorom Tashmuhamedova. During the
conversation it was noted that inter-parliamentary cooperation is
essential in strengthening the legal foundation of bilateral
relations.
The same day, members of the Polish delegation met with the Attorney
General of the Republic of Uzbekistan Rashidjon Kadyrov. They
exchanged views on strengthening law enforcement cooperation between
the two countries. It was stressed that a memorandum of understanding
and cooperation between higher education courses signed in March of
2011 by the General Prosecutor of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the
State Academy of Justice and the Prosecutor’s Office of Poland
contributed to the further development of cooperation in this area.
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New hotel commissioned in
Khiva
September 20, 2011
A new hotel was put into operation in Khiva, Khorezm region.
During its opening ceremony, it was noted that under the leadership of
President Islam Karimov, the development of service sector,
particularly, the construction of comfortable hotels in accordance
with the modern requirements, was on the focus in the country.
On an organized event in this regard, it was noted that under the
leadership of President Islam Karimov, the country focuses on the
development of the service sector and service, in particular,
construction of new modern and comfortable accommodation in accordance
with the requirements of time, further improving the quality and
efficiency of service.
“Over 20 graduates of Khiva Tourism College and Urgench State
University were employed with the commissioning of our hotel,” said
hotel’s manager Djamshid Abdullaev. “They speak several foreign
languages, are aware of ongoing processes in the region and can
familiarize visitors with changes in various fields.”
Ancient and eternally young Khiva for centuries has fascinated the
world for its unique historical monuments, precious rich cultural
heritage. From year to year the number of visiting tourists rises. The
new hotel has all conditions for the provision of exemplary customer
service.
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Meeting at Oqsaroy
September 19, 2011
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President of the
Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov met with David Constable,
chief executive officer of South Africa’s Sasol, and Dato Shamsul
Azhar Abbas, president of Malaysia’s Petronas.
Welcoming the guests, Islam Karimov noted that Uzbekistan
considers Sasol and Petronas reliable partners, and highly regards
the cooperation with these companies.
Under a joint project currently underway by Uzbekneftgaz national
holding company in partnership with Sasol and Petronas, a plant is
being constructed in Uzbekistan to generate synthetic liquefied
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The scheme envisions establishment of high-tech innovative capacities
unique to CIS and Europe to produce environmentally clean synthetic
liquefied fuels, primarily diesel and aircraft kerosene under Euro-IV
and Euro-V standards.
Uzbekistan GTL joint venture has completed the basic projecting phase
leading to a preliminary feasibility study.
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As
part of Sasol and Petronas chiefs’ visit to Uzbekistan, a range of
documents have been signed to serve as a foundation to shift to
the second phase of the scheme that includes detailed engineering
projecting and placement of orders for equipment.
During the meeting at the Oqsaroy, the guests expressed sincere
gratitude to President Islam Karimov for a warm welcome and
stressed their interest in furthering the cooperation with
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The progress made in materializing the joint projects has also been
discussed during the talks, as has consolidation of partnership in
investments and high technologies.
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Polish delegation
visits Supreme Court
September 19, 2011
On 19 September the members of delegation headed by the first Chief
Justice of the Republic of Poland Zbigniew Stanislaw Dabrowski met
with Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Buritosh Mustafayev.
During the negotiations, the sides noted that along with other areas,
the cooperation between Uzbekistan and Poland was developing in the
judicial system, too.
It was noted that the adoption of President Islam Karimov’s decree in
August 2005 “On abolishment of death penalty in Uzbekistan” and “On
transferring to courts the right to authorize detention” and the
ladder’s entry into force on 1 January of 2008 was highly appreciated
by the international community. Guests were thoroughly familiarized
with the ideas and initiatives put forward in the report of the head
of our state, “The concept of the further deepening of democratic
reforms and the development of civil society in the country” at a
joint session of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, including the priorities –
the democratization of state power and governance, improving the
judicial system.
Polish guests praised the wide-ranging reforms to ensure the priority
of law and social justice in our country, protecting the rights and
lawful interests of citizens, adopt laws, regulations, relevant
international standards.
“During the visit we had the opportunity to see the tangible results
of reforms on democratization and liberalization of the judicial
system, the accomplishment of justice and the assertion of truth,”
said Zbigniew Stanislaw Dabrowski. “I would like to emphasize that,
despite some differences in the court system of Uzbekistan and Poland,
we have a common main objective which serve the interests of the
people of the country. I am confident in the great future of
Uzbekistan, which has strategic importance in Central Asia.”
During negotiations, the parties discussed the current state and
prospects of cooperation between the judicial departments of the two
countries to broaden and strengthen ties in the sphere of exchange.
The same day, the Polish delegation visited the Independence Square,
got acquainted with work carried out under the leadership of President
Islam Karimov and laid a wreath at the Monument of Independence and
Humanism, a symbol of freedom, bright future and noble aspirations.
The delegation also visited the State Museum of History of Temurids,
was familiarized with the exhibits on the life of Amir Temur and his
dynasty.
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Role of media
increases in Uzbekistan
September 16, 2011
The consistent process has been going on in Uzbekistan on reforming
information and freedom expression spheres. The measures on
strengthening media’s role to ensure public control over activities of
state power bodies and governance play the key role in the development
of national information space, introducing the participants into
market relations.
These issues were discussed at an enlarged meeting of the Committee on
Information and Communication Technologies of Legislative Chamber of
Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, devoted to discussion of the results of
control and analytical work to achieve in accordance with the laws “On
guarantess and freedom of informations,” “On guarantees of freedom of
entrepreneurial activity” in Bukhara and Navoi regions.
The event was attended by the heads and specialists of ministries,
agencies and public authorities in the field, representatives of civil
society and the media and deputies.
Chairman of the Committee on Information and Communication
Technologies of Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis A. Jurabaev, deputy
governor of Bukhara region H. Goyirov, deputy governor of Navoi region
S. Samadov and others noted that under the leadership of President
Islam Karimov, in Uzbekistan, a great attention is paid to guarantee
and freedom of access to information and a comprehensive public
awareness about the activities of state agencies.
As control and analytical testing prevailed in Bukhara and Navoi
regions, the work has been carried out to strengthen public control
over activities of state bodies and create conditions for businesses
in the information sphere. The rights of citizens are guaranteed to
receive information; websites of public authorities provided the
necessary regulatory and informational materials, distributing public
information through local media, etc.
The meeting gave specific recommendations for the state and economic
management of Bukhara and Navoi regions to enhance the effectiveness
of providing systematic information on their activities and improve
the activities of information services, strengthen material-technical
base of the media, promotion of labor workers.
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National artistic photography contest winners awarded
September 16, 2011
The winners of national contest of artistic photography “I’m proud of
you” were awarded in the House of Photography in Tashkent.
Dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the independence of our country,
it was organized by the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan jointly with
Tashkent House of Photography and Wide Format LLC.
Deputy Chairman of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan Ravshan Mirtojiev
and others noted that under the leadership of President Islam Karimov,
special attention was paid to the development of national photography,
its traditions and schools.
The aim of “I’m proud of you” was creation of photo gallery of our
fellow citizens who work in various fields as well as support and
encouragement of artists.
Over 100 creative works by more than 50 photographers were presented
at the competition. The first place was awarded to Muhiddin Ali. The
second place went to Alexander Shepelin, the third – Ernest Kurtveliev.
Also, photo exhibition of contest participants was organized within
the frame of the event.
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Tashkent hosts festival of national food "Tasanno-2011"
September 15, 2011
The festival of culinary art “Tasanno-201” was held in Tashkent.
Devoted to the 20th anniversary of the independence of Uzbekistan, it
was organized in collaboration with the Council of friendship
societies and cultural and educational relations of Uzbekistan with
foreign countries and the Association of Chefs of Uzbekistan.
The national dishes of such countries as Uzbekistan, China, India,
Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, Ukraine, Vietnam, Jordan, South Korea,
Indonesia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and others were demonstrated
at the festival.
“Extensive work has been done in Uzbekistan to strengthen cooperation
and friendly relations with other countries in the world,” said
Ambassador of Pakistan to Uzbekistan, Mohammad- Vahil ul-Hassan. “Such
events play an important role in further strengthening the mutual
cultural relations. Uzbekistan is rich with unique customs, national
traditions and values. Fine Uzbek national cuisine is famous worldwide
for its unique taste.”
Held regularly since 2004, the current festival lets familiarize with
the culture and customs of various nations of the world. Various
national costumes, songs and dances of different countries were
presented at the event, too.
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ExpoConstruction exhibition held in Tashkent
September 14, 2011
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The
eighth international exhibition ExpoConstruction, organized by
ZarExpo company, is continuing at the Uzexpocenter in Tashkent.
It has attracted more than 50 companies from almost 10 countries.
The exhibition participants are demonstrating various construction
materials, technologies and machinery.
A number of seminars and presentations for entrepreneurs are being
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The construction market in Uzbekistan has seen rapid growth over the
past years. In August 2009, President signed a resolution on expansion
of construction of housing in rural areas.
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Over the past period
of 2011, 2,260 new rural houses were built. Besides, 155 new
enterprises producing construction materials were launched.
One of the participating companies, Tashkent-based Deks produces
dry mixtures and water-based paints widely used in finishing
works.
Company manager Sherzod Kamilov said Deks produces over 30 types
of products, delivering 100 tons of dry mixtures and 75 tons of
paints monthly. |
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Kelajak Ovozi contest
continues
September 14, 2011
The winners of the Khorezm regional stage of the Kelajak Ovozi 2011
(Voice of the Future) were awarded in Urgench.
About 4,000 young people participated in this year’s contest at
district and town levels. 45 of them won in various nominations and
will represent the region at the national stage.
Islombek Yuldoshev, one of the contest winners, developed a method of
receiving fuel from the cotton plant. “Me goal is to win at the
national stage,” he said.
Kholdorbek Ruzmetov, ninth-grade student of the Urgench fine and
applied art school, presented about 30 paintings at the contest and
won in the fine and applied art nomination.
“This contest creates huge possibilities for exchange of experience
and demonstration of personal works,” he told UzA.
The Kelajak Ovozi contest is held in nominations like architecture and
design, IT and rationalization proposals, technical projects and
developments, fine and applied art, ilterature and publicistics.
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Deputies
consider state budget execution
September 14, 2011
The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan held a
session on 13 September to consider the execution of the state budget
in the first half of 2011 and a number of draft laws.
It was noted that the main financial document of the country during
the reporting period was executed in accordance with the parameters
approved by the parliament, as well as priorities of the socioeconomic
development of the country in 2011, defined by President Islam Karimov
at the Cabinet of Ministers session on 21 January.
Despite the negative impact of the global financial crisis, the
government has been able to maintain steady economic growth and
macroeconomic stability in the first half of the year. As a result,
strong growth was registered in all spheres of economy, including
industrial production, agriculture, retail trade and services. GDP
growth made up 8%. State budget was executed with a surplus.
The program of creating new workplaces and employment for 2011,
approved by the parliament, is being successfully implemented. A
particular attention is paid to employment of graduates of
professional colleges. According to statistics, more than 520,200 jobs
were created in January-June, including 352,600 or 68% in rural areas.
Taking into account the views expressed during the debate, the
Legislative Chamber approved the report on the state budget of
Uzbekistan in the first half of 2011 and adopted a corresponding
resolution.
Then the deputies considered the draft law “On introducing amendments
and addenda to the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the
Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Administrative Responsibility in
connection with increasing the responsibility for unlawful
interference in the activity of the business entities”.
The document, developed in the framework of the 2011 State Program
“Year of Small Business and Private Entrepreneurship”, envisages
introduction of responsibility for initiating and conducting
inspections, suspension of business entities and their bank
transactions by officials who do not have legal powers for that, as
well as illegal request of information on the availability of funds in
the accounts of business entities. The Legislative Chamber passed the
law, which will now be sent to the Senate for approval.
The members of the parliament’s lower house also considered the draft
law “On introducing amendments to the Code of the Republic of
Uzbekistan on Administrative Responsibility”. The document establishes
certain requirements for the operation of taxis with the goal to
improve the quality of services provided to passengers and their
safety. The deputies approved the concept of the law in the first
reading and authorized the responsible committee to prepare the
document for the second reading.
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High quality and
durable cotton fiber
September 13, 2011
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Soil and climatic
conditions of Uzbekistan allow grow a lot of quickly adapting,
medium-and fine-stapled cotton varieties with the necessary agro
indicators. So, scientists in our country are working hard to
bring to life the latest developments in genetics, breeding,
cotton seed growing and further empowerment of Uzbekistan in this
direction by adapting new varieties of cotton to the local soil
and climatic conditions.
As a result of this research, the research fellows of the
Institute of Genetics and Plant Experimental Biology, Academy of
Sciences of Uzbekistan, created high-yielding and disease
resistant varieties of wilt with a strong fiber, and high oil
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“Kupaysin,”“UzFA-703,” “Kelajak,” “Gulbahor,” “Beshkahramon,” “AN-16”
of which today rich and quality crop is received.
Institute scientists N. Gubanova, Y. Juraev, Z. Sodikova and N. Sanaev,
using samples of different varieties of cotton in 2009, created
resistant to drought and saline soils new varieties of “Navbahor-2”
and in 2010 – “Gulbahor-2.” They were introduced to national register
of crop plants as promising varieties.
“Class “Gulbahor-2” is midseason with boxes which are disclosed in
regular intervals,” scientist N. Gubanova, PhD. “Because of the
resistance to drought and salinity, as compared with other varieties,
it saves water by 35-40%. In future, this sort, featuring high yield
fibers, will grow at 20,000 hectares in Syrdarya region. This year it
is grown on 6,000 hectares.”
The fourth and fifth types of cotton are highly valued in the textile
industry of the world. The promising cultivar “Navbahor-2” featuring
snow white fiber refers to the fourth type, with fiber yield of over
40%. The current used type of it amounts 33%.
This current sort made especially for Syrdarya and Jizzakh regions,
has been grown for several years at nearly 6,000 ha. Designed
specifically for saline soil with water scarcity, this variety is well
suited to desert environment, the buds do not fall off even during
dehydration of cotton. The plant bears fruit quickly and evenly.
“In hot weather, like this year, fruits of cotton yield had often
crumbled, reducing productivity,” said the head of elite seed farm
“Amir Temur” of Syrdarya district Nigmat Rahmatillaev. “Since we have
cultivated “Navbahor-2” it has completely preserved fruit. At present,
the weight of cotton in a box can be up to seven grams. In other
varieties – about 3 grams. Last year we grew this strain on one
hectare and received more than 55 quintals of yield. This year, we
grow it on 35 ha.
As a result of such activities carried out by the introduction of
innovations in science, the price of Uzbek cotton is increasing in the
global market from year to year. This can be seen on the example of
the traditional International Uzbek Cotton Fair, which facilitates the
development of cotton industry and further enhances the export
potential of our country.
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Range of local products
expands
September 13, 2011
At the initiative of President Islam Karimov, the announcement of this
year the “Year of a small business and entrepreneurship,” as well as
consistent implementation of adopted state program have produced good
results in the further development of entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan,
expanding the range of products, improving quality and increasing the
volume and creating new jobs.
Achievement of Romitan Akfa Lux LLC can serve as an example of the
abovementioned program. This company, which until now had been
producing doors and frames of various kinds, expanded its range of
products and increased production volume. Moreover, it’s arranged the
production of knitwear.
“Using our own funds and loans, allocated by Ramitan branch of
Microcreditbank, we acquired an additional building, bought modern
equipment and sewing machines,” said the director of the company Anvar
Azimov. “This has improved product quality, increasing the volume of
production, launching sewing shop, able to annually produce more than
8,000 pieces of men’s suits, trousers and overalls.”
At present, about 10 people are enrolled at the sewing shop. Five of
them graduated vocational colleges this year.
“This year I graduated from Ramitan college of professional public
service,” said Fazilat Juraeva. “Here, I learned a lot from working
experienced seamstresses. I am very glad that I now have a permanent
job and a stable source of income.”
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Children to be
vaccinated against measles
September 12. 2011
Nationwide week of immunization of children aged 1-14 against measels
and German measles started in Uzbekistan.
The week is organized by the Health Ministry with support of the
UNICEF and the World Health Organization.
The main goal of the vaccination is to preserve the stable
epidemiologic situation and strengthen the children’s immunity against
the two infectious diseases.
8.8 million doses of vaccine have been prepared for the immunization,
which have been delivered to all regions of the country for
vaccination of 8 million children.
More than 9,000 doctors and almost 15,000 nurses will take part in the
immunization campaign in 7,800 vaccination stations across the
country. They underwent special training.
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Interior Affairs Minister of Uzbekistan meets with delegation of
Azerbaijan’s Internal Affairs Ministry
September 12, 2011
The delegation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan
Republic, headed by Interior Minister Ramil Usubov met with Interior
Minister of Uzbekistan Bahodir Matlyubov on 12 September.
During the talks, it was highlighted that cooperation between
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan was developing in many directions, including
security, an important legal basis of which served the arrangements,
reached during meetings of heads of two states.
The sides discussed issues of further deepening cooperation in the
fight against terrorism, extremism and human trafficking. Also, they
exchanged views on strengthening security and stability.
“Our peoples are connected with centuries-old friendship, similarity
of cultures, traditions and values,” Usubov said. “Cooperation between
the two countries is developing on the basis of mutual interest. The
agreements reached during the meetings of the heads of two states,
serve to further deepen bilateral relations.”
Later same day the Minister of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan Usubov
met with the Attorney General of the Republic of Uzbekistan Rashidjon
Kadyrov. During the talks the sides exchanged views on further
strengthening cooperation between law enforcement bodies of the two
states.
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Foreign
ambassadors hand credentials to President
September 10, 2011
President Islam Karimov on September 9 at the Oqsaroy received
credentials from newly appointed Ambassadors Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary in the Republic of Uzbekistan – Yurai Sivacek of the
Slovak Republic, Abdurahman bin Abdullah bin Abdurahman al-Shaeh of
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Anumula Gitesh Sarma of the Republic of
India, and Riccardo Manara of the Italian Republic.
The head of Uzbek state noted that the interaction with the
abovementioned countries has been dynamically advancing, and wished
the diplomats every success in their commencing responsible and
honorable mission.
Slovakia is viewed in Uzbekistan as one of important and enduring
partners in Eastern Europe and European Union in general.
Foundations of bilateral relations were embedded during Uzbek
President’s January 1997 official visit to Slovakia. A remarkable
experience of interaction in many spheres has been built between the
two nations, along with a robust normative and agreement base
encompassing more than twenty bilateral documents.
The interest of the two countries in shoring up trade and economic and
investment cooperation that can substantially be fostered by cashing
in the existing capacities has been underscored during the meeting of
President and the Ambassador following the credentials ceremony.
Importance of promoting contacts in cultural sphere, environment
protection, healthcare, tourism, science and education was also
stressed during the conversation.
In his turn, Yurai Sivacek has said that he sees his principal task as
facilitating further consolidation of equally advantageous bonds
between the two nations.
Relations between the peoples of Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia are built
on ages-old friendship and principles of confidence and mutual
understanding. These factors constitute a solid foundation of
contemporary interstate ties.
The two sides’ approaches to the majority of pressing issues of
international and regional nature are similar. Our countries cooperate
within the United Nations, Organization of Islamic Cooperation,
Cooperation Council of Arab States of the Persian Gulf and other
international institutions.
Trade-economic and cultural and humanitarian spheres, where both
parties wield tremendous capacities, are priority dimensions of
bilateral interaction.
Common interest in boosting cooperation in financial, investment and
other areas has been noted during the meeting at the Oqsaroy. In
particular, Uzbekistan highly appreciates its partnership with Saudi
Development Fund, which has participated in implementing a range of
major projects in our country.
The new ambassador has assured that he considers his mission in
Uzbekistan a good opportunity for intensification of relations between
the two nations in all areas of shared interest.
During the tête-à-tête with India’s ambassador it has been noted that
the state visit by President Islam Karimov to New Delhi that took
place May 17-18 this year helped step up the bilateral cooperation to
the level of strategic partnership. A significant package of documents
signed during the visit, including economic agreements worth 2.2
billion US dollars, demonstrated the resolution of both countries to
keep forward with expanding mutually favorable relations.
The two sides attach considerable magnitude to advancing comprehensive
interstate interaction. The most favorable trade regime operates
between Uzbekistan and India; an intergovernmental commission for
coordination of trade-economic and investment cooperation issues has
been functioning.
The mutual interest in enhancing Indian investments in information
technologies, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies,
textiles, chemical industry of Uzbekistan has been emphasized during
the meeting.
Anumula Gitesh Sarma has suggested that he is greatly honored to
represent his country in Uzbekistan, the people of which is close to
that of India spiritually, mentality and national character, and
pledged to make the best of his efforts for Uzbek-Indian cooperation
to steadily press forward.
Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Italy has currently been
dynamically progressing in political, trade-economic, investment,
cultural and humanitarian realms.
Italy is renowned in Uzbekistan predominantly as a nation playing an
important role in international politics. The two countries have
accumulated an extensive experience of interaction in diverse areas.
An imposing number of bilateral agreements work currently to cover
basically the entire specter of Uzbek-Italian relations.
The successful functioning of Turin Polytechnic Institute in Tashkent
that trains highly qualified specialists for the growing automotive
industry of Uzbekistan has been referred to with pleasure during the
meeting at the Oqsaroy.
Mutually rewarding is attraction of Italian investments and high
technologies to the process of wide-scale modernization of our country
and that of setting up new enterprises in light industry, car
manufacturing, energy, construction and other vital sectors of economy
in Uzbekistan, including in Navoi FIEZ.
Riccardo Manara suggested that both Italy and Uzbekistan have all the
capacities for effective development of interaction. For this
objective to materialize, the ambassador said he is willing to make
every effort and abilities as the new head of diplomatic mission of
his country.
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Business and human rights: protection and social responsibility
September 08, 2011
Tashkent hosted an international conference on the theme “Business and
human rights: the protection and social responsibility.” The event was
organized by the National Center for Human Rights of Uzbekistan,
Chamber of Commerce and the Federation Council of Trade Unions of the
country with the support of the OSCE Project Coordinator in
Uzbekistan.
The international conference, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of
state independence of Uzbekistan, was attended by the members of
Legislative Chamber and Senate of Oliy Majlis, representatives of
ministries, agencies, institutions of civil society, foreign and
international organizations and media.
At the event, director of National Center for Human Rights A. Saidov
noted that Uzbekistan now served more than 70 major human rights
instruments whose provisions are implemented in national legislation
for protection of political, economic, social and cultural rights and
freedoms. Uzbekistan has consistently and strictly fulfills
international obligations, including the Millennium Development Goals
and the Declaration on the Right to Development.
During the years of independence, public expenditure on social
services increased by more than five times. Each year, about 60% of
the budget goes to health, education, municipal services, social
protection and other industries. In September 2010, parliamentary
hearings were held on issues of implementation of UN Millennium
Development Goals in Uzbekistan. One of their results was the adoption
of a package of additional measures for achieving the Millennium
Development Goals in Uzbekistan for the period 2011-2015 by the
government. For 20 years the country achieved more than 3-fold decline
of infant and maternal mortality, average life expectancy has
increased by seven years, among men it reached 73, among women – 75
years.
At the forum, special attention was paid to the development of small
businesses and private entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan. The year of
2011 was declared by President Karimov as the Year of small business
and entrepreneurship. The main directions of state support of
entrepreneurial structures were outlined. In particular, set of
measures was adopted to further create favorable conditions for
increased business activity, simplifying the procedure of state
registration of enterprises and reducing government intervention in
the financial-economic activity of enterprises, expanding economic
freedoms and rights of the private sector.
In the Concept on further deepening of democratic reforms and
formation of civil society, proposed by President Islam Karimov, it
was noted that adoption of laws ensure the further expansion of the
scope, role and share of small businesses (including family) and
private entrepreneurship in the economy. Currently, the bills “On
Social Partnership,” “On Public Control,” National Programme of Action
for Human Rights are under intensive development.
Conference participants reviewed the international experience of
business participation in the observance and protection of human
rights. Reports were presented on more effective cooperation between
government bodies, civil society and private sector in protecting
human rights.
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Vadim Menkov named world’s best canoeist for third time
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September 07, 2011
International Canoe
Federation named Vadim Menkov, the member of the Uzbekistan
national team and two-times world champion, the world’s best
canoeist for the third time.
Menkov has received prizes at numerous world and continental
championships, the World Cup and the Asian Games.
This year’s season has also been successful for the Uzbek athlete.
In May, Vadim won gold and silver medals at the first stage of the
World Cup in Poland. Later, he received silver at the second stage
in the Czech Republic. |
In August, Menkov won bronze in Hungary at the 1,000 meters distance
and received a ticket for the London Olympic Games of 2012.
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Anastasia Serdyukova wins silver at Happy Caravan
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September 07, 2011
The Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup
series and the Happy Caravan rhythmic gymnastics international
tournament are continuing in Tashkent.
In the all-round events of Happy Caravan, 17 athletes from
Uzbekistan, Russia, Belarus, Finland, Israel, Armenia, Kazakhstan
and Azerbaijan competed in exercises with hoop, ball, tape and
maces.
Anastasia Serdyukova from Uzbekistan won the silver medal of the
tournament. Her composition with tape receives a score of 25.75,
giving her the first place in this exercise. |
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She also showed the second result in hoop exercises, third in ball
exercises and fourth in maces. Her total score was 100.45.
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Restyled
Chevrolet Captiva presented in Tashkent
September 07, 2011
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GM Uzbekistan joint venture presented the
restyled model of Chevrolet Captiva automobile at the Torino
Polytechnic University in Tashkent.
The new model has an improved design, higher equipment level, new
engine and transmission. The front part of the vehicle has changed
– Captiva has got new headlights, and a changed bumper with
integrated fog lamps.
If previous Captiva model had a five-step gearbox and a 230 hp 3.2
liter engine, the new model has a six-step gearbox and a 3 liter
engine with 258 hp. |
The car is sold with built-in parking sensors and a navigation screen.
The passive safety system includes six airbags to ensure safety of the
driver and the passengers.
The sales of the restyled Chevrolet Captiva are scheduled to start
this month.
GM Uzbekistan also produces models Damas, Nexia, Matiz, Epica, Lacetti
and Spark.
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Tashkent hosts cooperation exchange with business circles of
Uzbekistan and Germany
September 06, 2011
The cooperation exchange with the participation of the representatives
of business circles of Uzbekistan and Germany was held in Tashkent.
The event was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations,
Investments and Trade, Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of
Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Consumer Protection
and Development of the Federal State of Lower Saxony of the Federal
Republic of Germany. Dedicated to the further expansion of trade and
economic and investment cooperation between Uzbekistan and Germany, it
was attended by the heads of ministries and departments, companies and
concerns of the two countries responsible for such industries as
foreign economic relations, investments, food, agriculture and water
sectors.
Germany is one of the key political, economic and trade partners of
Belarus in Europe. With the participation of investors in our country,
Germany implemented a number of investment projects worth over one
billion euros. Bilateral relations are based on more than 100
documents on interstate, intergovernmental and interdepartmental
levels. Among them are the agreements on cooperation in investment,
financial, technical fields, as well as in training and advanced
training.
Trade and economic relations between Uzbekistan and Germany have been
constistently developing. In Uzbekistan, 116 joint ventures with
German investors and representatives of 50 Grman firms and companies
operate. They work in such areas as light industry, medicine and
pharmaceuticals, research, trade, food processing, transportation of
cargo and passenger car service.
“Our company produces dairy products, which are mainly exported to
European countries,” said executive director of the company Milchhof
Stotel KG Klaus Tite. “The present cooperation exchange contributes to
the intensive negotiations with Uzbek entrepreneurs, joint development
and implementation of mutually beneficial projects and conclusion of
business contracts.”
Participation in the cooperation exchange of representatives of
several leading companies of Germany reflects the growing interest of
German businessmen to develop cooperation with Uzbekistan.
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German delegation
visits Uzbekistan
September 06, 2011
The delegation headed by Minister for Food, Agriculture, Consumer
Protection and Development of the Federal State of Lower Saxony of
Germany Gert Lindemann held talks at the ministries and state
departments of Uzbekistan on 5 September.
At the meeting with Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources
of Uzbekistan Shavkat Hamrayev, the sides noted that the relations
between the two countries were developing in different spheres,
including agriculture.
“Germany is interested in expansion of cooperation with Uzbekistan in
various areas,” Gert Lindemann said. He expressed hope the talks and
meetings scheduled during the visit would help boost bilateral
cooperation.
The sides discussed the prospects of collaboration in food industry,
agriculture and water management, personnel training, exchange of
information and experience.
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Rhythmic
Gymnastics World Cup opens in Tashkent
September 06, 2011
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The World Cup series
in Rhythmic Gymnastics and the Happy Caravan international
tournament opened in Tashkent.
28 strongest athletes from 18 countries are participating in the
competitions. Uzbekistan is represented by Ulyana Trofimova, who
won a silver medal at the 16th Summer Asian Games last year,
Jamila Rahmatova and Zamira Sanakulova, who won silver in team
competition at the same Games. |
Besides, young gymnasts Feruza Aminova, Luiza Ganiyeva, Olga Kiryakova,
Zarina Kurbonova, Ekaterina Safronova and Yayra Serjanova will
participate in this World Cup stage in group competitions.
The World Cup series in Rhythmic Gymnastics and the Happy Caravan
international tournament opened in Tashkent.
28 strongest athletes from 18 countries are participating in the
competitions. Uzbekistan is represented by Ulyana Trofimova, who won a
silver medal at the 16th Summer Asian Games last year, Jamila
Rahmatova and Zamira Sanakulova, who won silver in team competition at
the same Games.
Besides, young gymnasts Feruza Aminova, Luiza Ganiyeva, Olga Kiryakova,
Zarina Kurbonova, Ekaterina Safronova and Yayra Serjanova will
participate in this World Cup stage in group competitions.
President of the Gymnastics Federation of Uzbekistan, Honorary
President of the Asian Gymnastics Union Lola Tillayeva-Karimova
announced the opening of the competitions. The national anthem of the
Republic of Uzbekistan was played.
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the international juniors tournament Happy Caravan. Here
Uzbekistan is represented by Maftuna Shamsieva, Valeriya Davydova,
Anastasia Filippova and Maya Serdyukova.
Similar competitions were held at the national level in
Uzbekistan in the past. This time, the International Gymnastics
Federation has given the tournament an international status. |
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Another important event held in the Uzbek capital is the meeting of
the Executive Committee of the Asian Gymnastics Union, which will be
attended by representatives of 16 countries.
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Foreign photographers present their view of Uzbekistan
September 05, 2011
The photo exhibition titled “Uzbekistan with the eyes of the
foreigners” opened at Tashkent House of Photography.
The event, devoted to the 20th anniversary of independence of
Uzbekistan, has been organized by the Foreign Ministry, Culture and
Sports Ministry, Arts Academy and Uzbekistan Airways company.
The exhibition features over 300 works of photographers from
Azerbaijan, Argentina, Belgium, Great Britain, Germany, Israel, Italy,
Iran, Canada, China, Malaysia, Portugal, Russia, Romania, USA,
Ukraine, France, South Korea and other states.
According to Claudio Marcozzi from Italy, a foreigner who visits
Uzbekistan at least once will always remember the beauty of this land.
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Uzbek football
team wins over Tajikistan
September 04, 2011
National football team of Uzbekistan started the third stage of the
Asian qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with victory.
At this stage, 20 strongest teams of the continent compete in five
groups. Uzbekistan, which plays in group C, defeated Tajikistan with a
score of 1-0.
The Uzbek players scored their goal on the 72nd minute of the game in
the city of Tursunzade, Tajikistan. The goal of Maksim Shatskikh
brought the first three points to the team in the group stage.
In the second match of the group C, Japan won over North Korea with
the same score – 1-0. The goal was made on the last minute of the
game.
In the second round, scheduled for 6 September, leaders of group C –
Uzbekistan and Japan – will meet in Tashkent.
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New exhibition in Tashkent
September 04, 2011
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An exhibition titled
“Pages of golden heritage”, devoted to the 20th anniversary of
Uzbekistan’s independence, opened in the Fine Arts Gallery of
Uzbekistan.
The exposition features paintings, graphics, sculptures, numismatics
and manuscripts.
Among the works presented at the exhibition are those of many famous
artists of Uzbekistan. |
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