Compatriots in Karachi widely celebrated Constitution Day of Uzbekistan

The Embassy of Uzbekistan organized a cultural and educational event for compatriots in the Pakistani city of Karachi, dedicated to the 33rd anniversary of the adoption of our Constitution country.

The Ambassador of Uzbekistan Alisher Tukhtaev greeted the participants with a welcoming speech and congratulated the Uzbek people on this significant date. He dwelled on the history of the adoption of the Constitution, the changes made to it through a referendum in 2023, their content and significance. It was emphasized that the Constitution is the legal basis of our statehood and the main document that guarantees the rights and freedoms of every citizen.

“The new Constitution has created a political and legal basis for large-scale reforms implemented as part of the development strategy of the new Uzbekistan,” the ambassador said. - The Constitution determines the priority directions for the further development of state and social construction, establishes a new strategic goal - the creation of a social state. The constitutional framework has been expanded, providing for the principles of social justice and solidarity, as well as completely new mechanisms for the protection of human rights and freedoms. Of utmost importance is the further strengthening of the provision on further strengthening ties with compatriots, in particular, on their protection by the state, regardless of where they are.

Special attention was paid to the prospects for Uzbek-Pakistani relations. Efforts to develop trade, economic and tourism ties were noted, in particular the opening of four weekly flights on the Tashkent-Islamabad and Tashkent-Lahore routes, as well as simplification of the visa regime in order to increase tourist exchange. It was emphasized that, thanks to these opportunities, more than 20 thousand Pakistanis visited Uzbekistan to establish economic cooperation, participate in investment projects, work and tourism.

Compatriots who spoke at the event also noted that the Constitution of Uzbekistan reflects the strategic goals of the consistent continuation of reforms carried out in various spheres of the political, socio-economic, cultural and spiritual life of the country.

Sukhrob Karimov:

- Sincerely I congratulate all our compatriots on December 8 - Constitution Day of Uzbekistan. We made our choice by taking an active part in the referendum on amending the Basic Law, held on April 30, 2023. The changes were quickly reflected in the lives of our compatriots not only in Uzbekistan, but also abroad. We support consistent and irreversible reforms aimed at building a New Uzbekistan, which are being carried out by the head of our state.

Albina Murtaza:

– The updated Constitution of Uzbekistan literally embodies the ideas “In the name of the honor and dignity of man,” “It is not the people who serve the state, but the state to the people.” The reform policy in our country, which considers human capital as the most important resource and, accordingly, puts human dignity at the forefront, continues at an accelerated pace. The new Uzbekistan is thoroughly, firmly and successfully carrying out progressive reforms. The attitude towards our compatriots abroad has also changed; we feel even more deeply that we are under the protection of our state. Also, our updated Constitution enshrines the legal basis for women’s education and employment, their active participation in public life and government. We take this opportunity to sincerely congratulate our compatriots on the 33rd anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution.

Bonu Ali:

– I am glad to participate in the event organized in Karachi on the occasion of Constitution Day of Uzbekistan. The Constitution is a legal and political document that is the basis for the development of any state - the Basic Law of the country. As is known, the new edition of the Constitution of Uzbekistan was adopted by popular vote in a referendum held in Uzbekistan on April 30, 2023. It should be recognized that the changes made to our Constitution also take into account the interests of compatriots abroad. This norm, enshrined in the new edition of the Constitution of Uzbekistan, places responsibility on every citizen, including compatriots abroad.

Congratulations to our compatriots, including those abroad, on Constitution Day!