Located in the heart of Central Asia Uzbekistan is the region’s most populous country with a population of 35.3 million, and most powerful one in military terms. It is also the country which has been forging the most strategically autonomous path in the region
The Secretary-General emphasized the full support of the large-scale reforms and initiatives of Uzbekistan carried out in the country that have global and regional significance, as well as the expansion of the activities of UN institutions in the country.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev wins Uzbekistan’s presidential elections by 87.05% votes, the Central Election
Commission announced. The turnout, according to official data, was the lowest since 2016 – only79.88%.