Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 22 August, an event was held at the International Congress Center to mark the Day of Entrepreneurs.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated the business people of our country on the holiday and noted that entrepreneurs are a key force in increasing the economic power of our country.

- The authority and position of entrepreneurs in society are growing every day, there are more and more businessmen with strong positions, their own reputation and brand in the domestic and foreign markets. The attitude towards them in state bodies has also improved significantly. Such an approach to entrepreneurs will continue to be one of the most important areas of our economic policy, Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

In accordance with the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from 20 August, on the occasion of the Day of Entrepreneurs, a group of representatives of the sphere, making a worthy contribution to the development of our country, was awarded state awards. At the event, the head of state presented orders and medals to 29 such selfless and progressive entrepreneurs.

Also, by the order of the President of 19 August, the badge “Faol tadbirkor” was established. Currently, 100 entrepreneurs are being awarded these badges on the ground.