Monument to Islam Karimov opened in city of Karshi

The opening ceremony was attended by Heroes of Uzbekistan, scientists and artists, representatives of public, youth of Kashkadarya region.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the spouse of the First President Tatyana Karimova opened the Monument to Islam Karimov, laid flowers at the foot of the monument and paid tribute to his memory.

An outstanding political leader Islam Karimov, who developed the concept of building a modern legal democratic state, based on a market economy, won great authority not only in Uzbekistan, but also in the world community.

Representatives of the general public paid tribute to the memory of the First President. The foot of the Monument to Islam Karimov is covered with flowers.