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“At this challenging time of President Islom Karimov’s passing, the United States reaffirm its support for the people of Uzbekistan,” the statement reads.
“This week, I congratulated President Karimov and the people of Uzbekistan on their country’s 25 years of independence,” he said.
“As Uzbekistan begins a new chapter in its history, the United States remains committed to partnership with Uzbekistan, to its sovereignty, security, and to a future based on the rights of all its citizens,” the statement said.