Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Today, within the framework of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Singapore, top-level events were held - negotiations with the President of Singapore Halima Yakub and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Then, a ceremony was held to name a new variety of orchids in honor of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan - a flower that is the national symbol of Singapore. Such events are traditionally held as a sign of high respect and honor to the distinguished guests of this country and outstanding figures.

By tradition, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev personally placed a sign with the name of a new variety of orchids - "Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Orchid" near the flower.

This is a beautiful and free flowering hybrid of Encbi Purple and Kila Blue orchids. It produces semi-double inflorescences about 45 cm long, bearing 17 to 20 flowers, each flower about 5 cm across. Lilac-purple petals and sepals have an orchid-purple border.