“Let me congratulate you and the Uzbek people on the 26th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan,” the President of South Korea said.

“I express respect for achievements of the Republic of Uzbekistan after independence in the sphere of politics, diplomacy, economy, social sphere, etc. I wish good results to the political reforms actively promoted by Your Excellency after the inauguration in December last year,” the President noted.

“I am pleased that our two states, after establishing diplomatic relations in 1992, based on mutual trust and friendship, have established mutually beneficial partnership ties. Mr. President, meeting with you this year in Seoul, I hope to discuss all issues in order to raise the friendly cooperation between the two countries to a higher level,” he stated.

"I wish you good health, Mr. President, and the endless prosperity to the Republic of Uzbekistan," the message reads.