Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 13 May, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on measures to strengthen seismic safety amid the country’s ongoing large-scale construction efforts.

Since 2017, more than 11,000 multi-storey residential buildings have been constructed across Uzbekistan, significantly contributing to the housing agenda and improving citizens' quality of life. Against this backdrop, the development of seismology has become increasingly critical as a key element in ensuring construction safety.

In recent years, Uzbekistan has established active cooperation with leading international scientific institutions in this field and has begun implementing modern technologies. The country is also a proponent of several international initiatives aimed at fostering global collaboration in seismic resilience.

Recalling the devastating earthquake that struck Tashkent on 26 April 1966, President Mirziyoyev proposed establishing a Day of Remembrance and Solidarity in honor of earthquake victims and in support of international cooperation in this area. This initiative has garnered broad support: the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming 29 April as the International Day of Remembrance for Earthquake Victims.

In pursuit of aligning national construction standards with international requirements, the President underscored the need for strict quality control of new developments and enhanced seismic resistance in housing.

To this end, field studies were conducted with the participation of experts from specialized design institutes. Based on the data collected and an analysis of regional seismic conditions, a set of proposals was developed to further improve the country’s seismic safety system.

Key measures include the introduction of a new practice for building inspections involving international experts, the intensification of knowledge exchange on earthquake-resistant construction, and the use of technical diagnostics to identify and eliminate structural vulnerabilities.

Plans are also in place to revise existing regulatory documents to incorporate international best practices—particularly concerning the assessment of seismic risks, potential impacts, and threats.

The President emphasized that construction quality and public safety must remain absolute priorities. He instructed relevant authorities to accelerate scientific research and more broadly implement modern methodologies in the construction sector.