Reform activities of the President of Uzbekistan receive recognition in Turkey

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev was recognized as “Foreign statesman of the year” in the annual rating of the financial and economic magazine Tursomoney (Turkey). This was announced in Istanbul at a solemn ceremony with the participation of the speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Binali Yıldırım, the mayor of Istanbul, Mevlüt Uysal, representatives of the government, parliament, the public and business circles of this country.

As noted at the event, the head of state was commended for his outstanding achievements and important practical contributions to significantly strengthening the political and economic relations of Uzbekistan with the outside world, Turkey and the countries of Central Asia, as well as for the significant revitalization of cooperation in and around Central Asia , Dunyo news agency reported.

According to the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Turkey, this rating is held in two main (“Foreign statesman of the year” and “Outstanding statesman of Turkey”) and six industry nominations. The decisions of the collegial commission and the jury are made on the basis of monitoring and studying the activities of prominent politicians and businessmen in Turkey and abroad. The jury consists of experts from Turсomoney magazine, members of the Turkish government and parliament, representatives of the country’s regions.

"The outstanding Turkish statesman" and the winner of the second main nomination of this year was the former Prime Minister and current speaker of the Turkish Parliament, Binali Yıldırım.

Speaking at the ceremony, he praised the deep reforms in all areas carried out in Uzbekistan under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The dynamics and effectiveness of the reform activities of the head of our republic, his determination and vigor in carrying out a strategic course for the accelerated development of the state, the formation of favorable internal and external conditions for the prosperity of the country and people were emphasized.

A short video was presented to the participants of the event, introducing the political activities of the President of Uzbekistan in the international arena, meetings with leaders of foreign states.

On behalf of those present, Binali Yıldırım extended heartfelt congratulations to the President of Uzbekistan on recognizing his significant services to Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Turkey and the international community.