Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Dear compatriots! I sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, congratulate you and in your person all our multinational people on the great historical date in the life of our country - the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, I express my deep respect and best wishes to all of you.

In national development, it is impossible to overestimate the role and significance of the Constitution, which serves as a solid foundation on the path to building a democratic state of law and a free civil society, which was elected by the will of our people.

Thanks to the rights and opportunities that the Basic Law, adopted in the first years of independence, gave us, in extremely difficult conditions for the country, and the selfless work of our people, huge successes have been achieved in all areas and sectors over the past period.

Based on such a solid legal foundation, we have been rapidly implementing large-scale democratic reforms in the country in recent years.

Most importantly, the socio-political life of the country, the thinking and worldview of our people are changing radically. Every citizen of Uzbekistan, regardless of nationality, language and religion, feels like a full member of society, a real master of his own destiny, not only involved in all the ongoing transformations and renewal, but also a direct participant in these processes, a free person, a creator of the future.

And we have the right to be proud of our Constitution, which is the clearest manifestation of the political and legal thinking of our people, a reliable guarantor of human rights and freedoms, which opened the way for us to build a free and prosperous life.

Dear friends!

At present, the expression “New Uzbekistan” is increasingly heard on the world stage, the international authority of our Motherland is growing.

As you know, these days the country continues to discuss amendments and additions to the Basic Law. This constitutional reform is dictated by the essence and logic of the Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan, the wishes and proposals of our people, and the rapidly changing times themselves.

Today we must deeply introduce into the Constitution, laws, into our daily life the principle of "Man - Society - State".

It should be emphasized that the protection of a person, his life, rights, freedoms, legitimate interests, honor and dignity of the individual as the highest value is at the center of our constitutional reforms. In particular, the Basic Law will enshrine many issues and norms that are fundamentally important for us, such as a socially oriented state, strengthening the constitutional foundations of the family institution, reliable protection of the older generation, persons with disabilities, comprehensive support for women and youth, qualified medical care for the population, development of education, science and culture, guarantees of the environmental rights of citizens and preservation of the ecological balance, expansion of the rights and powers of civil society and mahalla institutions, ensuring the independence of the media.

In this process, dear compatriots, the opinions and proposals expressed by you, people of different professions and social status, will certainly be taken into account. The draft constitution will be submitted to a national referendum.

This is how our updated Basic Law will become a truly people’s Constitution.

Dear compatriots!

Despite the conditions of the ongoing pandemic, in our country, Constitution Day is celebrated in a festive mood in all labor collectives, mahallas, educational institutions and families, observing precautionary measures.

We are developing large-scale programs, making plans for the new year - 2023. They specifically reflect the big tasks we face and our noble goals, enshrined in the Constitution, and our noble goals - further strengthening of peace and stability in the country, friendship and harmony between representatives of different nations and faiths living in the republic, improving the welfare of the population, building new housing, increasing the number of work places.

I am convinced that all of us, united, with our selfless work will certainly achieve the high goals we have set for ourselves.

Dear compatriots!

Once again, I sincerely congratulate you, all our people on a wonderful holiday - Constitution Day, I wish you all health, happiness and prosperity to your families.

May the life of our people be peaceful and calm!

May the Almighty protect our beloved Motherland, all of us!

Shavkat Mirziyoyev,

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan