Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) --  According to the World Health Organization, the threat of a pandemic may persist for a long time. This was stated by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in his message to the parliament.

According to forecasts by the United Nations, the World Health Organization, authoritative experts, a pandemic may exacerbate crisis phenomena, social tension, poverty and other problems around the world.

We all understand that after a pandemic, the socio-economic picture of the world will certainly change.

Experience shows that only states with a strong and effective governance system and a cohesive population will be able to timely prevent a widespread pandemic and eliminate its consequences.

This is proved by the experience of Uzbekistan during the fight against the pandemic. But we should not be complacent with the achieved results, but closely monitor the situation in the world and, above all, take care of ensuring our national interests.

In today’s difficult situation, the main task should be the consistent continuation of the comprehensive reforms begun in the country, our confident steps towards building a new Uzbekistan.

Ensuring economic and political stability during the global crisis, solving existing problems on the ground, supporting the needy layers of the population, realizing the hopes and aspirations of our youth should be the primary task of leaders at all levels, starting with the President.

The main requirement in the implementation of these urgent tasks is the efficient coordinated activity of the institutions of the state and society, increasing its effectiveness and quality.

An important political event in the life of our country and people will take place in 2021 - the presidential elections.

The Central Election Commission should pay particular attention to the organization of the upcoming elections at a high level on the basis of national legislation and generally recognized international democratic principles.

First of all, it is necessary to form systemic knowledge of electoral legislation and international standards among members of election commissions.

We will continue to work on the implementation into national legislation and practice of the recommendations of international observers at the last elections acceptable to us.

I am sure that this important political campaign will demonstrate the steady growth of political and legal culture, the expansion of the worldview and the strengthening of the civic position of voters, all our compatriots in the new Uzbekistan.

I think that our parliament, political parties, non-governmental organizations, our wise older generation and initiative youth will express their views on the priority tasks set out in today’s Address.

Taking into account the proposals and opinions of the general public regarding the priorities and tasks identified today, the Government should develop and submit for approval the State Program for 2021 and the Development Program of Uzbekistan after the pandemic within a month.

It should be emphasized that we have enough natural resources, strength and potential to achieve our goals.

And in this, our multinational people are a strong support for us - respected veterans, hardworking and caring women, modern-minded young people who are in no way inferior to anyone. Most importantly, an atmosphere of peace, interethnic harmony and tolerance, mercy and kindness reigns in our society.

Having rallied around the common goal "We live in a new Uzbekistan - a free and prosperous country!", With a sense of deep responsibility, working hard, we will certainly reach the targets we have set.

Today, with good intentions, we are setting ourselves very important targets for 2021.

Of course, they will not be easy to fulfill. Unfortunately, in different areas of our life, there are still many problems and shortcomings. It is no secret that due to the lack of proper organization of work on the ground, some leaders lack competence and qualifications, there is bureaucracy, corruption, indifference and negligence.

We are well aware of these problems. And in order to overcome the obstacles hindering our development, we will unswervingly continue the reforms we have begun.

From this point of view, in the new year, we need to work with dedication, with greater dedication. There may still be many difficulties in life ahead of us, and we must be ready for this.

But no matter how difficult it is, we will not deviate from the path of democratic reforms. We will go forward, only forward. And for this we have every opportunity. After all, our people are not the same as they were yesterday. Today’s Uzbekistan is not yesterday’s Uzbekistan.

The power and will of our people, which in the current difficult conditions overcomes all trials and tribulations, are becoming even stronger. Each of our compatriots realizes even more deeply that his life and destiny are inextricably linked with the destiny and future of the Motherland.

Confidence in our strengths and capabilities makes us more resilient, uniting on the way to the lofty goal of forming the foundation of a new Renaissance. This aspiration is filled with practical content, turns into a great, truly national movement.

It is a great happiness and great honor to be in its ranks.

And I wish each of us this happiness - to faithfully serve our beloved Motherland, our noble people!

Taking this opportunity, I sincerely congratulate you and in your person all our compatriots with the upcoming new year, 2021.