Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- This year, the country’s population has exceeded 36 million, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev said in his address to parliament.

This year, the population of the country has exceeded 36 million, annually replenishing with a new generation of almost 900 thousand people, which, of course, pleases us, he said.

“We are trying to create all the necessary conditions for everyone in our large and friendly family - Uzbekistan to live in peace and prosperity,” the head of Uzbekistan said.

“I must say that the year ending 2022 was a very difficult year of testing. The experience we have gained over this period once again confirms one truth: progress can be made only through hard and selfless work,” the President stressed.