Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The principle "First of all, the individual, and then the society and the state" should be deeply established in the Constitution and laws, in our daily life, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev said in his address to parliament.

“We need to further strengthen national statehood, thanks to this solid foundation, we are able to effectively overcome today’s serious trials and future, yet unknown challenges and threats,” he said.

“With this in mind, work continues to improve the Basic Law. Our people are waiting for big changes from the constitutional reform. More than 220,000 proposals received to date are a vivid confirmation of this,” the President said.

“Discussions and debates continue. We all see that our deputies and political parties show responsibility and activity in this process, carefully consider each proposal. I thank them for this,” the head of state added.

“We will make decisions based on the principle “Society is the initiator of reforms” and consulting on all issues with our people.

“We need to develop a modern Constitution, imbued with the idea of respect for the honor and dignity of a person as the highest value, such a Basic Law that will fully comply with the goals of New Uzbekistan and serve future generations,” said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

All proposals and wishes expressed by our citizens will be taken into account and the draft Constitution will be submitted to a national referendum, the President said.

“Most importantly, each of our compatriots should feel involved in the ongoing reform in order to have the right to proudly say: “This is my Constitution,” the President noted.