Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on the eve of an important event in the life of our country - the 29th anniversary of the formation of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Day of Defenders of the Motherland, visited the Academy of the Armed Forces on 12 January.

The head of state got acquainted with the results of the work done to improve the activities and infrastructure of this educational institution, as well as samples of modern weapons and military equipment of the country’s Armed Forces and products of domestic defense industry enterprises.

Then, at the Academy, chaired by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, an expanded meeting of the Security Council was held, dedicated to the results of the activities of the Armed Forces and military-administrative sectors in 2020 and priority tasks for the future.

The meeting was attended by members of the Security Council, the leadership and command staff of the Armed Forces, heads of local government bodies and representatives of public organizations.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev comprehensively analyzed the work done to further improve the defense capability of our country, the measures taken to develop the Armed Forces and their results. A critical assessment of the activities of ministries and departments, local government bodies in this direction is given.

The head of state noted that on the basis of the Strategy of Action for the Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2017-2021, a number of decisions were adopted taking into account modern requirements in all spheres of the country’s life, including on the most important issues of military construction, as a result of systematically implemented strategic and comprehensive measures in short terms have significantly increased the combat readiness of the national army and the country’s defense as a whole.

At the meeting, the President gave important instructions on the further development of the Armed Forces and the strengthening of the state’s defense capability, the widespread introduction of modern information and communication technologies and innovations.

In particular, one of the urgent tasks for the future is the improvement of the activities of command and control bodies at all levels, an increase in the degree of operational and combat training of troops through the introduction of means and complexes of automated control, ensuring information and cyber security.

In terms of training military personnel, raising their qualifications, as well as developing military science, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has set the task of further improving the methods and techniques of training troops through a deep study of the experience of military conflicts and modern practice of warfare, as well as the history of national military art.

The importance of the consistent continuation of the initiated reforms in the system of military education, the improvement of the activities of military schools, lyceums and colleges, including the military-academic lyceums "Temurbeklar maktabi", strengthening among the youth of while using the rich heritage of our great ancestors, including the military leadership skills of Jaloliddin Manguberdi, Amir Temur, Shohrukh Mirzo, Zakhiriddin Muhammad Babur and others.

Also, instructions were given on the transformation of the Victory Park and the Museum of Glory, created in the city of Tashkent, into scientific centers, where the population, especially young people, military personnel will become familiar with military history and the exploits of outstanding ancestors.

Today, in the context of intensifying confrontations in the global information space, intensifying the struggle for the soul and mind of people, especially the younger generation, the role and significance of military-patriotic education is increasing.

In connection with this, the head of state gave instructions on improving the system of military-patriotic education of the population, primarily young people, involving them in the reform process in our country, creating conditions for realizing their intellectual and creative potential.

The task has been set to raise the work on the military-patriotic education of the population and youth to a new level, to strengthen the civil position under the motto "Brave Warrior - an Example for Youth", to assign at least 10 schools to the military district commanders with lessons of patriotism and military glory in them parts.

It was instructed to organize, using the modern infrastructure created in the Armed Forces, not only military-patriotic education of young people, but also training them in professions in demand in the labor market.

The head of state also noted that "a state that is unable to instill in its children a high patriotic spirit will not be able to strengthen its defense capability, no matter how powerful it may have."

In addition, at the meeting, the necessary instructions were given to further develop the country’s defense industry, improve the system for protecting the state border, monitor and predict emergencies, and improve the efficiency of work to prevent accidents and man-made disasters.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that improving the spiritual and moral situation in the families of military personnel, introducing exemplary approaches to establishing a healthy lifestyle and raising children, social support and providing housing for military personnel and their families will remain an important and priority area.

At the end of the meeting, the head of state emphasized that work on the further development of the Armed Forces is the main condition, first of all, to ensure security, a peaceful and calm life of our people, and build a new Uzbekistan.