The Republic of Uzbekistan has demonstrated significant success in the international arena, strengthening its active participation in the United Nations (UN) and its specialized agencies. In 2024, the country achieved a number of key milestones that underline its commitment to universal principles and standards in the areas of human rights, socio-economic development, labor, and global cooperation.
After gaining independence in 1991, Uzbekistan has long retained elements of the centralized system of governance characteristic of post-Soviet countries. However, since 2016, a new stage of development has begun in the country, marked by the implementation of structural reforms aimed at democratizing society, reducing corruption and improving conditions for civic participation.
Today, amid globalization, not only is the number of geopolitical contradictions, armed conflicts, and international disputes increasing, but also the number of informational attacks. As a result, information has become a powerful tool in the modern world. One could even argue that it can be more dangerous than nuclear weapons. Informational attacks aim to subjugate the mind and heart of a person, to destroy their moral foundations, and to sever ties with national traditions and values, and these attacks have an insidious nature. Therefore, it is critically important to develop a national immunity to information and to create competitive national content in the information space. This has become an urgent necessity and a requirement of our time. Consequently, this issue been actively discussed in the national media environment, where different opinions are expressed.
Uzbekistan is implementing measures aimed at liberalizing the economy and enhancing the competitiveness of export-oriented sectors. Within the framework of the "Uzbekistan-2030" Strategy, particular attention is paid to improving the country’s foreign economic activities and expanding international cooperation.
According to the latest World Bank estimates, 52 countries currently fall into the upper-middle-income category. Over the last 25 years, the methodological parameters for measuring and setting thresholds of prosperity have undergone significant changes.
In recent years, Uzbekistan has been rapidly getting onto a new stage of development. The democratic image of the country is changing. Economic, political, social reforms and transformations are taking place.
The main thing is that in our country the basic fundamental rights and freedoms of each person have become truly ensured. In particular, respect for human rights, ensuring the inviolability of private property, and guaranteeing freedom of speech are universal values that shape the content of the activities of state bodies.
In the modern history of the Republic of Uzbekistan, starting from 2016, as in all sectors of the economy, fundamental reforms have also been carried out in the energy sector. The essence of the reforms in the energy industry lies in deep structural transformations, modernization, and diversification.
Ensuring the rule of law and further reform of the judicial and legal system are the second priority area of the Strategy “Uzbekistan – 2030” and provide for the independence of the judiciary, a guarantee of reliable protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens, and strengthening the rule of law in the judicial and legal system.
The Republic of Uzbekistan, with its rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage, has every opportunity to become one of the key players in the global tourism market. In recent years, the Government of Uzbekistan has been taking bold efforts on the development of the tourism industry, recognizing its essential role in the national economy.
