The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Washington, DC, organized a grand reception dedicated to celebrating the 21st anniversary of independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan on September 6, 2012.

Thanks to independence, our nation has been able to revive its honor, pride, spiritual and national values. The memory of hundreds of fellow countrymen and women repressed in different periods of colonial rule has been perpetuated. The noble efforts on this front have been consistent.

The Alisher Navoi National Park of Uzbekistan has hosted festive events in honor of the twenty first anniversary of our country’s state independence.

Dear compatriots! Distinguished guests! Today we are celebrating the unforgettable historical event in the life of our country - the twenty-first anniversary of Independence Day of Uzbekistan.

On August 29, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov reviewed the constructive works underway in Tashkent.

The solemn opening ceremony of the plant for the production of bulky cargo vehicles MAN of JV MAN Auto-Uzbekistan took place in Samarkand.

An educational outreach event “Lucky girls of great country” with the participation of girls who have attained great success in sport and awarded with Zulfiya State Prize, devoted to the 21th anniversary of the independence of Uzbekistan, was held at the Museum of Olympic Glory.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a decree “On increasing the sizes of salaries, pensions, stipends and social allowances” on 5 July 2012.