Political and legal reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan under the direction of President Karimov are evoking great interest of foreign political and public figures, experts, and media, Jahon wrote.

A member of Japanese Parliament Koki Chuma noted that the draft of the Constitutional Law \"On strengthening the role of political parties in the renewal and further democratization of state governance and modernization of the country\" submitted by President Karimov to parliament for consideration was a real evidence of the intensification of democratic reforms in the country.

\"It is natural for every society to have differing opinions regarding socio-political events, and the role of political parties is to ensure civilized discussion of the existing problems taking into account the diversity of opinion groups. In this regard, it is hard to overestimate the importance of the legislative framework supported in the country\'s constitution providing specific conditions for the development of political parties,\" Mr. Chuma said.

A member of Turkish Parliament T. Karakaya said the following:

\"New draft laws will raise the international reputation of Uzbekistan and strengthen its role in the world community. I think that the adoption of the Constitutional Law aimed at strengthening the role of political parties is the evidence of substantial progress Uzbekistan has achieved in implementing political reforms under the administration of President Islam Karimov.

The expansion and strengthening of the role of political parties in the development of the electoral system has been central to the process of democratization in all countries. This, in turn, corresponds to the conditions of a democratic political system and satisfies the demands of the society. I am convinced that the regulatory acts being adopted are part of Uzbek administration\'s balanced policy that takes into account national customs and the interests of the population.\"

Egyptian Abulhaul ad-Davliya [transliterated] newspaper published a commentary entitled \"The Truth of Life\", which speaks of Uzbekistan\'s achievements that followed the independence. Particular attention is given to the legislative initiatives of President Karimov.

\"The suggestions of the head of Uzbek state illustrate the fact that he is a strong politician and is a true leader of his country, who gives priority importance to the protection of human rights and strengthening of the society\'s tolerance. This in turn is the evidence of Uzbekistan high achievements in the renewal and democratization of state governance and modernization of the country,\" the article said.

Tehran Times has published an article titled as \"The evolutionary road of Uzbek democracy\". The authors of the article draw the readers\' attention to the legislative initiatives of the President of Uzbekistan implemented in stages as a part of the evolutionary socio-political reform and development of the state legal and political system, moving closer with every step to becoming a strong civil society.

In this context, the article says, the events taking place in the socio-political life of Uzbekistan clearly demonstrate the fact that the initiatives put forward by President Karimov lead the country along the way of civilized reforms, rather than though a revolutionary conflict observed today in several countries of the world and the region.

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