The Law \"On the guarantees of activity of nongovernmental nonprofit organizations\" has entered into force.

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.

Tashkent, capital city of the Republic of Uzbekistan, announced by Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) as the Cultural Capital of the World of Islam in 2007.

Gross domestic product (GDP) of Uzbekistan increased by 7.2% year-on-year in 2006, President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov said in his New Year congratulation.