On April 12 this year Tashkent hosted the International Scientific-Practical Conference “The Efficiency of the Anti-crisis Programs and Priorities of the Post-Crisis Development (in the case of Uzbekistan)”

President Islam Karimov sent a message of condolences to Bronislaw Komorowski, the speaker of Poland’s parliament and a former defense minister

Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan issued a statement on the events in Kyrgyzstan

Secretary General of the United Nations Organization Ban Ki-Moon arrived in Uzbekistan on 4 April. The high guest visited the Republic of Karakalpakstan, where he got acquainted with the environmental situation in the Aral Sea area. In the second half of the day, Ban Ki-Moon arrived in the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent. On the same day an official reception took places on behalf of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov to honor the UN Secretary General. The following is the text of the address by the President of Uzbekistan at the reception:

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov met with David H. Petraeus, Commander of United States Central Command, in Oqsaroy on April 6.

Address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E. Mr. Islam Karimov at the Official Banquet in honor of the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a decree on 24 March on awarding the participants of the war of 1941-1945 in connection with celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Victory in the World War Two.

On March 23 Uzbekistan celebrated the holiday of Navruz - the fete of kindness and clemency, prosperity and generosity. On such landmark occasion President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov addressed his message of congratulations to the people of the country.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov met with Trade and Industry Minister of Oman Maqbul bin Ali bin Sultan at Oqsaroy on 22 March.

Since June, 2009 the Republic of Uzbekistan holds presidency in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Within the presidency of our country active steps are undertaken to further strengthen the fruitful and productive interaction among the SCO member states.

In the State of Kuwait there is a keen interest in the life of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In particular, media of Kuwait give the importance to the presidency of Uzbekistan in the SCO.

Uzbekistan is one of the founders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and together with other State Parties actively participates in defining the development strategies of both the Organization and its relations with other actors in international politics.

The important direction in the activity of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is cooperation in developing the trade, economic and investment spheres, and also the transport and communication potential of the region.

A briefing dedicated to this theme and the initiatives of President Islam Karimov, aimed at improving the efficiency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, was held recently in our country\\\'s embassy in Turkmenistan

The Microsoft director for work with governments of the Central and Eastern Europe Roland Hofmann held a meeting with representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan.

As it is well-known, the leadership of Tajikistan adopted a decision to resume the construction of the Rogun Hydropower Station yet started in the 80s, i.e. after more than a 25-year-long recess.

Upbringing harmoniously developed and healthy young generation is one of the priorities of State policy in Uzbekistan, where more than 40% of the population are young people under 18.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov received President of the Asian Development Bank Haruhiko Kuroda at Oqsaroy residence in Tashkent on 16 February.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov paid a state visit to South Korea on 10-12 February.

Address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov at the session of the Cabinet of Ministers dedicated to the outcomes of social and economic development of the country in 2009 and most important priorities of the economic program for 2010