President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has sent a greeting note to Governor-General of Australia Ms Quentin Bryce on the national holiday of that country – Australia Day.

Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan convened for a session on January 19 to review the socio-economic progress of the nation in 2011 and discuss the critical priorities of sustainable economic development in 2012.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov delivered a speech at the meeting, where the head of state stressed that as a result of steady implementation of our own “Uzbek Model” of development acknowledged across the globe and that of priority dimensions of the adopted Concept of Intensifying the Democratic Reforms and Forming Civil Society in the Country, sustainability of high rates of growth and macroeconomic balance have been secured notwithstanding the continuing crisis trends in world economy.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has sent a congratulatory letter to Truong Tan Sang, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, on the momentous date – the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two nations.

Islam Karimov underscored in his note that Vietnam – a country with ancient history and distinct culture – is regarded with great sympathy and colossal respect in Uzbekistan. Vietnam is considered a nation who managed to uphold its independence and integrity thanks to determination and courage of its people, and within a brief span of time made a remarkable breakthrough in its socio-economic development.

Truong Tan Sang, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, has congratulated President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov on the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two nations.

Dear the ranks and sergeants, officers and generals, veterans of Armed Forces!

I take a great pleasure to sincerely congratulate you, the ones who have devoted themselves to the noble deed of defending the Homeland, and all our compatriots on the momentous date in the life of our nation – the twentieth anniversary of formation of our Armed Forces and the Day of Motherland Defenders.

Wide-scale and profound, systemic and gradual strides have been made in Uzbekistan during independence years toward building modern, agile, well-armed forces capable of effectively addressing tactical and strategic tasks in ensuring the security and stability of the country and inviolability of its borders.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov met with Park Hee-Tae, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, at the Oqsaroy on January 10.

The head of our state noted at the start of conversation that for Uzbekistan, the Republic of Korea has been a time-tested strategic partner reliable in every respect, the one who has been consistent in assisting our country in the implementation of wide-ranging national programs of cardinal reforms and thoroughgoing modernization of economy and social sphere.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the Oqsaroy January 6 met with Chen Zhili, Vice Chair of Standing Committee at National People’s Congress of China, who arrived in Uzbekistan as a special envoy of President of the People’s Republic of China Hu Jintao.

Greeting the guest, the head of our state suggested that from the moment it attained independence, Uzbekistan in its aspiration for development and prosperity has always counted on the firm support from China – a close and reliable partner.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Thein Sein on the national holiday of that country – Independence Day.

Dear compatriots!

Dear friends!

Please accept my sincerest, most cordial congratulations on the New Year 2012.

Gathered round the festive table in these exciting moments just minutes ahead of the new year, we inadvertently and quite naturally recall everything that ties us to the outgoing year, namely, the tremendous transformation and our accomplishments made in renovating the country, the memorable events and impressions, our joys and concerns.

I believe we all agree that the passing year will stay in our mind primarily as the one when we widely celebrated a great date in the history of our Motherland – the twentieth anniversary of its independence that opened up a path to a new, free and prosperous life for our nation.