28 October, 2011
Politics:
Islam Karimov Meets with US Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton: "Youth of Uzbekistan is talented and energetic"
Uzbekistan and UN expand cooperation
Economics:
Uzbekneftegaz, Mitsubishi Corporation discuss investment cooperation-Sep
Society:
Interior affairs bodies celebrate professional holiday
Art Week Style.Uz 2011 starts
Winners of first Tashkent Film Forum awarded
Kurash tournaments held in Termez
Real Madrid delegation holds talks with UFF President
POLITICS
Islam Karimov Meets with US Secretary of State
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov at the Oqsaroy October 22 met with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who is on working visit in our country.
Uzbekistan and the United States have accumulated a substantial experience of productive dialogue on the wide range of issues to bring about a qualitatively new phase of bilateral cooperation in political, trade-economic, investment and humanitarian realms, in the spirit of partnership and mutual understanding.
During the meeting with Hillary Clinton, President Islam Karimov said he shares the US President’s belief that our countries should continue to work together toward an even more robust partnership built on principles of respect and confidence.
In her turn, US Secretary of State expressed sincere gratitude for a warm welcome and cordial hospitality, confirming the willingness of her country to further the mutually advantageous cooperation with Uzbekistan.
The high-ranking official of the American administration underscored our nation’s constructive policy and pivotal significance in providing for security and stability in the region. During the recent telephone conversation, heads of the two states agreed that our countries share an interest in building up interaction also in the context of regional and international affairs. In this vein, Secretary Clinton conveyed the United States gratefulness to President Islam Karimov for Uzbekistan’s considerable assistance in addressing the Afghan crisis and practical support for socio-economic reconstruction in Afghanistan.
The parties exchanged views on issues pertaining to boosting the dialogue between civil societies of the two countries.
An illustration of effective cooperation between the two nations is the dynamically developing mutually gainful interaction in automotive industry. GM Powertrain Uzbekistan joint venture, in particular, equipped with cutting-edge technologies is practically prepared to launch full time annual production of more than two hundred thousand automobile engines meeting the latest environmental and technical requirements.
A number of major American corporations are currently working to implement extensive investment projects in Uzbekistan, including in high-tech and innovative sectors.
Other issues of shared interest have also been discussed during the meeting at the Oqsaroy.
(Source: press-service.uz)
Hillary Clinton: "Youth of Uzbekistan is talented and energetic"
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who was Uzbekistan on a working visit, familiarized herself with the activities of the Women’s Health Center on 23 October.
This center has been providing highly qualified medical and diagnostic care for women, developing and disseminating information materials to the public on reproductive health issues, conducting training for doctors, providing care for women of childbearing age, and preparing pregnant women for childbirth and recovering their health.
The center has been effectively collaborating with the World Health Organization, United Nations Population Fund, the US Agency for International Development and other international organizations.
Familiarizing with the center, Hillary Clinton gave a high evaluation to the system of service provided to women by highly qualified doctors.
On the same day, the US Secretary of State visited the Uzbek-American joint venture General Motors Powertrain Uzbekistan, which was recently launched in Tashkent region.
This large enterprise, established in accordance with the decree of the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov of 16 December 2008, is the only plant producing automobile engines in the region.
The company will annually produce more than 200,000 units of automobile engines not only for automobile companies of Uzbekistan, but also for other enterprises belonging to the global network of GM. The enterprise will begin mass production of engines in November.
“I am glad to have this opportunity to get acquainted with the activities of this major new and very impressive plant,” said US Secretary of State. “We have seen that the activities of this joint venture is based on the most modern technologies. The plant is a clear reflection of partnership between the companies of the US and Uzbekistan. The enterprise will become a symbol of cooperation and friendly relations between our countries. This company has been designed in collaboration of American and Uzbek engineers and architects, and constructed in compliance with the principles of nature protection and responsibility before the local population,” she noted.
The production process at General Motors Powertrain Uzbekistan will be carried out by qualified Uzbek personnel. Over 1,000 new jobs will be created here.
Hillary Clinton said that the activity of GM in Uzbekistan was contributing not only to strengthening economic cooperation between the US and Uzbekistan, but also to the expansion of economic relations with the countries of South and Central Asia.
“Your country has a rich history in science and innovation. Uzbekistan is the birthplace of many great scientists and thinkers, in particular Al-Khorezmi, who is recognized worldwide as the “father of algebra”. I also want to emphasize that today’s young people of Uzbekistan are very talented and energetic,” she underlined.
(Source: UzA News Agency)
Uzbekistan and UN expand cooperation
Tashkent hosted an event dedicated to the United Nations Day. It was attended by members of the Senate and the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, representatives of ministries and departments, NGOs and international organizations.
Uzbekistan has established a mutually beneficial and equal partnership with many countries in the world, as well as international organizations, and the role of the country in the world community is increasing. The relations of Uzbekistan with the United Nations have been developing effectively.
President Islam Karimov in his address at the September 2010 plenary session of the UN General Assembly on the Millennium Development Goals made practical suggestions and recommendations on the topical issues of global concern. In particular, the global community with great interest listened to the information on the work carried out to meet the Millennium Development Goals in Uzbekistan, the country’s cooperation with the UN, processes taking place in Central Asia, proposals to address issues of regional security and environment, and practical suggestions to solve Afghanistan’s problems peacefully.
Uzbekistan actively cooperates with a number of UN agencies, including the UN Development Programme, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the UNAIDS, the UNESCO and others.
In cooperation with UNESCO, Uzbekistan held the celebrations of the anniversaries of our ancestors and the country’s great cities with historical and architectural heritage. The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List includes historical cities of Samarkand and Karshi, the historic center of Bukhara, and the Ichan Kala complex in Khiva. The national folklore traditions of Boysun were recognized by UNESCO as masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of the human civilization. The international music festival “Sharq Taronalari” (Oriental Melodies) is also held in partnership with UNESCO.
“Uzbekistan has actively supported the UN Millennium Declaration of 2000, and over the past period has achieved stable progress in this direction,” Anita Nirody, Resident Representative of the UNDP in the country, said. “Programs in the social sphere, particularly in education and health, implemented in Uzbekistan are an important factor in the notable progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Uzbekistan adopted the state plan of actions for 2011-2015 to accelerate the implementation of the MDGs. The UN agencies operating in the country will continue to support Uzbekistan in achieving these goals.”
An exhibition on the work of the United Nations was organized in the framework of the celebrations.
Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Elyor Ganiev participated in the event.
(Source: UzA News Agency)
ECONOMY
Uzbekneftegaz, Mitsubishi Corporation discuss investment cooperation
Chairman of the board of Mitsubishi Corporation Yorihiko Kojima held negotiations with the management of Uzbekneftegaz national holding company.
The press service of Uzbekneftegaz said that the sides exchanged information on their activities within the investment cooperation.
The delegation of Mitsubishi Corporation expressed interest into projects on development of petro-chemistry and production of polymeric products.
The sides confirmed their readiness to develop partnership and search effective ways of developing joint activities.
Heads of Uzbekenergo state joint stock company and Uzbekkimyosanoat state joint stock company participated at negotiations with the delegation of Mitsubishi Corporation.
As reported earlier, the delegation of Mitsubishi Corporation led by its chairman of the board Yorihiko Kojima was received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan on 18 October 2011.
(Source: UzDaily.com)
SOCIETY
Interior affairs bodies celebrate professional holiday
The celebration of the Day of Workers of the Interior Bodies of the Republic of Uzbekistan was held at Turkiston palace in Tashkent.
Minister of Internal Affairs Lieutenant-General B.Matlubov and others who spoke at the event stressed that large-scale reforms implemented in the years of independence under the leadership of President Islam Karimov were contributing to ensuring peace, stability and social order in the country.
On 21 October, President of Uzbekistan signed a decree on awarding a group of interior bodies representatives in connection with their professional holiday.
The high awards have been granted for long work in ensuring peace, stability and social order in the country, as well as displaying courage and dedication in performance of duties, as well as courage in defending the national interests.
“The decree of the head of the state is another demonstration of the high attention paid to ensuring peace of the country and the people,” said Shavkat Yaminov of the Criminal Investigation and Terrorism Combatting Department of the Tashkent Main Internal Affairs Department, who received the “Jasorat” (Courage) medal.
“Awards like these confer on us, employees of the interior, an even greater responsibility in our service to ensure peace and stability,” he stressed.
(Source: UzA News Agency)
The Art Week Style.Uz 2011 opened in Tashkent on 23 October. The organizer of the largest Central Asian creative project is the Fund “Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan”.
The main goal of the annual Art Week is to demonstrate the achievements in the field of national culture and arts, familiarize the audience with the latest trends, and create conditions for dialogue of artists, designers, craftsmen and fashion people.
This year, Style.Uz is being held under the slogan “Mix of dreams, colors and emotions”. It includes a large number of activities in areas like art, music, modern choreography, theater, film and design.
Among these events are the sixth Tashkent Biennale of Contemporary Art, the International Theatre Festival Theatre UZ/2011, and the International Contemporary Choreography and Sporting Plastic Competition.
Other events include concerts of world music stars, art and photo exhibitions, young designers’ fashion show “Underground”, various competitions and festivals, presentations of new projects, charity events and even a business forum. The Fund Forum will also present a Practical Encyclopedia on Civil Society.
Representatives of world-known companies of fashion, design and jewelry from around the world, design professors and specialists, art scientists, artists and photographers, and many others have arrived in Tashkent for the Art Week Style.Uz.
Among the first events of Style.Uz 2011 are an exhibition of costumes, jewelry and accessories by British designers, and a master class on combining national traditions and modern trends in fashion by specialists of London College of Fashion.
(Source: UzA News Agency)
Winners of first Tashkent Film Forum awarded
The ceremony of awarding the winners of the first Tashkent International Film Forum “Golden Cheetah” was held on Tuesday. The forum was held within the Art Week Style.Uz 2011, which is continuing in Tashkent.
The festival, held by the Fund “Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan” and the Uzbekkino National Agency, aimed at familiarizing the public with the new foreign and Uzbek films and tendencies in the world cinema market.
Apart from film demonstrations, the forum, which had a slogan “21st century civilization: dialogue of cultures”, included a number of cinema-related events, namely master classes with world-known filmmakers and actors, round tables and special projects.
The film “Lead” by famous Uzbek film director Zulfikar Musakov was named the best full-length film and the best film of the Tashkent Film Forum.
“Burned, Cooked, Raw” by Shahram Mokri from Iran was named the best short film of the “Golden Cheetah”.
The best animated film award went to “Mobile” by Verena Fels from Germany.
“When Love Comes” by Chang Tso-Chi from Chinese Taipei won the best direction award.
Polina Kutepova from Russia won the best female role award for the role in “The House of Wind” by Vyacheslav Zlatopolskiy.
Nozim Tulakhodjayev from Uzbekistan, who starred in “Postcriptum” by Yolqin Toychiyev, was awarded the best male role prize.
(Source: UzA News Agency)
Kurash tournaments held in Termez
The 10th Hakim at-Termizi international tournament in kurash for the prize of the President of Uzbekistan and the 8th international kurash championship among adults completed in Termez, Surkhandarya region.
Athletes from over 40 countries participated in the events, which were devoted to the 20th anniversary of state independence of Uzbekistan.
Grigory Rudelson from Israel, Nojat Rahmajozan from iran and Shuhratjon Arslandov from Uzbekistan won the titles of the world champions among men.
Gulmira Ismatova from Uzbekistan, Tserenkeaed Dorigoto from Mongolia and Sevara Nishanbayeva from Kazakhstan became world champions among women.
(Source: UzA News Agency)
Real Madrid delegation holds talks with UFF President
Carlos Escudero de Buron, trustee of Real Madrid Foundation, and his assistant Antonio Sanchez Leon met with the President of the Uzbekistan Football Federation (UFF) Mirabrar Usmanov on 24 October 2011.
During the meeting, the sides exchanged opinion on creation of football academy of Real Madrid, the UFF press service said.
Mirabrar Usmanov said that parents of many children in Uzbekistan were happy to hear that Real Madrid will open its academy in Uzbekistan. He added that parents wish to see their children good football player. “I am sure Real Madrid academy in Tashkent will become one of such places, which will have great conditions,” he said.
Speaking about current state of the Uzbek football, Mirabror Usmanov underlined that Uzbekistan pays great attention to development of children football and all works are carried out on initiative of the Uzbek President Islam Karimov. He said that opening of the Real academy is another step in this direction.
Carlos Escudero de Buron said that the Foundation created 167 academies in 55 countries and over 30,000 children train at them. He also said that Real Madrid also feed in some countries.
(Source: UzDaily.com)