Uzbekistan's President Awards State Decorations to Marco Rubio and Sergio Gor

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented state decorations to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sergio Gor, the US President's special envoy for South and Central Asia.

Rubio was awarded the Order 'For Great Services' (Buyuk xizmatlari uchun). Mirziyoyev noted his personal contribution to developing the Uzbek-American strategic partnership and to expanding political, diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian ties. He also cited Rubio's support for efforts to strengthen peace, stability and sustainable development in Central Asia, and the promotion of New Uzbekistan's international initiatives.

Gor received the Order 'Friendship' (Dustlik) for contributing to friendly relations and the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the United States. The president highlighted his efforts to intensify political dialogue, implement bilateral agreements, attract American investors and promote joint projects, as well as his role in cooperation within the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council.