Order of Respect of Uzbekistan to Be Established

The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, Uzbekistan's parliament, considered a draft law on establishing the Order of Respect of Uzbekistan at its regular session. The new state award is intended to recognise the special services that foreign citizens have rendered to Uzbekistan.

As noted in the text, cooperation with foreign states and international organisations has steadily expanded in political, trade and economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian fields, thanks to Uzbekistan's open, pragmatic and mutually beneficial foreign policy. Strategic partnership relations have been strengthened, and historic results have been achieved in implementing major investment and infrastructure projects and developing trade ties.

According to the draft, the order will have two degrees. The higher degree, Supreme Degree Uzbekistan Ehtiromi, will be awarded to foreign heads of state and government, heads of international organisations and prominent statesmen and public figures. The order will also be awarded to foreign public figures, heads of major companies, ambassadors and foreign citizens who have contributed to humanitarian and charitable work. Deputies adopted the draft law and sent it to the Senate.