Uzbekistan, 25th anniversary | Page 11

President Islam Karimov and President of China Xi Jinping President Islam Karimov and President of Russia V. Putin Main principles of foreign policy. Since the day of Independence Uzbekistan conducts comprehensively balanced foreign policy which is based on the national interests and has gained a broad recognition in the world community, and consolidated the authority of the country in the international arena, its role and significance in regional and international affairs. • development of equal and mutually beneficial relations with other countries based on the universally recognized international norms and principles of respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference into the internal affairs, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-use of force or threat to use force. In accordance with the Concept of Foreign Policy, the Republic of Uzbekistan conducts peaceful policy and does not participate