Interview with MEP Iveta Grigule
Head of Delegation of European Parliament for relations with Central Asia countries: «The sovereignty of Uzbekistan - is a huge and very important achievement
that must be protected and valued».
- Independence and statehood - is the most valuable
achievements, that humans can dream about. Because
there are more than two thousand people and nations
in the world, but their own state have only more than
two hundred of them. Therefore, the sovereignty of
Uzbekistan - is a huge and very important achievement that must be protected and valued.
I believe that it is necessary to know its history, its
roots for the prosperity of the state. Since the roots
do not grow without a tree, without them there is
no family, there is no country without a history.
Uzbekistan has an ancient and rich history. This
is a solid foundation laid over two thousand years
ago, is so strong that we, Europeans, have no doubt
that your country for centuries has been and will
be thriving because it honors its traditions, preserve
culture and spiritual values. I am sure that the Republic of Uzbekistan has a great future.
Independence has opened unlimited opportunities
for the construction of a free, prosperous life of the
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population and a prosperous democratic society.
For the state to successfully develop and flourish
in the first place, it is necessary to have a peace and
stability. We see how many people are killed today
in the conflicts in different parts of the world, we
see the effects of the ongoing economic crisis. In this
connection I would like to emphasize that Uzbekistan plays an important role in ensuring security
and stability in Central Asia. Therefore people say
that your republic - is the heart of the region. As a
result of its efforts a peace and tranquility exists in
the country. Decisions of Uzbekistan not only affect
its own sustainable development, but also for the
benefit and prosperity of the whole region.
This year is very significant, since the people of
Uzbekistan will celebrate the 25th anniversary of
the Independence of their homeland.
In this regard, allow me, on my own behalf and
on behalf of my colleagues, the Members of
European Parliament, wish happiness, health
and prosperity to every home and family living
in your country. If they are happy and healthy,
then the state will flourish and grow.
I wish that Uzbekistan stay the main and stabilizing
country in the region that will continue to ensure
peace and security in Central Asia.
Also, I wish for the Head of your state a good health
and success in achieving the goals of the country,
which are of great importance not only for Uzbekistan, but also in addressing many global issues. I think
that the Republic headed by the President will reach
even greater successes along this way.