Uzbekistan, 25th anniversary | Page 5

Table of contents Foreword by Vladimir Norov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan 6 The achievements of Uzbekistan 8 The main aim of Uzbek diplomacy active integration into the international community 10 Relations between Uzbekistan and the European Union 14 Cooperation with Belgium 15 Interview with the President of the Belgian House of Representatives, Siegfried Brake 16 Interview with MEP Iveta Grigule 18 Interview of Ambassador Peter Burian, European Union Special Representative for Central Asia 19 Development of armed forces 21 Independence, the basis of the economic development achievements of Uzbekistan 22 Factors of business attractiveness in Uzbekistan 26 Media in Uzbekistan 29 Special economic and industrial zones in Uzbekistan Tourism 30 The pearl of the East that you have to discover 32 Uzbekistan’s culture 34 Mahalla as a basis for the formation of civil society 36 Vladimir Norov Karomiddin Gadoev Oybek Khamraev Nodir Ganiev Azim Mukhamedjanov Oybek Shakhavdinov Dilmurod Isakulov Bakhodir Ubaydullaev Jasur Rajabov Interethnic and interreligious harmony, guarantee of stability 38 2016, the year of healthy mother and child Healthy nation, healthy state 40 Strong social protection: a permanent priority 42 Sport in Uzbekistan CONCEPTION: An