Deputy Chairman of the Youth and Sports Olympic Committee of the Republic of Poland Mieczyslaw Bigoshevski:
– On the occasion of the forthcoming presidential elections to be held later this month, the preparation of which is known to be entered into the active phase, I want to wish them a successful and worthy choice in favor of a candidate who will contribute to the further development of the country and its future prosperity. There is no doubt that this is the most important political event in Uzbekistan will be held at the highest organizational level, in accordance with the provisions of the national electoral laws and international democratic standards.
Being a witness to the last presidential election, in which I am honored to be among the international observers say that if they were open and held on a democratic basis. Watching with interest the development of the country in recent years, I want to note a significant increase not only in socio-economic, and legislative directions.
I want to emphasize that for us its enjoyable to maintain contacts with your athletes, including wrestlers.
Deputy Speaker of the Seim of Latvia Inese Libina-Egnere:
– I am honored to lead a delegation of the Seim of Latvia, which intends to visit Uzbekistan to participate in such an important event in the political life of the country. Indeed, in many respects, the outcome of the upcoming elections will depend on the way in which Uzbekistan will be further developed to achieve the originally chosen and approved by the lofty goals.
In the EU countries, including Latvia, Uzbekistan is considered as a key state in Central Asia, is the guarantor of peace and stability in the region. These estimates are based on an objective vision of many high-ranking politicians and prominent international experts.
Leader of party “From heart for Latvia”, a member of the Latvian Seim Inguna Sudraba:
– Uzbekistan is one of the key determinants of regional powers. Therefore, in Latvia are closely monitoring ongoing processes in your country and with you we rejoice at your achievements and successes. On the basis of statistical data on Uzbekistan would like to note that the presidential elections will take place against the background of rapid socio-economic progress of the country, including the deepening of democratic processes and improve the standard of living of the population of Uzbekistan.
A.Cinker, director of the Institute of CIS countries and Eastern Europe (Israel):
– The country conducted systematic work to radically reform the political system, one of the most important areas which was the formation of democratic suffrage. Serious package of legislative changes and additions contributed to the further liberalization of the electoral process, strengthen the role and status of political parties in the country have formed the most transparent electoral system.
B.Birenbaum, professor of the Faculty of Humanities University of Jerusalem (Israel):
– Improvement of the electoral system is consistent, taking into account the real historical conditions, national characteristics and mentality, as well as the level of development of social and political activity of the population.
In the transition to a multiparty system in Uzbekistan is largely increased the role of parties in the political life of society. As an independent institution, they began to play a larger role in the organization and implementation of state power.
V.Mesamed, professor at the Institute of Asian and African University of Jerusalem (Israel):
– The country has adopted a series of measures to create the necessary legal framework to ensure the most important principle of democracy – the right choice, free will of citizens. In accordance with the Law “On the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan” was formed independent body to carry out the implementation of the democratic principles of the electoral system. Legally settled its legal status, powers and place in the vertical of government agencies.
It is safe to state that Uzbekistan has established democratic and efficient electoral system. It is based on international law and conforms to the recognized standards.
M.Lure, editor in chief of the news agency “Cursor” (Israel):
– In Uzbekistan, the first years of independence, the most important task of formation and development of national statehood was determined to strengthen the role of the legislative branch. As part of this process is constantly improving the country’s parliamentary system, which today is a separate and independent branch of government that affect the adoption and implementation of government decisions.
The development of modern parliamentarism – one of the key areas of public policy for the further democratization of the country. Reforms in this crucial area carried out in accordance with international legal standards, on the basis of historical heritage, values and traditions of Uzbek people.
I am confident that the upcoming presidential elections in Uzbekistan will be the next phase in the implementation of the concept of state building strong democratic state and civil society.
