The establishment of independent Republic of Uzbekistan

• Uzbek ethnic group


  One of the oldest on our planet
• Culture of Uzbekistan


  • Began to develop at the dawn of civilizations
  • Underwent significant changes over millennia
• Territory of Uzbekistan


  Located in the center of Central Asia between the Syr Darya and Amu Darya rivers
• Uzbekistan became the Soviet Republic in 1924
• Back when the Soviet Union existed, lots of people moved from different places within it.
• Uzbekistan gained its independence


  August 31, 1991
• Republic of Uzbekistan


  Became a member of the UN, a democratic form of government and a market economy began to develop
• Strategic goals of independent Uzbekistan

  
  

  To be firm and unchangeable, to build a free democratic state based on a market economy, and to build a strong foundation for civil society. Stay strong and stick to your plans. Build a free country with democracy and a market system. Make sure society is well-structured and solid.
• Uzbekistan got better by changing how things work in society and government., called the "Uzbek model"
• Foreign policy of Uzbekistan

  
  

  Based on sovereign equality, non-use or threat of force, inviolability of borders, peaceful resolution of disputes, non-interference in other internal affairs, and other universally recognized rules and norms of international law. Treat everyone as equals.
• Stages of formation and development of civil society in Uzbekistan


  1. **1991-2000**: Setting up civil society

  2. **2000-2010**: Making things more democratic and modern

  3. **2011-2016**: Laws made for civil society, middle class gets stronger

  4. **2017-now**: Actually building civil society, big changes happening
• Uzbekistan began big changes and reforms in 2017, moving towards modernization.
• President Sh. Mirziyoev's plan from 2017 to 2021 kicked off big changes in Uzbekistan.
• The "Development Strategy" is seen as a great way for the country to grow. Other countries also think it's good.