The traditional awarding ceremony of the year’s best representatives of the arts, culture and sports was held in Tashkent. 

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov participated in the opening of the monument “Vatanga Qasamyod” (“Oath to the Motherland”) in Tashkent on 12 January. 

All citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall have the right to participate in the management and administration of public and state affairs, both directly and through representation.

The Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan held a session on 12 January to consider the results of the elections to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis. 

President of Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov received warm congratulations in connection with the coming New Year 2010 from the heads of states and governments, heads of international organizations and companies. 

The Central Election Commission held a session on 30 December to consider the preliminary results of the elections of the Legislative Chamber and the holding second round of elections in separate districts.