Defenders of the Motherland Receive State Awards

In accordance with decrees of President of Uzbekistan from 12 January, a group of servicemen and law enforcement officers have been awarded military ranks, orders and medals in connection with the 31st anniversary of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan and the Day of Defenders of Motherland.

The ceremony of conferring these high awards was held on 13 January in the Office of the President.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated all servicemen and veterans on the holiday.

The military potential of the country is determined not only by modern arms and military equipment, but also by the bravery, physical and moral preparedness of soldiers and officers. In this sense, the real strength of our national army is, first and foremost, you, the selfless people who have dedicated their lives to the sacred cause of defending the Homeland", Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

A modern, compact and mobile army with great military potential has been built in our country. A new worthy replacement for the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan has been formed. The idea initiated by the President that the people and the army should be united has been approved. Service in the army has become a prestigious profession, a sphere which many young people dream of joining.

The head of our state has stressed that thousands and thousands of selfless people have made a big contribution to the creation of today's strong army.

At the heart of all our reforms is the noble goal "to value a man," said the President. - Above all, this means ensuring a peaceful and calm life for every citizen, every family, every mahalla and the country as a whole. In order to value a person, first and foremost, our skies must be clear, our borders must be inviolable and strong. You are fulfilling this task with honor today.
At the ceremony, the Head of State solemnly presented certificates of military ranks, orders and medals. He wished the defenders of the Motherland good health and success in their honorable service.

This year's ceremony will be remembered for another notable feature. As it is known, our ancestor Amir Temur did not lose a single battle, the flag of Sahibkiran always flew high above the battlefields. This flag is a symbol of determination, valour, pride and honour for present generations.

Therefore, on the initiative of the President, the army competition "For the Amir Temur Battle Flag" was instituted and this year's winner was the Central Military District.

At the ceremony, the commander of the district was solemnly presented with the "Battle Flag of Amir Temur".