The Tashkent Regional Kengash (Council) of People’s Representatives assembled April 1 for a special session.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov attended the meeting and delivered a speech.

The head of our state noted in particular that the Tashkent province is distinct with the fertility of its soil, with its rich mineral resources and ample water resources, and has drawn admiration for its matchless and picturesque nature.

By producing agricultural goods, the farmers of this region have been making a remarkable input into the efforts aimed at supplying sufficient amounts of it not merely to the residents of the province, but also those of the capital Tashkent, as well.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov at the Oqsaroy on March 27.

Greeting the guest, the head of our state noted that the candid and intensive Uzbek-Kazakh dialogue and the bilateral multifaceted cooperation are in line with longer-run interests of our two nations and are traditionally built on the profound historical roots. President Karimov stressed also that currently the interaction has been steadily advancing on practically all key fronts.

Kazakhstan’s foreign affairs minister conveyed President Nursultan Nazarbaev’s warm complimentary words of deep respect for the President and the people of Uzbekistan.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov delivered a greeting address at Navruz festive celebrations on March 19 at Tashkent’s Alisher Navoi National Park.

Following is the text of speech.

Dear compatriots!

Esteemed guests!

In these wondrous days, when the nature awakens, our entire people – be it elderly or young – meet the resplendent and much-longed-for holiday, a symbol of spring and renewal, with an open soul and a sense of infinite joy, with the words “Welcome Navruz to our land!”

The Alisher Navoi National Park of Uzbekistan has hosted a festive event to celebrate Navruz.

The holiday of Navruz, a bright embodiment of nature’s renewal, has come to our country these days. The melodic sounds of karnays and surnays are on the air across towns and villages and mahallas, while the elderly, venerated people hurry to festivities with their grandkids, the joyous children, the gorgeous and dressed up young women and courageous young men.

No less dressed up on March 19 is Tashkent’s Alisher Navoi National Park of Uzbekistan, all ready to host festive celebrations of the spring holiday.