“Investment and tourism are darwn to countries where there is robust public security and rule of law, but new threats are reurging from gangs and pressure is mounting on businesses in Uzbekistan.”

“Recently, some criminal groups have emerged that consider themselves above the law, exert pressure on businesses, attempt to seize their businesses, commit complex financial crimes, causing serious damage to our economy, and, considering themselves judges, arbitrarily resolve property and financial disputes between people."

“Such risks cannot be ignored: This, too, cannot be ignored. As the economy is growing, so do such risks and threats."

"The most alarming thing is that, in pursuit of easy money, some sports persons with physical strength are joining such criminal groups. Gangs comprising Uzbeks have also activated in a number of foreign countries, which negatively impacts the international image of our country."

"I want everyone to hear: we have the strength and the power to put an end to these gangs. We will not allow this, and we will definitely fight it with our entire community."

“The state will protect residents, business, and investors: Uzbekistan has a state that will reliably protect its residents, businesses, and investors under any circumstances. We have a Constitution, and we have laws."

"I would be very grateful to the MPs and senators if they addressed these issues not on paper or limit yourself to lofty slogans, but move on to practical action—once again, carefully and critically reviewing all the loopholes in legislation."

"The problem cannot be solved with lofty words alone, and the key principles must be the rule of law and the inevitability of accountability: The law must be above all, and no criminal shall evade punishment. To achieve this, we must once again critically review the current laws."

"It is only through this path can we move forward—such behavior is unacceptable. Crime bosses must understand: the country has a state, the Constitution, and laws. And the laws will be strict."

“This is crusial to truly ensure human rights, upholding individual dignity, and ensuring the well-being of our residents."