U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been awarded Uzbekistan’s Order for Outstanding Services, while Sergio Gor, the U.S. President’s Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs, has received the Order of Friendship.
Rubio was honored for his major personal contribution to developing the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the United States and expanding political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties.
The decree signed by Shavkat Mirziyoyev also cites his support for efforts to ensure peace, stability and steady progress in Central Asia, his role in advancing Uzbekistan’s international initiatives, and his work to strengthen mutual trust and friendship between the peoples of the two countries.
Gor was awarded the Order of Friendship for his particular services in strengthening friendly relations between Uzbekistan and the United States, expanding their long-term strategic partnership and stepping up political and diplomatic dialogue.
The decree also recognizes his contribution to promoting Uzbekistan’s economic potential and investment opportunities in the United States, attracting American investors and leading companies to the country, and advancing mutually beneficial projects in energy, industry, transport and other priority sectors. It further credits him with developing cooperation under the Ameican-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council.
