Today in Karshi was held the inauguration ceremony of a monument to the First President Islam Karimov, the President’s press service reported. Today marks the 80th anniversary of the first President, with commemoration events held across the country and in particular in the Kashkadarya province, where Islam Karimov also served as governor.
At the ceremony by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev made a speech, noting that "the great politician and wise reformer Islam Karimov with his efforts aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan’s independence and development, the well-being of our people has left an indelible mark on the history of our Motherland."
The Islam Karimov monument in Karshi was opened by Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tatyana Karimova.
