The coronavirus pandemic has revealed all the benefits and accelerated the processes of digitalization around the world. On how to build an effective digitalization policy, and what steps are being taken in Uzbekistan in this direction, “Dunyo” IA correspondent talked with Farrukh Khakimov, Head of Department at the Development Strategy Center.

The coronavirus pandemic has revealed all the benefits and accelerated the processes of digitalization around the world. On how to build an effective digitalization policy, and what steps are being taken in Uzbekistan in this direction, “Dunyo” IA correspondent talked with Farrukh Khakimov, Head of Department at the Development Strategy Center.

The international conference "Regional Cooperation in Central Asia in the Framework of the Joint Action Plan for the Implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy" which will be held in Tashkent on March 3-4, 2022 is crucial and timely. This international conference aims to encourage the region's and the world community's efforts to unite and work together to combat terrorism. 

Last year the Uzbek people has celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Independence. During last 5 years the large-scale creative and improving work is being carried out on the idea “New Uzbekistan”. Human rights protection is considered one of the priorities of our state policy. Today the country has a stable political system that meets the modern criteria of democracy and human rights, and the legislative, executive and judicial authorities at all levels are actively working to strengthen respect for human rights and to promote human rights education throughout the country. But the most important is that the Uzbek society maintains respect for the principles of the Rule of law and human rights.

On November 26, the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, together with the Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, organized an online webinar on “New political reality in Afghanistan. Possible directions of cooperation between Uzbekistan and the EU” with the participation of leading experts and scientists from the two countries, reports “Dunyo” IA correspondent.

1. It is recommended to visit separately by men and women, follow order and line.

2. On visiting shrines in all religions it is necessary to cover shoulders and legs. Kindly wear appropriate clothes and headdress which would be genuine politeness and respect to the Sacred and delicate courtesy to national culture.

3. It is prohibited to step and sit on tombs, speak loudly, laugh and make noise. It is advised to speak in low voice.

4. It is necessary to keep shrines in absolute cleanness. It is strictly prohibited to cook and eat food, listen to music, rest, sleep, smoke, drink alcohol, etc.

5. It is prohibited to put money on tombs. Money (as means of charity) must be put into special charity boxes.

6. Sacred shrines and buildings are great treasure of our nation, extraordinary sightseeing of our Motherland, invaluable masterpiece of national spirituality and cultural values. For this reason it is the sacred obligation of every person and citizen of our country to preserve them well in order to pass to the next generation.