Magdi Daif, advisor of the Ministry of information of Egypt, political observer, journalist:

“Uzbekistan has made a big progress over the years of independence. The elections are an important political event related to the process of the country’s democratization. The election system in Uzbekistan has been improving.

“The coverage of the election process in the media has shown that your country pays attention to ensuring transparency of the elections. Almost 300 observers have come to monitor the elections, which also proves this fact.”

Manabu Shimizu, professor, Teikyo University (Japan):

“I have visited your country several times, but this is the first time I am participating in the election process. I studied the legal documents related to the elections in Uzbekistan, and have to say these documents cover all the necessary aspects and consider the rights and interests of the people.

“Your country has chosen its own way of development. Thanks to weighed economic policy, Uzbekistan did not suffer from the world financial and economic crisis.

“I am convinced the voters will choose decent candidates who will make a notable contribution to the country’s development.”

Bal Ram Saini, co-chairman, India-CIS Commerce and industry chamber (India):

“The preparation to the upcoming elections has been held on a high organizational level. This is the first time I am participating in the elections in Uzbekistan. The national election system has been developed in compliance with international standards.

“The environmental problems are very important all over the world. I believe creation of the Environmental movement and providing it with 15 seats in the parliament will help stabilize the environmental situation in Uzbekistan and in Central Asia in general.”


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