Uzbekistan may establish two new state awards to honor foreign citizens who have contributed to promoting the country’s international interests, strengthening interstate cooperation and developing economic ties, according to the Senate’s press service.
The proposed awards, the “Highest Degree Honor of Uzbekistan” and the “Honor of Uzbekistan” orders, are outlined in a draft law reviewed by the Senate Committee on International Relations, Foreign Economic Relations, Foreign Investments and Tourism.
Source: Senate’s press service
The orders are intended for foreign state and public figures, as well as other foreign citizens who have made significant contributions to advancing Uzbekistan’s international interests, strengthening strategic interstate cooperation, developing trade and economic relations, and promoting friendship between peoples.
Following the discussion, the committee adopted a relevant decision on the draft law.
Earlier, it was reported that Uzbekistan would establish the “Ibn Sino” International Prize.