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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented state awards to US secretary of state Marco Rubio and special envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor. Rubio received the Order of Buyuk xizmatlari uchun (For Outstanding Merits), while Gor received the Order of Do‘stlik (Friendship).
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented state awards to US secretary of state Marco Rubio and US president’s special envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor, the presidential press service announced.
Rubio received the Order of Buyuk xizmatlari uchun (For Outstanding Merits). The president highlighted his personal contribution to the development of the Uzbek-US strategic partnership, the expansion of political and diplomatic, trade and economic and cultural and humanitarian ties, and support for efforts to strengthen peace, stability and sustainable development in Central Asia.
“President Shavkat Mirziyoyev particularly noted his support for promoting the international initiatives of New Uzbekistan and his contribution to strengthening mutual trust and friendship between the peoples of the two countries,” the statement said.
Gor was awarded the Order of Do‘stlik (Friendship) for his contribution to strengthening friendly relations and expanding the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the United States.
The president highlighted his efforts to intensify political dialogue, implement bilateral agreements, attract US investors and promote joint projects, as well as his contribution to developing cooperation within the framework of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council.
