"Why am I giving up the remaining three and a half years of the presidential term on my own initiative?" — Shavkat Mirziyoyev

It was reported that the Decree on the holding of presidential elections was signed ahead of schedule. "Of course, it is natural to ask what is the objective necessity for such a decision. Why am I giving up the remaining three-and-a-half-year term of the Presidency on my own initiative? Because, as you can see, in accordance with our Basic Law, first of all, all branches of power are being reformed, and the relationship and balance between them is seriously changing. Secondly, our updated Constitution sets new political, social and economic tasks for the President, parliament, government, ministers, and governors that cannot be delayed. Thirdly, our people expect important and urgent changes and reforms from us in all spheres. Fourthly, in the current situation where sharp and complex processes prevail in the world and in our region, finding the right and effective way of development and its implementation is becoming the most acute and urgent issue. Dear and respected compatriots, you all see that today we are setting even bigger goals. From now on, we will cooperate only with you, our wise and tolerant people, on every issue related to the life of the state and society, current and future development. It is not for nothing that it is written in our Basic Law that the people are the only source of state power. From this point of view, in the renewed system of state power, our people, I say once again, it is expedient to give a mandate only to the leader whom our people trust. I think that in today's conditions, this will be the most correct and fair decision," said the President. It was noted that the elections will be held in full compliance with the law, in an open and transparent manner. Confidence was expressed that political parties and presidential candidates will come forward with new ideas and initiatives that will serve the peace and prosperity of our country and the well-being of our people. At the end of the meeting, the participants exchanged opinions on the issues on the agenda.