# Shavkat Mirziyoyev

Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev (Uzbek: Шавкат Миромонович (Миромон ўғли) Мирзиёев / Shavkat Miromonovich (Miromon o‘g‘li) Mirziyoyev) (born 24 July 1957) is an Uzbek politician who has served as President of Uzbekistan and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan since 2016. Previously he was the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan from 2003 to 2016.

## Quotes

* At present, science, knowledge and intellectual potential are in demand more than ever.
** statements and quotes of Shavkat Mirziyoyev» (30 September 2022)
* The authority of the teacher is, first of all, the authority of the nation, of the whole people.
** the holiday greetings of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to teachers and mentors of Uzbekistan» (30 September 2022)
* It should be noted first and foremost that any nation, any people with the great goal of building a free and just life of a just society in its country, is going through a difficult, thorny and complex path of development.
** Interview with the Editor-in-Chief of the «Yangi Uzbekiston» (19 August 2021)
* It should be noted that along with profound achievements in independent development, our path has not been without some mistakes and shortcomings. The processes themselves, aimed at abandoning the totalitarian regime and building a democratic society, at that difficult and alarming time sharply posed various problems and tasks for us.
** Interview with the Editor-in-Chief of the «Yangi Uzbekiston» (19 August 2021)
* Life is a struggle, a competition. Who will be strong in this fight? The one who is smart, educated, works hard. Today, young people should feel the attention of our state, read a lot, increase their knowledge and continue to develop.
** "Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Every young man is as dear to me as to his parents" in UZ Daily (4 February 2021)
* Today, Uzbekistan is rapidly developing. Carefully preserving the wisdom of past generations, we are consciously going towards resolute reforms and are committed to forming a new image of the country. The political activity is growing with profound reforms are being implemented in all spheres. Their goal is to build a democratic state and a just society, where the priority is implementation of a simple and clear principle – “The human interests come first”.
** "Address at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly" (19 September 2017)
* Today, humanity is at a turning point in its path of development and the nature of international relations is changing dramatically. The transnational threats to peace, security and sustainable development are growing. The climate is rapidly changing. The mass migration flows are increasing and traditional values are declining.
** "Speech at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly" (23 September 2021)
* As is known, free life in a just society was the cherished dream of our people for centuries. In the name of achieving this sacred goal, they fought selflessly, courageously overcoming the most difficult trials on their way. No foreign yoke and violence could break the people in their noble striving for freedom.
** "Our independence will always be the brightest, unfading page in the glorious history of Uzbekistan" in Korea Post (1 September 2021)
* We are all aware that an important role in the development of our countries is played by young people, who constitute the majority of the population in the region. Today, when all over the world the struggle for the minds and hearts of the young generation continues, we need to educate our youth, on whom the future of Central Asia depends, in the spirit of patriotism, respect for national and universal values.
** "Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivers a speech at consultative meeting, puts forward a number of proposals" in Kun.uz (6 August 2021)