GENEVA, December 17. /Dunyo IA/. Yesterday, at the Palace of Nations in Geneva, an event was held dedicated to the Constitution Day of Uzbekistan and the discussion of significant reforms enshrined in the new edition of the country’s Fundamental Law, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

The event took place in a discussion format titled “Human Dignity and Social Justice: The New Edition of the Constitution of Uzbekistan - as a Guarantor of Human Rights”.

The event was attended by the Director of the National Center of Uzbekistan for Human Rights, Akmal Saidov, the Permanent Representative of Uzbekistan to the UN Office in Geneva, Eldiyor Toshmatov, the President of the Diplomatic Circle of Geneva, Robert F. Blum, and the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Diva International, Marit Fosse, as well as more than 50 representatives of the heads of diplomatic missions, international organizations, expert circles, and the media.

During the event, Akmal Saidov presented key provisions of the new edition of the Constitution of Uzbekistan aimed at strengthening the principles of the rule of law, enhancing guarantees of human rights and freedoms, developing mechanisms of parliamentary and public oversight, and expanding the role of civil society institutions. Special attention was paid to innovations related to the protection of personal rights, the improvement of digital and environmental rights, increasing the transparency of state bodies, and creating conditions for fostering a culture of constitutional awareness.

In his speech, Robert F. Blum highly commended the new edition of the Constitution of Uzbekistan, emphasizing its focus on strengthening human rights, social justice, and compliance with modern international standards. He noted that Uzbekistan's constitutional reform has become a significant step towards democratic renewal and meets the demands of the time, demonstrating the country's readiness for open dialogue and further development of legal institutions.

The participants of the event noted that the new version of the Constitution was the result of a broad nationwide discussion and represents the largest institutional and legal reform in the history of independent Uzbekistan. It reflects the country's aspiration to modernize the public administration system, strengthen democratic institutions, and create a stable legal environment that meets international human rights standards.

It was also noted that the new Constitution lays the foundation for the implementation of long-term programs in the field of human rights, including the National Strategy for Human Rights until 2030, and contributes to further strengthening Uzbekistan's international cooperation with the UN and other partners.

As the President of Uzbekistan emphasized in his address on Constitution Day: “The norms and principles enshrined in the Constitution, which embody the political and legal thinking and free expression of the will of our people, will undoubtedly serve as a source of great strength, confidence, and inspiration for all of us in building a New Uzbekistan”.

In particular, a book exhibition was organized at the event, where participants were presented with a special brochure dedicated to the constitutional reforms of Uzbekistan.

The event became a significant platform for professional exchange of views and reaffirmed Uzbekistan's commitment to open engagement with the international community for the advancement of human rights, social justice, and sustainable development.