The State Emblem The new state emblem of the Republic of Uzbekistan was created to reflect the many centuries’ experience of the Uzbek people. The State Emblem represents the image of the rising sun over a flourishingvalley
Two rivers run through the valley, representing the Syr-Daryo and Amu- Daryo. The emblem is bordered by wheat on the right side and branches of opened cotton balls on the left.
An eight – pointed star is located at the top of the emblem, symbolizing the unity and confirmation of the republic. The crescent with a star inside is the sacred symbols of Islam. The mythical bird Semurg with stretched wings is placed in the center of the emblem as the symbol of the national renaissance. The entire composition aims to express the desire of the Uzbek people for peace, happiness and prosperity. At the bottom of the emblem is inscribed the word “ Uzbekistan”, written in Uzbek on a ribbon in the national color of the flag.
The Constitution of Uzbekistan The new constitution of Uzbekistan was adopted on December 8, 1992.
The constitution sets the task of creating a democratic rule of law. All citizens living in the Republic, men and women of all nations and nationalities have cultural spheres. Guaranteeing these rights to all citizens, the constitution at the same time gives rights such as to work, to keep labor discipline and to defend their country.
Uzbekistan has entered a renaissance of its spiritual and intellectual values, as era of radical transformation in the economic, political and social spheres. Uzbekistan has begun building a democratic, lawful and secular society with open-market economy and a strong system of social protection. The main aims of the policy are keeping a stable situation in the country, strengthening the international and interethnic cooperation in Uzbekistan and gradual transition to the new democratic system of rule.
Taking into consideration the concrete situation and the mentality and traditions of the elaborated 5 basic principles of reform, directing the country’s internal policy. Uzbekistan adheres to a policy of peace, equal beneficial cooperation between countries and mutual understanding among state leaders. The foreign policy is based on the principles of sovereign equality of state, not using force or threat of force, inviolability of borders, peaceful settlement of disputes and non-interference in the internal affairs of other states.
