# Uzbekistan marks 35 years of independence as president sets out plans for the next decade

https://mins.news/en/item/36801

- euronews, 2026-08-29 11:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/29/uzbekistan-marks-35-years-of-independence-as-president-outlines-plans-for-next-decade

> Uzbekistan’s anniversary ceremony in New Tashkent paired political messaging with a large cultural programme. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced seven national programmes covering major goals for investment, education, healthcare and economic growth.

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