# Uzbekistan marks 35 years of independence as president sets out next decade’s plans

https://mins.news/en/video/36601

- euronews, 2026-08-29 11:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAujFJcliSE

> Uzbekistan held a 35th independence anniversary ceremony in New Tashkent that combined political messaging with a large cultural programme. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced seven national programmes with major targets for investment, education, healthcare and economic growth.

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