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“RECOGNIZING 30 YEARS OF UZBEK INDEPENDENCE” mentioning Mark Kelly was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E481 on May 7.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECOGNIZING 30 YEARS OF UZBEK INDEPENDENCE
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HON. TRENT KELLY
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Friday, May 7, 2021
Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 30-year independence of Uzbekistan from the former Soviet Union and their progressive efforts to democratize and create a positive impact on the international stage. Since 1992 the United States and Uzbekistan have enjoyed strong diplomatic and economic relations. In recent years Uzbekistan has made significant steps in redirecting their actions towards furthering democratic, political, economic, and social reforms. I am proud to see Uzbekistan work towards such worthy goals.
In addition to domestic democratic actions Uzbekistan has made strides to increase strong, robust diplomatic and economic relations with the United States. Currently, Uzbekistan and the U.S. maintain an important, multifaceted relationship that benefits both parties in the advancement of domestic and international interests. Uzbekistan remains a critical ally in the southeast Asian regions to stop the spreading Chinese influence.
Uzbekistan has been a participant in Annual Bilateral Consultations, which produced agreements on issues such as terrorism, regional security, trade, and human rights reform. The country also ambitiously laid out a night year plan, the ``National Development Action Strategy on Five Priority Areas 2017-2021,'' which defines governance, judicial reform, economic progress, social development and a balanced foreign policy as key goals to work towards. Uzbekistan is on track with these goals as they are preparing for an election in the fall, are actively working to be a stabilizing force in Central Asia and have made great efforts to be a partner with the United States on the world stage.
I am proud to be a friend to the country of Uzbekistan and I congratulate them on marking 30 years of progress since leaving the Soviet Union. The strides made have brought Uzbekistan far and they have made a great ally on the world stage.
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