Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The development of any nation depends upon the maintenance of peace and stability. Every year on October 25, personnel of the internal affairs bodies, who contribute to the progress of New Uzbekistan, protect citizens’ lawful interests, and help maintain stability in society, celebrate their professional holiday.

An official ceremony marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the internal affairs bodies of independent Uzbekistan was held at the Palace of Culture of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The event was attended by the Ministry's leadership and personnel, heads of law enforcement agencies, diplomatic corps representatives, veterans, and families of fallen officers.

In his remarks, Minister of Internal Affairs Lieutenant General Aziz Tashpulatov outlined the comprehensive reforms initiated by the Head of State to further develop the field. During his remarks, he stressed that every employee is expected to perform their duties in accordance with the conditions provided and the trust placed in them. Furthermore, the ceremony honored colleagues who, for the past 35 years, have remained loyal in the line of duty, faced danger with courage, and sacrificed their lives in order to ensure the peace and security of this country.

The Minister highlighted the achievements of the past decade by stating that large-scale reforms in legislation, organizational structures, personnel training, crime prevention, public safety, digitalization, road safety, and cooperation with the public have contributed greatly to the creation of favorable conditions for the population in the past decade.

It was noted that, on the initiative of the Head of State, 82 laws, 26 decrees, 70 resolutions, and 180 government decisions aimed at improving the effectiveness of the system had been adopted. Therefore, the internal affairs bodies of New Uzbekistan are becoming professional organizations capable of competing with the police forces of developed countries.

The crime prevention system has undergone fundamental changes, with preventive work now organized at the mahalla level. A new approach has been introduced, focusing on individual mahallas, families, and citizens. Mahallas are categorized according to their crime situation, and specific officials are assigned responsibility for areas facing more serious challenges.

The responsibilities of individual personnel have also been expanded, and a new working system has been instituted. In this way, citizens' appeals have been addressed more quickly, direct and open dialogue with the public is maintained, and root causes and contributing factors of offenses are identified and addressed at an early stage and on the ground. The reforms have contributed to the development of a more transparent, accountable, and responsive system for internal affairs.

Furthermore, the system has been modernized through the use of digital technology. The internal affairs bodies used six information systems in 2016; today, they have 62, of which 43 are fully operational. The Ministry offers 60 public services, of which 55 are now available exclusively in digital format. Additionally, the document management process has been fully digitalized.

International experts recently recognized the Ministry of Internal Affairs as the "Best Ministry" among 40 ministries and agencies in the country for its public service delivery initiatives. Compared with 2023, the Ministry has improved its position in the digitalization ranking from 31st to 5th, while its position in the information security ranking has improved from 51st to 1st.

Additionally, positive results have been achieved in the creation of a safe environment in local mahallas. Over the past nine months, the number of preventable crimes has decreased by 4,000, or 14 percent, while the number of crimes detected through proactive efforts has increased by 7,000, or 31 percent. A total of 4,380 mahallas were declared "green" as a result of crime prevention.

The 35th anniversary of the internal affairs bodies is a special occasion for every employee who has dedicated their life to serving the people and worked tirelessly, day and night, to maintain peace and security in the country. The event also expressed sincere gratitude to parents, spouses, and other family members who support employees while they perform their demanding duties.

During the ceremony, state awards were presented to employees who have been recognized by the relevant decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. These awards recognize their many years of dedication to the internal affairs bodies, their contribution to public security, peace and stability, their efforts to combat crime and improve crime prevention, and their commitment to protecting citizens' rights and freedoms. They were also recognized for carrying out their duties with honor and responsibility, demonstrating courage and bravery, actively educating the younger generation in the spirit of love and loyalty to the Motherland, and contributing to the 35th anniversary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

An order awarding departmental honors and titles to a number of employees on the occasion of the holiday was then read out.

Minister of Internal Affairs Lieutenant General Aziz Tashpulatov personally presented awards to the honored employees. Their oaths of dedication to the Motherland were echoed through the Palace of Culture.

Additionally, representatives from the Supreme Court, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the State Security Service, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the National Guard, and the Association of Mahallas addressed the gathering and extended their congratulations to the Ministry’s personnel on their professional holiday.

A concert program concluded the ceremony, creating a festive atmosphere. Performers from the Ministry’s Palace of Culture presented songs dedicated to the Motherland and peace, bringing joy to the participants.