In honour of "October 25 - Internal Affairs Officers Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan", a festive event was held today in the Palace of Culture of the Ministry.

Officials of the President Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan, government officials, heads of law enforcement bodies, heads of sectoral services of internal affairs bodies, personnel, and veterans took part in it.

The greetings of the head of state were read out to the representatives of the field following the playing of the national anthem.

The congratulations, the hard work, and honourable services of the commanders, sergeants, officers and generals, as well as the honourable veterans, ensuring peace and tranquillity of the country and protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens, were duly recognized.

According to the relevant decrees of our president, a group of employees was awarded with the highest awards of our state for many years of effective work in internal affairs bodies, our Motherland, their worthy contribution to peace and public security, strengthening peace and stability, combating crime, improving the effectiveness of crime prevention, their exemplary activities in the way of protecting the rights and freedoms, legal interests of citizens, showing an example of bravery and courage in fulfilling their honourable duty, educating the younger generation in the spirit of love and loyalty to the Motherland.

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Lieutenant General Pulat Bobojonov, presented the awards.

A group of employees was awarded with departmental badges of the ministry, valuable souvenirs and cash prizes.

Following that, high-ranking guests, officials of state bodies and organizations who attended the event conveyed their best wishes to employees of the internal affairs service.

There was a discussion on reforms implemented in the field at the initiative of the President, provision of modern technical means, improvement of service conditions, and reliable social protection of employees and their families. It was highly appreciated the efforts of patriotic employees with high knowledge and professional skills who served the interests of the people as a means of ensuring peace and tranquility for the people.

A special grace was added to the event by the performance of the artists.